Shaped like a piece of sea lettuce, its pastoral north leaf and craggier south leaf joined by an isthmus (The Neck), Bruny Island is a 40km drive and short ferry ride from Hobart. What awaits you here is a foodie paradise with a fascinating maritime history and some wonderful walks to tick off your bushwalking Tasmania list. Early in Australia’s European history, Rear Admiral Bruni...

There were worse places to be a convict than Maria Island, off Tasmania’s east coast, but it’s far more fun to visit voluntarily. You need to combine bike riding with walking to explore the island’s fascinating history and geology in any depth. And the high point of island walks, for many visitors, is climbing Bishop & Clerk. A ferry ride across Mercury Passage, often escorted...