Bruny Island Full Day Tour inc Exclusive Lighthouse Tour

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About this activity

Explore the best of Bruny Island and Cape Bruny with guides who know it inside and out! Spot rare white wallabies, take iconic Instagram shots at Truganini Lookout at The Neck, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and the famed Bruny Bread Fridge, and step inside the Heritage listed Cape Bruny Lighthouse for sweeping Tasman Sea views from the lighthouse balcony.

We keep food flexible so you can taste Bruny your way—with stops at Get Shucked Oysters, Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co, Bruny Island Honey, Bruny Bread Fridges, Bruny Island Chocolate Co, and lunch at Lunawanna Cafe.

Includes National Park entry fees, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, and return ferry fares.

Capture incredible photos and create unforgettable memories every step of the way.

Locally owned and operated by Tasmanian and Bruny Islander guides, with founder Craig Parsey bringing over 50 years of Bruny Island life to your journey!

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 21 people
People per booking: 1–19
Audio guide: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Written guide: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Guide: English
Operated by: Bruny Island Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Return Bruny Island ferry fares. Enjoy crossing the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Spot wildlife.
Included: Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum visit, included for all guests. Lots of interesting lighthouse relics.
Included: Meals: Visit Bruny Island Cheese and Beer Company - Purchase your own cheese and beer.
Included: Brunch: Visit Bruny Island Chocolate - Purchase your own chocolate
Included: Local Tasmanian and island guides for the full day. Experienced and passionate guides.
Included: Expert guided commentary throughout the day
Included: Snacks: Visit Get Shucked Oysters - Purchase as many as you would like to eat. Cooked or Natural.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Hotel pickup and drop-off (over 20 locations across Hobart and surrounds, including Kettering and Bruny Island)
Included: Exclusive guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse: Bruny Island Safaris is the only tour with access
Included: South Bruny National Park entry, National Parks Pass included
Included: Honey tastings at Bruny Island Honey. Amazing experience. Maybe try a honey ice cream.

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food and beverages are available throuhout the day for purchase
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Hobart

Passing by

Pickup from your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. Over 10 locations available across Hobart and surrounds, including CBD, Sandy Bay, Battery Point, Margate, Kingston and Bruny Island. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, contact BIS after booking and they will direct you to the nearest option. Pickup from locations other than the main Hobart meeting point may be earlier than 7am.
Stop 2

Passing by

Short ferry crossing. Return fares included in the tour price.
Bruny Island

Passing by

Spend the day exploring the 'essentials' of Bruny Island, visit the iconic locations on the island and take in the best views from the Lighthouse balcony
Two Tree Point

10 min

A site of historical significance connected to the early exploration of Bruny Island. The Bruny Island Bread Fridges are located here, a Bruny Island institution where fresh bread is sold on the honour system from an unmanned roadside fridge. Own cost. If you want morning tea, this is where it starts.
Stop 5

5 min

Brief historic stop of cultural and historical significance connected to the early exploration of Bruny Island.
Stop 6

10 min

Search for the Bennett's white wallaby, an albino wallaby unique to Bruny Island. After thousands of tours, the guides know the most reliable spots. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Stop 7

Passing by

Scenic drive through temperate rainforest on the slopes of Mount Mangana. Weather-dependent.
South Bruny National Park

30 min Admission included

National Park entry included. Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum included for all guests.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours

30 min Admission included

The centrepiece of the tour. Guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, built in 1836, heritage-listed and only accessible through Bruny Island Safaris. Climb 72 steps (with handrail) to the balcony for views across the Southern Ocean and cape. The original lens, installed in 1903, is still preserved on site. Children under 5 may visit the museum and walk at the base under adult supervision but cannot climb the stairs.
Stop 10

45 min

Own cost. Guests purchase their own lunch at the local cafe.
Bruny Island Chocolate Company

20 min

Own cost. Chocolate and fudge available to purchase.
Bruny Island Honey

20 min

Honey tastings included. Additional honey products available to purchase.
Stop 13

30 min

Own cost. Cheese and produce available to purchase.
Get Shucked Oyster Bar

30 min

Own cost. Fresh Bruny Island oysters available to purchase.
Stop 15

30 min

The narrow isthmus connecting North and South Bruny Island. Three fitness options: 279 stairs to the Truganini Lookout at the top, a mid-level lookout, or a flat boardwalk to the beach.
Stop 16

Passing by

Return crossing from Bruny Island to Kettering.
Hobart

Passing by

Return to your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. Arrival approximately 5:30pm.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Oyster Cove Inn
Travelodge Hotel Hobart

Pickup from your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. 7 locations available across Hobart CBD and Kettering. If you are unsure of which pickup to select contact Bruny Island Safaris after booking and they will direct you to the nearest option. Pickup from locations other than the main Hobart meeting point may be earlier than 7am.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 5:30pm.
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 warm layers and a rain jacket. Bruny Island is often cooler than Hobart, in all seasons.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.
Bring a small day bag or backpack. Suitcases and large bags cannot be accommodated on the bus.
Bring a reusable water bottle. Water is available on the bus for refills throughout the day.
Dietary requirements must be noted at time of booking.
Children under 5 cannot climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs. They may visit the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum and walk inside at the base under adult supervision.
Three fitness options at Truganini Lookout: 279 stairs to the top, a mid-level lookout, or a flat boardwalk to the beach.