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Best food and wine experiences on Bruny Island

Bruny Island is a place of breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and charming beaches—but it’s also a food lover’s paradise. This Tasmanian gem is home to some of Australia’s finest artisanal cheeses, fresh oysters, boutique wines, whisky, honey, and handcrafted chocolates. If you’re a foodie traveller, Bruny Island is a must-visit destination where you can indulge in fresh, locally sourced produce while soaking in stunning coastal views.

If you’re planning a trip to Bruny Island, make sure to add these gourmet pitstops to your itinerary:

1. Bruny Island Cheese Co: Artisan Tasmania cheeses & craft beers

Bruny Island Cheese Co produces some of the best artisanal cheese in Tasmania.

A visit to Bruny Island wouldn’t be complete without sampling world-class Tasmanian cheese at Bruny Island Cheese Co. Founded by award-winning cheesemaker Nick Haddow, this small-batch dairy makes some of the finest artisanal cheeses using traditional techniques and their range of cheese changes seasonally. But wait, there is more. Located behind the cheesery is Bruny Island Beer Co creating beer channeling intrinsically Tasmanian flavours. On your visit to their cellar door, enjoy a free sampling of their cheese and beers, watch them make cheese and have a chat with the cheese makers and brewer.

Must-try: The much-loved baked cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and served with crusty bread. Pair it with a locally brewed craft beer from their onsite brewery.

2. Get Shucked Oysters: The freshest Bruny Island seafood experience

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Get Shucked is a great place to try some fresh oysters

If you love oysters, prepare for the freshest, most mouthwatering oysters you’ve ever tasted at Get Shucked. This oyster farm and bar serves oysters harvested and shucked daily, ensuring unbeatable freshness. Order a dozen, grab a seat with a view, and enjoy them with a glass of Tasmanian sparkling wine.

Must-try: Natural oysters with a squeeze of lemon or their Kilpatrick oysters for a smoky, savoury kick.

3. Bruny Island Honey: Pure Tasmanian honey

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Bruny Island Honey have been producing delicious honey for over two decades

For over two decades, Bruny Island Honey has been producing pure Tasmanian honey using bees that follow the nectar trails across the island. Prickly Box honey in the north to the rich, floral Leatherwood honey from Mount Mangana, each jar captures a piece of Tasmania’s natural beauty.

Must-try: The Leatherwood Honey Ice Cream, perfect for a warm island afternoon.

4. Bruny Island House of Whisky: Premium Tasmanian whisky & spirits

Bruny Island Whisky
Bruny Island Whisky offers an extensive range of exclusive Tasmanian whisky

Bruny Island House of Whisky is a boutique tasting bar offering a carefully curated selection of Tasmania’s finest single malts. Their exclusive limited-edition whiskies are crafted to reflect the island’s pristine environment, making each sip a truly special experience. There’s also a selection of amazing award-winning spirits for gin lovers.

Must-try: A Tasmanian single malt whisky flight to sample a variety of locally distilled flavours.

5. Bruny Island Premium Wine: Australia's southernmost vineyard

Bruny Island Premium Wines
Bruny Island Premium Wines holds the distinction of being Australia's southernmost vineyard.

Situated in the settlement of Lunawanna on your way to Bruny Island Lighthouse, Bruny Island Premium Wines is the first vineyard in the region. Their boutique wines and cider, made entirely on-site, have garnered over 50 medals in both national and international wine competitions. This family-run vineyard is solely owned and operated by Bernice Dillon, a direct descendant of one of the island’s first settlers. In 1998, Bernice and her father planted the vineyard’s first block, making it the island’s pioneer winery.

Must-try: The Pinot Noir Rose, with aromas of peach, nectarine, red berries and lifted with some floral notes.

6. Bruny Island Berry Farm: Pick your own fresh Tasmanian berries

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Cheese board at Bruny Island Berry Farm

If you're visiting between the October and April, head to Bruny Island Berry Farm, where you can pick your own fresh berries. The farm grows raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberries, which you can enjoy straight from the vine or in delicious homemade treats at their café.

Must-try: Their berry pancakes with fresh cream - a perfect way to start the day or as an afternoon treat.

7. Bruny Island Chocolate Company: Indulge in handcrafted chocolates & fudge

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Bruny Island Chocolate makes tasty treats like chocolates and fudge in a little roadside shop in Bruny Island

It may look like a small shop, but step in and you’d not be wrong to think you’re in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. All the products at Bruny Island Chocolate Company are made fresh and fudge lovers are in for a treat with various flavours such as caramel, rich dates and figs on offer. It's the kind of sweet surprise that adds a little magic to any Bruny Island adventure, especially a family getaway.

Must-try: The caramel and fig fudge, a melt-in-your-mouth delight.

8. The Bruny Baker bread fridge: A retro way to visit the local bakery

The Bruny Baker
The roadside fridges are stocked daily with crusty golden sourdough, spiced sultana and cinnamon loaves, and crunchy chocolate-coated Anzac biscuits.

If you're looking for a truly unique experience on Bruny Island, make sure to stop by The Bruny Baker, a retro roadside fridge filled with delicious baked goods. Early mornings for John Bullock are spent perfecting his sourdough in a traditional wood-fired brick oven, creating golden, crusty loaves with a flavour that’s second to none. With fresh loaves stocked daily at the iconic Bread Fridge on South Bruny, this roadside stall has become a favourite stop for locals and visitors alike.

Must-try: The signature sourdough, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, or the spiced sultana and cinnamon loaf, which is a perfect blend of sweetness and spice.

Best restaurants to visit on Bruny Island

Hotel Bruny

Enjoy a meal and glass of wine overlooking the ocean. Image credit: Discover Tasmania

Hotel Bruny is the perfect spot for a pub meal in a relaxed atmosphere. During winter, find a quiet spot in the sun and enjoy their famous warm cider.

Bruny Island Premium Wines

Enjoy a meal at Bruny Island Premium Wines' vineyard restaurant, run by the classically trained father-son duo, Andrew and Tom Warner. They serve locally sourced produce, creating dishes that pair perfectly with the handcrafted boutique wines and ciders. The restaurant is open 364 days a year for lunch, with dinner available on Saturday nights. Visitors can enjoy wine and cider tastings at the Cellar Door from 11 am before settling in for a meal. Bookings are very much encouraged for a memorable dining and wine-tasting experience. Only closed Christmas day.

Bruny Island Wild

The architecturally designed building overlooks the D'entrecasteaux Channel and the mountains beyond. Image credit: Bruny Island Wild

Designed to impress, Bruny Island Wild overlooks the D’entrecasteaux Channel and the mountains beyond and serves wood-fired pizzas, comfort food with a Tasmanian twist.


Plan Your Ultimate Bruny Island Food & Wine Tour

Bruny Island is a culinary destination like no other, where fresh produce meets breathtaking scenery. Whether you're sipping fine wine at a vineyard, tasting artisanal cheese, slurping freshly shucked oysters, or indulging in handcrafted chocolates, this island offers a truly unforgettable foodie experience.

Ready to explore Bruny Island’s best food and wine experiences? Start planning your trip today!

Tip: Consider joining a Bruny Island tour to experience some of these amazing spots in one seamless trip.

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