A narrow strip of sand and vegetation separates the ocean from the bay, with a wooden boardwalk leading down to the beach under a clear sky—an inviting scene for a tranquil Bruny Island day tour or shore excursion.
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Bruny Island Day Tour

from A$180
10 hours
Hobart
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

A small group day tour from Hobart with the return car ferry to Bruny Island included. Walk through temperate rainforest, look for white wallabies, climb The Neck lookout and visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse, then slow down with lunch at the Bruny Hotel and tastings of local honey, fudge and oysters.

  • A narrow strip of sand and vegetation separates the ocean from the bay, with a wooden boardwalk leading down to the beach under a clear sky—an inviting scene for a tranquil Bruny Island day tour or shore excursion.
  • Wooden steps lead up a grassy hill under a blue sky with clouds, creating the perfect setting for a memorable Bruny Island day tour. Two people are visible at the top of the steps, enjoying their shore excursion above the scenic landscape.
  • Morning sunlight filters through tall trees onto a sandy beach with rocky edges and gentle waves, creating the perfect setting for a peaceful Shore Excursion or memorable Day Tour on Bruny Island.
  • A white kangaroo with a joey in its pouch stands next to a brown kangaroo on green grass with branches in the background, creating a picturesque scene that you might encounter during a Bruny Island day tour.
  • A woman in a red bikini sits on a man’s shoulders in clear, shallow water near a forested beach under a blue sky—a perfect scene for a fun-filled Day Tour or Shore Excursion on beautiful Bruny Island.
  • A wooden walkway leads through greenery towards a sandy beach with ocean waves under a cloudy sky at sunrise or sunset, capturing the tranquil beauty often experienced on a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A group of people wearing jackets hike along a narrow forest trail surrounded by tall trees and dense greenery on a Bruny Island day tour.
  • A person takes bread from an old fridge marked Bread beside a rural road on Bruny Island, with a wicker basket on the ground and trees in the background—a charming scene often encountered during a Day Tour.
  • Six opened oysters in a takeaway container are held up against a coastal background with blue sea, sandy beach, and distant hills—a perfect snapshot from a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A group of people wearing rucksacks walk along a narrow dirt path through a dense, green forest with tall trees and ferns during a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A person walks up a path surrounded by greenery towards a white lighthouse under a partly cloudy sky, capturing the serene beauty often experienced on a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A narrow strip of sand and vegetation separates the ocean from the bay, with a wooden boardwalk leading down to the beach under a clear sky—an inviting scene for a tranquil Bruny Island day tour or shore excursion.
  • Wooden steps lead up a grassy hill under a blue sky with clouds, creating the perfect setting for a memorable Bruny Island day tour. Two people are visible at the top of the steps, enjoying their shore excursion above the scenic landscape.
  • Morning sunlight filters through tall trees onto a sandy beach with rocky edges and gentle waves, creating the perfect setting for a peaceful Shore Excursion or memorable Day Tour on Bruny Island.
  • A white kangaroo with a joey in its pouch stands next to a brown kangaroo on green grass with branches in the background, creating a picturesque scene that you might encounter during a Bruny Island day tour.
  • A woman in a red bikini sits on a man’s shoulders in clear, shallow water near a forested beach under a blue sky—a perfect scene for a fun-filled Day Tour or Shore Excursion on beautiful Bruny Island.
  • A wooden walkway leads through greenery towards a sandy beach with ocean waves under a cloudy sky at sunrise or sunset, capturing the tranquil beauty often experienced on a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A group of people wearing jackets hike along a narrow forest trail surrounded by tall trees and dense greenery on a Bruny Island day tour.
  • A person takes bread from an old fridge marked Bread beside a rural road on Bruny Island, with a wicker basket on the ground and trees in the background—a charming scene often encountered during a Day Tour.
  • Six opened oysters in a takeaway container are held up against a coastal background with blue sea, sandy beach, and distant hills—a perfect snapshot from a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A group of people wearing rucksacks walk along a narrow dirt path through a dense, green forest with tall trees and ferns during a Bruny Island Tour.
  • A person walks up a path surrounded by greenery towards a white lighthouse under a partly cloudy sky, capturing the serene beauty often experienced on a Bruny Island Tour.

Quick read before you book.

  • Explore temperate rainforest and scenic walking tracks
  • Swim at pristine beaches and secret water holes (weather permitting)
  • Wildlife spotting including a chance to see the rare albino wallaby
  • Visit the iconic Cape Bruny Lighthouse and the Neck viewing platform
  • Sample local produce like honey, chocolate fudge and oysters (at own cost)
  • Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Bruny Hotel (at own cost)
  • Discover hidden lagoons known only to locals
  • Flexible itinerary to best suit daily weather and group interests

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Days are long with plenty of ground covered, so pack snacks, layers and comfy shoes for the walks.

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Included in this tour.

  • Hotel pick up and drop off from selected Hobart locations
  • Return car ferry crossing from Kettering to Bruny Island
  • National park entry
  • Full day transport with a local guide

Commonly asked questions.

The day runs from around 7:30am to 5:30pm. Your exact pick up time depends on your Hobart location, and it is set early to meet the fixed ferry timetable.

Pick ups run from selected locations in Hobart, and your confirmation email includes your pick up point and time.

Yes, the return car ferry crossing between Kettering and Bruny Island is included, along with national park entry.

Bruny Island is home to a population of white wallabies and your guide knows where to look, but wildlife sightings can't be guaranteed.

Lunch, tastings and drinks are at your own cost. Lunch is at the Bruny Hotel, which has options for most tastes.

Tours run in small group vehicles carrying between 2 and 24 guests.

Comfortable walking shoes, a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle and a camera. Dress in layers, as the weather changes quickly.

Tours run in most weather, so bring layers for Tasmania's four seasons in a day. If severe weather affects a tour, the team contacts you directly.

Cancel at least 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. The team will always try to help with changes where they can.

Standard day tours run on a fixed schedule. If you are arriving by ship, the Bruny Island shore excursion is timed around cruise passengers.

More about this tour.

Bruny Island looks close on the map, but between the ferry timetable and the gravel roads it is easy to spend more time driving than exploring. This small group day tour sorts the logistics, with the return car ferry from Kettering included, so you can spend the day on rainforest walks, beaches and food stops instead.Mornings are active, at an easy to moderate pace. You walk through temperate rainforest, find quiet lagoons and keep an eye out for Bruny's white wallabies. Climb up to The Neck viewing platform for the view along the narrow isthmus, then head south to Cape Bruny Lighthouse. If the weather plays along, there is time for a swim at one of the island's beaches.Lunch is at the Bruny Hotel, with options for most tastes, and the afternoon slows down for tastings of local honey, chocolate fudge, drinks and oysters as time allows, all at your own cost. Your guide shapes each stop around the weather and the group's interests, and the day runs from around 7:30am to 5:30pm.Hungry for more? Our guide to eating your way around Bruny Island covers the island's best producers. Explore the day, then check availability.

Additional info.

The tour runs from around 7:30am to 5:30pm. Pick up is available from most hotels in and around Hobart; if your hotel isn't listed, your pick up point will be a short walk away, within 100 to 300 metres. Lunch, tastings and drinks are not included and are paid for on the day. Wear comfortable closed walking shoes and bring layers, a hat, sunglasses, water and swimmers if you would like a dip.