A platter of smoked fish, oysters, cheese, bread, fruit, and a bottle and glass of red wine on a barrel, set outdoors among green grapevines—an authentic taste of Bruny Island perfect for a leisurely Gourmet Tour or relaxing Day Tour experience.
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Bruny Island Gourmet Day Tour

from A$290
10 hours
Hobart
All ages (4+)
Fees apply

This ten hour gourmet tour leaves Hobart at 7.45am, crossing to Bruny Island for tastings at the Cheese, Chocolate and Honey companies, oysters, and local wine. Lunch is at Pennicott's beachside restaurant overlooking Adventure Bay, with wine included. You'll also visit the Bligh Museum before returning to Hobart by early evening.

  • A platter of smoked fish, oysters, cheese, bread, fruit, and a bottle and glass of red wine on a barrel, set outdoors among green grapevines—an authentic taste of Bruny Island perfect for a leisurely Gourmet Tour or relaxing Day Tour experience.
  • Rows of large cheese wheels with names carved into their rinds are stacked on wooden shelves in a storeroom, capturing the authentic charm you’ll encounter on a Bruny Island Gourmet Day Tour.
  • A white kangaroo and a smaller, darker kangaroo are grazing on green grass in an outdoor setting with scattered leaves and plants, offering a glimpse of the unique wildlife you might encounter on a Bruny Island day tour.
  • Four people walk on a sandy beach near calm, blue water with gentle waves—perfect for a Bruny Island day tour. Hills and a small island are visible in the distance under a clear sky.
  • A wooden board with assorted cheeses, bread slices, crackers, strawberries, cherries in a bowl, and small dishes of spreads on a wooden table—perfect for savouring during a Gourmet Tour or relaxing after a Bruny Island Day Tour.
  • A group of people pose for a photo on a wooden lookout deck above the beach and sea on Bruny Island, with distant mountains under a blue sky—a perfect moment during their Gourmet Day Tour.
  • Four people sit at an outdoor table on Bruny Island, smiling and eating oysters with wine glasses in front of them under a covered patio—an unforgettable highlight of their Gourmet Day Tour.
  • Seven people stand on rocky terrain by the sea with a sandy beach and forested background under a cloudy sky, capturing the essence of a Bruny Island day tour.
  • A white kangaroo with a joey in its pouch stands on grass, while a darker kangaroo is visible in the blurred background—an enchanting scene you might encounter on a Bruny Island Day Tour.
  • A platter of smoked fish, oysters, cheese, bread, fruit, and a bottle and glass of red wine on a barrel, set outdoors among green grapevines—an authentic taste of Bruny Island perfect for a leisurely Gourmet Tour or relaxing Day Tour experience.
  • Rows of large cheese wheels with names carved into their rinds are stacked on wooden shelves in a storeroom, capturing the authentic charm you’ll encounter on a Bruny Island Gourmet Day Tour.
  • A white kangaroo and a smaller, darker kangaroo are grazing on green grass in an outdoor setting with scattered leaves and plants, offering a glimpse of the unique wildlife you might encounter on a Bruny Island day tour.
  • Four people walk on a sandy beach near calm, blue water with gentle waves—perfect for a Bruny Island day tour. Hills and a small island are visible in the distance under a clear sky.
  • A wooden board with assorted cheeses, bread slices, crackers, strawberries, cherries in a bowl, and small dishes of spreads on a wooden table—perfect for savouring during a Gourmet Tour or relaxing after a Bruny Island Day Tour.
  • A group of people pose for a photo on a wooden lookout deck above the beach and sea on Bruny Island, with distant mountains under a blue sky—a perfect moment during their Gourmet Day Tour.
  • Four people sit at an outdoor table on Bruny Island, smiling and eating oysters with wine glasses in front of them under a covered patio—an unforgettable highlight of their Gourmet Day Tour.
  • Seven people stand on rocky terrain by the sea with a sandy beach and forested background under a cloudy sky, capturing the essence of a Bruny Island day tour.
  • A white kangaroo with a joey in its pouch stands on grass, while a darker kangaroo is visible in the blurred background—an enchanting scene you might encounter on a Bruny Island Day Tour.

Quick read before you book.

  • A proper working lunch of Tasmanian wine, cheese, chocolate and oysters, not a boxed sandwich
  • See a rare Aboriginal canoe, the first built on Bruny Island since European settlement
  • Ten hours covering the island's food, history and coastline in one day
  • Small group walks through rainforest and beach, not a bus window tour

What’s included

  • Return transport from Hobart, including SeaLink ferry crossing to Bruny Island
  • Guided rainforest and beach walks
  • Tastings at Bruny Island Cheese Company, Chocolate Company and Honey
  • Local wine, beer and freshly shucked oysters
  • Lunch at Pennicott's beachside restaurant with two drinks included
  • Entry to the Bligh Museum

Commonly asked questions.

The tour departs Hobart at 7.45am from the Dock Head Building on Franklin Wharf and returns between 5.30pm and 6pm, for a full ten hour day.

You'll taste award winning cheese at Bruny Island Cheese Company, chocolate and fudge at Bruny Island Chocolate Company, and local honey, alongside wine, beer and freshly shucked oysters, plus a lunch at Pennicott's beachside restaurant with two drinks included.

It isn't recommended for children under four. Older children and adults are welcome.

A 50% cancellation fee applies within 48 hours of departure, rising to 100% within 24 hours. Pennicott Wilderness Journeys also reserves the right to cancel or change a tour for weather or other operational reasons.

Yes, plan to check in at Franklin Wharf about 15 minutes before the 7.45am departure.

Hotel pickup can be arranged in advance at selected hotels in the Hobart CBD, otherwise you'll meet the boat at Franklin Wharf, where all day parking is available nearby.

Yes, our Bruny Island Cruises full day tour focuses on the island's coastline and wildlife instead.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

A day trip to Bruny Island usually means one thing: sightseeing from a boat. This one puts you on the ground instead, working through cheese, wine, oysters, chocolate and honey straight from the people who make them.

Your day with Bruny Island Traveller

You'll leave Hobart at 7.45am from the Dock Head Building on Franklin Wharf, crossing to Bruny Island by SeaLink ferry before a full day of tastings and guided walks. Expect award winning cheese at Bruny Island Cheese Company, chocolate and fudge at Bruny Island Chocolate Company, and honey straight from Bruny Island Honey, alongside local wine, beer and freshly shucked oysters.

Lunch, walks and island history

Lunch is at Pennicott's beachside restaurant overlooking Adventure Bay, with two glasses of Tasmanian wine, beer, cider or juice included. Your guides lead rainforest and beach walks through the day and share the island's history, including a visit to the Bligh Museum and a look at a rare Tasmanian Aboriginal canoe, the first built since European settlement.

Good to know before you book

You'll be back in Hobart between 5.30pm and 6pm, making for a full ten hour day. The tour suits adults and older children best; it isn't recommended for kids under four. If you'd rather see Bruny Island from the water, our Bruny Island Cruises full day tour covers the coastline instead, and our guide to Bruny Island food is worth a read if the tastings are the main drawcard for you. Explore the island's other options, check availability for your dates, then lock in your spot with Book Now.

Additional info by the operator.

Not recommended for children under four Check in 15 minutes before the 7.45am departure at Franklin Wharf Hotel pickup is available at selected Hobart CBD hotels by prior arrangement All day parking is available near the Franklin Wharf departure point