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Bruny Island

Visit the Bruny Islands for an adventure and leave all the hustle and bustle of the city behind as you take in the breath-taking views of the Tasmanian Coast.

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Bruny Island
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  • Get up close to the dramatic meeting point of the Tasman Sea and the Southern Ocean on a 3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island’s rugged coast.

  • Expert guides provide fascinating insights into Bruny’s wildlife, geology, and unique natural wonders throughout your wilderness cruise.

  • Spot dolphins, seals, sea eagles, and the breathtaking Breathing Rock blowhole, all while cruising along Tasmania’s untamed southern coast.

  • Add ferry pickups from Kettering or enjoy a full-day adventure that includes a scenic bus tour of Bruny Island, and a delicious local Tasmanian lunch.

  • Did you know? Bruny Island is home to a rare white wallaby, a genetic variation that’s exclusive to this beautiful Tasmanian destination.

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  • Get up close to the dramatic meeting point of the Tasman Sea and the Southern Ocean on a 3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island’s rugged coast.

  • Expert guides provide fascinating insights into Bruny’s wildlife, geology, and unique natural wonders throughout your wilderness cruise.

  • Spot dolphins, seals, sea eagles, and the breathtaking Breathing Rock blowhole, all while cruising along Tasmania’s untamed southern coast.

  • Add ferry pickups from Kettering or enjoy a full-day adventure that includes a scenic bus tour of Bruny Island, and a delicious local Tasmanian lunch.

  • Did you know? Bruny Island is home to a rare white wallaby, a genetic variation that’s exclusive to this beautiful Tasmanian destination.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • This full-day Bruny Island adventure takes the hassle out of planning while ensuring you experience the best the island has to offer, with round-trip Hobart transfers.

  • Get up close to wildlife like seals basking on rocky outcrops, dolphins riding waves, and seabirds on a 3-hour wilderness cruise on Tasman Bay.

  • The comprehensive bus tour crosses the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the Breathing Rock blowhole, and the unique formations at The Friars.

  • Relax with a gourmet Tasmanian lunch at a beachside restaurant in Adventure Bay, with options like premium fish and chips, pumpkin soup, or gourmet salad rolls.

  • Did you know? Bruny Island is one of the few places where you can spot rare white wallabies in the wild! Keep your eyes peeled near Adventure Bay for a chance to see one.

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  • This full-day Bruny Island adventure takes the hassle out of planning while ensuring you experience the best the island has to offer, with round-trip Hobart transfers.

  • Get up close to wildlife like seals basking on rocky outcrops, dolphins riding waves, and seabirds on a 3-hour wilderness cruise on Tasman Bay.

  • The comprehensive bus tour crosses the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the Breathing Rock blowhole, and the unique formations at The Friars.

  • Relax with a gourmet Tasmanian lunch at a beachside restaurant in Adventure Bay, with options like premium fish and chips, pumpkin soup, or gourmet salad rolls.

  • Did you know? Bruny Island is one of the few places where you can spot rare white wallabies in the wild! Keep your eyes peeled near Adventure Bay for a chance to see one.

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AU$275
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  • Explore Bruny Island’s best on a budget, with convenient hotel transfers, a comfortable AC bus ride, and a scenic ferry journey.

  • Climb The Neck’s lookout for panoramic views where turquoise seas meet lush forests, and spot fairy penguins below.

  • Walk through the lush rainforest along Waterfall Creek, surrounded by towering eucalyptus and vibrant ferns.

  • Sample local delicacies from Bruny’s artisan producers—berries, cheese, oysters, and more. Lunch stop provided but not included.

  • Fun fact: The island was named after French explorer Bruni d'Entrecasteaux in 1792, though the spelling was changed to Bruny in 1918.

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  • Explore Bruny Island’s best on a budget, with convenient hotel transfers, a comfortable AC bus ride, and a scenic ferry journey.

  • Climb The Neck’s lookout for panoramic views where turquoise seas meet lush forests, and spot fairy penguins below.

  • Walk through the lush rainforest along Waterfall Creek, surrounded by towering eucalyptus and vibrant ferns.

  • Sample local delicacies from Bruny’s artisan producers—berries, cheese, oysters, and more. Lunch stop provided but not included.

  • Fun fact: The island was named after French explorer Bruni d'Entrecasteaux in 1792, though the spelling was changed to Bruny in 1918.

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AU$180
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  • Discover Bruny Island’s flavors with tastings at iconic spots like Get Shucked Oysters and Bruny Island Cheese Co.

  • This small-group tour also comes with round-trip transfers from Hobart, making it intimate and convenient.

  • Savor a gourmet lunch at Pennicott’s with fresh oysters, a main meal, and two drinks (wine, beer, cider, or juice).

  • Your guide will share insights into Bruny’s culinary history and ecosystem, including a walk through HIBA Gardens and a stroll overlooking Adventure Bay.

  • Fun fact: Bruny Island produces some of Australia’s finest cool-climate wines, especially Pinot Noir!

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  • Discover Bruny Island’s flavors with tastings at iconic spots like Get Shucked Oysters and Bruny Island Cheese Co.

  • This small-group tour also comes with round-trip transfers from Hobart, making it intimate and convenient.

  • Savor a gourmet lunch at Pennicott’s with fresh oysters, a main meal, and two drinks (wine, beer, cider, or juice).

  • Your guide will share insights into Bruny’s culinary history and ecosystem, including a walk through HIBA Gardens and a stroll overlooking Adventure Bay.

  • Fun fact: Bruny Island produces some of Australia’s finest cool-climate wines, especially Pinot Noir!

