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Frequently asked questions about Bruny Island food & wine tasting tours

What kind of food and wine can I expect to taste on the tour?

Expect a curated selection of local Bruny Island produce— freshly shucked oysters, artisan cheeses, locally made fudge, honey, berries, and handcrafted wines and ciders.

Do I need to book the tour in advance?

Yes, advance booking is highly recommended. Bruny Island tours often operate in small groups, and spots can fill up fast, especially during weekends and holiday seasons.

Are dietary requirements accommodated on the tour?

Most tour providers can accommodate dietary needs like vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergies, but be sure to mention it while booking. Some tasting items may not have direct substitutes.

Is transportation included in the tour?

Many full-day tours include pickup from Hobart and return transfers, along with the ferry ride to and from Bruny Island. Always double-check what's included with your booking to ensure it meets your needs.

Can children join the tour?

Some tours are family-friendly and welcome children, although they will not be able to participate in wine tastings. It’s best to confirm age restrictions with the tour provider.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

Just your appetite and a camera! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring sun protection, and carry a water bottle. Most stops are casual, but the scenery is always camera-worthy.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Tours generally run rain or shine—Bruny Island's charm doesn’t disappear with a few clouds. That said, extreme weather may affect ferry schedules or outdoor stops, so keep an eye on updates from your operator.

Can I buy products during the tour?

Absolutely! Most stops offer tastings followed by the chance to purchase what you loved—be it wine, cheese, chocolates, or jams.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility varies between providers and locations. It’s best to check directly with the tour operator for details on terrain and transport accommodations.

Will I get time to explore or relax?

Yes! Most tours include scenic stops, nature walks, or viewpoints, giving you time to soak in Bruny Island’s beauty between tastings.

What’s the best time of year to take a tasting tour?

Spring and summer (October to March) are popular for fresh produce and sunny vibes, but Bruny Island’s food scene shines year-round—each season brings its specialities.

Day Trips

4.8(0)

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

3-hour yellow boat adventure along rugged Tasmanian shores.

Great for: Solo adventurers and photography fans eager to capture real marine life and natural rock formations.
Everything you get: 3-hour eco-cruise; with upgrades: Kettering ferry transfers; or a full-day tour with an island bus tour, morning tea, lunch, and a guide.
Why choose this: See playful dolphins, lounging seals, and the Breathing Rock blowhole—visible only from the sea—with hassle-free, comfortable tour options.

3-hour yellow boat adventure along rugged Tasmanian shores.

Great for: Solo adventurers and photography fans eager to capture real marine life and natural rock formations.
Everything you get: 3-hour eco-cruise; with upgrades: Kettering ferry transfers; or a full-day tour with an island bus tour, morning tea, lunch, and a guide.
Why choose this: See playful dolphins, lounging seals, and the Breathing Rock blowhole—visible only from the sea—with hassle-free, comfortable tour options.

Inclusions

3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island
Live commentary
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering (if option selected)
Full-day tour of Bruny Island (if option selected)
Local guide (if option selected)
Bruny Island bus tour (if option selected)
Morning tea (if option selected)
Tasmanian lunch (if option selected)

Tip: If staying overnight on Bruny Island, head to The Neck lookout at dusk to spot fairy penguins as they come ashore.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
The morning tea consists of freshly baked blueberry muffins and a hot or cold drink. Lunch includes premium fish and chips, homemade pumpkin soup, and a gourmet salad roll with a choice of Tasmanian Salmon or local ham. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request.
The ferry from Kettering to Bruny takes about 20 minutes. If you are booking the self-drive cruise, arrange your transport to Bruny Island in time to reach the meeting point.
Getting there: From Hobart, drive 45 minutes south to the Kettering ferry terminal for the 15-20 minute SeaLink ferry to Bruny Island. Arrive 30 minutes early. Once on the island, it's a 40-minute drive south to the visitor center at 1005 Adventure Bay Road.
Please arrive by 8:30am, 15 minutes before the tour starts, to avoid delays.

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3 hr. - 10 hr.

Guided Tours

4.8(0)

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour with Exclusive Lighthouse Tour, Lunch and Food Tastings

Lighthouse tour with on-beach gourmet food tastings on Bruny Island’s coast.

Great for: Couples, food lovers, and small groups who want to visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse and sample local oysters, cheeses, and fresh bread right by the sea.
Everything you get: Guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, beachside stops for oyster and cheese tastings, and lunch at a coastal restaurant.
Why choose this: A well-planned tour with an exclusive lighthouse visit, and hands-on food stops, offering practical insight into Bruny Island’s culinary scene.

Lighthouse tour with on-beach gourmet food tastings on Bruny Island’s coast.

