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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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Slide 1 of 7, Boat navigating between towering sea cliffs on Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
Boat navigating between towering sea cliffs on Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
3 hrs - 10 hrs
  • 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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AU$190
Slide 1 of 11, Group of people waving on a boardwalk overlooking Bruny Island coastline, Hobart.
Group of people waving on a boardwalk overlooking Bruny Island coastline, Hobart.
10 hrs 30 mins
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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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  • 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.

from Original priceAU$280
AU$252

10% off

Slide 1 of 7, Cruise boat near rocky cliffs and waterfall on Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
Cruise boat near rocky cliffs and waterfall on Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
10 hrs
2 more
  • 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$290
Slide 1 of 11, Bruny Island coastline with ferry approaching dock, part of Hobart full-day guided tour.
Bruny Island coastline with ferry approaching dock, part of Hobart full-day guided tour.
10 hrs
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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
Slide 1 of 8, Group of tourists exploring Bruny Island's lush greenery during Hobart full-day adventure tour.
Group of tourists exploring Bruny Island's lush greenery during Hobart full-day adventure tour.
10 hrs
Transfers available
Meals included
  • 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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AU$290
Slide 1 of 10, Tourists at Bruny Island exploring coastal rock arch on nature trail.
Tourists at Bruny Island exploring coastal rock arch on nature trail.
10 hrs
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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$169
Slide 1 of 7, Family on Bruny Island lighthouse balcony with ocean view.
Family on Bruny Island lighthouse balcony with ocean view.
30 mins
  • 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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AU$25

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Maddie J

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2 weeks ago

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We had such an amazing day with Bruny Island Tours! Everything was so well organised, and our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. We got to see some incredible scenery, learn about the island’s history and wildlife, and visit so many beautiful spots without feeling rushed. The tour was a fantastic way to experience Bruny Island, and we loved not having to worry about driving or planning the day ourselves. It was the perfect mix of sightseeing, local food, and stunning views. I would highly recommend Bruny Island Tours to anyone visiting Tasmania. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

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