Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour + Lighthouse, Lunch & Local Tastings
Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour + Lighthouse, Lunch & Local Tastings
Duration: Flexible (up to 11 hours)
Flexible (up to 11 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Tea with local cheese & oysters, Lunch and Local tastings (Honey & Chocolates)
Tea with local cheese & oysters, Lunch and Local tastings (Honey & Chocolates)
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your location
Convenient pick-up at your location
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Start an enriching journey with Hobart's Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour, featuring highlights like Lighthouse visits and local tastings in this fascinating Australian city. Your adventure begins at the Gateway Cafe for a refreshing start before crossing to Bruny Island by ferry. The day promises picturesque views of Mount Mangana where you might spot elusive white wallabies amidst ferns and paddocks, as well as several photogenic spots including the Neck.
Start an enriching journey with Hobart's Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour, featuring highlights like Lighthouse visits and local tastings in this fascinating Australian city. Your adventure begins at the Gateway Cafe for a refreshing start before crossing to Bruny Island by ferry. The day promises picturesque views of Mount Mangana where you might spot elusive white wallabies amidst ferns and paddocks, as well as several photogenic spots including the Neck.
With your Headout booking, enjoy an exclusive discount of 10% off on travel.
Expert guides lead you through Bruny Island's wonders with convenient pick-up points and transfers from Hobart for a easy experience.
At the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Station in Australia’s south, ascend to its historic balcony at 14m high for stunning coastline panoramas.
Savor fresh oysters, award-winning cheeses, and an exquisite lunch at Hotel Bruny; consider visiting Bruny Island Chocolate and Hounds Tooth Takey too.
Discover the unique landscapes of Bruny with visits to Mount Mangana rainforests, The Neck Lookout and Wildlife Reserve, Truganini Lookout and Penguin Rookery, plus time for strolls or paddling along its scenic shores.
A fascinating tidbit: From the lighthouse balcony, observe thousands of migratory short-tailed shearwater seabirds on certain days.
Entry to Cape Bruny Lighthouse Station
Return transfers from Hobart hotel with round-trip service
Use of an English-speaking guide for the tour
Access limited to a small group, accommodating up to 20 people
Ticket includes visit and guided experience at Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Morning tea featuring cheese, oysters, & freshly-baked bread
Includes lunch during the Full-day Hobart: Bruny Island Guided Tour + Lighthouse
Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate available throughout the day
Tastings provided at a local chocolate and honey shop (on the cruise)
Ferry service to Bruny Island & South Bruny National Park fees included
Takeey Sample from Hound Tooth (Extra Fee When Open)
Group of people waving on a boardwalk overlooking Bruny Island coastline, Hobart.
Start an memorable journey with a Headout-exclusive offer, enjoying 10% off your booking for this unique lighthouse experience. The Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour + Lighthouse, Lunch & Local Tastings offers a full day of exploration and delight.
Discover the Charm of Bruny Island
Begins with an early morning departure from Hobart, where you'll enjoy refreshments at Gateway Cafe before crossing the Entrecasteaux Channel by ferry. As you explore this small island in southern Australia, keep your camera ready for countless picturesque moments guided by expert narrators.
Upon arrival, explore Bruny Island’s natural beauty with a visit to Mount Mangana where elusive white wallabies may be spotted among ferns and paddocks. The tour includes several must-see spots such as the Neck Wildlife Zone, Truganini Lookout, Two Tree Point, and Cape Bruny Lighthouse Station.
Experience history at its finest with stories of Tasmanian lighthouses that have witnessed shipwrecks, brave keepers guiding lost sailors to safety, and dramatic storms. Climb the spiral staircase for stunning coastal views from the Cape Bruny Lighthouse.
A Culinary Adventure in Tasmania
Indulge your taste buds with a variety of Tasmanian delicacies: enjoy cheese, fresh oysters, and freshly baked bread during lunch. Savor ocean-to-plate dishes, succulent local lamb, and admire stunning views over the waterways.
Capping off the culinary experience are fudge and chocolate tastings along with honey samples before you head back to Hobart feeling fulfilled in every sense of the word.
Your Itinerary
- 7:00 - 7:25 am: Depart from Hobart for pick-up.
- 8:00 am: Arrive at Kettering and board ferry to Bruny Island.
- 8:45 am - 1:00 pm: Begin the full-day tour on Bruny Island, including:
- Neck Wildlife Reserve
- Honey farm visit
- Tour of Adventure Bay
- Resolution Creek exploration
- Two Tree Point stopover
- Morning Tastings on the beach: Oysters, Cheese, and freshly baked bread.
- Journey through rainforest & foothills
- Search for white wallabies
- Tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- 1:00 pm: Enjoy a delightful lunch.
- Afternoon session featuring chocolate and fudge tastings.
- Additional stops at Neck Lookout and The Bread Fridge.
- 4:00 pm: Return journey by ferry to the mainland.
- 5:00 pm: Transfer back to Hobart, concluding your day-long adventure.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse overlooking the ocean, part of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour.
Pasta with clams and herbs, part of Bruny Island lighthouse tour food tasting, Hobart departure.
Group of people waving on a boardwalk overlooking Bruny Island coastline, Hobart.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse overlooking the ocean, part of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour.
Pasta with clams and herbs, part of Bruny Island lighthouse tour food tasting, Hobart departure.
Albino kangaroo and brown kangaroo on Bruny Island tour, Tasmania.
What to bring
- Clothing should be warm as it can get quite chilly in the south.
The rugged paths require shoes that cover your whole feet for comfort and safety.
What's not allowed
- This tour is unsuitable for children aged 2 years or younger.
Children under the age of 5 are unable to join in on the Cape Bruny Lighthouse portion but can explore inside at ground level with an adult's supervision.
Accessibility
Guide dogs are permitted on this tour.
Additional information
- A variety of dietary preferences and food allergies can be accommodated during the tour.
- Your guides will inform you about optional swimming or paddling opportunities at ideal spots along the way.
Pick-ups are available from various locations around Hobart. Be sure to specify your location when checking out.
Tour group walking on Bruny Island boardwalk with ocean view and lighthouse in background.
Visitors ascending spiral staircase inside Bruny Island lighthouse, Hobart tour.
Albino kangaroo and brown kangaroo on Bruny Island tour, Tasmania.
Tour group walking on Bruny Island boardwalk with ocean view and lighthouse in background.
Visitors ascending spiral staircase inside Bruny Island lighthouse, Hobart tour.
Book at least a day in advance during peak season to ensure availability for this popular tour.
Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes as the weather can be chilly and paths rugged on Bruny Island.
If you're traveling with young children, note that those aged 5 and under cannot participate in the lighthouse tour but are welcome at its base under adult supervision.
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