Great for: Couples, food lovers, and small groups who want to visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse and sample local oysters, cheeses, and fresh bread right by the sea.
Everything you get: Guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, beachside stops for oyster and cheese tastings, and lunch at a coastal restaurant.
Why choose this: A well-planned tour with an exclusive lighthouse visit, and hands-on food stops, offering practical insight into Bruny Island’s culinary scene.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Bruny Island
Round-trip hotel transfers from Hobart
English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 20 people
Cape Bruny Lighthouse entry and tour
Morning tea with cheese, oysters, & freshly-baked bread
Lunch
Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate
Tastings at the chocolate and honey shop
Ferry and South Bruny National Park fees

Exclusions

Hound Tooth Whiskey sample (available at an extra cost when open)

7 to 7:25am: Pick up from Hobart
8am: Arrive at Kettering and take ferry to Bruny Island
8:45 to 1pm: Bruny Island tour:
Neck Wildlife Reserve
Honey farm
Adventure Bay
Resolution Creek
Two Tree Point
Morning tastings on the beach
Drive through rainforest & foothills
White wallaby search
Cape Bruny Lighthouse
1pm: Lunch
Chocolate & fudge tastings
The Neck Lookout
The Bread Fridge
4pm: Return by ferry
5pm: Transfer to Hobart

Tip: If alcoholic chocolates are your thing, try the delectable whiskey fudge bites to have your mind blown away.
All dietary preferences can be accommodated in this tour.
This tour is not recommended for children aged 2 and under.
Children aged 5 and under cannot participate in the Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour but can walk inside at the base under the supervision of an adult.
Guide dogs are welcome on this adventure.

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10 hr. 30 min.

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Day Trips

4.9(0)

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Bus Tour with Eco Wilderness Cruise

Full-day Bruny tour with transfers bus sightseeing, a coastal cruise, and Tasmanian lunch.

Great for: Solo travelers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers seeking a day tour that mixes on-land scenic views with a focused coastal cruise.
Everything you get: Round-trip transfers from Hobart, ferry from Kettering, bus tour, 3‑hour wilderness cruise, lunch, and morning tea with a guide.
Why choose this: A balanced mix of bus and cruise segments for clear views of local wildlife and coastal features and set stops planned out.

Full-day Bruny tour with transfers bus sightseeing, a coastal cruise, and Tasmanian lunch.

Great for: Solo travelers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers seeking a day tour that mixes on-land scenic views with a focused coastal cruise.
Everything you get: Round-trip transfers from Hobart, ferry from Kettering, bus tour, 3‑hour wilderness cruise, lunch, and morning tea with a guide.
Why choose this: A balanced mix of bus and cruise segments for clear views of local wildlife and coastal features and set stops planned out.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Bruny Island
Round-trip transfers from Hobart
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering
40-minute drive to Adventure Bay Wilderness Cruise
English-speaking guide
Tasmanian lunch
3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island
Bruny Island bus tour
Live commentary on cruise
Morning tea

Tip: To elevate your dining experience, pair the premium fish and chips with a crisp Tasmanian cider or white wine (at additional cost) to balance the richness of the seafood.
Buses include storage for collapsible mobility devices, but passengers must be able to climb steps to board as the vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.
The morning tea consists of freshly baked blueberry muffins and a hot or cold drink. Lunch includes premium fish and chips, homemade pumpkin soup, and a gourmet salad roll with a choice of Tasmanian Salmon or local ham. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request.
The ferry from Kettering to Bruny takes about 20 minutes.

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10 hr.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Day Trips

4.6(0)

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour

Affordable small-group tour with Bruny Island’s cultural and culinary highlights.

Great for: Families and casual explorers seeking to learn about Bruny Island’s traditions, landscapes, and wildlife.
Everything you get: Round-trip Hobart hotel transfers, ferry from Kettering, guide, rainforest walk, visits to The Neck, gourmet tastings, beach stops, and wildlife spotting.
Why choose this: This well-planned itinerary takes the guesswork out of your day, letting you focus on soaking up the island's natural beauty and mouthwatering local flavors.

Affordable small-group tour with Bruny Island’s cultural and culinary highlights.

Great for: Families and casual explorers seeking to learn about Bruny Island’s traditions, landscapes, and wildlife.
Everything you get: Round-trip Hobart hotel transfers, ferry from Kettering, guide, rainforest walk, visits to The Neck, gourmet tastings, beach stops, and wildlife spotting.
Why choose this: This well-planned itinerary takes the guesswork out of your day, letting you focus on soaking up the island's natural beauty and mouthwatering local flavors.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart
English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 20 people
Round-trip Hobart CBD hotel transfers by AC vehicle
Round-trip ferry transfers to Bruny Island from Kettering
20-minute rainforest walk along Waterfall Creek
Visit The Neck Viewing Platform
Visit Bruny Island Lighthouse (outside)
Gourmet tastings ( berries, cheese, chocolate, fresh oysters, wine, beer and cider)
Beach visits
Easy/moderate walking trails
Wildlife spotting (possibly white wallaby)

Exclusions

Food & beverages (available for purchase on the island)

South Bruny National Park Pass (AU$24)
Entry to Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Tip: Keep your eyes peeled for the rare albino wallabies. These wallabies are unique to Bruny Island and have a genetic defect that turns their fur entirely white.
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 20 people.
This experience is suitable for participants with moderate fitness levels.
The itinerary adapts daily to weather and group dynamics. With Bruny Island's abundance of experiences, guides customize each tour to maximize your visit, knowing one day can't cover everything.
Please note that a Parks Pass will be required while on this tour. You can purchase a Parks Pass before your tour here for AU$24. Alternatively, you can purchase a Parks Pass via phone during the day.

