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Bruny Island Cruise

Explore the spectacular coastline of Bruny Island on a special wilderness cruise from Hobart taking in the soaring cliffs, rugged capes, wind carved sea caves and tranquil bays of Tasmania’s favourite island.

Journey along the diverse coastline of the River Derwent towards Bruny Island with the impressive backdrop of kunyani/Mt Wellington never far from view.  Cruise up to Australia’s oldest lighthouse, the Iron Pot, before heading to north Bruny Island where you will get up close and personal to deep sea caves and the stunning Cape Queen Elizabeth.

Discover the stunning protected bays of Bruny Island as we head towards Adventure Bay to the soaring cliffs of Fluted Cape, one of Australia’s highest sea cliffs.  Travel south and be wowed by the iconic Monument sea stack and the amazing Breathing Rock blowhole.  Search for wildlife including dolphins, seals, and seabirds.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the beachside restaurant overlooking Adventure Bay, which serves the famous Bruny Island oysters, and specialises in premium Tasmanian fish or vegetarian dishes to satisfy the hunger that comes from cruising Bruny Islands waterways. Take a guided coach tour back to Hobart, via landmarks including The Neck and the optional 200 stairs to the Truganini Lookout which gives you a bird’s eye view of the spectacular natural landscape.

Watch for key landmarks including: Penguin Island, Cape Connella, One Tree Point, Variety Bay, Trumpeter Bay and Bull Bay.

Port Arthur Tour and Bangor Vineyard Lunch

Embark on a coach journey to the stunning Tasman Peninsula before stopping at Port Arthur Lavender farm for morning tea. Nestled within seven hectares of lavender, rainforest and lakes and overlooking the ocean at Long Bay, Port Arthur Lavender’s visitor centre and café showcase millennia-old uses of this fragrant flower and a fully functioning essential oil distillery. Stroll around the lavender trail on a self-guided tour and observe the distilling process before taking in the ocean views while enjoying fresh Tasmanian produce in the lavender-inspired café.

A short drive away is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, an important Australian historical destination. As a mid-19th century penal settlement, Port Arthur has been a place of hardship and punishment, a place of opportunity and a place where Australia’s colonial history is written in stone and brick.  Guests will experience a guided tour encompassing the experience of Port Arthur, significant landmarks, its people and its past ending in a 20-minute harbour cruise. After an opportunity to visit the gift shop, guests will depart by coach to Bangor Vineyard Shed.

Bangor is a 4-hectare vineyard and 6000-hectare superfine merino, prime beef and lamb property run by 7th generation Tasmanians. The vineyard grows small batch pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay, all of which will be sampled alongside a paired tasting menu. Guests will be welcomed with an overview and rich history of the family and Bangor property, before enjoying their tasting and lunch, wine, tea and coffee. Guests can spend some time outdoors taking in the views and walking through the vines before taking the coach back to Hobart.