Bruny Island,

off the beaten path

At Islander, we're not here to rush you through attractions. we're here to connect you to place, people and story. With small private groups, authentic connections, and deep local roots, we create experiences that uncover the real Bruny.

Signature Experience

Sea, land and table private experience
Departing from Kettering, Tasmania or Barnes Bay, North Bruny

Bruny Island Wild
Long Lunch

This experience works two ways: visitors to Southern Tasmania can skip the car and ferry entirely with pickup from Kettering, or guests already staying on Bruny can join from Barnes Bay.

While this is our signature itinerary, we're completely flexible: We can adjust the day to suit your group's interests and needs.

Your time on the water takes you through the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and up into the mouth of the Derwent River, with a pass by Tasmania's first lighthouse at Iron Pot. Where we linger longest is guided by the weather and what the day offers.

Following your water experience, the heart of the day is lunch at Bruny Island Wild, an architecturally designed space perched on the water's edge, where chef Ray Jones prepares seasonal dishes using ingredients sourced from the island and surrounding region.

Afterward, you'll have time to view exhibitions at bruny NORTH gallery and explore the beaches and coastlines of North Bruny on foot.

Never rushed, never crowded - and truly authentic.

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  • 10- 11:30m: Pickup from Kettering or Barnes Bay for your 1.5 hour cruise to Iron Pot or the Neck through the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Bring your all-weather gear!

    12 - 2: Long-table, four course chef lunch at Bruny Island Wild, two drinks included. Free time to explore Dennes Point - Nebraska Beach, the Dennes Point Heritage Trail, brunyNORTH gallery and local artisan studios.

    Back to Barnes Bay by 3:30 to return you to your vehicle, or for Kettering departures back to the Marina by 4pm.

  • Entree Options:

    • Fresh Get Shucked Oysters

    • Seafood Chowder

    • Mushroom + Provolone Arancini

    Main Options:

    • Slow Cooked Beef Ribs w veggie slaw + chilli sauce

    • Roasted quail with Moroccan Salad

    • Salt + Pepper Squid w salad and handcut chips

    • Seasonal Veggie Risotto

    • Polenta Tart with whipped feta and veggies

    Bruny Island Cheese Co Cheese Selection

    Dessert Options:

    • Seasonal fruit tart

    • Chocolate Hazelnut Tort with cream or ice cream

    Drinks

    • Selection of Tasmanian wines + ciders and Bruny Island beer

    • One glass your choice of local wine, beer or cider and one hot drink included

    • Wet-weather gear - our boat is open air! We will have marine jackets, but wear pants and shoes that are suitable for wet weather.

    • Very warm clothes and layers - it’s always much colder on the water than you expect! Gloves, beanies and scarves in the colder months are almost always appreciated.

    • Swim gear, if you’re a brave cold water swimmer and want to take a dip after your lunch! Be sure to bring a towel and everything you need to get warmed back up. Hot drinks and coffee available at Bruny Island Wild

    • Sunscreen

    • Drinking Water

  • Pricing from $500 per person, depending on group size.

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Bespoke Experience Design

Whether you're marking a milestone, bringing your team somewhere special, or just showing friends around Bruny - we can make it happen.

Tell us what you're imagining. We'll connect the dots - the right boat route, the perfect local partners, the timing that makes it work. Our island knowledge and transport flexibility mean we can bring together all the elements for a spectacular experience, and you can simply show up and enjoy.

Some group experiences we can help create…

  • Corporate team days mixing maritime adventure with private island dining

  • Client entertainment experiences for businesses hosting visiting stakeholders

  • Industry or professional association outings combining networking with nature

  • Small business mastermind groups looking for an inspiring off-site setting

  • Creative retreat days for design, marketing, or creative teams

  • Photography-focused charters timed for golden hour and wildlife activity

  • Private milestone birthdays with custom itineraries

But the best bespoke experiences are the ones we haven't thought of yet.

Chat to us today, and we’ll create next Bruny adventure, together.

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Channel
Adventure Cruise

Departing from Barnes Bay, Bruny Island or Kettering, Tasmania

$1600 flat rate
Up to 8 passengers
Approx 1.5 hours

Journey through the D'Entrecasteaux Channel — the sheltered waterway connecting Bruny to mainland Tasmania — down south to the famous Neck, and/or up north into the mouth of the Derwent where Tasmania's first lighthouse has stood sentinel at Iron Pot since 1832.

You'll take in coastal perspectives that explain why this stretch of coastline shaped Tasmania's story, and see the island's geography from an angle most people never get. Ideal for guests staying on Bruny or groups of visitors to Southern Tasmania who want a unique, private maritime experience.

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