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Once a 19th century penal settlement,
UNESCO World Heritage Listed Port Arthur
Historic Site is now an open-air museum

BRUNY ISLAND FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Bruny Island is an easy day trip from Hobart, Tasmanians have a knack of celebrating just
showcasing the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, about everything. Whether its chocolate, winter or
Truganini Lookout, South Bruny National Park as whisky, you can be sure there will be a festival to
well as a slew of locally crafted products such honour it. A firm favourite is Hobart’s Dark Mofo,
as cheese, chocolate, honey, beer and whisky. held yearly in conjunction with the winter solstice.
Jump on a cruise and be on the lookout for If daytime festivals are more your thing, try MONA
seals, dolphins, Sea eagles and maybe even FOMA (be sure to stake your claim on one of the
whales. The island is easy enough to navigate signature pink bean bags), the Huon Valley Mid-
if renting a car or alternatively, join a day tour Winter Festival, Agfest, Devonport Jazz Festival
and see it in style! To maximise your experience, and the Festival of Voices. Chocolate lovers should
consider an extended tour. not miss Chocolate Winterfest, held each winter.
Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival, Huon Valley

Bruny Island Dark Mofo, Hobart

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