Private Bruny Island with a local

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Benjamin A.

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Hobart

English (Native)

10 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Benjamin A.)

Up to 10 people

Bruny Island with a local, this tour truly is a spectactular day. Just you and me your local guide, exploring the local fresh oyster, artisan cheese, short walks amongst the beaches, the Isthmus/Neck reserve. Following the coastline around to Adventure Bay to a hidden beach for morning tea. I Truly say, this tour has something for everyone. Lunch with a wine tasting, an afternoon walking the trails.

This day can be customized to your needs, just drop me a message and lets chat about your visit.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

07:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hobart guest Acoomodation.

- I will pickup guests in front of their Hobart accommodation, a couple of minutes before the tour start time. Please provide your accommodation location and preferred time. Also indicate if you need to stop along the way before we reach the ferry.

08:00 AM

Kettering

This is where we catch the ferry over to Bruny Island. Sometimes there can be long ques, that's why we try and do pickup early.

20 mins will see us on the other side, heading south on Bruny Island.

09:00 AM

Fresh Produce pickup

We have a brief stop so i can run in and pickup some fresh oysters and cheese for your picnic.

09:40 AM

Isthmus/Neck Reserve

We climb the 132 steps to get above the sand dunes and pigeon rockery, for some spectacular sweeping coastal views across Adventure Bay, Mt Mangana, Tasman Island, Cape Queen Elizabeth and Simpsons Bay.

10:40 AM

Secret Beach spot

Spend time enjoying the fresh local oysters and cheese, while hearing the stories from our past and community.

11:00 AM

Adventure Bay

Go in search of the white wallaby, walk amongst the old growth fern glades, and for bird watchers, spend time looking for the allusive Spotted Pardalote .

12:00 PM

Two tree point

This is a historical stop to understand and set the scene of the English coming ashore, interpreting what was in front of them. We will also dive in deep with other documented encounters from other explorers.

12:40 PM

Bruny Island Winery

We again take time to relax and enjoy the Islands fresh local produce, with a wine tasting before a delicious gourmet lunch. Please indicate any dietary requirements as you book.

02:30 PM

Afternoon activity

Select from 3 activity options for your afternoon. All 3 are very unique and local.

1. Bruny lighthouse tour, Cape Bruny.

2. Inala Nature Reserve, A Gondwana native garden and fossil museum.

3. Hiba private garden walk, tesselated cliff look out and chocolate shop.

Please select 1 option for the afternoon activity and indicate which one during booking.

03:40 PM

Bruny Island Honey

A short stop to taste the local leatherwood Honey or ice cream.

04:00 PM

Catch the ferry back to Hobart

Make our way back to Hobart via the ferry .

Ending Point

5/530pm drop off at guest accommodation.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

. Local Guide

. Comfortable Transport, either a Toyota Dual Cab Hi Lux for small groups (1-3 guests), OR a Toyota Commuter GL, 11 seater with USB ports, Air con and cup holders.

. All tolls and fuel costs.

. Ferry crossing for group.

. Fresh drinking water

. Park fees

. Morning Tea, cheese and oysters.

What‘s not included

. Lunch, 30-60AUD

. Wine Tastings, 15AUD per person.

. Afternoon Activity, Lighthouse tour 25AUD. Inala Nature reserve 38AUD. Hiba private garden walk and chocolate shop, only if you buy chocolate.

Tour Important Information

Come prepared, please bring;

. Comfortable walking shoes

. Clothing layers

. Rain shell

. We will have fresh drinking water.

. Please indicate all the necessary items for your tour before finishing this booking.

. Please provide pickup time and location, please understand we will customized your tour according to your pickup time.

. Make sure you pack an adventurous spirit for our spectacular day on Bruny Island.

Please contact me in advance

Important message from the supplier

Please reach out with specific dates ahead of your travels to Tasmania, so we can design together the perfect personalised itinerary. Which focuses on your needs, interests and priorities.

I can remain flexible for the duration of your visit here in Tasmania.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Benjamin A.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Benjamin A.

Well you found me,

First of all I am a father to 3 adventurous sons and a happy wife here in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s a privilege to share and explore my beautiful state with visitors.

My background is in outdoor education, tourism and youth services and support. With skills and quails in Building on the side.

My real passion is outdoor adventure and meeting global travellers.

I have spent many years working amongst the tourism industry here and aboard. Working alongside some of the large well established operators and now I have found my niche. Small private and customised services. With a deep and wide network of industry professionals and extensive experiences amongst the native Tasmanian landscape, be assured you are in great hands. Weather it’s long Bushwalks, or selecting local fresh seafood options and introducing you to our talented local communities, we will have a great time together.