The Duckpond, North Bruny Island

Just a few kilometres east of Kettering you will find “The Duckpond”, a delightful all-weather anchorage in North Bruny Island.

The Duckpond lies to the far east of Barnes Bay

I anchored there with good friend, Neil Adams, in three metres over sand on day one of my first cruise after Melbourne’s 2020 COVID lockdown. Unlike the north arm of Simmonds Bay, crowded with vessels on swing moorings, we found ourselves alone in the safe and tranquil waters of the The Duckpond.

Chef Neil preparing dinner for the BBQ

We both had a great swim on arrival and before dinner

Crayfish, oysters, roast sweet potatoes and salad for dinner

The Duckpond is a spawning ground for young flatheads so, if fishing, make sure you adhere strictly to the Bruny D’Entrecasteaux region fishing guide.

The anchorage is surrounded by land so it’s like swimming in a pool.