The scenery and delicious food combine to make this Bruny Island tour from Hobart one of the best days out for those who enjoy the finer things in life! Featuring a comprehensive itinerary, you'll be taken on a journey to one of Tasmania's must-see destinations to enjoy not only its ruggedly beautiful landscape but also numerous samplings of fresh artisan produce with this small guided tour.
Departing from Hobart, the Bruny Island tour will take you on a scenic drive through Kettering to join the Bruny Island ferry crossing. Here, you will follow a one of a kind gourmet tasting trail. Meet and sample the goods at gourmet food producers such as the Bruny Island Cheese, chocolate and famous Get Shucked Oysters, fresh from the sea. You'll also have the chance to take a gentle walk in the Mavista rainforest to see rare White Wallabies before a stop at Pennicott's beachside restaurant.
A delicious lunch with wine, beer and cider provide an opportunity to relax and take in the beautiful coastal scenery of Adventure Bay followed by an afternoon beach walk, tour of HIBA gardens and stop at Bruny Island Honey. This Bruny Island tour is a foodie’s delight not to be missed. Combining all the top things to do in Bruny Island into one comprehensive day tour, this is a must for all visitors to Hobart.
Note
- Bookings are essential. All passengers must be accounted for and if travelling with a child aged 0-2yrs, an Infant ticket must be selected at time of booking. Cruise time may not be accommodated if all passengers travelling in group are not pre-booked
Inclusions
- Ferry crossing
- Cheese and beer experience at Bruny Island Cheese company
- The Neck Lookout
- Mavista Rainforest Walk
- Wildlife spotting
- Bruny Island Chocolate Company
- Bruny Island Honey
- Get Shucked oysters
- Lunch including two glasses of wine, beer, cider or juice
- Tour of HIBA's 50 acres of private English and native gardens
- Bruny Island history and storytelling
- Bligh Museum
- Two Tree Point beach walk
Itinerary
- Depart Hobart 7.45am
- Bruny Island Ferry
- 9.30am Bruny Island Cheese and Beer exclusive tasting
- 10.30am The Neck Lookout
- 11.30am Mavista rainforest walk
- Search for white wallabies
- 12pm Lunch Pennicotts – Get Shucked oysters, main meal and two glasses wine, beer, cider
- 1.15pm Bligh Museum/Adventure Bay
- 1.45pm Two Tree Point beach walk
- 2.15pm Bruny Island Chocolate and HIBA Gardens (1 hour visit)
- 3.30pm Bruny Island Honey – take home tasting
- 4.30pm-5pm Return ferry, return to Hobart 5.30pm-6pm
Highlights
- Enjoy award winning cheeses, premium wines and beer, freshly shucked oysters, handmade fudge, mead, local honey and ice cream and a delicious lunch at Pennicott’s beachside restaurant with sweeping views of Adventure Bay (with two glasses of local and Tasmanian wine, beer, cider or non alcoholic drinks)
- Meet and hear the stories of island producers including an exclusive private cheese and beer experience at Bruny Island Cheese Company
- Take in the glorious views from the iconic Neck Lookout
- Walk along pristine sandy beaches
- Step back in time with a walk through the ancient Mavista Rainforest and breathe in the cleanest air as you stroll under the towering canopy
- Search for rare white wallabies on our private reserve
- Be inspired by island stories of flora, fauna and history as told by our local guides and storytellers
- Delight in a relaxing tour of HIBA’s 50 acres of private English and native gardens overlooking Adventure Bay, before being treated to fudge in the tranquil surrounds
- See local aboriginal artefacts including the first floating Tasmanian aboriginal canoe since European settlement at our visitor centre
- Visit the Bligh Museum, with tall tales of Adventure Bay explorers
- Travel in small groups of up to 18, led by a local guide
Time
- Tours depart Hobart at 7.45am and return at 5.30pm-6pm
Location
- Please meet at our Hobart Waterfront Booking Centre, Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge
Additional Information
Child Policy
- Bookings are essential. All passengers must be accounted for and if travelling with a child aged 0-2yrs, an Infant ticket must be selected at time of booking. Cruise time may not be accommodated if all passengers travelling in group are not pre-booked
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of purchase
- 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
