Bruny Island Day Trips from Hobart | Nature, Food & Cruise Adventures

Your guide to choosing the perfect Bruny Island day trip

Departures from Hobart or Kettering: Most tours offer return transfers from Hobart—perfect for visitors without a car. Self-drivers can go for tours that start at Kettering or Adventure Bay, and have more time and schedule flexibility.
Guided bus tours vs wilderness cruises: Guided bus tours will take you to Bruny Island’s top inland and coastal attractions, including local tastings and The Neck. Choose a wilderness cruise for 3 hours on the water exploring caves, sea stacks, and seal colonies—ideal for nature and wildlife lovers.
Foodie experiences vs scenic walks: Food-focused tours include tastings of local produce.Scenic itineraries include lookouts, short walks, and beach stops, making them perfect for photographers and hikers. Guided tours start at AU$159 and all inclusive tours with tastings or nature walks will cost you AU$165.
Small group tours and family-friendly options: All tours are conducted in small groups for a more relaxed, personal experience. Some itineraries are also child-friendly with shorter stops, wildlife encounters, and beach time.

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Kids climbing up lighthouse stairs, Bruny island, Hobart

Families with kids

Duration: 8–10 hours
Why choose this? These tours are designed to keep the whole family engaged, with wildlife spotting, easy coastal walks, and child-friendly stops. Expect hassle-free travel and flexible itineraries that cater to all ages.
Recommended tickets:

Full-day Bruny Island sightseeing tour (food tastings and lighthouse entry)

Full-day bus tour with Eco Wilderness cruise tour

Bruny Island coastline with lighthouse, part of Hobart full-day guided tour.

Couples and first-time visitors

Duration: 9 hours
Why choose this? Perfect for a romantic escape or a first-time visit, these tours showcase Bruny Island’s best views, local flavors, and scenic stops, creating lasting memories.
Recommended tickets:

Full-day guided tour with gourmet food

Bruny Island full-day guided tour

Bruny Island coastline view with cliffs and ocean from Hobart full-day guided tour.

Nature and wildlife lovers

Duration: 8–10 hours
Why choose this? Ideal for those who crave wilderness exploration and close encounters with wildlife. Experience dramatic coastlines and abundant marine life on high-speed cruises.
Recommended tickets:

3-hour Bruny Island wilderness cruise

Bruny Island full-day adventure with nature trails and food tastings

Plan your Bruny Island day trip itinerary

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise boat navigating rugged coastline with cliffs and sea caves.

Ferry departures: The ferry operates daily from Kettering to Roberts Point, with crossings every 20–30 minutes. Tours start early, with departures around 7am from Hobart. Ferry transfers are included for day trips, which can last between 4–6 hours, with some extending up to 10 hours.
Attraction hours: Key sites like Cape Bruny Lighthouse and The Neck are best visited during daylight hours.

Best time to visit

Summer (December–February): Warm weather and with more wildlife activity, including penguin sightings.
Spring (September–November) and Autumn (March–May): Mild temperatures and fewer crowds, ideal for a relaxed experience.

By car: From Hobart, you can drive approximately 45 minutes south to the Kettering ferry terminal for the 15–20 minute ferry to Bruny Island. It is a 40-minute drive south to the visitor center at 1005 Adventure Bay Road.
By guided tour: Many operators offer hotel pick-up and drop-off services from Hobart, including ferry transfers.
Self-drive tips: Ensure your rental car is permitted on ferries. Roads on Bruny Island are well-marked; driving between major attractions typically takes 10–15 minutes.

Accessible restrooms with clear signage at a tourist attraction.

Photography: Permitted in most areas; however, be mindful of flash photography around wildlife.
Restrooms: Available at major stops, including Adventure Bay and The Neck.
Baggage: Pack light as large bags may not be permitted during the day tours.
Attire: Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. Weather can change quickly, so waterproof gear will be handy.
Accessibility: Some areas may have limited wheelchair access. Check in advance about your specific accessibility needs.

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Arrive 30–45 minutes early at Kettering ferry terminal to avoid peak hour delays.
Pack a light waterproof jacket and sun protection, as weather can change quickly.
Wear closed, grippy shoes for walks to The Neck, the lighthouse, and bush tracks.
Download maps and tour info beforehand due to unstable mobile reception.
Keep some local currency or contactless payment for cafes and local stalls.

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The Island Retreat: Features spacious rooms and gourmet dining.
Bruny Island Inn: Comfortable rooms near key attractions.
Seaspray Motel: Modern amenities with easy access to ferry and tours.
Bruny Backpackers: Hostel with communal facilities.
Local B&Bs: Family-run establishments offering home-cooked breakfasts.

Frequently asked questions about Bruny Island Day trips

How long is a Bruny Island day trip from Hobart?

Most full-day trips run between 9 to 10 hours, including travel and stops.

Can I self-drive to the island for a day tour?

Yes, you can drive to Kettering and take the ferry. Many tours start at Adventure Bay.

Is the Bruny Island wilderness cruise suitable for kids?

Yes, though it’s better for children aged 4 and above. Life jackets are provided and crew are trained in safety.

Is Bruny accessible for people with limited mobility?

Some areas, such as The Neck Lookout and Cape Bruny Lighthouse have uneven paths or stairs, but many tours and facilities offer wheelchair-accessible options.

Is there phone reception and internet available?

Coverage can be patchy in remote areas. Telstra offers the best signal—download maps or key info before departure.

Are pets allowed on Bruny Island?

Most guided tours do not allow pets. If self-driving, pets are permitted on the ferry but must remain in your vehicle.

Do Bruny Island tours run in winter?

Yes, tours operate year-round, but some outdoor activities may be modified or canceled during storms or high winds.

How much walking is involved on a typical day trip?

Expect moderate walking at stops like The Neck, Adventure Bay, and the lighthouse. Most tours accommodate different fitness levels.

Day Trips

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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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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.

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Day Trips

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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.

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Guided Tours

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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.

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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.

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Guided Tours

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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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