Highlights

Duration: 10 Hours (approx.)

Location: Hobart, TAS

Bruny Island Traveller is a full day tour from Hobart. Taste your way across Bruny Island, visiting some of our renowned artisan producers on an all inclusive gourmet wilderness adventure whilst discovering the spectacular scenery and cultural heritage of Tasmania's favourite island.

Be prepared for a delicious day out where you will enjoy award winning cheeses, premium wines and beer, freshly shucked oysters, handmade fudge, local honey and a delicious lunch at Pennicott's beachside restaurant with sweeping views of Adventure Bay.

Be inspired by island anecdotes of flora, fauna and history as told by our guides and storytellers. See local aboriginal artefacts including the first floating Tasmanian aboriginal canoe since European settlement. Wonder at the Bligh Museum, with tall tales of Adventure Bay explorers.

Delight in a relaxing tour of HIBA’s 50 acres of private English and native gardens overlooking Adventure Bay before being treated to fudge in the tranquil surrounds.

Be inspired by island anecdotes of flora, fauna and history as told by our guides and storytellers. See local aboriginal artefacts. Wonder at the Bligh Museum, with tall tales of Adventure Bay explorers.

Your adventure highlights the unique natural environment of Bruny Island. Take in the glorious views from the iconic Neck Lookout, climbing the 240 wooden steps to take in the narrow isthmus between north and south Bruny Island. Step back in time with a walk through the ancient Mavista Rainforest and breathe in the cleanest air as you stroll under the towering canopy. Keep an eye out for the rare white wallabies that thrive on our private reserve.

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is one of Australia's leading ecotourism operators. Founded by Robert Pennicott in 1999, the multi-award winning company operates tours from Hobart, Bruny Island and Port Arthur in Tasmania and Wilsons Promontory in Victoria. Tours include Bruny Island Cruises, Tasman Island Cruises, Bruny Island Traveller, Iron Pot Cruises, Tasmanian Seafood Seduction and Wilsons Promontory Cruises.

Itinerary

• 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

Departure Point

Departs Hobart at 7:45am daily. Pennicott Wilderness Journeys can pick you up from some Hobart CBD hotels or meet at the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre situated on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's waterfront. Tour returns to Hobart at 5:30/6:00pm with CBD hotel drop off.

Things To Bring

We suggest wearing warm, comfortable clothing. It's a good idea to bring a jacket and don't forget your camera as there are plenty of photo opportunities!