Signature Bruny Island Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Bruny Island's pristine beaches
- Taste award-winning cheeses and chocolates
- Visit the iconic Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- Spot native wildlife in their natural habitat
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Neck Lookout
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Bruny Island's natural wonders
- Tasting of local gourmet products
- Transportation via comfortable vehicle
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
We will meet you at your cruise ship or hotel and commence our adventure with a 30mins drive to the Bruny Island Ferry. The ferry ride itself is extremely enjoyable and you can choose to stay in the car or enjoy the views from the ferry lounge.
On Arrival at Bruny Island we will visit the Bruny Island Cheese Co, the Bruny Island Chocolate Factory and the Honey Pot. If we are lucky, we may even spot famous white wallabies which are native to the island and one of the only places in Australia where you'll have a good chance of seeing one.
We will climb the steps to Truganini Lookout and enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the landscape (optional)
The Bruny Baker is a cute little roadside stall on Bruny Island offering freshly baked sourdough. John fires his brick oven daily and stores all his bread in a couple of old fridges. You never really know what you’re going to get but generally there is a good selection of wood-fired sourdough breads. It’s an honesty system so have some coins handy and grab a loaf.
If you are over 18 you can enjoy a wine tasting at Bruny Island Premium wines where we will stop to enjoy a lovely lunch. Please not lunch will be either at Bruny Island Premium wines or Hotel Bruny depending on availability.
If we have time and the interest is there we can stop in at Bruny Island Whisky for a tasting.
We will drop in to Get Shucked Oyster bar where you can sample some of their fresh oysters.
We will then take the ferry back and drop you off at your cruise ship or hotel
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour departure time and location
- Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
- Be aware that the tour may involve walking on uneven surfaces
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for various terrains
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Because we are a small group we can be flexible on activities and times so contact us to discuss your requirements.
Traveler reviews
Fabulous tour, highly recommend
What a fabulous day, exploring Bruny Island. We stopped at so many interesting places - loved the honey shop and the quirky bread "stall", and the scenery is gorgeous. My highlight was seeing a white wallaby, and a bunch of brown wallabies, nibbling on grass on the side of the road. Thanks so much Ross for this fabulous tour, hope to be back one day and join you for another adventure!
Great day out exploring
Ross runs a great tour, more like a day out with a friend, yet well planned and professional. Best tour i’ve done in years. recommended.
Engaging, good value day
BTH does tours for up to 6 guests, and on our day excursion to Bruny Is, we were the only 3 in the comfortable and modern 7-seater. Ross, our friendly and knowledgeable guide and driver, collected us promptly at our Hobart hotel at 0830h. There's about an hour's drive and ferry ride to Bruny, plenty time for a detailed introduction to the day from Ross. The tour is paced with visits to speciality food and drink producers that have sprung up to support and encourage interest in the island, and make a buck. We visited a honey maker (tried the excellent ice cream), a cheese maker, a chocolate shop and a blender of whiskies and gin. The highlight was a visit to the southernmost vineyard in Australia, where we sampled some unique wines from their modest vineyard. This was also our lunch. stop, where we ate a pleasant meal chatting to Ross about local geography and history., of which he's very clued in.. We also visited the lookout across the narrow isthmus between the North and South of the island and Adventure Bay where Capts Cook and Bligh came ashore in the C18. Ross also found a rare white wallaby for us to watch and photograph. We declined a visit to an oyster farm, not being fans of these molluscs, and we were back at our hotel by 1630h. There's a fair charge for some of the produce, but overall, the tour was engaging and good value, particularly if you book directly with the operator..