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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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.

Te Rapunga in Auckland at the start of the Trans Tasman Race, 1934

July 13, 2018

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.

View of Aurora

July 26, 2020

BBC Travel – Australia’s Answer to the Northern Lights

BBC Travel visits Bruny Island to view the Southern Lights.