Bruny Island Essential Explorer
The Bruny Island Essential Explorer tour takes guests from Hobart to Bruny Island for a full day of sightseeing, local food stops, and guided commentary. It includes return transport, ferry fares, South Bruny National Park entry, and a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse.
During the day, guests visit well-known island stops including The Neck, Bruny Island Cheese Co, Get Shucked Oysters, Bruny Island Chocolate Co, Bruny Island Honey, and the Bruny Island Baker’s Bread Fridges. There is no set tasting schedule, so guests can choose what they would like to sample or buy at each stop. Guests also have free time in Lunawanna to purchase lunch at a local café.
Features
- Full-day guided tour from Hobart
- Guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- South Bruny National Park entry fees
- Honey tastings at Bruny Island Honey
- Guided commentary throughout the day
- Visit to Bruny Island Cheese Co
- Visit to Get Shucked Oysters
- Visit to Bruny Island Chocolate Co
- Stop at the Bruny Island Baker’s Bread Fridges
- Return Bruny Island ferry fares
- Walk to Truganini Lookout at The Neck
- Selected Hobart and Sandy Bay hotel pick-up
Itinerary
Hobart Departure
Guests depart Hobart in the morning and travel by road toward Kettering to join the ferry to Bruny Island. Return transport and ferry fares are included, so the day runs smoothly from start to finish.
Bruny Island Ferry Crossing
The tour includes the return ferry trip between Kettering and Bruny Island. This crossing is part of the day’s journey and gives guests time to settle in before exploring the island.
The Neck and Truganini Lookout
At The Neck, guests can walk up to Truganini Lookout for views across North Bruny and South Bruny. This is one of the island’s best-known landmarks and an important stop for taking in the shape of the island and surrounding coastline.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse
A key part of the day is the included guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse. This experience gives guests access to one of Bruny Island’s important heritage sites and shares stories about the area’s maritime history. This guided lighthouse visit is a point of difference for the tour.
Bruny Island Cheese Co
Guests stop at Bruny Island Cheese Co, one of the island’s best-known producers. There is time to look around and purchase cheese and other items if they wish.
Get Shucked Oysters
The visit to Get Shucked Oysters gives guests the chance to try or purchase fresh local oysters directly from one of Bruny Island’s popular seafood stops. Purchases are optional.
Bruny Island Chocolate Co
Guests also visit Bruny Island Chocolate Co, where they can browse and purchase chocolate products. This stop adds another local food experience to the day.
Bruny Island Honey
At Bruny Island Honey, guests can enjoy included honey tastings and learn more about one of the island’s local produce businesses. There is also time to purchase products.
Bruny Island Baker’s Bread Fridges
The tour stops at the Bruny Island Baker’s Bread Fridges, known for fresh baked goods available for purchase. This is a simple local stop that lets guests pick up extra treats during the day.
Lunawanna Lunch Stop
Guests have free time in Lunawanna to purchase lunch at a local café. Lunch is not included, which gives guests the flexibility to choose what they would like to eat on the day.
Return to Hobart
After a full day of exploring Bruny Island, the tour returns by ferry and road to Hobart in the late afternoon.
Meeting Point & Times
- Departs Hobart at 7:00 am
- Selected Hobart Hotel Pick-up locations
- Sandy Bay hotel pick-up available
- Returns approximately 5:30 pm
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Pick-up details are provided with booking confirmation
Seasons
- 1 April to 30 June: Wednesday and Saturday
- 1 July to 30 September: Thursday and Saturday
What To Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Money or card for lunch and optional purchases
Additional Information
- Purchases at Bruny Island Cheese Co, Bruny Island Honey, Get Shucked Oysters, and Bruny Island Chocolate Co are not included
- Lunch is not included
- Tour includes walking at The Neck and a guided tour at Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Instant Booking & Mobile-Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure your Bruny Island Essential Explorer
Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
If you require hotel transfers, please have your hotel name ready when booking so we can send you a pick-up time with your confirmation.
Reviews
Had the best time.
Would do it again.
Great guide!! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Happy to answer questions and interacted well with group. Lunch at Hotel was magnificent!!
Dave our tour driver and leader was exceptional especially his knowledge of Tasmania particularly Bruny Island. Group of 12 people was just enough size.Highly recommend bus tour because you learn more with local people than driving in your own car.
Grant was fantastic. His knowledge of the island was invaluable. As we had a little time, he let us quickly stop to buy cheese from the cheese, we got to taste at mornings tea. I was quick. The island is beautiful and well worth exploring.
The guide was a real asset. His commentary and humour filled in where the weather could not.
Rick was an awesome guide, we visited many places on Bruny Island and the time allocated for each activity was prefect.
Availability:
1st April 26 – 30th June 26
Wednesday and Saturday
1st July 26 - 30th September 26
Thursday and Saturday
