Bruny Island Essential Explorer with Lighthouse Day Tour
Overview
About
- Join Bruny Island Safaris for a full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart. Your tour includes National Park entry fees, return ferry fares and an exclusive guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, while we leave the tastings and purchases up to you.
- We've chosen the best venues on the island for you to explore at your own pace and budget.
At a Glance
- Ages: 0-99, max of 19 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 10 hours
- Live Guide: English
Tour Highlight
- Exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - fees included
- Optional tastings and purchases at: Bruny Island Cheese Company, Chocolate Co., Honey Shop, and Get Shucked Oysters
- South Bruny National Park - fees included
- Search for the White Wallaby
What you'll do
Perfect for travellers wanting flexibility, this full-day guided tour showcases the essentials of Bruny Island while giving you the freedom to choose your own inclusions throughout the day.
The first stop of the day is South Bruny National Park for a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, exclusive to Bruny Island Safaris. Here, you'll explore the only Lighthouse open for tours in Southern Tasmania with a local Bruny Island Tour Guide. Hear stories of the island’s maritime history and enjoy the incredible views from the Lighthouse balcony.
Visit some of Bruny Island's most celebrated artisan producers, including Bruny Island Cheese Company, Get Shucked Oysters, Bruny Island Chocolate Co., Bruny Island Honey, and the famous Bruny Baker Bread Fridges, with time to browse, sample, and purchase local products at your own pace.
The tour also includes visits to The Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout, a drive through Adventure Bay in search of the Bennett’s white wallaby, time in Lunawanna where you can purchase lunch and a stop at the historic Two Tree Point.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Full Day Guided Tour from Hobart
- Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour, only available with Bruny Island Safaris
- South Bruny National Park entry fees
- Expert guided commentary throughout the day
- Stop at Bruny Island Cheese Company, Bruny Island Chocolate Co., Bruny Island Honey and Get Shucked Oysters
- Pickup from selected Hobart hotels and locations
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Return Bruny Island ferry fares
- Entry/Admission - Bruny Island
- Entry/Admission - South Bruny National Park
- Entry/Admission - Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours
What is not included?
- Lunch can be purchased at Lunawanna Cafe
- Oysters, cheese, beer, honey, chocolate and fudge are available to purchase throughout the afternoon
Traveller Restriction
Due to safety regulations, children under 5 years old cannot climb the Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs. Please contact Bruny Island Safaris before booking small children.
What to Bring
- Warm, weather appropriate clothing and footwear
- Reusable drink bottle
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- A maximum of 20 people per tour
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Meet your host
Itinerary
Hobart Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Bruny Island Essential Explorer with Lighthouse Day Tour in Hobart, Australia. This culinary tours experience includes 11 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
SeaLink Bruny Island
Ride the vehicle ferry across the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Crossing is 8 minutes.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the only Lighthouse open for tours in Southern Tasmania. Join one of our local Bruny Island Lighthouse guides to learn about the history of this iconic location. The tour includes the opportunity to go out onto the Lighthouse balcony for one of the best views on Bruny Island, don't get your camera! This experience is only available with Bruny Island Safaris
South Bruny National Park
Spend time exploring the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum and surrounding area. Take in the views of the surrounding bays and incredible dolerite cliffs.
Lunawanna Cafe
Stop in at Lunawanna Cafe for lunch. Their charming venue showcases some of Bruny Island's vibrant art scene.
Adventure Bay
Explore Adventure Bay in search for the famous White Wallaby.
Two Tree Point
Stop by Two Tree Point to stretch your legs and take a photo of this historically significant area. The Two Blue Gums at Two Tree Point were first sketched in the late 1700s, making the trees over 200 years old.
Truganini Lookout at The Neck
Climb the 279 steps to the Truganini Lookout for stunning 360 degree views of The Neck and Bruny Island. There are shorter lookout points along the way.
Bruny Island Honey
Bruny Island Honey has a range of Tasmanian honeys for sale and for free tastings. Try their famous Leatherwood honey or their range of skin products. There will be time to make purchases before we depart.
Bruny Island Cheese Company
Stop in at Bruny Island Cheese Company for optional cheese and beer purchases.
Get Shucked Oyster Bar
Drop by Get Shucked Oysters to purchase some of their delicious freshly shucked oysters. If you're not an oyster fan, enjoy the views of Great Bay before we depart for our last stops of the day. A cooler is available on the bus for any guest purchases.
Bruny Island Baker Bread Fridge
Stop at the famous Bruny Island Baker Bread Fridge to purchase fresh sourdough bread.
This concludes the tour.
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