A Taste of Bruny Island Private Boat Day Trip with Island Locals
Explore Bruny Island on a private adventure hosted by people who live here. Designed to share a taste of island life, this experience connects you with the people, places and flavours that make Bruny special. Begin with a scenic 1.5-hour cruise through the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, passing Tasmania's first lighthouse at Iron Pot and/or the iconic Neck from the water. Enjoy a four-course long-table lunch at Bruny Island Wild on the water's edge, featuring seasonal local ingredients. After lunch, stroll the beach, walk the nearby heritage trail or browse the local art gallery. Tailored to your group's interests, the day offers a relaxed way to experience Bruny's people, scenery and food. - Private, flexible itinerary for small groups - Scenic cruise to Iron Pot and the Neck - Four-course lunch at Bruny Island Wild, including two drinks - Free time to explore local beaches and art - Option to add stops such as the Bruny Island Quarantine Station or Bligh Point Conservation Area
Highlights
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Full-day Tours
- Car Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Bus Tours
- Water Tours
- Food & Drink
- Day Trips
- Cultural Tours
- Adventure Tours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What's Included
• Private group transport by boat from Kettering
• Four course, seasonal long table lunch included
• 1 hot drink included
• Private group vehicle transport once arrived on Bruny Island
Tour Itinerary
On our scenic adventure cruise
On our scenic adventure cruise we'll pass by Iron Pot, Tasmania's oldest lighthouse, standing guard at the mouth of the Derwent near the northern tip of Bruny Island since 1832. We'll take you in close on the water, tracing the shorelines along the way and sharing the history of this little sentinel that's watched over the channel for nearly 200 years.
The Neck is Bruny's most
The Neck is Bruny's most iconic stretch; a slender ribbon of sand connecting the island's north and south, usually seen from the lookout up top. Depending on the day, you'll have the option to cruise past for a rarer view from the water: a quieter angle on the isthmus and its beaches that most visitors never get.
This is where the day slows right down. Bruny Island Wild sits on the Dennes Point foreshore in a beautiful Wardle
This is where the day slows right down. Bruny Island Wild sits on the Dennes Point foreshore in a beautiful Wardle-designed space, and it's home to our signature Long Lunch: four seasonal courses built around what's growing and what's good that week, served long-table style. Your customised menu will showcase local meat, produce and seafood, curated to your group's preferences.
Bruny NORTH sits in the
Bruny NORTH sits in the same building as Bruny Island Wild in Dennes Point, a gallery space that punches well above what you'd expect to find on a small island. The exhibitions rotate through the year; painting, sculpture, photography from Tasmanian and visiting artists, so there's always something new to take in. You'll have unhurried time to wander the current show before or after lunch, just a few steps from the table.
The Dennes Point Heritage Trail starts right by Bruny Island Wild and makes an easy walk out to Kelly's Point; the northernmost tip of Bruny. It's a short stretch, but a heritage
The Dennes Point Heritage Trail starts right by Bruny Island Wild and makes an easy walk out to Kelly's Point; the northernmost tip of Bruny. It's a short stretch, but a heritage-rich one: this is an area of deep significance to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, and the site of some of the earliest encounters between Aboriginal people and Europeans, with the trail marking events of European settlement from 1818 onward. Take it at your own pace in the free time after lunch and enjoy beautiful views, real history, and a quiet corner of Bruny Island most visitors don't get to see.
You'll pass Quarantine Bay by boat on the way in, and again by road on the land leg; and if your group's keen, we can easily slot in a stop to explore. It's one of North Bruny's most fascinating and least
You'll pass Quarantine Bay by boat on the way in, and again by road on the land leg; and if your group's keen, we can easily slot in a stop to explore. It's one of North Bruny's most fascinating and least-expected corners. The maritime quarantine station operated from 1884 until 1919, and its story runs deep: from the Nuenonne people who lived here long before, to a WWI internment camp for German nationals, to soldiers quarantined through the 1919 influenza pandemic. There's plenty of history to take in, wildlife about, and some lovely walking over the reserve.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels