South Bruny 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential island map for navigating, planning and exploring South Bruny’s dramatic coastline, historic settlements and spectacular national park.

The South Bruny 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of the portion of Bruny Island south of the Bruny Island Neck, together with a small section of mainland Tasmania around Dover and Port Esperance. Produced in 2021, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape easier to interpret both in the field and during trip planning.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between regional coverage and practical topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The South Bruny sheet covers the southern part of Bruny Island, extending from the Bruny Island Neck through its main settlements, forested interior and rugged southern coastline. It also includes part of mainland Tasmania in the vicinity of Dover and Port Esperance.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Alonnah, the principal settlement on Bruny Island

• The coastal community of Lunawanna

• Adventure Bay, one of the island’s best-known visitor destinations

• South Bruny National Park

• Cape Bruny and the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse

• Cloudy Bay and its surrounding beaches

• Forests, cliffs, headlands and sandy beaches

• Campgrounds and walking tracks where mapped

• Roads, access routes and island infrastructure

• Parts of Dover and Port Esperance on mainland Tasmania

The southern and coastal portions of the island are dominated by South Bruny National Park, where towering sea cliffs, forested hills, secluded beaches and exposed headlands create some of Tasmania’s most memorable coastal scenery. The area attracts bushwalkers, campers, photographers, surfers, wildlife watchers and visitors seeking an island landscape that still feels genuinely wild.

At the island’s southern end, the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse overlooks rugged cliffs and the Southern Ocean. It was the fourth lighthouse constructed in Australia and remains one of South Bruny’s most significant historic attractions.

Cloudy Bay is another highlight, offering sweeping coastal scenery together with beaches, walking opportunities and camping areas. Adventure Bay provides a contrasting sheltered setting and is a popular base for exploring the island’s natural and cultural attractions.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

The 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:

• Contours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Cliffs, headlands, hills, valleys and other major landforms

• Coastlines, beaches, bays and inlets

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes

• Campgrounds and recreation features where mapped

• Buildings, settlements and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National-park and conservation-area coverage

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The South Bruny 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring South Bruny National Park

• Campers and independent travellers visiting Cloudy Bay and other coastal areas

• Surfers, fishers and coastal visitors seeking isolated beaches and bays

• Tourism operators and local guides working throughout Bruny Island

• Boaters and sea kayakers seeking topographic context for the island’s coastline

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Local residents and professional field teams

• Outdoor educators, naturalists and photographers

South Bruny’s coastal weather can change rapidly, and exposed areas may experience strong winds, cold conditions, high seas and poor visibility. Tracks, campgrounds and road access may also be affected by weather, maintenance or seasonal restrictions.

Check current park, track, campground, road and weather information before departure. Carry appropriate navigation and communications equipment, observe all access requirements and leave a trip plan with a responsible contact when entering remote areas.

This is a topographic map, not a nautical chart. Anyone navigating around Bruny Island or across adjacent waterways must also carry the appropriate current official nautical charts and marine safety equipment.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight island touring to demanding all-weather coastal exploration.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use

• An economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications

✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight

• Printed using HP pigment-based inks for a permanent waterproof finish

• Suitable for backpacks, vehicles, vessels and exposed coastal conditions

• Ideal for walkers, campers, boaters, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals

• Provides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination

✅ Laminated

• Fully encapsulated between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets

• Highly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing

• Draw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify campsites, access points, walking routes or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for vehicles, offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: South Bruny Topographic Map

• Sheet: TT06

• Series: Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2021

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: South Bruny Island, Alonnah, Lunawanna, Adventure Bay, Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny, South Bruny National Park and parts of Dover and Port Esperance

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028126

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or other spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to confirm that your destination, walking route or area of interest falls within the South Bruny sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for trip planning, island touring and protected field use

• Tyvek®: Best for walking, camping, boating and wet or demanding conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking through South Bruny National Park, camping near Cloudy Bay, visiting Cape Bruny Lighthouse, exploring Adventure Bay or travelling between the island communities of Alonnah and Lunawanna, the South Bruny Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to discover this exceptional island landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore South Bruny with accuracy.