[Headout Exclusive 10% Off] From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour + Lighthouse, Lunch & Local Tastings
Save 10 percent before 30 Sep 2025. See Cape Bruny Lighthouse and coastline. Enjoy tastings lunch and wildlife in one full-day tour.
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Your full-day Bruny Island experience
Unlock the best of Tasmania’s Bruny Island with this full-day guided tour from Hobart. Start your day with convenient hotel pick-up and an early drive south to the Kettering ferry terminal, where your ferry journey sets the tone for a scenic day ahead. Your local guide provides insights into the region’s history, landscapes, and unique wildlife throughout your adventure.
Journey through nature and heritage
On arrival, explore the lush Mount Mangana rainforests and keep watch for white wallabies in their natural habitat. Tour highlights include stops at The Neck Lookout and Wildlife Reserve—a panoramic vantage point to spot seabirds and capture photos of sweeping coastlines. Climb the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, nestled at Tasmania’s southern tip, for breathtaking 360-degree views while learning about its rich maritime past and the stories of lighthouse keepers who braved the wild Southern Ocean.
Culinary discoveries and local flavour
Your day features a series of curated tastings—enjoy fresh island oysters, artisan cheeses, and locally baked bread during a relaxing break at the beach. Lunch at Hotel Bruny showcases Tasmania’s famed produce with ocean-to-table seafood, local lamb, and seasonal vegetables, all paired with captivating waterway vistas. Continue your gastronomic journey with sweet treats at an island chocolate shop and honey tastings, celebrating the region’s vibrant food scene.
Intimate wildlife encounters and island views
Experience Bruny Island’s varied terrain as you visit rainforest trails, remote coves, and visit penguin and migratory bird rookeries—your guide will point out the best opportunities for birdwatching and photography, especially at Truganini Lookout. Fun fact: on certain days, thousands of short-tailed shearwaters are visible from the lighthouse balcony. Plus, enjoy free time to wander pristine beaches or paddle along the shoreline.
Sample itinerary
7 to 7:25am: Hobart hotel pick-up
8am: Arrival at Kettering for ferry departure
8:45 to 1pm: Island tour features The Neck Wildlife Reserve, honey farm, Adventure Bay, Resolution Creek and rainforest drive
Morning tasting session with oyster, cheese, and bread
Guided white wallaby search
Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb and tour
1pm: Lunch at Hotel Bruny
Afternoon: Chocolate and fudge tastings, stops such as The Bread Fridge and beaches
4pm: Ferry return crossing
5pm: Drop-off at Hobart accommodations
This expertly guided full-day tour blends Tasmania’s natural beauty, culinary excellence, and maritime history for an unforgettable Bruny Island experience. Every detail is tailored for comfort and discovery, with opportunities for relaxation or gentle exploration along the island’s shores.
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Why you'll love it
- Headout guests save more: Book now and get 10% off when you travel
- Discover Bruny Island with expert guides, offering convenient pick-up points and seamless transfers from Hobart for a worry-free day
- Climb Australia’s southernmost lighthouse, the 14m-tall Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and step onto its historic balcony for panoramic views of the coastline
- Bring your appetite: enjoy fresh oysters, award-winning cheeses, and a delicious lunch at Hotel Bruny, with possible stops at Bruny Island Chocolate and Hounds Tooth Whisky
- Explore Bruny’s unique landscapes with stops at Mount Mangana rainforests, The Neck Lookout and Wildlife Reserve, and the Truganini Lookout and Penguin Rookery, plus free time to walk or paddle along the island’s beautiful shores
- Fun fact: Short-tailed shearwater is a migratory seabird and can be seen in their 1000s some days from the lighthouse balcony.
Good to know
- Age suitability
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- Know before you go
Arrive at your designated pick-up point 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Bring warm layers and sturdy enclosed shoes for changing weather and island walks.
Children under 2 are not advised to join the tour; children under 5 may not enter the lighthouse tower.
Specify dietary requirements during booking; most preferences and allergies can be accommodated.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available at select Hobart locations only.
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive at your designated pick-up point 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Bring warm layers and sturdy enclosed shoes for changing weather and island walks.
Children under 2 are not advised to join the tour; children under 5 may not enter the lighthouse tower.
Specify dietary requirements during booking; most preferences and allergies can be accommodated.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available at select Hobart locations only.
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Where you'll be
20 Davey St (Elizabeth Mall Information Hub, Elizabeth St)
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