Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch
Overview
About
Discover the magic of Bruny Island on this unforgettable full-day adventure from Hobart. Explore dramatic coastlines, encounter native wildlife, and savour the island's finest local produce as you journey through some of Tasmania's most spectacular scenery. Enjoy exclusive access to the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, indulge in a gourmet beachside morning tea with freshly shucked oysters and local delicacies, and visit iconic landmarks including The Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout. With breathtaking views, fascinating stories, and authentic local flavours at every turn, this is the ultimate Bruny Island experience.
At a Glance
- Ages: 1-99, max of 20 per group
- Duration: 10h
- Live Guide: English
- Audio guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish
- Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish
Tour Highlight
- Fully guided, all-inclusive day tour from Hobart
- Exclusive guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour
- Beachside morning tea featuring Bruny Island oysters, cheeses, freshly baked bread with tea and coffee
- Search for the Bennett’s White Wallaby in Adventure Bay
- Lunch, tastings, ferry fares, and National Park Pass included
- Visits Bruny Island Chocolate Co., Honey Shop, and Bruny Baker Bread Fridge
- Climb Truganini Lookout at The Neck
What you'll do
Experience the very best of Bruny Island on this unforgettable full-day guided tour from Hobart. Discover breathtaking coastal scenery, abundant wildlife, rich maritime history, and the island's renowned local produce as you explore some of Tasmania's most spectacular landscapes.
A highlight of the day is the exclusive Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour, available only through Bruny Island Safaris. Explore Australia's southernmost lighthouse, enjoy sweeping ocean views from the balcony, and hear fascinating stories of the island's maritime past. With insights connected to founder Craig Parsey's childhood at the Cape Bruny Light Station, this experience offers a unique and authentic glimpse into lighthouse life.
Enjoy a beachside morning tea featuring freshly shucked oysters, local cheeses, artisan bread, tea, and coffee, followed by a one-course lunch at Hotel Bruny and tastings from some of the island's favourite producers. Visit iconic locations including The Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout, where stunning views and unforgettable photo opportunities await.
Combining natural beauty, local flavours, history, and exclusive experiences, this tour is the ultimate way to discover Bruny Island in a single day.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Exclusive guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, only available with Bruny island Safaris
- Morning Tea on a secluded beach featuring Bruny Island oysters, cheeses and freshly baked bread
- Climb the stairs at The Neck to the Truganini Lookout
- One course lunch at Hotel Bruny
- South Bruny National Park visit and National Park entry fees
- Search for a Bennet's white wallaby in the wild (not guaranteed)
- Chocolate and fudge tastings at Bruny Island Chocolate Co
- Honey tastings and shop visit at Bruny Island Honey
- Scenic lookouts and short walks
- Return Bruny Island ferry fares
- Commentary available in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, German and Cantonese via app
- Entry/Admission - SeaLink Bruny Island Ferry
- Entry/Admission - South Bruny National Park
- Entry/Admission - Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours
What is not included?
Beverages are not included
Traveller Restriction
Due to safety regulations, children under 5 years old cannot climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs. Please contact Bruny Island Safaris before booking small children.
What to Bring
- Warm, weather appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable drink bottle
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- If tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
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Itinerary
Hobart Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch in Hobart, Australia. This full-day tours experience includes 12 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
SeaLink Bruny Island Ferry
Take the Sealink ferry from Kettering across to Bruny Island. This is a short 8 minute ferry ride across the stunning D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
The Neck
Climb the 279 stairs to the Truganini Lookout at The Neck for one of the best views on Bruny Island. Please note: there is a lookout after 53 stairs or a flat boardwalk walk out to the beach for those guests who do not wish to walk up all the stairs.
Get Shucked Oyster Bar
Stop by Australia's only Oyster Drive-Thru at Get Shucked Oysters. We will stop here briefly in the morning to collect our oysters for morning tea. Please let your tour guide know if you wish to stop in the afternoon to make purchases. We have an ice cooler on board for any oyster or cheese purchases.
Two Tree Point
Two Tree Point is our Morning Tea stop for the day. Enjoy Bruny Island oysters from Get Shucked, Bruny Island artisan cheeses and freshly baked bread on the beach to start the day. Take a short walk along the beach as your guide prepares your tasty morning tea, or for those brave enough, dip or toe or two!
Adventure Bay
After morning tea your tour guide will drive through the township of Adventure Bay in search of a Bennet's White Wallaby. Please note, seeing the white wallaby is not guaranteed as they are wildlife however, our guides will try their best to find one!
South Bruny National Park
South Bruny National Park is one of 19 National Parks in Tasmania. Here we will take time to explore the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum and Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Keep your eyes open for our native wildlife with Fairy Wrens, cockatoos, echidnas and wallabies often making an appearance!
Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours
Join a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, only available with Bruny Island Safaris. Cape Bruny Lighthouse is the only Lighthouse open for tours in Southern Tasmania. Learn about the maritime history of Bruny Island from one of our local Bruny Island Lighthouse guides and take in the incredible views from the Lighthouse balcony.
Hotel Bruny
Enjoy a hearty lunch at Hotel Bruny. Their menu offers a glimpse into Tasmania and Bruny Island's renowned produce.
Bruny Island Chocolate Company
At Bruny Island Chocolate Co we have their private balcony all to ourselves for tastings of their chocolate and handmade fudge prepared by your tour guide. There will be time to make purchases before we depart.
Bruny Island Honey
Stop by Bruny Island Honey for honey tastings, including Leatherwood honey, only made in Tasmania. Bruny Island Honey have a range of honey and skin care products available to try including their famous Hot Honey Mustard.
Bruny Island Cheese Company
Enjoyed the cheese at Morning Tea? Ask your guide to stop here in the afternoon for purchases.
Bruny Island Baker Bread Fridge
Stop at the famous Bruny Island Baker Bread Fridge to purchase fresh sourdough bread and a photo.
This concludes the tour.
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