Bruny Island’s producers are a highlight of any visit. Opening hours vary seasonally, so check before you go — many close earlier in winter.
Let someone else drive
Tastings and gravel roads do not mix. A gourmet tour from Hobart includes the ferry, lunch and tastings.
The producers
Oysters around Great Bay
Fresh oysters from the farm, shucked to order — a must for seafood lovers.
Bruny Island Cheese Co.
Artisan cheeses and a cellar door near Great Bay, where you can taste cheese and grab lunch.
Bruny Island House of Whisky
A specialist in Tasmanian whisky, with tastings and an extensive range.
Bruny Island Honey
Local honeys including Tasmanian leatherwood, plus honey ice-cream.
Chocolate and fudge
Bruny Island Chocolate Company in Adventure Bay sells handmade fudge and chocolate.
Berries
Seasonal berry farms sell fresh berries, jams and desserts.
Bruny Island Premium Wines
At Lunawanna, often described as Australia’s southernmost vineyard, with a cellar door and food.
Roadside honesty stalls
Look out for honesty boxes selling bread, eggs and produce along the roads.
Suggested route
Starting from the ferry: Great Bay (oysters, cheese) → whisky → The Neck → honey → Adventure Bay (chocolate, lunch) → Lunawanna (wine). See our one-day itinerary.
Tips
- Designate a driver or join a tour.
- Bring a cooler bag for cheese and oysters.
- Many producers close by late afternoon.
