Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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Discover the best of Bruny Island on this all-inclusive Food, Sightseeing and Lighthouse Full-Day Tour, departing Hobart daily. Your day tour includes a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, exclusive to Bruny Island Safaris. Enjoy Bruny Island oysters, cheeses and freshly baked bread for Morning Tea on the beach before a day of sightseeing and fascinating stories from your tour guide.
Take in the views from the Truganini Lookout at The Neck and other scenic lookouts throughout the day. Tastings of honey, chocolate and fudge are also included at Bruny Island Chocolate Co and Bruny Island Honey.
This tour is the perfect well-rounded experience of Bruny Island, highlighting the incredible scenery, wildlife, history and tasty local produce. Our own Managing Director, Craig Parsey, spent some of his childhood at Cape Bruny Lighthouse when his father was the Lighthouse Keeper. Our tours have been designed by Craig, providing a true local insight into Bruny Island.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 5:00 to 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 a small day bag or backpack. Suitcases and large bags cannot be accommodated on the bus.
Bruny Island is often cooler than Hobart. Bring warm layers and a rain jacket even in summer.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.
Due to safety regulations, children under 5 years old cannot climb the Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs but can walk around the base inside.
Bring a reusable water bottle. Water is available on the bus for refills throughout the day.
Dietary requirements and food allergies must be noted at time of booking. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available at lunch. Gluten-free biscuits available at morning tea.
Children under 5 cannot climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs. They may visit the museum and walk outside the base under adult supervision.
Contact the operator before booking for infants under 12 months.
Maximum 20 guests per tour bus.
Start and finish times are approximate and subject to change.
Service animals are permitted.
What To Expect
Your tour begins with pickup from your Hobart hotel and a scenic drive to the pretty coastal town of Kettering, where you will catch your Bruny Island ferry. Enjoy the 15-minute cruise on the D’Entrecasteaux Channel over to Bruny Island, then travel by air-conditioned minivan to the narrow spit called The Neck connecting the north and south parts of the island, passing oyster farms and grazing properties en route. Your island tour begins with views from Adventure Bay lookout and the Hummock lookout, a significant indigenous site that's home to Truganini Memorial. Continue to Adventure Bay where your guide will prepare a picnic style morning tea of warm wood fired breads, award winning cheeses and juicy fresh oysters. Your tour continues over the Mount Mangana Trail and through ancient rainforests with Tree Ferns standing 16-foot (5 meters) high and, keeping an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, wildflowers and the island's unique birdlife. Make your way to Cape Bruny Lighthouse in the South Bruny National Park for your exclusive group lighthouse tour. The lighthouse is Australia's last vantage point to spot migrating humpback and southern right whales, and an important navigational landmark for ships at sea. The coastal views are among the best in Tasmania with rugged dolerite coastlines looming eerily over the Tasman Sea. Feeling hungry by now, stop at Bruny Island Hotel for a wonderful lunch featuring regional foods such as a delicious Seafood Chowder with locally caught fish, seafood platters, beef, chicken, vegan and vegetarian options and the popular slow cooked shoulder of lamb. The afternoon is all about nature and more food, with stops at Get Shucked for fresh oysters, Bruny Island Fudge Chocolate Shop, Bruny Island Honey Shed and Bruny Island Cheese Company to taste delicious artisan cheeses and see how it is made. You complete the day with your round-trip ferry to Kettering before returning to Hobart.
Options
Bruny Island Sightseeing Tour
Exclusive Lighthouse Tour: We are the only operator in Tasmania who explore the inside of this amazing attraction Morning Tea, Lunch & Tastings: Oysters, artisan cheese, chocolate, fudge and honey Pickup included
What‘s Included
South Bruny National Park entry (Parks Pass)
Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum visit
Exclusive guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse (only available with Bruny Island Safaris)
Audio commentary in multiple languages via Day Tours Tasmania App (pre-download; bring headphones)
Local Tasmanian guide for the full day
Honey tastings and shop visit at Bruny Island Honey
Hotel pickup and drop-off (over 20 locations across Hobart and surrounds, including Kettering and Bruny Island)
Private chocolate and fudge tasting at Bruny Island Chocolate Company (exclusive to your group)
Return SeaLink Bruny Island ferry fares
One-course lunch at Hotel Bruny overlooking Sunset Beach: local Bruny Island and Tasmanian produce. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available.
Beachside morning tea at Two Tree Point: Get Shucked oysters (freshly shucked), three types of Bruny Island cheese, freshly baked bread, tea and coffee. Gluten-free biscuits available.
Beverages at meals (water available on bus at no cost)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,134 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shine a little light
catherineaE2376PX,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. The guide was very informative and enthusiastic.
Driver is a racist
Nathan Z,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The scenery along the way was beautiful, and the oysters were delicious, but the driver was so racist. Throughout the trip, this driver kept making racist remarks—like how Asians can’t drive, or that Black people in Melbourne are criminals, and so on. Come on, shut your mouth! This is a vacation; everyone’s here to relax and enjoy the view, not to listen to your offensive speech. The scenery was beautiful, but the driver completely ruined the whole experience.
Wonderful Tour plenty of food
Nicholas A,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour and the driver Jimmy was very knowledgeable and funny. Great whole day adventure with plenty of inclusions.
Bruny Island - must do
alisonbK6618OB,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time, first trip out to Bruny Island and know we booked a great day trip. Nigel was absolutely fantastic, took the time to show us so much - so we didn't miss a thing. Enjoyed from start to finish can't praise this trip enough. The cost was so worth it - starting with breakfast (oysters, cheese and bread amazing 🥰) lunch and the stops in between.. thank you for an awesome day.
Fun family trip
yenw630,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience for our family. Nice trip and enjoyable. Helpful and friendly tour guide.
An amazing experience (even if you are scared of heights)
290jamiek,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time learning about the light house with our tour guide Shane. He told us all about the history of the light house and other stories about the area. He was so patient with a couple of us who were a little worried about heights, I would highly recommend if you are on Bruny Island. A big thanks to Shane for the family pic at the top too.
Rick is an excellent...
Nathan T,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rick is an excellent guide who actually lives on the island. One of our best day trips ever booked on Viator!
Perfect bruny island day trip
Rayanne M,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was great! Pickup was on time and smooth, our guide was friendly and informative, no issues at any point during the day. I felt like we had enough time at each stop and we got home at the expected time. Food was incredible, the oysters and bread were so fresh. Even saw some albino wallabys and eagles.
Insightful Bruny Island Tour
GMYH W,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It starts early so everyone should be on time for their appointed pick up time. The guide is very knowledgeable and has a sense of humour which makes the tour light hearted and cheerful. Many places were covered without feeling too rushed. Even the lighthouse walk had 2 groups to cater to various walking speed. Overall, many food tasted along the way with good amount of info given at each area.
We had an unforgettable...
Troy M,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an unforgettable day discovering Bruny Island. Everything about the tour was well-organised, from the beautiful sights to our wonderful picnic featuring local cheese and oysters. We even got to do a unique lighthouse climb! A special mention to our guide, Rick, whose local knowledge and passion for the area truly brought the day to life. We couldn't recommend this tour more highly.
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