Bruny Island Full Day Tour inc Exclusive Lighthouse Tour
Description
Cape Bruny Lighthouse has stood since 1836. This is the only full day tour from Hobart that takes you inside, and the only operator in Australia with access. A full day on Bruny Island guided by locals who know every corner of it. The lighthouse is guaranteed and the white wallaby searched for. Guided visits to the island's finest local producers: Get Shucked Oysters, Bruny Island Cheese Co., Bruny Island Chocolate Company and Bruny Island Honey- You’re guaranteed to see the best Bruny Island has to offer!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pickup from your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. Over 10 locations available across Hobart and surrounds, including CBD, Sandy Bay, Battery Point, Margate, Kingston and Bruny Island. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, contact BIS after booking and they will direct you to the nearest option. Pickup from locations other than the main Hobart meeting point may be earlier than 7am.
Short ferry crossing. Return fares included in the tour price.
Spend the day exploring the 'essentials' of Bruny Island, visit the iconic locations on the island and take in the best views from the Lighthouse balcony
A site of historical significance connected to the early exploration of Bruny Island. The Bruny Island Bread Fridges are located here, a Bruny Island institution where fresh bread is sold on the honour system from an unmanned roadside fridge. Own cost. If you want morning tea, this is where it starts.
Brief historic stop of cultural and historical significance connected to the early exploration of Bruny Island.
Search for the Bennett's white wallaby, an albino wallaby unique to Bruny Island. After thousands of tours, the guides know the most reliable spots. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Scenic drive through temperate rainforest on the slopes of Mount Mangana. Weather-dependent.
National Park entry included. Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum included for all guests.
The centrepiece of the tour. Guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, built in 1836, heritage-listed and only accessible through Bruny Island Safaris. Climb 72 steps (with handrail) to the balcony for views across the Southern Ocean and cape. The original lens, installed in 1903, is still preserved on site. Children under 5 may visit the museum and walk at the base under adult supervision but cannot climb the stairs.
Own cost. Guests purchase their own lunch at the local cafe.
Own cost. Chocolate and fudge available to purchase.
Honey tastings included. Additional honey products available to purchase.
Own cost. Cheese and produce available to purchase.
Own cost. Fresh Bruny Island oysters available to purchase.
The narrow isthmus connecting North and South Bruny Island. Three fitness options: 279 stairs to the Truganini Lookout at the top, a mid-level lookout, or a flat boardwalk to the beach.
Return crossing from Bruny Island to Kettering.
Return to your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. Arrival approximately 5:30pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from your selected Hobart hotel or meeting point. Over 10 locations available across Hobart and surrounds, including CBD, Sandy Bay, Battery Point, Margate, Kingston and Bruny Island. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, contact Bruny Island Safaris after booking and they will direct you to the nearest option. Pickup from locations other than the main Hobart meeting point may be earlier than 7am.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a guided road and ferry tour in an air-conditioned bus. It is not a cruise or boat tour.
- Departs Hobart at 7am. Returns approximately 5:30pm.
- Your specific pickup time and location is confirmed after booking. Pickup from locations other than the main Hobart meeting point may be earlier than 7am.
- Morning tea and lunch are not included. Budget for your own meals at the Lunawanna Cafe (lunch, 45 min stop) and for any tastings or purchases at food producer stops. Honey tastings at Bruny Island Honey are the only food included in the tour price.
- Bring warm layers and a rain jacket. Bruny Island is often cooler than Hobart, in all seasons.
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.
- Bring a small day bag or backpack. Suitcases and large bags cannot be accommodated on the bus.
- Bring a reusable water bottle. Water is available on the bus for refills throughout the day.
- Dietary requirements must be noted at time of booking.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children under 5 cannot climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse stairs. They may visit the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum and walk inside at the base under adult supervision.
- Three fitness options at Truganini Lookout: 279 stairs to the top, a mid-level lookout, or a flat boardwalk to the beach.
- Hotel pickup is available from over 10 locations across Hobart and surrounds, including Sandy Bay, Battery Point, Margate, Kingston and Bruny Island. Guests staying in an Airbnb or outside a listed area can contact BIS after booking to be directed to the nearest pickup point.
- Maximum 19 guests per tour.
- Start and finish times are approximate and subject to change.
- Service animals are permitted.
Reviews(4)
Excellent experience. Dave, our guide, was excellent. Very friendly, built rapport with both the tourist group and the Bruny Island businesses. This builds trust between the tourist group and the local community. Trust is crucial for both the tourists and the local people and businesses. Dave’s exceptional service and rapport built and added to that trust. Bruny Island is a beautiful island with talented people and businesses which the tour really highlighted. All aspects of Dave’s service were exemplary. Have already recommended tour to interstate family. Please also note, that all local businesses on Bruny Island were likewise exceptional in both products provided and customer services. This includes the SeaLink ferry service, Oyster business, honey business, cheese business, chocolate business, bread in fridge business, and the Bruny Island pub.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave Dave and us a review, we really appreciate it! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in Tasmania. Warm regards, Jess Bruny Island Safaris
This is our first time in Hobart and Bruny Island, We've had a fantastic experience. Our driver and guide Rob is a very knowledgeable and hilarious man, he arrived on time to pick us up from a nearby hotel, and he is even kind enough to take us back directly to the AirBnb. During the trip he prepared delicious cheese and fresh oysters for morning tea and delivered many interesting comments on local cultures, foods and agricultural related knowledges. Thanks Rob. The trip itself is also very well organised and well paced. They can pick you up if you're staying in one of their 40 pick up hotels, or you can walk to a near by hotel where they would stop to pick you up. Considering the size of Hobart, it shouldn't be too far away wherever you're staying. The trip also isn't super rushy, you've got time to relax, have some great food, even some delicious berries picked up by the roads if you're in season. The only thing I'd note is that there's a fair bit of steps to climb up, so if you're unsuitable for climbing up stairs, you should seek advice before you attend this trip. Overall I've had a blast in this trip and would defiantly recommend this to others!
Thank you for your "Great trip" review and recommendation. Some great advice for everyone... Don't let the steps at the Neck or Cape Bruny deter you from booking as we have alternatives and different platform levels for those that would prefer not to go all the way. The Neck Lookout has several different platforms to view from and easy (New) steps to climb. There is even a fully decked walkway (No steps) all the way to the beach. The Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour also has a museum to explore for those that would prefer not to walk the 5 minutes up the hill. The views across Lighthouse Beach and the sea cliff coastlines are stunning and will keep you visually content until the rest of the group come back down from the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour. The foods and sights are simply stunning! And our guides are exceptionally passionate about Bruny Island. Kind Regards Team Bruny Island Safaris Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours
This was a full day from sunrise to sunset. Our tour guide, Phil, went above and beyond and the day is packed with tastings of oysters, cheeses, chocolates, honey, cider and a fabulous sit down lunch of your choice on the menu! You won’t want for anything and just let Phil do all the work whilst you sit back and relax and watch the wonders of Bruny Island unfold in front of you. The lighthouse tour, beachside morning tea, the ferry ride, wildlife spotting...! It’s the best day out ever you’ll have!!
Thanks Rob for a great tour. All the places we visited were excellent. The surrounding views of land and sea were great. Top day. The lighthouse tour thanks to Adams thoughtful care was also great. All in all i had a great day.
