Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch
From$280
10 hours
Hobart, Australia
Full description
Experience the best of Bruny Island, on a fully-inclusive Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Tour, departing from Hobart. Company Director Craig Parsey, whose childhood was spent on lighthouse stations around Tasmania, including Cape Bruny, brings a personal connection and deep knowledge of the island’s history, people, and hidden gems. This tour Includes a delicious sit-down lunch derived of premium local produce, a mouth-watering, rustic morning-tea of artisan cheeses, freshly shucked oysters, served with freshly baked bread on the beach. Samples of tasty chocolates, fudges, and honey at two local venues. See White Wallaby in the wild, and enjoy the Historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour, a true highlight of the day, only available with us. Explore the Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout for sweeping 360-degree views of Bruny Island. Our knowledgeable tour guides will show you the best of the island and mesmerise you with stories from the past throughout the day.
Included / Excluded
- Mouth watering lunch menu. Seafood platters, slow cooked lamb, seafood chowder and more local foods.
- Hotel pick-up and Drop-off from select Hobart hotels
- Bruny Island Honey, Chocolates and Fudges prepared at the venues by our guides
- Ferry Fares, Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour and all food tasting costs
- Morning Tea drinks available. Coffee, Tea, Herbal Tea, Hot Chocolate
- Translations & Subtitles
- Highly experienced Bruny Island tour guides
- Tasmanian National Park day entry pass
- Morning Tea at the beach with Bruny Island Cheese, Get Shucked Oysters and Fresh Bread.
- Historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Explore Australia's Southern-most Lighthouse
Itinerary
1
Pickup from your selected Hobart hotel or nearby meeting point. Over 20 locations available across Hobart, including CBD, North Hobart and Sandy Bay, plus Kettering and Bruny Island. Departure is at 7am from the main Hobart meeting point. Pickup from other locations may be earlier.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
Short ferry crossing from Kettering to Bruny Island. Return fare included.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: YES
3
Morning tea on the beach. Get Shucked oysters (freshly shucked), three types of Bruny Island cheese, freshly baked bread, tea and coffee. Gluten-free biscuits available. The guide sets it up on the beach.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Pass by: Historic stop connected to the early exploration of Bruny Island.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Search for the Bennett's white wallaby, an albino wallaby unique to Bruny Island. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
Pass by: Scenic drive through the temperate rainforest on the slopes of Mount Mangana. Weather-dependent.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7
Visit to South Bruny National Park. National Park entry fees are included.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
8
30-minute guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, built in 1836, heritage-listed, decommissioned 1997. Original lens from 1903 still on site. Climb 72 steps (with handrail) to the balcony. Views across the Southern Ocean and cape. Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum included for all guests. Children under 5 may visit the museum and walk inside at the base under adult supervision.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
9
One-course lunch overlooking Sunset Beach. Local Bruny Island and Tasmanian produce. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available. Beverages not included.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: YES
10
Private chocolate and fudge tasting, exclusive to your group.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: YES
11
Honey tastings and shop visit.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: YES
12
Cheese tastings and shop visit.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: YES
13
The narrow isthmus connecting North and South Bruny Island. Three options: 279 stairs to the Truganini Lookout, mid-level lookout, or flat boardwalk to the beach.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
14
Return crossing from Bruny Island to Kettering.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: YES
15
Pass by: Return to your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. Arrival approximately 5:00 to 5:30pm.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This is a guided road and ferry tour in an air-conditioned bus. It is not a cruise or boat tour.
- Departs Hobart at 7am. Returns approximately 5:00 to 5:30pm.
- Your specific pickup time and location is confirmed after booking. Pickup from locations other than the main Hobart meeting point may be earlier than 7am.
- Bring a small day bag or backpack. Suitcases and large bags cannot be accommodated on the bus.
- Bruny Island is often cooler than Hobart. Bring warm layers and a rain jacket even in summer.
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.
- Due to safety regulations, children under 5 years old cannot climb the Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs but can walk around the base inside.
- Bring a reusable water bottle. Water is available on the bus for refills throughout the day.
- Dietary requirements and food allergies must be noted at time of booking. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available at lunch. Gluten-free biscuits available at morning tea.
- Children under 5 cannot climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs. They may visit the museum and walk outside the base under adult supervision.
- Contact the operator before booking for infants under 12 months.
- Maximum 20 guests per tour bus.
- Start and finish times are approximate and subject to change.
- Service animals are permitted.
Traveler reviews
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Worth to take this trip
Tour guide David is so experienced and funny, tell me lots of the history of Bruny Island, every spot we stay is wonderful and beautiful
KaMens14Jul 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Mind blowing experience
I first visited Bruny Island 13 years ago, and at that time the lighthouse wasn't open to visitors yet. So this time, I had no idea I needed to book in advance to go inside the lighthouse. Because of that, I had to wait 1.5 hours since they only allow 10 people per tour. Luckily, the previous tour group arrived late, and the guide was kind enough to let us join an earlier tour instead of waiting for our booked time. It was absolutely worth it. The experience was mind-blowing, and the view from the top was simply stunning. It was so peaceful and breathtaking that I could have stayed there forever if I could. ❤️
M7882ZFevacJul 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR
The one and only
Fabulous guide on Tuesday July 7 Jimmy Insightful educated comments Fabulous food Terrific planned travel and guided stops Felt comfortable all day Highly recommend
M7300MOjanbJul 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent Bruny day tour from Hobart
Excellent day tour from Hobart - small group fun flexibility. Jimmy the tour guide has a wealth of information and shares intersting info on many aspects that we were not aware of. We thoroughly enjoyed his warm, professional and engaging nature :-) Also loved the animal safari :-) Cheers, PT & ST.
F3546SUphiltJul 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Fun day out
Had a great day with a fantastic guide and food
brucesA628TTJul 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
A maximum of 20 people on each bus. Smaller group buses also available.
Specific dietary requirements can be discussed with Tour Guide on the day
Start and finish time is approximate and subject to change
Please contact us before booking infants under the age of 12 months
Please dress warm and wear suitable shoes.
New cleaning and hygiene recommendations followed. Bus surfaces wiped down several times a day.
Infants aged over 12 months must pay and occupy a seat.
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.