Aurora australis Bruny Island tonight

A south-facing beach on the southeast coast of South Bruny, facing directly over open Southern Ocean. The beach is remote with no settlement visible in any direction at night. Bortle Class 2 conditions. The name is unfortunately apt - cloud is common, but a clear night here gives one of the best aurora australis positions in Tasmania accessible without a boat. The road is partly unsealed and suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions. From the beach, aurora appears above the southern horizon across open water. The D'Entrecasteaux Channel to the north keeps Hobart's light dome well away.

The lighthouse at Cape Bruny stands at the southwestern tip of South Bruny Island, 100 m above the Southern Ocean. The cliff-top position faces south-southwest with a clear ocean horizon. Bortle Class 2 conditions with no light sources visible to the south, southwest, or southeast. The lighthouse area is accessible by a walking track from the car park - approximately 10 minutes each way on a well-maintained path. A heritage site managed by the Neck Game Reserve. At Kp 3-4, aurora australis appearing above the lighthouse cliff-top is a genuine prospect on a clear winter night.

A narrow isthmus connecting North and South Bruny, with beaches facing east and west. The western beach faces out toward the D'Entrecasteaux Channel; the eastern beach faces Adventure Bay. From the boardwalk at The Neck, both the southern and southeastern sky are visible above the water. A penguin colony uses the beach at night - keep noise and light to a minimum. The Neck has a lookout accessible by steps. Hobart's glow is faintly visible to the north from the highest points but does not significantly affect the southern horizon. The most accessible dark position on Bruny Island for visitors who have just arrived on the ferry.