Top Things to do in Bruny Island
Top Restaurants in Bruny Island
10 Free Things to do in Bruny Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bruny Island, Australia including The Neck, Art at The Point Gallery, Bruny Island Premium Wines, Bruny Island Quarantine Station, Cape Queen Elizabeth, Fluted Cape Trail, Get Shucked Oyster Bar, Bruny Island Honey, Bruny Island House of Whisky, Bruny Island Providore.
Restaurants in Bruny Island
1. The Neck
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 582 reviews
Reviewed By D6998BVemilyw - Tamworth, Australia
We climbed this twice during our stay. First when we arrived in the early morning and second time that night to see the southern lights. We did see the lights but it wasn’t a dazzling show. More a pulsating black and white show in the south. Great place to see the stars and excellent view of Milky Way. Penguins make their burrows here and if you come at night with a red light ( or red cellophane over your torch) you cdd as n see the penguins coming home. A must do.
2. Art at The Point Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Currently the Gallery is open six days per week from 10 am until 4 pm. Closed Wednesdays. Winter break will see the Gallery close from June 20th to the first week in September 2017.
Reviewed By 271judyl - Hunter Valley, Australia
Four of us stopped in this remote place for morning tea. Surprising modern place with interesting artworks inside and out. They were busy so it took a few minutes before we got our coffee, tea and cakes, but the food we had was excellent.
3. Bruny Island Premium Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Carved from bush and pastureland on the outskirts of the sleepy little island settlement of Lunawanna on Bruny Island, is Australia's southernmost vineyard, Bruny Island Premium Wines. Producing premium-quality, cool-climate wines, grown, harvested and crafted to reflect the regions terroir. The Wine Bar & Grill serves all-day lunch in a relaxed alfresco dining area amongst the vines, featuring an extensive Bruny Island produce menu. A family run business, that is passionate about providing customers with a unique enjoyable experience with a strong connection between premium, handcrafted wines, the island's fine produce, friendly welcoming hospitality and the beautiful, pristine, unspoilt environment.
Reviewed By shassa1982 - Newcastle, Australia
After a long day in the car we pulled into the first place we could with a crying baby in the car Wow what a little gem! Service fabulous Food was better than expected! We had a wallaby burger- burger connoisseur onboard said it was tastiest burger ever eaten! Lamb shank - best lamb shank meal ever had! And the remaining meals were just delicious! Great clean ammenities and even had a baby change table which I was not expecting! Sat Infront of the lovely open fire had some local red wine and enjoyed our visit immensely! Please stop in and support this great local venue!
4. Bruny Island Quarantine Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
The Heritage Interpretive Walk enhances any visit to this beautiful peninsula with the varied history of the site well explained and directional signs in place. The full walk will take you from the Nuenonne people's sign to the site of the first European settlers cottage and the Shelter Cove stone jetty site. From there the walk takes you past the site of quarantine buildings where saloon and steerage passengers were lodged to the hospital area where some buildings still stand. Further on past the campsites where soldiers were quarantined on their return from WWI the trail takes you to the site of the Quarantine Bay jetty then up through the bush to the 1919 graves of influenza victims and the remains of an old chimney thought to have been constructed by German prisoners of war who, while detained at the Quarantine Station, cut firewood for Hobart. The walk continues past some fenced areas that were used for growing crops during the plant quarantine period, past the plant quarantine glass houses and back to the car park in the barley paddock. The whole walk takes about 2 hours unless of course you are delayed by photographing the wild flowers, including orchids, or bird watching or just enjoying the environment. A one hour option excludes the graves and chimney or you can just enjoy a short stroll and make use of our picnic tables. Open 5 days a week Thursday - Monday (Closed Tue/Wed)from 10 am to 4 pm Closed Christmas Day
Reviewed By Michaelaguecheek
We stopped in here on impulse and found a fascinating historical journey with a well preserved establishment. We could have spent half the day there learning about the history and doing the walks. The guide Rob was very welcoming and informative.
5. Cape Queen Elizabeth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Offering a plethora of different landscapes to discover and explore, the 12km return Cape Queen Elizabeth Trail is a great Bruny Island day walk. Walkers can expect brilliant views of The Neck and Adventure Bay as well as stunningly secluded beaches and unique rock formations. At low tide the trail leads round the coast below Mars Bluff, allowing for a shorter and more exciting route.
Reviewed By Adventure_Barbie_22 - Melbourne, Australia
The walk commences from the carpark, where within less than 100 metres you are required to sign in all walkers. Through flat bushland for about 40 minutes, you are then greeted with a pristine beach and Mars Bluff. Time your walk for low tide so you can easily walk around the bluff one way and then coming back the other climb through the rock arch at the back of the Bluff. Take your bathers, drinks and snacks, whilst this walk is recommended for 3 hours, we spent much more time on the shore of the beach, exploring the amazing rock formations, jumping waves and looking at shells washed up on the shore.
6. Fluted Cape Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Located at the eastern end of the picturesque Adventure Bay, the Fluted Cape circuit is a fantastic 3 hour 6km return walk taking in crystal blue waters, remarkable coastal cliffs and abundant wildlife. The trail is steep in sections with some substantial climbing required to reach the Fluted Cape summit at 272m.
Reviewed By 662Dawn - Devonport, Australia
Walked anti clockwise up the Flutes Track first. From carpark along beach to the start of the loop track, flat untill the turn off to the flutes. was a bit muddy but not a bad climb thru the foliage. Views to be had at the cliff face. Careful not to slip over the cliff as there is no barriers. If you walk further up the Flutes by 10m there is a great view towards Penguin Island. Steep track down to Grass Point, be extra careful if you are not sure footed. Once at Grass Point look out for whales in the bay. Easy walk back to the carpark
7. Get Shucked Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By dbfun41 - Elizabeth Town, Australia
This was a 30 minute highlight of our Bruny Island holiday. My partner is an oyster fiend and she was thoroughly delighted with the oysters we had. She said that they were the best we have had in a year. At 23$ a dozen with 3 accompanying sauces they are excellent value for super delicious and fresh oysters. (20$ a dozen take away) . The oyster bar is about 10 mins from the ferry terminal and is one of the first of the go to places on the island. Only a small area to dine in on wooden outside tables. In brief excellent oysters at a very good price point.
8. Bruny Island Honey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Free Honey tastings and sales. Locally produced 100% natural honey and honey products sourced from Bruny Island and surrounds. Family owned and operated.
Reviewed By drkel75 - Rockhampton, Australia
The owners have done a great job here of showcasing their honey. You get to try all the flavours, about 6-8. They also have a great range of honey and bee related products. Loved it!
9. Bruny Island House of Whisky
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 184 reviews
Winner of the "BEST SPECIALTY BAR IN TASMANIA". 2015 and 2017 THA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE. Boutique Whisky Tasting Bar. Home of TRAPPERS HUT, 15 year old Single Cask Release & 'SECLUSION Limited Release Gins' This place is for the serious single malt connoisseur ... Experience the most extensive range of purely Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky's in the world. Over 75 different expressions of Tassie single malt on tasting & over 50 Tassie gins on tasting. All tastings are charged.
