Also known as Lunawanna-allonah, Bruny Island is separated from mainland Tasmania by adeep green channel called the D’Entrecasteaux. Home to a small population of people who prefer to live on the wild side, Bruny is all about beaches, waves, forests and food.
We set off early from Hobart to beat the crowds, taking a scenic waterside drive and ferry crossing to arrive on the island.
First up? A section of the Cape Queen Elizabeth trail, an easy 2 hour return walk that delivers spectacular views from Mars Bluff of Miles Beach and Bruny Island Arch, a mind-boggling natural rock formation.
It’s onwards and upwards from there, quite literally, as we climb 279 stairs to reach the top of Truganini Lookout where you’ll be met with magnificent 360 degree views of The Neck; a thin sliver of land that connects North and South Bruny.
Learn about local history at Two Tree Point before relaxing for lunch at Adventure Bay, a sheltered stretch of white sand and blue waves, giant eucalyptus standing proud along the shore.
Spend the afternoon tasting your way around the island, sampling locally crafted goodies with stops at the Chocolate Factory, The Honey Pot, Bruny Island Cheese Co. and Get Shucked Oysters. The perfect day? We do say!
Note
- Children under 8 years of age are not permitted to travel.
Blackout Dates
*Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Inclusions
- Bruny Island Ferry transfers
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Informative tours and guided walks
- A small group limit of 20 people per tour
- Pick-up and drop off from selected hotels
Exclusions
- Food and drinks you may bring your lunch with you or you will have opportunity throughout the day to buy snacks, or lunch at Adventure Bay
Time
- Departs: Hobart 07:00
- Returns: Hobart around 5.00pm
- Tour is only scheduled on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Duration
Departure Location
- 6.55am – Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobar
Hotel Pickup
- If you require hotel pick up, please contact the operator directly prior to your tour to confirm this. Please note that the operator offers this from select locations only and may not be applicable to your hotel.
- The operator contact information will be included in the voucher received after purchase.
What To Bring
- A day backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
- Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm
layers are a great idea!)
- A waterproof jacket, just in case.
- A sunhat and beanie
- A sense of adventure!
- Optional: Swimmers and a towel. There’s an opportunity for a refreshing dip on our Wineglass Bay, Maria Island, Bruny Island and Tahune tours
Additional Information
- Our tours are active and visit National Parks and wild areas that involve some walking.
- We focus on the great short walks of Tasmania. Although most of the walks are classified as easy, as suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential.
- All tour participants will be participating in outdoor, active activities and therefore subject to the outdoor weather conditions of the day.
Cancellation Policy
- Customers must advise Tours Tasmania of their intent to cancel their tour booking via email to bookings@tourstas.com.au
- The time stamp on the email will define the cancellation time and the fees/charges that apply.
- Customer Cancellation:48 hours or less, prior to tour departure time, or no shows – 100% fee applies, no refunds applicable, for any reason.
- Customer Cancellation: More than 48 hours prior to tour departure – full refund of tour fee will be returned to the customer.
- Requests to change tour departure dates are subject to the cancellation policy
- A request to change your tour date within 48 hours of tour departure, will be subject to the above cancellation policy, amendment to this is at management discretion.
- If you are late to your pickup point, you will be classed as a no show and subject to the above cancellation policy
- The cancellation policy will stand regardless of cancellation reason. We recommend you have travel insurance to protect yourself against last minute illness and travel disruptions, we will incur no liability for any disruptions to your travel plans
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements