On these great value, inclusive two or three day comprehensive tours, you can enjoy most of the natural wonders of Bruny Island.
The personalised multi day and night tour package, gives you the opportunity to explore the nature of Bruny Island with a specialist guide and gives you enough time to visit a number of different locations and habitats and really get under the skin of this incredible island.
Your interests and wishes will dictate the course of the days and the locations visited. View the Itinerary section below, as an example of how the tours might run.
Click below for a pdf of all Bruny and Tasmania tours with descriptions and prices
Inala Nature Tours - Tasmania & Bruny Island - Tours & Accommodation 2024-25
On these great value, inclusive two day comprehensive tours, you can enjoy most of the natural wonders of Bruny Island.
With ample time to truly explore the many beautiful sites of Bruny at a very enjoyable pace, you can focus on tracking down specific birds and other animals that may elude you if you were to visit for a shorter time.
EXAMPLE DAY TOURS:
Meet your guide at Inala first thing in the morning on your first day and enjoy a wonderful day exploring Inala and Bruny Island
We often begin at the Inala Conservation Reserve where you will walk around the private reserve, home to a variety of threatened species and all 12 Tasmanian endemic birds. This part of the tour gives you the opportunity to observe the Endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote from the purpose-built canopy platform within one of its largest known colonies. You may also have the chance to view raptors such as the Tasmanian subspecies of the Wedge-tailed Eagle and the white morph of the Grey Goshawk from the raptor viewing hide if they come by during your visit.
You will then then continue on your day tour to explore your choice of many wonderful Bruny Island locations depending on which birds, wildlife, history and landscape you are most interested in. Locations may include Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Adventure Bay, Mount Mangana, Mavista Rainforest, The Neck, Cape Queen Elizabeth and many other unique and beautiful sites which your expert local guide will explore with you. Your guide will illuminate and interpret the rich and varied habitats you pass through and inform you about all the wonderful nature that you see.
We tailor the following days to suit your interests and will focus on finding any particular birds or wildlife you were hoping to see on Bruny.
There may also be time to visit some different habitats and wetlands on North Bruny. This area of the island only receives half the average annual rainfall of South Bruny, and the very different vegetation and birds on this part of the island reflect this.
This is an island which has many secrets up its sleeves and those who stay for more than a single day are always rewarded by the richness of nature.
Enjoy morning tea and a picnic lunch in the field each day at some lovely outdoor/sheltered spots depending on the weather.
EXAMPLE NIGHT TOURS:
After dinner with your guide at a Bruny restaurant, you will continue on a night tour with your guide to a Short-tailed Shearwater (Muttonbird) colony to view these birds returning to their burrows from the ocean after dusk and hopefully spot a few Little Penguin amongst the colony. ( Please note: Bruny has a very small breeding colony for the Penguins, yet they can sometimes be viewed throughout the year. It is a large Shearwater colony, they are present for their breeding season between September and April.)
As well as visiting the Shearwater colony, on a second night tour you will visit other areas of the Island with your guide in search of some of Bruny Island's other nocturnal wildlife such as endemic Tasmanian Pademelons and endangered Eastern Quolls which are now only found in Tasmania, as well as Bennett’s Wallabies and Brush-tailed Possums both of which are also found in a rare near-albino colour morph on Bruny Island. Long-nosed Potoroo, Tawny Frogmouth and Tasmanian Boobook are also possibilities, with an outside chance of seeing an endangered Masked Owl.
It is also possible to see the Southern sky in all its brilliance on a clear night, including the Southern Cross, Milky Way, Orion, various planets and maybe even the Aurora australis during more active solar periods.
Sometimes you may choose instead to take a night stroll around the Inala Nature Reserve and see what you may discover while spotlighting.
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Accommodation included: Two nights in an available cottage at Inala Conservation Reserve (you will have sole use of the cottage)
- if we do not have availability in our cottages on your preferred nights, contact us and we will see what we can to to assist
Meals included:
Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast
Tours included:
2 x Day Tours – Approx. 9 hours each ( suggested: 7.30am-4.30pm)
2 x Night Tours - Approx. 2 hours each ( some guests opt to have one longer night tour instead of two shorter night tours, you can discuss this with your guide during your first day tour )
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Guides: Inala has an excellent team of specialist natural history guides who come from a wide range of conservation, science and academic backgrounds. While all are unique, they have in common an astounding ability to deliver an exceptional birding and wildlife experience. Your guide will illuminate the ecology of the habitats you pass through and in addition to the birdlife will inform you of the incredible wildlife, botany, geology and history of this very special corner of Tasmania.
Group Size: Our property and day tours are designed to suit small groups, so you may be sharing the experience with a small group of like-minded travellers. We are very mindful of ensuring a quality experience for everyone and have a maximum shared group size of 6 guests.
On these great value, inclusive three day comprehensive tours, you can enjoy most of the natural wonders of Bruny Island.
With ample time to truly explore the many beautiful sites of Bruny at a very enjoyable pace, you can focus on tracking down specific birds and other animals that may elude you if you were to visit for a shorter time.
EXAMPLE DAY TOURS:
Meet your guide at Inala first thing in the morning on your first day and enjoy a wonderful day exploring Inala and Bruny Island
We often begin at the Inala Conservation Reserve where you will walk around the private reserve, home to a variety of threatened species and all 12 Tasmanian endemic birds. This part of the tour gives you the opportunity to observe the Endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote from the purpose-built canopy platform within one of its largest known colonies. You may also have the chance to view raptors such as the Tasmanian subspecies of the Wedge-tailed Eagle and the white morph of the Grey Goshawk from the raptor viewing hide if they come by during your visit.