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  • Discover Bruny Island’s rugged beauty on a guided hike along the Cape Queen Elizabeth Trail, known for its sweeping views and quiet, uncrowded beaches.

  • This lesser-known trail leads you to Mars Bluff Arch, a unique rock formation carved by the sea, providing sweeping views over the untouched sands of Miles Beach and the Tasman Sea beyond.

  • Your guide enriches the experience with insights into the island’s history, wildlife, and unique ecosystem, including birdwatching opportunities at lagoons along the trail.

  • Enjoy tastings of Bruny Island’s gourmet offerings, including honey and cheese, with a scenic lunch break at Adventure Bay (lunch not included).

  • Fun fact: Mars Bluff Arch was formed over centuries by the relentless erosion from sea and wind, creating a stunning natural rock window.

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  • Discover Bruny Island’s rugged beauty on a guided hike along the Cape Queen Elizabeth Trail, known for its sweeping views and quiet, uncrowded beaches.

  • This lesser-known trail leads you to Mars Bluff Arch, a unique rock formation carved by the sea, providing sweeping views over the untouched sands of Miles Beach and the Tasman Sea beyond.

  • Your guide enriches the experience with insights into the island’s history, wildlife, and unique ecosystem, including birdwatching opportunities at lagoons along the trail.

  • Enjoy tastings of Bruny Island’s gourmet offerings, including honey and cheese, with a scenic lunch break at Adventure Bay (lunch not included).

  • Fun fact: Mars Bluff Arch was formed over centuries by the relentless erosion from sea and wind, creating a stunning natural rock window.

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AU$165
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  • Join a guided tour of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Tasmania’s only lighthouse open for public tours, and learn how it safeguarded ships for over 150 years.

  • Step into the lantern room and out onto the balcony for access to spaces once reserved for lighthouse keepers.

  • Hear stories of shipwrecks, storms, and the lives of keepers who maintained the light in one of Australia’s most remote outposts.

  • See French-made Fresnel lenses and historic equipment that once lit up the southern seas.

  • Visit the on-site museum to explore maritime relics, lighthouse heritage displays, and Tasmania’s wider seafaring history.

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  • Join a guided tour of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Tasmania’s only lighthouse open for public tours, and learn how it safeguarded ships for over 150 years.

  • Step into the lantern room and out onto the balcony for access to spaces once reserved for lighthouse keepers.

  • Hear stories of shipwrecks, storms, and the lives of keepers who maintained the light in one of Australia’s most remote outposts.

  • See French-made Fresnel lenses and historic equipment that once lit up the southern seas.

  • Visit the on-site museum to explore maritime relics, lighthouse heritage displays, and Tasmania’s wider seafaring history.

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What our guests say

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Kay

Australia
Feb 2026

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Seeing this incredible coastline and birds with the seals as the best part at the Friars. Skilled boat handling was impressive. Thanks for the memories.

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

Abish Pokharel
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Abish

Australia
Feb 2026

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Seeing dolphins swim beside the boat and leap out of the water was magical and unforgettable, making the Bruny Island tour truly special.

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

Teresa Brown
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Teresa

Australia
Feb 2026

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We got to experience a number of local gourmet producers produce Something for everyone. Well timed so each stop was as long as needed but not overstayed to fill time. Lunch venue and lunch Wass tasty and quality. Dan the driver and guide was energetic, knowledgeable and friendly.. A great day out with some beautiful views history and scenery.

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour with Gourmet Food

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Joseph

Australia
Feb 2026

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This tour is a must. Jimmy the guide is awesome. He knows the area, history and culture well. The local produce is world class. The views are amazing. The day was enjoyable and recommended.

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Tamara Moravski
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Tamara

Australia
Jan 2026

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Nigel, our tour guide and driver, was very knowledgeable and really made our whole day enjoyable. Morning tea beside the beach, was a highlight, with fresh Bruny Island oysters, cheese amd locally baked bread on the menu. Lunch at Bruny Hotel was excellent. The menu is extensive with lots of choices. Local beers are available on tap, and the island gin is a must try! We saw wallabies and echidnas and visited local nature spots and lookouts. The lighthouse tour was so educational and Belinda was really knowkedgeable. The views from the lighthouse across to the mainland and of the Southern Ocean were amazing. I highly recommend this tour. It is fantastic value for money!

[Headout Exclusive 10% Off] From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour + Lighthouse, Lunch & Local Tastings

Louise Comino
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Louise

Australia
Jan 2026

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I thoroughly enjoyed this trip especially the stops at scenic vantage points and also the the rainforest walk and the visit to the lagoon. Andrew, being a local, knows the places that are less frequented and in the peak tourist season getting away from the "madding crowds", even if you are a contributing factor, is a bonus. The visits to the honey and chocolate outlets were of interest, but due to the crowds as other buses arrived, there was insufficient time to sample the products. I would suggest, especially with the honey tasting that this be set up at tables in the garden are to allow greater access. The oyster tasting was the icing on the cake for me. I intended to have a dozen but on seeing their size and plumpness realised that a half dozen would be a meal in itself. I thoroughly enjoyed Andrew's informative commentary along the way, all delivered with just the right amount of information and humour. I would thoroughly recommend this tour..

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour

Katherine Rowe
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Katherine

Australia
Jan 2026

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The cruise was amazing and we saw seals, dolphins, a whale and birds. Thank you to your team for making our day so much fun.

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Bus Tour with Eco Wilderness Cruise

Michael Hansen
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Michael

Australia
Jan 2026

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Must do trip if you visit Hobart. Liam our bus driver and the team at Bruny Island did an amazing job at making sure we had a great day. Seals, dolphins and a humpback whale on the boat trip was a special experience.

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Bus Tour with Eco Wilderness Cruise

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