This itinerary assumes you are driving from Hobart. Without a car? See Bruny Island without a car.
Morning
- Early ferry from Kettering. Ferry guide.
- Great Bay: oysters and cheese (check opening hours).
- The Neck: climb to Truganini Lookout. The Neck.
Midday
- Adventure Bay: beach walk, then lunch.
- Option A — cruise: the 3-hour wilderness cruise. Cruise.
Afternoon
- Option B — lighthouse: drive to Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Lighthouse.
- Producers on the way back: honey, chocolate, whisky.
Evening
- Ferry back to Kettering, Hobart by dinner.
Prefer a guided day?
Timing tips
- Check the current ferry timetable and book if travelling at peak times.
- The lighthouse is about 40–45 minutes from Alonnah on gravel — do not leave it too late.
- If choosing the cruise, book ahead and allow for check-in time.
- Many producers close mid to late afternoon, especially outside summer.
Variations
- Rainy day: swap the lighthouse for long lunches and producer tastings, and do The Neck lookout when the rain eases.
- With kids: cruise in the morning (check age guidance), beach and ice-cream in Adventure Bay in the afternoon.
- Walkers: replace the cruise with the Fluted Cape walk.
