An island off an island, Bruny is one of Australia’s southernmost isles - a wild landscape of ocean-battered sea cliffs, gourmet produce and curious wildlife that tempts exploration.
Just 90 minutes south-east of Melbourne, Phillip Island/Millowl is renowned for its sheltered beaches, world-class surf, abundant wildlife, walks and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. But the island is most famous for its nightly penguin parade that sees the world’s largest colony of little penguins waddle ashore. PI also claims Australia’s largest fur seal colony, tonnes of birds and a few koalas too. Accessed by bridge, it’s one of the few islands in Australia you can drive to – no ferry required.
Surfside campsites, brews with a view, and rich Quandamooka culture – North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah proves that paradise is closer than you think.