Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Tasmania · Australia
Your local guide will meet you at our Hobart office as you check in for your full day tour of Bruny Island, including sightseeing, three hour wilderness cruise, morning tea and lunch.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Welcome to the world of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, an organization that has become synonymous with environmental stewardship and high-quality maritime exploration in Australia. Founded in 1999 by Robert Pennicott with just…
Listen in the app2The Yellow Boat Fleet and Engineering Excellence
The iconic yellow boats of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys are more than just transport; they are precision instruments designed for the 'harsh saltwater environment.' Each 12-meter vessel weighs approximately '12.5 tonnes' when…
Listen in the app3Bruny Island's Monumental Sea Cliffs
As the tour progresses toward the southern tip of Bruny Island, the scale of the landscape becomes truly 'humbling.' You are looking at dolerite cliffs that rise hundreds of meters above the sea, some of the 'highest in the…
Listen in the app4The 'Locals' — Fur Seals and Cormorants
No journey with Pennicott is complete without meeting the 'locals.' The Australian fur seals are a major highlight, often found basking on the 'Friars'—a cluster of jagged rocks at the southern edge of Tasmania. You will see…
Listen in the app5The Red Jackets and Passenger Comfort
Operating in the 'Southern Hemisphere' means dealing with unpredictable weather. To keep guests 'as warm as we can out there,' Pennicott Wilderness Journeys provides iconic 'red jackets.' These are not just for visibility; they…
Listen in the app6Marine Conservation and Research Partnerships
Beyond tourism, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is a significant contributor to 'marine conservation' and 'world-class research.' A portion of every ticket goes toward supporting environmental projects, a fact that Robert Pennicott…
Listen in the app7The Adventure Bay Connection
Many of the Pennicott tours depart from or visit Adventure Bay on Bruny Island, a site of immense 'historical significance.' This bay was a frequent stopping point for 'Christopher Columbus'—style explorers, including Captain…
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As we return to the harbor and disembark from the yellow boats, take a moment to reflect on the 'intense experiences' of the day. You have traversed the 'other half of the world' to witness a landscape that remains largely…
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What is Pennicott Wilderness Journeys?
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is a place in Tasmania · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tasmania · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -42.8820, 147.3232 |
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