bruny island | private nature RETREAT
Bruny Island | Labillardiere Estate's vast acreage of 'Land for Wildlife' is here for you to hideaway, retreat in quiet and reconnect with nature. Guests often note...'words can't express its unique, peaceful beauty.'
The estate is a diverse, undulating, private reserve, native, landscape of wet and dry schlerophyl forest and coastal heathland stretching from Mickey’s Bay on its west in Great Taylor’s Bay and to the north, D’Entrecasteaux Channel. East of Lighthouse Road the property meets a grand Cloudy Bay with roaring surf, stretching beyond to the Southern Ocean and land of ice, Antarctica.
Labillardiere Estate shares her southern boundary with South Bruny National Park where the iconic, majestic Cape Bruny Lighthouse was constructed in 1836. Here, there's much to absorb...to feel. Kilometres of walking tracks, endless photographic opportunities, ninety five species of bird, including Tasmanian endemics, native flora, orchids, fungi, fauna, private beaches, bay waters and wetlands. One surprise after another for your beach and bush holiday awaits. I’ll ensure all your needs are met, this exceptional natural environment is for you and friends alone. How you wish to do this is paramount to me, I’ll provide the canvas, you paint the picture as you imagine.
An adventure in silence that most have forgotten is here waiting for you...
WALK AND TALK
Stroll through bird filled magical forests, wetlands, quiet secluded beaches and heathland. Read about Labillardiere Estate's island history as you meander, revel in flora and fauna, surprises are always guaranteed with nature's magnificence. I’ll provide you with maps for easy to moderate walks, a bird list, flora, fauna, bird books and Allegra's ‘Orchids of Bruny Island ‘ to ensure your ventures will meet with wonderment. Bruny Island's Labillardiere Estate is a special place, with a special ethos and feeling, and it’s waiting for a special person...you!
BRUNY ISLAND
We acknowledge the Alonnah-Lunawanna Nueononne people, Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, are custodians and work to protect. Prior to European settlement Bruny Island was home to a small band of Aborignal people known as the Nuenonne. The famous Tasmanian woman Trugernanner - Truganini, daughter of Mangerner - Chief Mangana and leader of the band, died at age of sixty four. Truganini was married to Wooreddy whom she met at the island mission conducted by George Agustus Robinson. The Nuenonne called Bruny Island Lunawannaalonna, today these names refer to two separate villages on the west coast of the island.
Twenty five years ago, Bruny Island was a sleepy little island with descendants of first european settlers making up community. Today the secret is well and truly out and the population has grown. Internet technology has brought into view the beauty and charm of this historical island where explorers made their first port of call. Visitors from the world over make their way here having read about its clean air, flora, abundance of wildlife, beautiful vistas, spectacular walks, delicious produce, friendly locals, long beaches, boat cruises and world class surf. Time just seems to fade when you arrive...