bruny island experience

bruny island experience | about us

Life here is fascinating, invigorating and provides an endless basket from which together we have been nourished. I invite you pick up that basket, enjoy a similar sustenance and recharge fully during your stay on Labillardiere Estate.

In 1990 Adrian and his mates sailed the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on ‘Beyond Thunderdome’ and we decided to make Bruny Island home.

We worked in contrasting professions throughout our careers. Adrian was destined to work as a marine engineer in a world of ships with P&O and oil industry. He was known for his inventions, offshore mooring systems, ships conversions and project management. Adrian a keen 'Seagull' engine enthusiast returned in 2009 having worked the Asian oil patch most of his career.

I was educated and taught school in Hawaii, and managed health centres internationally.

We’ve sailed high seas together, dodged bullets off Yemen's coast, owned and operated a dive centre in the Maldives, climbed erupting volcanoes in Indonesia, then finally settled onto Bruny Island.