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Hike Bruny's stunning coast to the famous Arch, climb the stairs to 360° views, and reward yourself with an afternoon tasting trail enjoying Bruny's gourmet local produce on this day trip from Hobart.

Highlights

• Hike to the famous Bruny Arch through stunning coastal scenery & native bushland
• Climb to Trugannini Lookout for 360 degree views of North and South Bruny Island
• Discover local stories and history at Two Tree Point
• Indulge in local cheese, fresh oysters and island honey
• An active Bruny tour: beautiful hike, pristine nature and local gourmet tastings

Description

If you love spectacular scenery and gourmet local produce, Bruny is your place, an island off an island off an island at the bottom of the world. Bruny is all about beaches, waves, forests and food. We set off early from Hobart to beat the crowds, taking a scenic waterside drive and ferry ride to reach the island. Once on the island, we begin our adventure with a spectacular hike showcasing Bruny’s coastal scenery. We follow a section of the Cape Queen Elizabeth Trail, one of Tasmania’s Great Short Walks. While we don’t complete the full track today, we hike as far as Mars Bluff, Miles Beach, and the striking rock formations including the Bruny Arch, before retracing our steps. The first 30–40 minutes is a relaxed walk along a wide, sandy track through coastal heathland. We pass between Big Lagoon and Little Lagoon, both home to a variety of waterbirds. A short but steep 10–15 minute uphill brings us to Mars Bluff, where a slight elevation reveals expansive views of the surrounding coastline. From there, we descend onto Miles Beach to explore the area and its fascinating rock formations. We allow plenty of time to take in this stunning location and capture photos of the Arch before returning along the same track. The hike covers approximately 8 km return and is classified as moderate. Then it’s onwards and upwards, literally, as we climb the 279 steps to the top of Truganini Lookout, where you’ll be rewarded with sweeping 360-degree views of The Neck, a narrow strip of land linking North and South Bruny. We stop at Two Tree Point to uncover some local history before taking a well-earned lunch break at Adventure Bay. Lunch is flexible: relax with your own picnic on the beach, grab a bite at the local café, or enjoy a sit-down meal at Pennicott’s beachside restaurant. In the afternoon, we taste our way around the island with visits to local favourites including the Bruny Island Chocolate Factory, Bruny Island Honey, Bruny Island Cheese Co., and Get Shucked Oysters. The perfect day? We think so.

Includes

Bruny Island Ferry transfers Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides Informative tours and guided walks A small group limit of 20 people per tour Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels

Important Information

• This tour is active and involves some walking. The walk to the Bruny Arch is around 45 - 60 minutes each way. The trail is a relatively flat, sandy track and there is a 10-minute climb uphill on soft sand to reach Mars Bluff along the way.
• Minimum age to participate in the tour is 8 years
• All participants should have a sense of adventure, reasonable fitness, and good mobility.
• Our General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart. The pickup time at this location is 6:55am. The tour returns to this same location around 5.00pm. Please be ready 5 minutes prior to your pickup time.
• You will have an opportunity to stop and purchase a Bakery style lunch to grab sandwiches/wraps etc. Lunch will be in a picnic area / beach side at Adventure Bay. You may opt for lunch at Pennicott's Seafood Restaurant or Mari Bruny Cafe. You can decide on the day.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund