- Price: From AU$159
- Best for: First-time visitors
- Includes: Transfers from Hobart/Kettering, guided stops at The Neck, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and food tastings.
Just off the southeastern coast of Tasmania, Bruny island is known for its scenic sea cliffs, beautiful beaches, wildlife, and delicious local cuisine. Read on to explore the perfect Bruny Island tours—from scenic wilderness cruises and food tastings to guided trips and ferry options from Hobart.
Begin your adventure with a scenic ferry ride from Hobart and enjoy the fresh sea air and beautiful blue waters.
Set off on a Bruny Island wilderness cruise and explore Tasmania’s coast. This adventure takes you past towering sea cliffs, sea caves, and blowholes, and if you are lucky, sightings of dolphins, seals, and migrating whales.
Step back in time with a guided tour of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, one of Australia’s oldest and most iconic beacons. Enjoy the views of the Southern Ocean and learn about the island's maritime history.
Keep an eye out for white wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, and little penguins. The tours give you the chance to see these animals in their natural habitats—particularly during sunset hours when the Bruny Island penguin colonies come ashore.
Explore the natural beauty of the Bruny Island walks that Tasmania is famous for. From the rainforest canopy of the Mavista Walk to the clifftop views at The Neck Lookout, these walking trails are a great way to observe the island's diverse landscapes.
Treat yourself to Bruny’s famous cheeses, oysters, and artisan ciders. The food tours include chocolate and honey tastings, along with other gourmet dishes and Tasmanian staples.
Must-see spots include The Neck Lookout, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and Adventure Bay. You can also visit local producers like Bruny Island Cheese Co. and Get Shucked Oyster Farm for a taste of the island’s fresh produce.
Vehicle and passenger ferry tickets typically start around AU$38 return for a standard car (including the driver), with additional charges for extra passengers.
Dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a waterproof jacket, as the weather can change quickly.
Some attractions, like The Neck Lookout and Fluted Cape, involve steep climbs, but many food venues and the ferry are wheelchair accessible. It’s best to check specific tour details in advance.
Yes, pets are allowed on the ferry but must remain in vehicles during the crossing.
Public washrooms are available at key locations like Adventure Bay, The Neck, and Roberts.
Yes, but be mindful of the local wildlife. Always secure your food and take your rubbish with you to protect the island’s natural environment.
3-hour yellow boat adventure along rugged Tasmanian shores.
Inclusions
3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island
Live commentary
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering (if option selected)
Full-day tour of Bruny Island (if option selected)
Local guide (if option selected)
Bruny Island bus tour (if option selected)
Morning tea (if option selected)
Tasmanian lunch (if option selected)
Full-day Bruny tour with transfers bus sightseeing, a coastal cruise, and Tasmanian lunch.
Inclusions
Full-day tour of Bruny Island
Round-trip transfers from Hobart
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering
40-minute drive to Adventure Bay Wilderness Cruise
English-speaking guide
Tasmanian lunch
3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island
Bruny Island bus tour
Live commentary on cruise
Morning tea
Lighthouse tour with on-beach gourmet food tastings on Bruny Island’s coast.
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2-hour guided hike along Cape Queen Elizabeth’s coastal trail with tastings.
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Affordable small-group tour with Bruny Island’s cultural and culinary highlights.
Inclusions
Full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart
English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 20 people
Round-trip Hobart CBD hotel transfers by AC vehicle
Round-trip ferry transfers to Bruny Island from Kettering
20-minute rainforest walk along Waterfall Creek
Visit The Neck Viewing Platform
Visit Bruny Island Lighthouse (outside)
Gourmet tastings ( berries, cheese, chocolate, fresh oysters, wine, beer and cider)
Beach visits
Easy/moderate walking trails
Wildlife spotting (possibly white wallaby)
Exclusions
South Bruny National Park Pass (AU$24)
Entry to Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Gourmet tour featuring local artisan foods, coastal walks, and beach dining.
Inclusions
Full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart
Round-trip transfers from Hobart
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering
English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 25 people
Lunch including oysters and main meal (see menu here)
2 drinks (wine, beer, cider, or juice) with lunch
Two Tree Point beach walk
Visit to The Neck Lookout
Mavista rainforest walk
Tastings of cheeses, freshly shucked oysters, handmade fudge, local honey
Entry to HIBA English and Native Gardens
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.