Bruny Island Foods, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Tour
Travel from Hobart to the scenic Bruny Island. Start with a ferry ride, enjoying the sea views. Visit significant spots like the Truganini Lookout for panoramic views, Adventure Bay for its natural beauty, and the Cape Bruny Lighthouse for historical insights and stunning coastal views. Enjoy a picnic-style morning tea on a beach and a delicious lunch at Hotel Bruny, featuring local produce. The tour also includes tastings of Bruny Island’s renowned chocolate, honey, and other local delicacies.
Features
- Hobart Hotel Transfers
- Bruny Island Return ferry
- Lunch at Hotel Bruny
- Morning Tea
- Truganini Lookout
- Neck Wildlife Zone walk
- Adventure Bay visit
- South Bruny National Park
- Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour
- Chocolate and Fudge tasting
- Bruny Island Honey shop visit and tastings
- Two Tree Point exploration
- Water bottle refill available on buses
- Local knowledgeable guides
Your Day at a Glance
Your day kicks off with pick-ups from Hobart, followed by a ferry ride to Bruny Island. First, explore the Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout for stunning views. Next, enjoy morning tea on a beach with fresh oysters and cheese.
The journey continues through rainforests to South Bruny National Park for the Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, showcasing the area's wildlife and history.
Lunch at Hotel Bruny offers a taste of local cuisine with scenic views. The afternoon is filled with more tastings of chocolate and honey, ensuring a sweet end to the day.
Your Day
Start your day with a drive through the Tasmanian countryside along the coast to Kettering. From there, you'll hop on the ferry, taking in the stunning views as you head to Bruny Island, keeping an eye out for seals and penguins in the water. The first stop is the Truganini Lookout and the Neck Wildlife Zone, followed by a trip to Adventure Bay. On the way, you'll grab some fresh oysters and a selection of cheese and freshly baked bread from Bruny Island, and then it's off to a beautiful beach to enjoy these local delights picnic-style.
Next, the journey continues with a drive through lush rainforests heading towards South Bruny National Park, where the exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour awaits. This part of the tour offers breathtaking views of the coast, wide stretches of native vegetation, and the chance to spot local wildlife such as whales, white wallabies, eagles, echidnas, and the uncommon mountain dragons. Inside the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, you'll discover its history with convicts, tales of shipwrecks, and the life of lighthouse keepers, all while enjoying the ocean panorama from the lighthouse balcony.
After visiting the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, relax at Hotel Bruny, where lunch features a selection of local fare with views of Sunset Beach and the d'Entrecasteaux Channel. The menu includes a variety of choices such as freshly caught fish, tender local lamb, salmon, and seafood chowder, along with a well-liked seafood platter suitable for two. Options for gluten-free and vegetarian diets are also available, showcasing a partnership between Hotel Bruny and Tasmanian producers to bring you the finest local cuisine.
The afternoon continues with the enjoyment of local treats, featuring tastings of chocolate, fudge, and honey, complete with delicious samples and ample time for shopping. Additionally, wine, cider, and various local beverages will be available for purchase during lunch.
Meeting Points and Pickup Information
Meeting Point and Times
Hobart and surrounds accommodation transfers are included and commence at 6.20am. Please have your hotel name ready when booking to receive your pick-up time.
Default Meeting Point
Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart
Pickup time: 7.00am
Meeting Points for Guests Driving to Hobart
If you are driving into Hobart to meet the tour, there are two convenient pickup options depending on your plans.
Driving Yourself
The recommended spot to park and meet the tour is the Macquarie Point Carpark on Evans Street. This location is close to the CBD and easy to access.
Pickup time: 6.55am
Arrive by 6.50am to allow time to park and prepare for departure.
Taking a Taxi or Uber
If you are being dropped off, the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre at 20 Davey Street is the best option. It is central, easy to find, and convenient for rideshare or taxi services.
Pickup time: 7.00am
Parking near the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre
For those who wish to park near the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, it is located on the corner of Davey Street and Elizabeth Street, in the heart of the city. There are several car parks within a short walk, including the Davey Street car park and the Franklin Square car park. Both are open 24 hours a day and offer paid parking. On-street parking is also available in the surrounding area, though spaces can be limited and are generally more expensive.
What To Bring
- Water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Camera
- Warm layers
Additional Information
The tour is suitable for most travelers but involves some walking on uneven surfaces.
Instant Booking & Mobile-Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure the Bruny Island Foods, Sightseeing and Lighthouse Tour 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.
All meeting points and times
Cambridge
6:30am – Bruny Island Safaris Office
22a Maxwells Rd, Cambridge
6:43am – Mornington Inn
322 Cambridge Rd, Mornington
Hobart CBD
6:55am – Car Park, Macquarie Point
41 Evans Street, Hobart
6:59am – Zero Davey Boutique Apartments
15 Hunter St, Hobart
7:00am – manian Travel and Information Centre
20 Davey Street, Hobart
7:02am – Brooke St Pier
Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Whrf, Hobart
7:05am – Europcar Hobart City
112 Harrington St, Hobart
7:10am – St Davids Cathedral Bus Stop
23 Murray Street, Hobart
Sandy Bay
7:15am – St Ives Apartments
86 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay
7:16am – Shell Coles Express Sandy Bay
142 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay
7:17am – Regent Park Apartments
17-23 Regent St, Sandy Bay
7:18am – Mayfair Plaza Motel
236 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay
7:20am – Wrest Point Hotel Casino
410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay
Channel Region
7:35am – Huntingfield Park & Ride Stop A
Huntingfield
7:40am – Channel Museum Margate
1755 Channel Hwy, Margate
7:40am – Snug Beach Cabin & Caravan Park
35 Beach Road, Snug
7:50am – The Oyster Cove Inn
1 Ferry Road, Kettering
Bruny Island
9:00am – Bruny Island Cheese Company
1807 Bruny Island Main Rd, Great Bay
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.
Hobart & surrounds accommodation transfers are included and commence at 6.20am. Please have your hotel name ready when booking to receive your pick-up time.
Default Meeting Point
Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre - 7:00am
20 Davey Street, Hobart Tasmania, Australia
