A Bruny Island Sojourn
Bruny Island Gourmet Private Day Tour from Hobart
Discover the charm of Bruny Island from Hobart — where wild landscapes, rich history, and gourmet flavours come together for a day of pure Tasmanian indulgence.
Luxury Comfort
Travel in style with modern, spacious vehicles designed for your comfort and relaxation.
Authentic Tasmania
Immerse yourself in the island’s natural beauty, from wild coastlines to hidden local gems.
Curated Experiences
Enjoy handcrafted itineraries blending scenic exploration, fine dining, and cultural discovery.
Expert Local Guides
Be guided by passionate Tasmanians who bring each journey to life with insight.
Oysters, cheese, chocolate
Visit Bruny Island: Tasmania’s Unique Gourmet Island Escape
Bruny Island sits just off Tasmania’s south coast, a short ferry ride from Hobart where wild coastline, native wildlife and some of Australia’s best food producers share one small island. In a single day you can taste fresh oysters, artisan cheese, cool-climate wine and leatherwood honey — all within 30 kilometres.
Our private Bruny Island day tour from Hobart is a full-day, small-group experience led by a Tasmanian guide. You’ll travel in a luxury vehicle, board the Kettering ferry, and stop at Get Shucked oysters, Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co., The Neck Lookout, Adventure Bay, and Bruny Island Premium Wines — Australia’s southernmost vineyard — before a relaxed drive back to Hobart.
Your Private Bruny Island Tour Itinerary
Every Bruny Island day tour we run follows the same beautifully paced rhythm — depart, discover, taste, return — but the small details flex around your group’s interests, appetites and the rhythm of the day.
Depart
Getting There: Hobart to Bruny Island by Ferry
Your day begins when your guide collects you from your accommodation or a convenient meeting point.
From Hobart, we travel south on a scenic 35-minute drive toward Kettering, a charming seaside village nestled by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
Once there, we board the short vehicular ferry to Bruny Island. It’s a peaceful crossing, just 20 minutes—yet it feels like you’re entering another world. Quiet roads, wild coastline, and that unmistakable island pace await..
Discover
Island Highlights: South Bruny National Park & The Neck
Get Shucked Oysters
Sample oysters just moments out of the water at one of Tasmania’s most famous oyster farms. Learn about Bruny’s aquaculture and taste the island’s saltwater freshness in every bite.
Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co.
Enjoy a relaxed tasting of artisan cheese, craft beer, and wood-fired sourdough — all made on-site. It’s the perfect combination of flavour, craftsmanship, and Bruny hospitality.
The Neck Lookout
Climb to the top of Truganini Lookout for one of Tasmania’s most iconic views. This short walk rewards you with 360° panoramas of North and South Bruny and is a must for your camera roll.
Adventure Bay
Discover the heart of Bruny’s southern charm with a visit to Adventure Bay. Soak in the coastal scenery, hear stories of convict-era explorers, and keep an eye out for native wildlife along the way.
Honey & Chocolate Tastings
Wrap up your day with a visit to Bruny Island Honey and the Bruny Island Chocolate Company. Sample small-batch sweets, golden honey, and handmade fudge — a delicious send-off.
Local Insight, No Rush
Your guide keeps the pace relaxed and the experience personal. No crowds, no waiting — just the best of Bruny, shared the way locals would show their friends.
Taste
Tasting Bruny Island: A Food Lover’s Dream
Bruny Island is a paradise for food lovers. Our stops are flexible but usually include some local favourites.
At Get Shucked, you’ll try freshly harvested oysters just metres from where they’re grown. It’s casual, crisp, and incredibly Tasmanian. Next, we visit the Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co., where you can enjoy hand‑crafted cheeses and small-batch beers in a peaceful garden setting. If you’re in the mood for a relaxed sit-down lunch, Bruny Island Premium Wines, Australia’s southernmost vineyard. It provides a beautiful spot to savour cool-climate wines and seasonal dishes made from local produce.
Depending on time and interest, we may also stop by Bruny Island Honey to sample unique honey varietals, or House of Whisky, known for its boutique Tasmanian spirits.
Return
Relaxed Ride Home with Full Hearts (and Hands)
By late afternoon, we’ll begin the drive back to the ferry. After the short crossing to Kettering, your guide will take you back to Hobart, relaxed, comfortable, carrying a few good memories (and maybe a gourmet treat or two).
It’s a full day, with just the right balance of exploring, tasting, and taking it all in.
We will arrive back at your chosen drop off point at around 5pm
From the first ferry crossing to the final taste of island produce, every detail of your Bruny adventure is designed to inspire and delight.
Why Choose Our Bruny Island Gourmet Tour
We built this Bruny Island gourmet day tour for travellers who want more than a drive-by version of the island. Group sizes stay tiny (private, 2–7 guests), the vehicle is a modern luxury SUV or van, and the guide is a Tasmanian who actually knows the producers by name. You set the pace — if a cheese tasting runs long because you’re enjoying it, we don’t rush you out the door. That’s the difference between a private Bruny Island tour from Hobart and a big-bus day trip.
Bruny Island Tour Highlights – What You’ll See, Taste & Experience
Get Shucked Oyster Farm
Get Shucked grows Pacific oysters in the clean, cold waters of Great Bay. You’ll taste them metres from where they’re harvested — often the same morning — either natural, with lemon, or with the farm’s signature house dressings. It’s the single most quintessential bite of a Bruny Island foodie tour.
Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co.
Founded by cheesemaker Nick Haddow, this rustic farmhouse cellar door pairs raw-milk artisan cheeses with beers brewed in the same shed. Expect washed rinds, aged cheddars, a smoky porter, wood-fired sourdough, and a garden you won’t want to leave.
