At a Glance
Bruny Island Gourmet Walk is a luxury short break that captures and epitomizes the Tasmanian experience. Bruny Island has some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views. This 3-day walking experience takes you from Hobart, via private boat to Bruny Island. Bruny Island Gourmet Walk takes you through varied terrain including beaches, rocky headlands, bush trails and rainforest.
Bruny Island, located just 40km from Hobart off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, is the state's fourth largest island. The island is separated from the Tasmanian mainland by the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, and its east coast lies within the Tasman Sea. Known for the incredible quality of its produce and fresh seafood, Bruny Island is also renowned for some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- All national parks passes
- Small group of 10 or less
- All inclusive pricing
- Three amazing days to explore Bruny Island with your guides
- Return journey from the Hobart waterfront to Bruny Island by private boat
- Spectacular coastal walks to explore all corners of this amazing island
- Exclusive access to an oyster lease where guests can help themselves to as many oysters as they like, straight out of the water!
- Absolute indulgence at every meal time with Tasmania’s finest food & wine (2 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Two nights glamping accommodation in a tent with a king-size bed and quality linen at a private 100 acre retreat
- Guided walks each day with experienced guides
Itinerary
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Approx. 12km (5-6hrs) walking Guests need to meet at Daci & Daci Bakers, 9 - 11 Murray St, Hobart at 7:30am (or hotel pickup by pre-arrangement). Here guests will meet you guides before boarding our boat for Bruny Island. Tea & Coffee will be served but guests should have breakfast before they arrive. The bakery opens at 7:00am and serves breakfast if guests would like to have breakfast here. Cruise to Bruny Island on a private boat directly from the Hobart waterfront along Derwent river. Enjoy a guided walk on Bruny Island's spectacular cape on the east coast. Cool off by wading out into the crystal clear waters of Great Bay and harvesting your own oysters. You'll learn how the famous Bruny Island oysters are farmed and shuck them straight out of the water. Sleep in a king size bed in a luxury tent and enjoy a hot shower at our camp set on a secluded 100 acres. After a hot shower, sit back and enjoy a glass of wine as your guides prepare dinner sourced from either on the island or in the waters surrounding it. |
Glamping at a private 100 acres retreat on the edge of the South Bruny National Park
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Approx. 14km (5-6hrs) walking Guided walk to East Cloudy Head for views of Bruny Island's rugged South Coast and the Southern Ocean. You may see inquisitive white wallaby while you are having breakfast of warm croissants for your breakfast. Today's walk is East Cloudy Head for views of Tasmania's far south and the wild Southern Ocean. The five-hour (14km) journey begins by walking the length of Cloudy Bay Beach. Windswept and beautiful, the walk then leads us into coastal heath and up toward spectacular views of Bruny Island's rugged south coast. Back at camp enjoy time to sit on the deck, walk among the ferns, partake in another lavish shower or simply read a book while your guides prepare the evening meal. Gather round the fire with a glass of pinot from Tasmania's Southernmost vineyard. As darkness descends on camp, watch as Tasmania's unique nocturnal wildlife emerges. |
Glamping at a private 100 acres retreat on the edge of the South Bruny National ParkBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
Approx. 4km (3hrs) walking Enjoy a sleep in and a lazy breakfast or join us for an optional walk to explore our 100 acre property and try to spot some of Bruny Island's 150 species of birds (including all 12 Tasmanian endemics). Climb through ancient Gondwanan rainforest to the summit of Bruny Island's highest point for spectacular panoramic views. Meet a few locals and enjoy a multi-course lunch and a farewell drink on the deck of The Jetty Café. There will also be some time to explore the gallery showcasing some of Bruny's 60+ artists. Farewell Bruny Island with a scenic boat trip back to the Hobart waterfront around 5:00pm. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Please contact us for group bookings or private departures.
More Info
- The departure point is Hobart Tas
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Hobart
Day 1: Approximately 14 km, 5-6 hours
Day 2: Approximately 14 km, 5 hours
Day 3: Approximately 4 km, 3 hours
Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March. The average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter daily temperatures sit between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 5 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Each trip requires a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 guests, plus 2 guides.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
