Cape Bruny Lighthouse

The Iconic Cape Bruny Lighthouse is the only Southern Tasmanian Lighthouse open for Tours... The historic 1836 lighthouse towers 114m over dramatic cliff tops and coves that form the rugged Tasmanian coastline of Cape Bruny.

Take a fully guided tour of this spectacular piece of history, towering above the rugged coastline of the Southwest tip of Bruny Island, with Bruny Island Safaris.

Hear stories of shipwreck tragedies on the nearby islands and reefs, convict hardship, lighthouse keepers arduous duties and family life.

The Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour

Take a fully guided tour of this spectacular piece of history, towering above the rugged coastline of the Southwest tip of Bruny Island.

Hear stories of shipwreck tragedies on the nearby islands and reefs, convict hardship, lighthouse keepers arduous duties and family life.

Climb the original wrought iron spiral staircase to the top of the tower and step out onto the balcony to take in the breathtaking views of the sweeping southern ocean to the wild Tasman Sea, South East Cape, Whale Head and the small islands dotting the coastline. 

Experience the extraordinary & vast scenery for amazing photo opportunities at every point of the compass - with albatross, gannets and many other pelagic seabirds gliding over the relentless ocean swells... observe migrating whales, short-tailed shearwaters and Wedge Tailed Eagles swooping close to the tower.

The superbly engineered lighthouse prism remains in working order and unique to see close up... learn about this early iconic navigational landmark, how it was built by convicts, and how life was for a lighthouse keeper in this far south corner of our world.

Guided Lighthouse Tour Timetable

• Tours run daily between 9:15am – 4:30pm 1st October to 31st March.
• Tours run daily between 10am – 3:45pm 1st April to 30th September

Tour Times:

• *9:15am
•  10:00am
•  10:45am
•  1:30pm
•  2:15pm
•  3:00pm
•  3:45pm
• *4:30pm – 1st Oct to 31st March

Getting There
Travel times from the Bruny Island Sealink Ferry (Bruny Island Wharf) to Cape Bruny – 75 minutes. Adventure Bay to Cape Bruny – 45 Minutes, Alonnah to Cape Bruny – 35 minutes. Drive safely on our gravel roads.

Make your way to the tower to meet our tour guide, Allow 10 minutes to get to the tower from the car park.