Bruny Island

Bruny Island Gourmet & Lighthouse Tour – A Day of Tastes, Curves, and Wallabies
May 18, 2025 – Hobart, Tasmania

We kicked off bright and early at 7 a.m., hopping on a little Toyota Hiace minibus with our guide and a cheerful group of ten. Destination: Bruny Island – the promise of food, scenery, and a legendary lighthouse!

Our first pause came while waiting for the ferry. Coffee in hand, we soaked in the peaceful views across the bay – calm waters separating Tasmania’s mainland from Bruny Island. The ferry crossing itself was short and sweet, just 15 minutes over the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

Before reaching the beach for our first tasting, we stopped at one of the island’s most iconic viewpoints: The Neck. It’s a narrow isthmus connecting North and South Bruny with panoramic views over both sides – sea, sand, and wild bushland in one breathtaking sweep.

Next stop: Resolution Bay Beach. Here, with the waves in the background, we kicked off our first gourmet tasting – freshly shucked oysters from the local shack, paired with a trio of Bruny Island cheeses and warm baguette. Not a bad way to start the day!

Then – a real treat: we spotted one of Bruny’s rare white wallabies! They’re not albino but a local genetic variation, and absolutely adorable.

The island drive continued – scenic but winding. Too winding, in fact. Motion sickness kicked in for a few of us (me included), and I was unsure about climbing the famous lighthouse. Thankfully, a kind co-traveller offered me a Kwells travel tablet. Within 20 minutes – back on my feet and climbing those lighthouse steps with a view over the endless ocean. Highly recommend the Kwells if you’re sensitive to motion like me.

We paused for lunch at the Bruny Island Hotel, a laid-back spot with great food – fish and chips hit the spot. From there, two more stops: a local chocolate & fudge place (fun to try, but a bit too sweet for my taste – Europeans, you’ll know what I mean), and a honey tasting, which was honestly lovely. Smooth, fragrant, and a perfect end note.

Final thoughts?
It was a beautifully curated day with some truly great tastings and scenery – but personally, it was too much bus, not enough walking. If you love riding around and sampling food with short scenic stops, this is for you. If you’re more into active exploration – maybe pick a different way to experience Bruny.En savoir plus