We left the Huon Bush Retreats and Dennis got down the mountain track no worries. We headed to the best bit of Huonville - the car wash/ laundromat where we washed everything - including Darryls car and camper, then headed over the mountains towards Kettering where the ferry leaves. As we left Huonville, guess what? The rain set in and darn!! - Darryl wasted $8 on the car wash! We found a sheltered place for lunch then onto the ferry for the short ride to Bruny Island. It was so wet we couldn't see anything (and Dennis and Tops could only see our Ultimate steps anyway!) so we wondered for a bit what on earth we were doing coming here. However, as it happens in Tasmania, the rain cleared and it turned out quite pleasant so we set up in good conditions. We are in a National Park at a site called 'The Neck' which is a narrow isthmus between the North and South Bruny Island and we have the sea both sides of us. We are central to all the Island and we are very happy here.
This shows the narrow neck - Dennis is climbing up to the lookout.
Today we had a lovely day starting quite early with a 9am Adventure Boat Cruise over at Adventure Bay. Unfortunately the sun didn't shine at all so photos are a bit dull but the trip was everything they advertise it to be - amazing scenery, blowholes, Seals, Dolphins, Albatros, and all sorts of sea birds.
Darryl captured this frolicking dolphin by the other boat - ours was just the same.
The ride took us right out to the Southern Ocean and conditions were a little undulating, but the captain did an excellent job and Darryl didn't even feel squirmish! It was jolly cold and we looked very glamorous in the waterproof gear, beanies and gloves!!
Tops and I were very sensible and sat behind the plastic but the others braved it and sat out in front of us. We all thought it was a great morning and worth the cost - you'd never see the places we did by land.
We warmed up with freshly cooked scallop pies ( plus a couple ordinary beef pies for you guess who!) from the local store then we toured down south to the lighthouse at the southern point of the island. Tomorrow we all have discussed our wish lists which include a cheese factory, chocolate factory, oyster farm, rain forest walk, and touring the North Island. I never imagined there would be do much to do on this island.
The sun is glorious today and we are enjoying touring the North Island which is very beautiful. I'll post this while we have service so till next post I'll sign off! Who knows where we'll be set up tomorrow.
Love to everyone from the 6 travellers. xxxxxxx
Morning tea at Dennes Point. 
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