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.
More Bruny Island Journal
Wanderlust, George Dibbern and the Voyage of Te Rapunga
In 1930 a small wooden boat set sail for unknown adventures. This might not in itself be remarkable; however, this was a journey that was eventually to lead from Kiel in Germany to Bruny Island, Tasmania.
The Solitude of birds
Perhaps it is something about the island that makes us like birds, both happy in our solitude and eager for a chat.
Rare Azure Kingfisher spotted on Bruny Island
The Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher is endangered and endemic to Tasmania, and very rarely seen on Bruny Island.
IGS art camp at Bruny Island Lodge
Students and teachers from International Grammar School Sydney stayed Bruny Island Lodge for an art camp. Using inspiration from the natural surroundings, they worked together to create works of art.