Barnes Bay is one of the safest anchorages in the state and a good spot to picnic. Fishing is available from the jetty and McCracken's Creek is a great spot for birdwatchers.
The Barnes Bay Regatta is usually held at the end of February or the begining of March each year.




please note the only car-hire company that allows you to bring their vehicle to Bruny Island and be covered by insurance is:
Bargain Car Rentals Hobart
Phone: 03 6234 6959
from $140 per night
tariff: $140 per night for two, $20 per night per extra person, minimum stay 2 nights, sleeps 5 persons
about: a fully equipped self contained holiday villa set in rural tranquillity on the waterfront.
Oysters & Mussels free for the taking off the shoreline.
from $150 per night
tariff: 4 night min stay:
$150 a night double,
$180 a night twin
3 night min stay:
$160 a night double,
$190 a night twin
2 night min stay;
$185 a night double,
$215 a night twin
extra person $30 per night.
from $350 per night
tariff: $165 a night 2 nights, ($195 a night a double off peak only),
$40 extra pp per night
about: modern fully self contained holiday home on large secluded property, offering a beautiful and tranquil setting.
Grasstree overlooks Symonds Bay and is surrounded by natural bush land.
from $195 per night
tariff: 2 night min stay,
double $195 a night,
1 night only stay (off peak only double $245),
$40 extra per adult/child per night.
about: experience Wildlife in its natural environment.
A two story spacious modern luxury holiday house.
Echidna is in a beautiful bush setting on Bruny Island, Tasmania, this large acreage property has its own walking tracks and is abundant with wildlife, rare birds and native plants.
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