Bruny Island Luxe Eco-Camping & Food Experience
The award-winning Bruny Island Long Weekend takes you by private boat from the waterfront of Tasmania’s capital Hobart to Bruny Island. During your visit, you will be treated to coastal walks, produce directly from the source, luxury camping and exquisite meals.
What makes this walk so special is access to Bruny’s lesser-known gems. After traversing headlands where the next stop is Antarctica, visit a local oyster farm and shuck an oyster as pristine waters swirl about your ankles. Finally, retreat back to camp, built completely off-the-grid, with luxury in mind. Crisp sheets on king-sized beds and an outdoor shower framed by towering Eucalypts await.
The three-day Bruny Island Long Weekend walk starts from $1,695pp including accommodation, guides, meals and boat transfers.
Why Bruny Island Is the Perfect Luxury Nature Escape
Located off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania and just a short 30-minute boat ride from Hobart is the untouched Bruny Island. The diverse mix of landscapes is home to fur seals, fairy penguins, albatross, wedge-tailed eagles, white wallabies, spotted-tail quolls and 600 lucky people. The island is fast developing a reputation for being a food and wine destination alongside the perfect nature escape.
David Reyne takes us on a new type of holiday he has coined "close remote"; close to a capital city but deep into the rainforest for that very isolated feel. The Tasmanian Walking Company provides three-day tours, giving you a leisurely look at the island.
The tour kicks off with a private boat ride from Hobart across the Derwent to the north end of Bruny Island. Guide Rob Knight provides great insight when exploring the coastline, bush and rainforest. David is amazed by the different types of landscapes and how quickly they change.
Located at the south end of the island is the luxury campsite for the duration of the tour. The large, private tents have king-sized beds and there is an outdoor shower hidden among the gum trees. There is no light pollution, making the night sky very clear. Some nights, the Southern lights can even be seen.
What to Expect from the Luxe Eco-Camping Experience
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 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.
Gourmet Food on Bruny Island: Local, Seasonal, Exceptional
The camp chef creates meals around the island's seasonal produce. In fact, almost 100 per cent of the food eaten over the entire trip is sourced from either Bruny or elsewhere on Tasmania. It is not hard to find fresh food on the island, David was lucky enough to eat an oyster straight from the ocean. It doesn't get much fresher than that.
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 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, vegetarians, 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.
Highlights of the Bruny Island Long Weekend Walk
The tour is perfect for those seeking adventure but wanting to disconnect and relax. Bruny Island will leave you feeling relaxed and replenished.
FAQs About the Bruny Island Luxe Walk
How often do trips depart?
Our trips depart year round. From September to May we have departures every second day. We have less frequent departures from June to August. Please refer to our booking calendar for dates.
How many guests will be on my trip?
Each trip has a maximum of 10 guests and 2 guides. The minimum number to guarantee a departure is 5 guests.
How fit do I need to be?
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 that you be in good health and be moderately fit to undertake the trip. We cover 12-14km 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. If you are wondering if these walks are within your ability, or perhaps if they are challenging enough for you, please contact us; we would love to have a chat.
What do we carry?
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.
What style shoes should I wear?
Please refer to our footwear guide for specific shoe recommendations for this walk.
Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly recommend travel insurance. Consideration needs to be given to our cancellation policy, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc. Please see our Booking Terms & Conditions for details and contact us if you have any questions.
How many guides are there?
Our guides are passionate outdoor enthusiasts, educated interpreters and fantastic cooks all rolled into one. Two knowledgeable guides accompany each trip. This allows plenty of time for interpretation at interesting points along the track, photo opportunities, rest breaks and walking at your own pace.
Are there age restrictions?
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.