Overview
Itinerary
Approximately 5-6 hours walking
This morning you will meet your tour guides and fellow guests (maximum of 10) on the waterfront of Tasmania's capital city, Hobart. Step aboard your private boat and let the adventure begin with a cruise down the Derwent River to Bruny Island. Today our goal is to walk out to a spectacular cape on the east coast of Bruny Island.
On returning from our walk we will wade out into the crystal clear waters of Great Bay to learn how the famous Bruny Island oysters are farmed and shuck them straight out of the water. The perfect way to cool down after a walk!
Next stop; our camp. After a hot shower, join us in the dining house for a drink and to share stories of the day's adventures as the guides busy themselves preparing your dinner sourced from either on the island or in the waters surrounding it.
Our group meets at Daci & Daci Bakery (7 Murray St) at 7:30am before hopping on our boat at Constitution Dock.
Approximately 5-6 hrs walking
Day two might begin with a gentle thumping past your tent. While the inquisitive wallaby isn't your wake up call, his visit, or the promise of warm croissants might lure you from your crisp sheets to reunite with us at the rustic wooden dining table once more.
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.
Approximately 3 hours walking
This morning you can choose a leisurely start or have some time to yourself and explore our 100-acre property and try to spot some of Bruny Island's 150 species of birds (including all 12 Tasmanian endemics). Once we farewell camp, our goal is to climb through the ancient Gondwanan rainforest to the highest point of Bruny Island, Mt Mangana (4km, 3 hrs).
To finish your long weekend in style, Ray Jones at The Jetty Café's will serve lunch as we await the arrival of our private boat on the beach below. There will also be some time to explore the gallery showcasing some of Bruny's 60+ artists. The return boat trip to Hobart offers a scenic farewell to your adventure. Before you know it you'll be back at the Tasmanian capital, likely wondering if the long weekend was one big thrilling daydream from your office chair.
Trip Inclusions
- Return journey to Bruny Island from the Hobart waterfront by private boat
- Two nights camping with a king-size bed and quality linen at our 100 acre retreat
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines
- Exclusive access to an oyster lease, taste oysters as fresh as you can imagine, straight out of the pristine waters, shucked and handed straight to you!
- National Park pass
- Bedding and a comfortable mattress
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk
- Tasmanian Walking Co's Track Notes list everything you need to prepare and get excited about your adventure, all in one document. From pickup times to gear lists, daily distances to accommodation details, this is your Bruny Island (Long Weekend) go-to-guide.
Operator
Our vision is to create the perfect Tasmanian Long Weekend. We make no compromises to provide our guests with a short break that captures and epitomises the Tasmanian Experience. Read more
Guests consistently agree in their feedback that our Bruny Island Long Weekend guides are our most outstanding asset. Read more
Our groups have exclusive use of our completely off-grid private accommodation, nestled in amongst tall eucalypts on the foothills of Mt Mangana at the southern end of Bruny Island. Read more
Trip FAQs
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 01 October and 30 April.
Each trip requires a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 guests, plus 2 guides.
The minimum age for guests walking with us is 12 years old. There are no upper age restrictions, however, for guests walking with us who are 69 or above we do require a GP to sign off on a letter we provide.
Our walk accommodation is secluded on a private 100 acre forest block on the edge of the South Bruny National Park, our "camp" represents the perfect place to retreat. Although the camp has been built read more completely "off the grid", we are not without our creature comforts. With most of our days spent in wild, powerful, coastal places, our camp is a sanctuary we can return to at the end of each day, as we change to a more introspective focus gathering around the fire in the dining room and sharing food and stories from the day.
Each tent contains a king size bed with quality linen and the highlight for many guests is our hot outdoor shower, tucked away on one of the most beautiful parts of the property. The tents contain either 1 king size bed or 2 singles. Solo travellers may be required to share a twin room with another walker of the same gender if the departure fills to capacity.To guarantee a private tent for the duration of the walk a supplementary price of $500 per person will apply. This needs to be requested at the time of booking.
