Who is George Dibbern?

February 8, 2019

For one man, a series of events set in place a journey that would ultimately lead him to Bruny Island, Tasmania. His name is George Dibbern.

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Old photo of Bruny Island Lighthouse taken in December 1912

September 11, 2017

Keepers of the Light: Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Cape Bruny Light keepers have been doing battle with nature since 1838. Tending the light to ensure that maritime travellers did not meet the same grisly end as so many before them had done, it was an arduous and unrelenting life.

Endorfun Labillardiere Peninsula Trail Run 2017

September 24, 2017

Endorfun Labillardiere Peninsula Trail Run 2017

The Endorfun Labillardiere Pensinsula Trail Run was held on September 24th, 2017. The 17.5km run took participants around picturesque trails on southern Bruny.

Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher

May 23, 2018

Rare Azure Kingfisher spotted on Bruny Island

The Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher is endangered and endemic to Tasmania, and very rarely seen on Bruny Island.

Lizzie Stokely, Bruny Island surfer, interview

July 30, 2018

Lizzie Stokely shares her creative side

Bruny Island Coastal Retreats ambassador, Lizzie Stokely, shows her creative side and talks about the values she holds in common with Bruny Island Coastal Retreats.