Bruny Island Premium Wines – Australia’s Southernmost Vineyard
Cool-climate, hand-pruned, and just a few hundred metres from the sea, Bruny Island Premium Wines produces small-batch Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling you simply can’t find on the mainland. Their cellar door also serves seasonal share plates built around local seafood and produce — a perfect lunch stop on the tour.
Honey, Chocolate & House of Whisky
Finish the day with Bruny Island leatherwood honey (produced from Tasmania’s endemic leatherwood tree), handmade fudge and single-origin chocolate at the Bruny Island Chocolate Company, and — for whisky lovers — a short visit to House of Whisky, a curated bottle shop showcasing Tasmania’s award-winning distilleries.
Journey Essentials & Pricing
Quick Tour Summary
Inclusions:
- Private luxury vehicle and professional driver-guide
- Return ferry transfers from Kettering to Bruny Island
- Oyster tasting at Get Shucked
- Cheese and beer tasting at Bruny Island Cheese Co.
- Stops at The Neck, Adventure Bay, honey & chocolate producers
- Bottled water and onboard refreshments
- Pre-booked lunch reservations at a local venue (meal at guest’s expense)
- Customised pacing and optional add-ons available
Pickup:
09:00 am from your Hobart accommodation.
Food:
Fresh oysters, artisan cheese and beer tasting, seafood or winery lunch, plus local chocolate, fudge and Bruny Island honey samples.
Notes:
Private tour: 2 guests min (plus driver)
- Duration: ~8 hours
- Distance: ~210 km
- Food & wine (including lunch) are purchased separately.
Pricing
Per Person
2 people
$450
3 people
$350
4 people
$350
5 people
$300
6 people
$300
7 people
$290
A Rich History: Stories from the Past
Bruny Island offers more than just great views and flavours — it’s a place where food, nature, and community come together in a way that feels distinctly Tasmanian. This tour is designed for travellers who want to taste the island slowly, meet its passionate producers, and see why locals call Bruny one of Tasmania’s best-kept secrets. Whether you’re sampling oysters fresh from the bay or sipping a coffee with a view of Adventure Bay, every stop adds something special to the story.
You won’t just visit Bruny — you’ll experience it the way locals do: unhurried, full of flavour, and with plenty of time to take it all in.
Unforgettable Journeys
Bruny Island Highlights
Bruny Island Tour FAQs
What does a Bruny Island day tour from Hobart include?
A Bruny Island day tour from Hobart typically includes hotel pickup, return ferry transfers from Kettering, stops at The Neck Lookout and Adventure Bay, and tastings at Get Shucked oysters, Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co., and Bruny Island Premium Wines. Our private tour runs 8 hours and covers all of these with a personal guide.
How do you get to Bruny Island from Hobart?
You reach Bruny Island by driving 35 minutes south from Hobart to the Kettering ferry terminal, then taking a 20-minute vehicle ferry across the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. The ferry runs roughly every 30 minutes and carries cars, passengers and bicycles. On our private tour, the drive, ferry and all transfers are included.
What is there to do on Bruny Island?
On Bruny Island you can visit The Neck Lookout, Adventure Bay and South Bruny National Park, taste fresh oysters at Get Shucked, sample artisan cheese and beer at Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co., tour Bruny Island Premium Wines, and stop at Bruny Island Honey and the Bruny Island Chocolate Company.
How long is a Bruny Island day tour from Hobart?
A full Bruny Island day tour from Hobart takes approximately 8 hours, starting with a 9:00 am hotel pickup and finishing with a 5:00 pm drop-off. The tour covers around 210 km of driving plus two 20-minute ferry crossings between Kettering and Roberts Point on North Bruny.
Is Bruny Island worth visiting?
Bruny Island is worth visiting for its combination of protected national park, wildlife, and concentrated food producers in one small area. Within a 30-kilometre stretch you can taste Pacific oysters, raw-milk cheese, cool-climate wine, leatherwood honey and Tasmanian whisky — an experience unique in Australia.
What food is Bruny Island famous for?
Bruny Island is famous for Pacific oysters (Get Shucked), raw-milk artisan cheese and craft beer (Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co.), cool-climate wine from Bruny Island Premium Wines, leatherwood honey, and handmade chocolate and fudge. A Bruny Island food tour typically includes tastings at four to six of these producers.
Can you visit Bruny Island in winter?
Yes — Bruny Island is open year-round, and winter (June–August) brings quieter roads, clearer wildlife viewing, and dramatic coastal weather. Fairy penguins can be spotted at The Neck at dusk, and most cellar doors stay open with hot lunches. Our private Bruny Island tour runs every day of the year.
What to do in Bruny Island for a day?
A one-day Bruny Island itinerary should include The Neck Lookout, Adventure Bay, Get Shucked oysters, Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co., and either Bruny Island Premium Wines or the Bruny Island Chocolate Company. Starting with the 9:00 am ferry from Kettering gives you enough time to visit 5–6 producers before the last ferry back.
How much does a private Bruny Island tour cost?
A private Bruny Island day tour from Hobart costs from $290 to $450 per person, depending on group size. Our tours are priced at $450 per person for 2 guests, $350 for 3–4 guests, $300 for 5–6 guests, and $290 for 7 guests. Food and drink are purchased separately.
Can you do Bruny Island as a day trip from Hobart?
Yes, Bruny Island is easily visited as a day trip from Hobart. The round trip — including the 35-minute drive to Kettering, two 20-minute ferry crossings and a full day on the island — fits comfortably into 8 hours. A private guided day tour is the most efficient way to see the highlights.
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