From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide
South Bruny, Tasmania
Discover the world-class beaches, national parks, rugged coastline, and native wildlife of Bruny Island on a day trip from Hobart. Taste the finest local produce from the ocean and the land.
Bruny Island Day Tour from Hobart
This guided full-day tour explores Bruny Island’s beaches, rainforest, wildlife, and local produce, suited for active walkers of easy to moderate fitness.
Highlights
- Explore walking trails to beaches, lagoons, and temperate rainforest
- Spot unique local wildlife, including the rare albino wallaby
- Visit scenic lookouts like The Neck and Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- Enjoy a lunch stop at Bruny Hotel with various dining options
- Sample award-winning local produce such as honey, chocolate, oysters, and beverages (own cost)
Description
Bruny Island offers diverse landscapes with beaches, rugged coastline, national parks, and native wildlife. This day tour balances active morning nature walks and wildlife spotting with a relaxed afternoon sampling local food and drinks. Participants will visit off-the-beaten-track areas accessible only by local walking tracks.
The tour includes temperate rainforest walks, easy to moderate walking tracks, swimming opportunities (weather permitting), and visits to viewpoints and lagoons. The itinerary adapts to weather conditions and group preferences to ensure an enjoyable experience without feeling rushed.
Lunch is at the Bruny Hotel with menu options suited to various budgets and dietary needs. After lunch, you can try local products such as honey, chocolate fudge, oysters, wine, beer, and cider, depending on time and purchased separately.
What to Expect
- Temperate rainforest walk
- Easy to moderate walking tracks
- Swimming (weather permitting)
- Wildlife spotting, including chances to see the elusive albino wallaby
- Viewing platform at The Neck
- Cape Bruny Lighthouse visit
- Secret water holes and lagoons
- Walks along picturesque beaches
- Lunch at Bruny Hotel (own cost)
- Sampling award-winning local food and drinks (own cost)
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hobart CBD
- Local guide with live commentary
- Round-trip ferry transfers
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport
- National Parks Pass
Excludes
- Food and drinks unless specified
Important Information
- Pickup and drop-off available from select Hobart locations; contact the operator after booking to confirm details
- The tour requires a minimum number of participants; if not met, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring swimwear and towel if you plan to swim. Morning tours run rain or shine; check weather and bring sunscreen and water. Booking in advance is recommended, particularly in peak season.