A view of the Tasman Peninsula .
Port Arthur ’ s well-preserved ruins showcase one of Australia ’ s most significant convict settlements .
Port Arthur ’ s well-preserved ruins showcase one of Australia ’ s most significant convict settlements .
“ Tasmania should be on everyone ’ s bucket list .”
took a tour with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and highly recommend both their Bruny Island and Tasman Peninsula day tours .
On our Bruny Island tour , our first stop was a local oyster shop for lunch , followed by a tasting and tour at Bruny Island Cheese Co . Unlike those aiming to replicate French or German cheeses , Bruny Island Cheese Co . creates distinct Tasmanian cheeses , known to be some of the finest in the country . Founded by Nick Haddow in 2003 , the company is celebrated for its commitment to traditional cheese-making techniques and the use of high-quality local ingredients . The cheese is made with milk from cows and goats that graze on the island ’ s lush pastures , resulting in rich and flavorful products .
The tour featured several artisanal food producers , including those making chocolate and honey . The fauna of Bruny Island is remarkably diverse . The northern part of the island has a dry climate , while the southern part , separated by a narrow land strip called The Neck , hosts a temperate rainforest . If you ’ re lucky , a Bruny Island tour can include spotting the rare white wallaby , only found on the island . These white wallabies are a result of a genetic mutation that causes leucism , a condition where there is a partial loss of pigmentation . This rare trait is preserved on Bruny Island due to the isolation and limited number of predators , allowing these unique creatures to thrive .
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