Tours Tasmania Bruny Island Adventure - Active Day Tour

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Bruny is an island off an island off an island. Famous for its local produce and coastal scenery, we enjoy a morning walk to The Arch, followed by an afternoon tasting Bruny's local produce.

Days

10 hours, full day

Group size

Small group, max 20

Start / finish

Hobart / Hobart
20 Davey Street, Hobart, around 5pm

Return

20 Davey Street, Hobart, around 5pm

Transport

Mini-coach with a guide, and the Bruny Island ferry

Meals

No meals are listed as included; lunch at own cost

Route

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Included experiences

Cape Queen Elizabeth track — 8 km walk to Bruny Island Arch
The Neck — Trugannini Lookout and penguin burrows
Two Tree Point — local history
Adventure Bay — beach and lunch break
Bruny Island Chocolate Co., Honey and Cheese Co. — tastings
Get Shucked Oyster Farm — fresh oysters

Tours Tasmania Bruny Island Adventure - Active Day Tour

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EARLY MORNING: HOBART TO BRUNY ISLAND

You leave Hobart at 7am, early enough to beat the crowds, on a waterside drive south to Kettering, where the car ferry crosses the D'Entrecasteaux Channel in about 20 minutes. Both the channel and the island are named after the French navigator Bruni d'Entrecasteaux, who charted these waters in 1792. Lunawanna-allonah (Bruny Island) is really two islands joined by a thin sandy neck, with farms and forest in the north and wild cliffs and rainforest in the south. Fewer than a thousand people live here all year.

MORNING: CAPE QUEEN ELIZABETH AND THE ARCH

The morning walk is the Cape Queen Elizabeth track, about 8 km return and two to three hours at a moderate pace. For the first 30 to 40 minutes a wide sandy path runs through coastal heath between Big Lagoon and Little Lagoon. Then comes a steep 10 to 15 minute climb onto Mars Bluff for the view along the coast. From there you drop down to Miles Beach and the Bruny Island Arch, a sea arch the waves have cut through the sandstone headland, and walk among the rock formations before returning the same way.

MIDDAY: THE NECK, TWO TREE POINT AND ADVENTURE BAY

Next is The Neck, the narrow isthmus joining North and South Bruny. Climb the 279 stairs to Truganini Lookout, named for the Nuenonne woman born on Bruny around 1812, for views across both halves of the island. In the dunes below, look for the burrows of little penguins and short-tailed shearwaters. At Two Tree Point your guide tells how the crews of Cook and Bligh filled their water casks at the creek here. Lunch is at Adventure Bay, named after Tobias Furneaux's ship HMS Adventure, which anchored here in 1773. Bring your own lunch for the beach, or buy takeaway or eat at the café.

AFTERNOON: BRUNY'S FOOD AND DRINK

The afternoon is for eating. At Bruny Island Chocolate Company try the handmade fudge and chocolate. Bruny Island Honey offers free tastings of honey made on the island, plus honey ice cream. Bruny Island Cheese Co. makes its own cheese and beer, with tastings at the cellar door. Last is Get Shucked, which farms oysters in the clean waters of Great Bay, where you can buy them fresh to take away. Then it's back on the ferry and into Hobart around 5pm.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobart. Hotel pick-ups may be available from some locations when booked in advance.
Departure time: 7am. Be ready and waiting 5 minutes before; the tour departs promptly.
Finishes: Back at 20 Davey Street around 5.00pm.
Fitness: Moderate. The morning walk is about 8 km return and takes 2 to 3 hours, with a steep 10 to 15 minute climb, and there are 279 stairs at Trugannini Lookout.
Please note: No luggage on board, only your day pack. The tour needs a minimum of 4 guests.

What to bring

Sensible shoes for walking
A variety of warm and weatherproof clothing
Hat and sunscreen
Swimwear
Day pack
Large water bottle, snacks and lunch (or buy it on the day)

What is included

Bruny Island ferry transfers
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
Informative tours and guided walks
Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels

Not included

Meals, snacks and drinks
Airport drop-offs

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

Does the tour price include flights?

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Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

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Reviews

4.8

Based on 5 reviews

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(5/5)

“Amazing Day on Bruny Island”

Heather made our Bruny Island day amazing with her knowledge of the history, wildlife and hidden spots. It felt relaxed and almost custom made, with a decent walk to the arch at the start and then scenery and local produce for the rest of the day.

Jon G Verified· Travelled 1st October 2026

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(4/5)

“Partially active Bruny Island tour”

The hike was amazing. I'd have liked more of the day spent hiking and less on the food tastings, which all cost extra.

Stephanie Verified· Travelled 1st January 2026

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(5/5)

“Bruny island hiking and tasting”

I loved the hike and seeing nature up close, plus the stops to taste local produce. Our small group was friendly, and Heather was knowledgeable, helpful and very patient. Great if you want more than sitting on a bus.

Liza C Verified· Travelled 1st December 2025

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(5/5)

“Beautiful island, great tour”

Clinton was full of energy and knew the island well, taking us to all the right places with commentary along the way.

Amanda W Verified· Travelled 1st December 2025

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(5/5)

“Fun!”

Heather was an amazing guide who knew so much about the island and Australia. High tide meant we climbed a small hill instead of walking the beach, but the view of the Neck made it worth it. As a non-drinker I found the shop stops a bit long, but the timing was mostly good.

Hana G Verified· Travelled 1st November 2025

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