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  Nigel really made this experience for us. The day is very well planned out, with food and breaks at all the right times. Our small group of 4 opted for... read more the longer walk, 13.5km, which was perfect. We had lunch with an amazing vista, and then got some time back on the beach to explore the rock formations. Nigel is very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, and history of the region. We had fun trying to identify different animal tracks.

  Our driver and guide - Nigel - was good fun and informative. The cheese, bread and oysters were amazing as was the view at morning tea. The lighthouse Tour... read more was great and the views simply amazing. The Bruny Island Chocolate Company - yum! Great day out.

  It was an early start, with a pick-up from our hotel. We had a group of 18 in a moderately comfortable mini-bus. Our driver, Grant, was friendly and kept up... read more a very interesting commentary. First stop: the ferry terminal at Kettering for coffee. The 'oohs' and 'aahs' began when we saw sailing boats mirrored in the blue water of the small harbour. Next, delicious local cheeses and fresh oysters, served on artisan bread, at the beach (where Captain Cook's Resolution watered in 1777). We had a short but steep walk up to the Bruny Island lighthouse, for a fascinating visit. The views from the top were fabulous! I am sad to say that lunch at the pub was disappointing. Grant had phoned ahead with our orders, so it was all ready for us, but I thought the fish was overcooked and dry. This was a shame, as everything else was very good. "Dessert" was a taste of fudge at a chocolate factory. The next chance to stretch our legs was climbing several hundred steps at the Isthmus with a lookout dedicated to Truganini - well worth the effort. The tour finished with a sampling of local honey and then we travelled back to Hobart via the ferry. Overall, a very good day in a beautiful setting.

  Firstly, thank you Steve, our wonderful driver/guide for the day! He is friendly and has extensive knowledge of the region, not to mention his cracker dad jokes!
Make sure to... read more get yourself a coffee at Kettering before boarding the ferry - great coffee!
I liked that we picked up oysters and cheese along the way, for our morning tea down by the water. One small suggestion, perhaps some thermos’ of tea/coffee would be a good addition (some previous reviews mentioned the lack of hot drinks), but to be honest, I was happy with my water bottle - which can be refilled on the bus.
The lighthouse tour was brilliant, thanks Sonya, as was the lunch at Hotel Bruny and cider tasting.
The views from the Truganini memorial at the isthmus were spectacular!

All in all, a great day out, thank you!

  Thanks Mat. We really enjoyed the tour due to your excellent guiding, extensive knowledge and friendly manner.
Well Done
Thanks
Andrew Hull