The D’Entrecasteaux Channel separates Bruny Island from Tasmania’s south-east mainland. On the mainland side, settlements and farms follow a narrow road corridor between water and wooded hills.
Northern services
Kingston is the main service centre. Margate marks the transition into more rural Channel country, with side roads reaching coves and farms.
Kettering and the ferry
Kettering is the mainland terminal for the Bruny Island vehicle ferry. Ferry queues affect local traffic, and a Bruny trip needs separate time rather than being treated as a quick crossing.
Woodbridge and farther south
Woodbridge, Flowerpot, Middleton and Gordon are small communities with limited services. The road eventually links towards Cygnet or Huonville through separate inland routes.
Plan a realistic circuit
The Channel Highway is winding and busy with local traffic. Choose a few public stops, keep private jetties and farm access clear, and check coastal weather before boating or paddling.
Two days allows mainland Channel places and Bruny Island to be treated separately. The Huon Valley provides the natural continuation inland.