You will then then continue on your day tour to explore your choice of many wonderful Bruny Island locations depending on which birds, wildlife, history and landscape you are most interested in. Locations may include Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Adventure Bay, Mount Mangana, Mavista Rainforest, The Neck, Cape Queen Elizabeth and many other unique and beautiful sites which your expert local guide will explore with you. Your guide will illuminate and interpret the rich and varied habitats you pass through and inform you about all the wonderful nature that you see.
We tailor the following days to suit your interests and will focus on finding any particular birds or wildlife you were hoping to see on Bruny.
There may also be time to visit some different habitats and wetlands on North Bruny. This area of the island only receives half the average annual rainfall of South Bruny, and the very different vegetation and birds on this part of the island reflect this.
This is an island which has many secrets up its sleeves and those who stay for more than a single day are always rewarded by the richness of nature.
Enjoy morning tea and a picnic lunch in the field each day at some lovely outdoor/sheltered spots depending on the weather.
EXAMPLE NIGHT TOURS:
After dinner with your guide at a Bruny restaurant, you will continue on a night tour with your guide to a Short-tailed Shearwater (Muttonbird) colony to view these birds returning to their burrows from the ocean after dusk and hopefully spot a few Little Penguin amongst the colony. ( Please note: Bruny has a very small breeding colony for the Penguins, yet they can sometimes be viewed throughout the year. It is a large Shearwater colony, they are present for their breeding season between September and April.)
As well as visiting the Shearwater colony, on a second night tour you will visit other areas of the Island with your guide in search of some of Bruny Island's other nocturnal wildlife such as endemic Tasmanian Pademelons and endangered Eastern Quolls which are now only found in Tasmania, as well as Bennett’s Wallabies and Brush-tailed Possums both of which are also found in a rare near-albino colour morph on Bruny Island. Long-nosed Potoroo, Tawny Frogmouth and Tasmanian Boobook are also possibilities, with an outside chance of seeing an endangered Masked Owl.
It is also possible to see the Southern sky in all its brilliance on a clear night, including the Southern Cross, Milky Way, Orion, various planets and maybe even the Aurora australis during more active solar periods.
Sometimes you may choose instead to take a night stroll around the Inala Nature Reserve and see what you may discover while spotlighting.
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Accommodation included: Three nights in an available cottage at Inala Conservation Reserve (you will have sole use of the cottage)
- if we do not have availability in our cottages on your preferred nights, contact us and we will see what we can to to assist
Meals included:
Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast
Tours included:
3 x Day Tours – Approx. 9 hours each day ( suggested: 7.30am-4.30pm)
2 x Night Tours - Approx. 2 hours each night ( some guests opt to have one longer night tour instead of two shorter night tours, you can discuss this with your guide during your first day tour )
Guides: Inala has an excellent team of specialist natural history guides who come from a wide range of conservation, science and academic backgrounds. While all are unique, they have in common an astounding ability to deliver an exceptional birding and wildlife experience. Your guide will illuminate the ecology of the habitats you pass through and in addition to the birdlife will inform you of the incredible wildlife, botany, geology and history of this very special corner of Tasmania.
Group Size: Our property and day tours are designed to suit small groups, so you may be sharing the experience with a small group of like-minded travellers. We are very mindful of ensuring a quality experience for everyone and have a maximum shared group size of 6 guests.
Two Day Tour Package
Accommodation included: Two nights in an available cottage at Inala Conservation Reserve (you have sole use of the cottage)
- if we do not have availability in our cottages on your preferred nights, contact us and we will see what we can to to assist
Meals included:
Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast
Tours included:
2 x Day Tours – Approx. 9 hours each day ( suggested: 7.30am-4.30pm)
2 x Night Tours - Approx. 2 hours each night ( some guests opt to have one longer night tour instead of two shorter night tours, you can discuss this with your guide during your first day tour )
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Three Day Tour Package
Accommodation included: Three nights in an available cottage at Inala Conservation Reserve (you have sole use of the cottage)
- if we do not have availability in our cottages on your preferred nights, contact us and we will see what we can to to assist
Meals included:
Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast
Tours included:
3 x Day Tours – Approx. 9 hours each day( suggested: 7.30am-4.30pm)
2 x Night Tours - Approx. 2 hours each night ( some guests opt to have one longer night tour instead of two shorter night tours, you can discuss this with your guide during your first day tour )
Drinks with dinner
Transportation to and from Inala ( we can arrange this an an extra service, please ask for details )
What to bring: Please wear shoes suitable for forest trails, bring a water bottle and it is always wise to have a jacket in case of changeable weather. Please also carry any individual medical items you may need. i.e. Epi-pen, Asthma inhaler and of course remember to bring your binoculars and/or cameras, we can lend you binoculars in case you do not have a pair of your own.
All further information, directions and invoice will be sent to you once you send in a booking enquiry for this tour.
There are terms and conditions relating to payments, cancellations, refunds, insurance and responsibility for our tours.
Inala Nature
320 Cloudy Bay Road, Lunawanna
South Bruny Island 7150
Tasmania, Australia
Travel Vault policy certificate number:
EV2203UKFI0166
Phone: +61 3 6293 1217
Inala Nature acknowledge and pay respects to the palawa people as the traditional and original owners, and continuing custodians of this land, lutruwita, and acknowledges Elders - past and present. Inala Nature Tours and the Inala Foundation Inc are located on lunawanna- alonnah, also known as Bruny Island, the traditional land of the Nuenonne people.