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10 hr.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Guided Tours

4.5(0)

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour with Gourmet Food

Gourmet tour featuring local artisan foods, coastal walks, and beach dining.

Great for: Food enthusiasts, couples, and small groups looking for a guided tour that links visits to food producers with relaxed coastal walks and beachside dining.
Everything you get: Round-trip ferry, tastings of artisan cheese, freshly shucked oysters, local wine, a structured gourmet beach lunch, and visits to key local food producers.
Why choose this: A complete culinary experience that explains each food stop in clear detail, helping you sample and appreciate Bruny Island’s local flavors.

Gourmet tour featuring local artisan foods, coastal walks, and beach dining.

Great for: Food enthusiasts, couples, and small groups looking for a guided tour that links visits to food producers with relaxed coastal walks and beachside dining.
Everything you get: Round-trip ferry, tastings of artisan cheese, freshly shucked oysters, local wine, a structured gourmet beach lunch, and visits to key local food producers.
Why choose this: A complete culinary experience that explains each food stop in clear detail, helping you sample and appreciate Bruny Island’s local flavors.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart
Round-trip transfers from Hobart
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering
English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 25 people
Lunch including oysters and main meal (see menu here)
2 drinks (wine, beer, cider, or juice) with lunch
Two Tree Point beach walk
Visit to The Neck Lookout
Mavista rainforest walk
Tastings of cheeses, freshly shucked oysters, handmade fudge, local honey
Entry to HIBA English and Native Gardens

7:45am Depart Hobart
SeaLink Bruny Island Ferry crossing
9:30am Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co - exclusive tasting
10:30am The Neck lookout
11:15am Mavista rainforest walk and search for white wallabies
12:00pm Lunch at Pennicotts - oysters, main meal, and two glasses of wine, beer, cider, or juices
1:15pm Visit Bligh Museum
1:45pm Two Tree Point beach walk
2:15pm HIBA Gardens & Bruny Island Chocolate Company
3:45pm Bruny Island Honey - honey ice cream & take-home tasting
Drive-thru Get Shucked Oysters for purchase
SeaLink Bruny Island Ferry Crossing
5:30pm/6:00pm Arrive in Hobart

Tip: Try Bruny Island’s famous artisan cheeses paired with the island’s local honey for an unforgettable flavor combination.
This experience is wheelchair accessible but do note that you will be entering and exiting the vehicle several times during the day.
This activity can accommodate special dietary requirements such as allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs.

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10 hr.

Transfers included

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Guided Tours

4.6(0)

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Adventure Guided Tour with Nature Trail and Food Tastings

2-hour guided hike along Cape Queen Elizabeth’s coastal trail with tastings.

Great for: Active travelers seeking a focused hike on a trail known for unique coastal rock formations and native flora.
Everything you get: Round-trip Hobart transfers, a 2‑hour guided walk on the coastal trail, and stops for local honey, chocolate, and artisan cheese tastings.
Why choose this: The perfect workout-to-reward ratio with a more personalized and intimate connection with Bruny Island, with a curated tasting of the island's finest local flavors.

2-hour guided hike along Cape Queen Elizabeth’s coastal trail with tastings.

Great for: Active travelers seeking a focused hike on a trail known for unique coastal rock formations and native flora.
Everything you get: Round-trip Hobart transfers, a 2‑hour guided walk on the coastal trail, and stops for local honey, chocolate, and artisan cheese tastings.
Why choose this: The perfect workout-to-reward ratio with a more personalized and intimate connection with Bruny Island, with a curated tasting of the island's finest local flavors.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart
Round-trip transfers from Hobart
Round-trip ferry transfers from Kettering
English-speaking guide
Small group of up to 20 people
2-hour Cape Queen Elizabeth Trail walk
Walk to Miles Beach via Mars Bluff
Two Tree Point beach walk
Visit to The Neck Lookout
Natural honey tasting at Bruny Island Honey
Cellar door tastings at Bruny Island Cheese Co.
Visit to Get Shucked Oyster Farm
Visit to Bruny Island Chocolate Company

Exclusions

Lunch (BYO or purchase on the island)
- Any tastings not specifically listed
- National Park fees

Tip: If you visit during low tide, be sure to walk around the stunning Mars Bluff Arch and enjoy the view framed by this natural window—it’s a perfect photo op!
Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years.
This experience is suitable for guests with a good level of general fitness and mobility.

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10 hr.

Transfers included

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Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour with Exclusive Lighthouse Tour, Lunch and Food Tastings

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From Hobart: Bruny Island Full-Day Guided Tour with Gourmet Food

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