Our tour guide, Matt, was excellent. He met us at the door and from that moment on he entertained us with stories tailored to our interests and questions. He was flexible about the time we spent in different parts of the lighthouse and helped us understand its construction and history along the way. He has an immense amount of knowledge of the lighthouse and the surrounding area and clearly loves his job. The views from the top were incredible even though it was a dull weather day. I would recommend this tour and also that you make sure you get there early. It takes longer to drive the distance on the unsealed road than you think and then there was a slope/climb to get from the car park to the lighthouse. You don’t want to be late and running up the hill (which we were)!
Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island
At a glance
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price from
- $18 / person
- Location
- Tasmania
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 316 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bruny Island Safaris
- Meeting point
- Starting PointCape Bruny Lighthouse.DirectionsSelf-drive to South Bruny, Cape Bruny car park, allow 10 minutes to walk up to the lighthouse to begin your tour. It takes approximately 35 mins from Alonnah and 75 mins from the Ferry terminal on Bruny Island.
Description
Join a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the only Lighthouse in Southern Tasmania open for tours. Take in the best views on Bruny Island from the Lighthouse balcony and learn about the maritime history from your local Bruny Island guide. Climb the spiral staircase to the Prism room, where you will see the old Fresnel lens and relics of days gone by. This tour was designed by the company's Managing Director, whose father was one of the many Lighthouse Keepers at Cape Bruny Lighthouse.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cape Bruny Lighthouse is located within the South Bruny National Park, a National Parks Pass is required to enter.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under the age of 5 years are unfortunately not permitted in the Lighthouse due to safety regulations
- Please note that there is a 5-15 minute uphill walk to reach Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- The road leading into South Bruny National Park is unsealed, we recommend driving with care and adjusting to the conditions
- A National Parks Pass is required to enter South Bruny National Park. These can be purchased online from Tasmania Parks and Wildlife or at the Parks Pass ticketing machine in the car park at South Bruny National Park.
- We recommend arriving early to allow plenty of time to walk up to Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- Toilets are available near the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island take?
Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island cost?
Prices start at $18 per person for this Tasmania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Starting Point: Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Directions: Self-drive to South Bruny, Cape Bruny car park, allow 10 minutes to walk up to the lighthouse to begin your tour. It takes approximately 35 mins from Alonnah and 75 mins from the Ferry terminal on Bruny Island. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult Children under the age of 5 years are unfortunately not permitted in the Lighthouse due to safety regulations
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 316 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bruny Island Safaris.
Reviews(316)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Matt was a great guide. We learnt so much about Tasmania’s maritime history. The lighthouse itself was extremely interesting and the view from the gallery was amazing.
Thank you for joining us. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse; it is Southern Tasmania's only Lighthouse open for tours! We hope you enjoyed the remainder of your time in Tasmania. Warm regards, Jess Bruny Island Safaris
Was a really good experience. The light house is very beautiful. The tour guide was lovely and very informative.
Thank you for your review and for choosing Bruny Island Safaris. Hearing that guests have enjoyed their day makes all the effort worthwhile for our team! We hope you enjoyed the remainder of your travels in Tasmania. Warm regards, Jess Bruny Island Safaris
Very educational and cool experience! Learnt so much about the history and operations of the historical lighthouse. Highly recommend to anyone who’s visiting Bruny Island! The gravel road drive and windy walk up the lighthouse was definitely worth it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Chloe! We are so glad to hear guests leave with wonderful memories of our beautiful Bruny Island. Warm regards, Jess Bruny Island Safaris
An excellent and informative tour with our very knowledgeable guide. He was able to answer all my husband’s engineering type questions! Beautiful views over South Bruny Island and surrounding seas. It also helped that it was an absolutely stunning day! Thoroughly recommend the tour.
A very informative lighthouse tour, of the building itself and about the lives of the Keepers and their families. It was a beautiful weather day, so enjoyed our outside balcony experience. There was a small group, so we felt like we had a personalized tour.
If you like a little history and an amazing view then well worth booking. Guide was a local with a real knack for delivering history that even my 8 year old was interested in.
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to hear your child was interested in the history of Bruny Island, it sure is a fascinating and beautiful destination! Warm regards, Jess Bruny Island Safaris
We had a wonderful experience on our tour. We learnt of many very interesting facts & information about how this lighthouse operated & about other lighthouses in Australia. It was fascinating to learn of the life of the lighthouse keepers & their families in this rugged isolated location. Our guide was very personable and obviously very fit.
Hello, Thank you for your fantastic and "Enlightening review". Warm Regards, Bruny Island Safaris See you on Safari folks!
Fantastic tour with a knowledgeable and patent guide. Great view from the top. Mika was our guide (sorry if I spelt your name wrong) however thanks again for the tour.
Hello Wayne, Thank you for your fantastic review. We are lucky to have such a wonderful small team of Bruny Island locals to work at the Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Warm Regards, Bruny Island Safaris See you on Safari folks!
Interested in seeing the lighthouse cos I read the book a few years back. Seeing all the crystals which reflect the light was amazing, plus the view from the balcony spectacular. It was also interesting to see where the lighthouse keepers lived whilst on the island plus the weather conditions and remoteness they endured. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly as well. Highly recommend this tour.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're very glad to hear you enjoyed your tour of the lighthouse. The area is steeped in fascinating history! Hope to see you again in future.
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