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Port Arthur
Bruny Island Essential Explorer Day Tour from Hobart
See Bruny Island in a day with ferry fares, park entry, lighthouse access, scenic stops and visits to local food producers.
10 hours
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A$195.00
Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing and Lighthouse Day Tour
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10 hours
Overview
This full-day Bruny Island trip packs a lot into one day without leaving you to sort out the logistics yourself. Departing from Hobart, it includes return ferry fares, sightseeing stops, a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, a one-course lunch and a steady run of local food tastings along the way. You’ll get a mix of scenery, history and produce rather than just one angle of the island, so it suits travellers who want a broad look at Bruny in a single day.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Why backpackers love it
It’s an easy way to do Bruny Island properly if you don’t have a car or don’t want to deal with ferry timing and route planning. A lot is covered in one go, and the inclusions are substantial, so the price makes more sense than a basic transfer or stripped-back day trip. The small-group format helps keep it more relaxed than a big coach tour, and the mix of lookouts, food stops and lighthouse access gives you more than just a scenic drive.
What to expect
The day starts with travel from Hobart to Bruny Island, including the ferry crossing. From there, the tour moves through scenic lookouts and short walks, including the stairs up to Truganini Lookout at The Neck for one of the island’s best-known views. You’ll visit South Bruny National Park, stop for tastings at Bruny Island Honey and Bruny Island Chocolate Co, and have morning tea on a secluded beach with oysters, cheese and freshly baked bread. Lunch is a one-course meal at Hotel Bruny featuring Tasmanian and Bruny Island produce. A standout part of the day is the guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse. There is also a chance of spotting a Bennett’s white wallaby in the wild, though that isn’t guaranteed. Dress warmly, wear comfortable shoes, and if you want app-based commentary in another language, bring headphones.
What's included
- Return Bruny Island ferry fares
- Scenic lookouts and short walks
- Climb the stairs at The Neck to the Truganini Lookout
- South Bruny National Park visit and National Park entry fees
- Honey tastings and shop visit at Bruny Island Honey
- Morning Tea on a secluded beach featuring Bruny Island oysters, cheeses and freshly baked bread
- Exclusive guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, only available with Bruny island Safaris
- Commentary available in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese and Hindi via app
- Chocolate and fudge tastings at Bruny Island Chocolate Co
- Search for a Bennet's white wallaby in the wild (not guaranteed)
- One course lunch featuring Tasmanian and Bruny Island produce at Hotel Bruny
Features
- Includes return ferry fares, lunch and multiple tastings, so most of the day’s costs are covered
- Guided access to Cape Bruny Lighthouse, a tour not generally available outside this operator
- Scenic stops and short walks break up the day instead of keeping you on the bus
- Beach morning tea with oysters, cheese and fresh bread adds a strong local food angle
Details
Additional details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 20 people on each bus. Smaller group buses also available.
- Please add any dietary requirements or food allergies in the special requirements when booking
- Start and finish time is approximate and subject to change
- Please contact us before booking infants under the age of 12 months.
- Please dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes.
- Translations and subtitles available via app - please bring headphones if you are using the app
- Due to safety regulations, children under 5 years old cannot climb the Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs but can walk around the base inside.
Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.
From A$280.00
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