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Visiting Neck Lookout on Bruny Island, Tasmania
A guide to visiting Neck Lookout on Bruny Island, Tasmania. Find out everything you need to know about Bruny's most famous viewpoint. The aptly named Neck Lookout overlooks the Bruny Island Neck, a sandy isthmus connecting the northern and southern ends of Bruny Island in southern Tasmania. In this guide, I'll answer all your questions about visiting this great viewpoint and include a few photos from my trip that I hope will inspire you to visit. alt=“NECK BEACH TASMANIA”> How to get to Neck Lookout on Bruny Island To get to Neck Lookout…
Visiting Neck Lookout on Bruny Island, Tasmania
A guide to visiting Neck Lookout on Bruny Island, Tasmania. Find out everything you need to know about Bruny's most famous viewpoint.
The aptly named Neck Lookout overlooks the Bruny Island Neck, a sandy isthmus connecting the northern and southern ends of Bruny Island in southern Tasmania.
In this guide, I'll answer all your questions about visiting this great viewpoint and include a few photos from my trip that I hope will inspire you to visit.
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How to get to Neck Lookout on Bruny Island
To get to Neck Lookout you must first get to Bruny Island. Ferries depart from Kettering, about 30 minutes south of Hobart. The ferry is fairly fast and allows you to take a vehicle fairly cheaply. Therefore, the best way to explore this beautiful piece of Tassie is to drive here yourself.
Once you arrive at the Roberts Point boat ramp, follow Lennon Road until it turns south onto the Bruny Island Main Highway. Eventually you reach The Neck with the narrow strip of sand and the large, signposted parking lot that you can't miss.
Alternatively, you can book a very popular full-day tour from Hobart to Bruny Island, which also includes a stop at the famous Neck Lookout!
Below I have pinned the exact location on Google Maps to make it easier for you to find it.
If you don't already have your own vehicle, you might be in for a shock. That's because Tassie has some of the most expensive car rental prices in Australia. To help you save a few bucks, I've listed the best resources for booking a rental car in Tasmania below.
- RentalCars.com – Vergleicht alle Mietwagen verschiedener Autovermietungen, um die besten Angebote zu finden
- CarNextDoor – In der Regel ist dies die günstigste Option, eine Autovermietung auf Basis der Sharing-Economy. Verwenden Sie meinen Link für 15 $ Rabatt auf Ihre erste Buchung.
RELATED: The Fluted Cape Walk on Bruny
The neck outlook
Neck Lookout is the best way to enjoy the scenic coastal vistas of this unique isthmus. Once you reach the parking lot, you'll have to climb 279 wooden steps to reach the outpost viewpoint above.
However, let me tell you, this view is worth the hype and the climb! At the top you have a 360 degree viewpoint overlooking the golden sands that separate the beautiful D'Entrecasteaux Channel (left) from the Tasman Sea (right).
The boardwalk and stairs also extend to Neck Beach, an incredibly long stretch of sand that is home to native birds such as short-tailed shearwaters and fairy penguins.
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The Neck Reserve Campground
If you're traveling around Tassie by motorhome like us, you should know that it's also possible to camp near The Neck Lookout on Bruny Island. This campsite is called The Neck Reserve Camping Area and you can find it a little further south of the lookout.
Camping Tasmania has a great resource guide with up to date information.
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More activities and things to do on Bruny Island Tasmania
Did you know that one of the most popular things to do on Bruny Island is watching the penguins return to their burrows in the sand and dunes at Neck Beach? September to February is the best time to see them return towards evening.
But it doesn't end there. Below you will find my hand-picked links to some of the best activities and experiences on the island.
Other recommended accommodation options on Bruny
Below are two of the best Bruny Island accommodation options recommended by travelers on Booking.com.
Adventure Bay Holiday HomeThis is the highest rated holiday home on the island. It is conveniently located right in Adventure Bay, close to Fluted Cape and the cruise terminal.
It has two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living area and outdoor areas. This is easily one of the best value for money options on Bruny.
Check the price per night for your travel dates
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Bruny Island Escapes and Hotel BrunyIf you would rather stay in a cozy cottage then definitely check out Bruny Island Escapes. They have several cottages throughout Bruny, each with a private balcony, wood-burning fireplace and fully equipped kitchen.
Check the price per night for your travel dates
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Discover more Tasmania travel guides and ADventure blogs
That concludes this guide to visiting the Neck on Bruny Island, Tasmania. Below are some other Tassie guides and blogs to help you discover more must-see places and hidden gems off the beaten path.
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