Day Trips

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

Discover Bruny Island on a full-day tour with a unique wilderness cruise, an island bus tour, and a gourmet lunch. This adventure includes Hobart transfers, making it a seamless and immersive experience.

4.9/5(101)

Judith L

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Excellent organisation. Professionally run in a friendly manner. Thanks to Ben - our helpful, informative and very capable driver, guide and deckhand! The boat trip is full on - long stretches at 45 knots interspersed with stops for explanations of geology, botany, caves, blow holes, sea stacks, cormorants, fur seals and long nosed seals. Wear warm clothes. They think of everything and even offered us 'anti sea sick' pills and gel hand warmers!

Iche J

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

There are 3 boats that heads out for the Bruny island cruise. Apparently i'm the weakest link since i puke my guts out during the ride. But that is on me. The whole trip itself was nice. Our guide from Hobart and our Bruny cruise guides are amazing they are full of knowledge and attentive. We didnt exactly saw Southern Right Whale as they are quite shy and stay just right under water but we did saw the whale spout which was still cool. And the guides tried their best to spot more whale for us. But hey it's mother nature. Anyhow whole experience itself was great!

Bob J

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

There is no worry that I rate this tour highly, from the coach driver who was engaging with a great deal of knowledge of where were and what to expect. The skipper of the boat was great and very capable and had many a dad joke that was very funny. The deckhand and guide was very knowledgeable and explained what we saw I plain English that was understandable by most people on the boat.

Joseph W

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Great your guides - knowledgeable, personable and a unique sense of humour. Bus ride informative, facilities very good. Boat ride was brilliant. Fantastic sights,.TRugh seas and winds added to the experience while guides made us all feel safe and secure. "Valet service" to the door by the bus on the way back. Great day. World do it again. Highly recommend.

Craig G

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Loved the day very informative, very professional, everything was great and I must mention Zoe our host, guide and bus driver was excellent a real credit to the company

Hartley F

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Well organised. Positivity of guides and boat operators. clearly ecologically motivated yet not rammed down our throats. Smaller size. Boat ride rougher than we expected.

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.

Full-day tour of Bruny Island

Round-trip transfers from Hobart

Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering

40-minute drive to Adventure Bay Wilderness Cruise

English-speaking guide

Tasmanian lunch

3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island

Bruny Island bus tour

Live commentary on cruise

Morning tea

TOTAL DURATION10 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
Franklin Wharf, Hobart
Get direction
45 min
31 km
1. SeaLink Ferry crossing (Kettering)
The ferry crossing to Bruny Island takes you across the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Enjoy the expansive views of the water and surrounding coastline. The journey is perfect for spotting seabirds.
20 min
2. Morning Tea at Adventure Bay
Tickets included
30 min
3. Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise
Tickets included
3 hr
4. Lunch at Bruny Island
1 hr 15 min
45 min
5. Bruny Island Ferry Terminal
30 min
6. SeaLink Ferry crossing (Kettering)
1 hr
33 km
End point
Franklin Wharf, Hobart
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Judith L
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent organisation. Professionally run in a friendly manner. Thanks to Ben - our helpful, informative and very capable driver, guide and deckhand! The boat trip is full on - long stretches at 45 knots interspersed with stops for explanations of geology, botany, caves, blow holes, sea stacks, cormorants, fur seals and long nosed seals. Wear warm clothes. They think of everything and even offered us 'anti sea sick' pills and gel hand warmers!
Iche J
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
There are 3 boats that heads out for the Bruny island cruise. Apparently i'm the weakest link since i puke my guts out during the ride. But that is on me. The whole trip itself was nice. Our guide from Hobart and our Bruny cruise guides are amazing they are full of knowledge and attentive. We didnt exactly saw Southern Right Whale as they are quite shy and stay just right under water but we did saw the whale spout which was still cool. And the guides tried their best to spot more whale for us. But hey it's mother nature. Anyhow whole experience itself was great!
Matthew J
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Awesome value for money and the staff were very friendly. Food was great and the boat trip was three hours of majestic nature.
Joseph W
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Great your guides - knowledgeable, personable and a unique sense of humour. Bus ride informative, facilities very good. Boat ride was brilliant. Fantastic sights,.TRugh seas and winds added to the experience while guides made us all feel safe and secure. "Valet service" to the door by the bus on the way back. Great day. World do it again. Highly recommend.
Julie D
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Wonderful day of adventure and fun with fabulous friendly knowledgeable staff. Spectacular coastal and wildlife experience!

Cruising Bruny Island’s wild coast

Set sail on a 3-hour wilderness cruise around Bruny Island, where towering cliffs rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean, and sea caves and rocky outcrops carve the coastline. Dolphins leap from the waves, while seals rest on sun-drenched rocks. Watch for seabirds and migrating whales, all framed by breathtaking views of landmarks like Fluted Cape and the majestic Breathing Rock blowhole. This is a front-row seat to Bruny’s rugged and untouched beauty.

Island tour and scenic lunch stop

In Adventure Bay, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch featuring local Tasmanian seafood—crisp fish and chips or comforting pumpkin soup paired with gourmet salad rolls. This scenic meal offers the perfect opportunity to relax before continuing your journey through Bruny's pristine beaches and wildlife-filled reserves. After lunch, your adventure continues with a bus tour of Bruny Island’s most iconic spots. Stop at The Neck Lookout for panoramic views of the island’s landscapes, including turquoise seas meeting lush greenery. Keep an eye out for the elusive white wallaby along the way.

What to bring

Bring your hat, sunglasses, camera, water bottle, and a seasickness tablet for your cruise.

Dress in warm layers as it can get chillier on the water. Warm jackets, scarves, beanies, and gloves are recommended.

The ferry from Kettering to Bruny takes about 20 minutes.

Accessibility

Buses include storage for collapsible mobility devices, but passengers must be able to climb steps to board as the vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The morning tea consists of freshly baked blueberry muffins and a hot or cold drink. Lunch includes premium fish and chips, homemade pumpkin soup, and a gourmet salad roll with a choice of Tasmanian Salmon or local ham. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.

Address: Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia.

Landmark: Next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Get directions to the meeting point