Our walks are challenging enough to support our questionable claim of being a 'calorie neutral' walking tour, but easy enough to be within most people's ability. We recommend you be in good health and read more be moderately fit to undertake the trip. We cover about 13km on each of the first 2 days with a shorter walk on the final day. As each trip has two guides we are able to split the group according to ability if need be, challenging the fit walkers without pressuring walkers who prefer a more leisurely pace.
One of the great aspects of our walks is that as we return to camp both nights, you do not have to carry a heavy pack.
All you need to carry is a drink bottle, a jacket, your lunchbox and a camera, the guides carry the rest!
We recommend light weight boots, sturdy walking shoes or trail running shoes that you have worn in to avoid blisters.
Food is an element very closely connected with Bruny Island and an important part of the Bruny Island Long Weekend. Almost 100% of the food we consume over the long weekend has been sourced from the island read more itself or within Tasmania. We regularly change the menu, depending on the season and what the local producers have for us that week. We have successfully catered for coeliacs, vegeterians, vegans and just about any dietary requirement you can imagine. We love the challenge of being creative with our produce!
We also serve an interesting range of top Tasmanian sparkling, wine and beers with our meals and will expose you to a number of great little boutique producers you could never find at home.
Pre and post accommodation needs to be booked independently, however details on accessing exclusive accommodation deals with Tas Walks partner hotels will be provided by your advisor once you have booked your trip.
Trip Reviews (4)
For this walk, you stay at the one campsite on Bruny island and only carry a day pack during the hikes. Most of the group had walking poles. They weren’t essential, but after borrowing them over the few days to test out, we could see how much they helped with stability, so they’ll be my next purchase for sure.
Our group, including our two Guides, gelled from Day One, and from there everything just flowed. We walked and chatted and shared all our meals together. The Guides were amazing, one leading, one trailing, always looking out for everyone, sharing insights about the local flora and fauna, and then somehow pulling together delicious three course dinners back at camp. Mornings included cooked breakfasts if you wanted them, or lighter options like fruit, yoghurt and cereal, plus packed lunches organised for the day.
The glamping tents were warm and comfortable, the showers looked out onto the bush, and the pace over the three days was challenging but very achievable. Best of all, you felt completely regenerated at the end of each day. I highly recommend this trip and can’t wait to do the next one.
The guides worked hard – guiding and looking after us through the day on the trails, then cooking amazing, fresh and delicious meals for us in the evening (and pouring our wine!). The evenings consisted of a cheese board and drinks to start, followed by a three course dinner which was cooked freshly in the well equipped camp kitchen, overlooked by us!
Our glamping tents were very comfortable with fresh linen bedding and comfy beds at the end of the long day. Hot water showers were always available (a short walk away) and the loo with a view at the camp was quirky - watching the pademelons going about their business through the huge window!
I loved this trip and can’t wait to book another one. Tas Walking Co were fabulous and I would highly recommend them.
There were highlights aplenty. The boat ride to Bruny read more was exhilarating in itself but we were cosy under fleece lined waterproof ponchos, On arrival at Bruny, we picked up our packed lunches (delicious) and were off on our first walk taking in stunning scenery and stopping at a gorgeous spot for lunch where our guides took out the camping stove and made freshly brewed coffee! What a welcome treat in the chilly weather. This level of care and service from our guides was prominent throughout the weekend. When out and about, they were mindful of the elements, suggesting when we might want to add a layer or remove a layer depending on the circumstances and when we were at camp they were right there making sure we were well fed and watered.
I’m no camper, but it turns out I can do this type of camping – real, comfortable beds, hot showers and beautiful and tranquil surroundings. The food was amazing – in addition to the many talents of our guides, they were also fantastic cooks and hosts. Almost everything we ate was local, plentiful, and delicious.
I particularly loved trying Bruny Island oysters on the beach shucked straight from the sea with a squeeze of lemon, a very quick dip in a very cold Southern Ocean after a long day of walking and our silent descent down Mt Mangana taking in the sounds of the rainforest around us. I would highly recommend the Tasmanian Walking Company and am very much looking forward to trying another walk soon. If you’re a beginner like me, read their gear list – it is sensible and pertinent. Our guides enthusiasm and love for their environment was contagious and wonderful to see.
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