Tasmania's Best Food & Wine Tours 2023

Tasmania’s Best Food & Wine Tours 2023

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A food and wine tour in Tasmania is a wonderful way to explore the culinary delights of Australia’s southernmost state. Tasmania is known for its pristine natural environment, which provides a rich variety of fresh produce, including seafood, dairy products, fruits, and cool-climate wines. Here’s an outline of what you can expect on a Tasmanian food and wine tour:

  1. Hobart:
    • Begin your journey in Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart. Visit the iconic Salamanca Market, held every Saturday, to taste and purchase local artisanal products such as cheese, chocolate, honey, and fresh fruits.
    • Explore Hobart’s vibrant waterfront precinct, where you’ll find numerous restaurants and cafes serving delicious seafood dishes. Don’t miss the opportunity to try Tasmanian specialties like abalone, crayfish, and Pacific oysters.
    • Try Moorilla Estate’s winery tour and tasting with admission to Mona and round-trip ferry from Hobart
    • Consider visiting the historic Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest operating brewery. Take a tour and sample their range of craft beers.
  2. Coal River Valley:
    • Head to the picturesque Coal River Valley, located just outside of Hobart, known for its cool-climate wines. Visit renowned wineries such as Pooley Wines, Frogmore Creek, and Puddleduck Vineyard. Enjoy wine tastings and take in the stunning vineyard views.
    • Explore the local cider scene at Willie Smith’s Apple Shed. Taste a variety of ciders made from locally grown heritage apple varieties.
  3. Freycinet Peninsula:
    • Travel to the stunning Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s east coast, known for its breathtaking landscapes and fresh seafood. Visit the Freycinet Marine Farm to sample freshly shucked oysters, mussels, and other seafood delicacies.
    • Experience a wine tasting at Spring Vale Vineyard, located in the heart of the Freycinet wine region. Try their award-winning pinot noir and other cool-climate wines.
  4. Launceston and Tamar Valley:
    • Journey to Launceston, Tasmania’s second-largest city, and explore the nearby Tamar Valley wine region. Visit wineries such as Josef Chromy Wines, Jansz Tasmania, and Tamar Ridge. Sample their cool-climate wines, including chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.
    • Indulge in a farm-to-table dining experience at Stillwater or Black Cow Bistro, two acclaimed restaurants in Launceston that showcase the best of Tasmanian produce.
  5. Bruny Island:

Here’s an outline of what you can expect on a Tasmanian food and wine tour:

From Hobart: Moorilla Wine Meets Mona Art Day Trip

Spend the day at Moorilla Estate for a unique Tasmanian winery experience that includes world-class art. You’ll start with a ferry ride and admission to Mona (the Museum of Old and New Art), known as much for its underground labyrinth-like architecture as for its art collection. Then enjoy a seasonal lunch, followed by a tasting and behind-the-scenes tour at Moorilla Estate, which continues to make ‘best of’ lists since it opened in 2011.

• Moorilla Estate winery tour and tasting with admission to Mona and round-trip ferry from Hobart

• Discover the architectural wonder that was built underground to house Mona (Museum of Old and New Art)

• Hear commentary from the ferry captain during the ride to the winery, and check out the onboard sculpture collection

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Operated by Moorilla Estate

From Hobart: Full Day Wine, Beer, Cider & Whisky Signature Tour

Discover some of Tasmania’s best craft beverages as you embark on a tour of several venues. Alongside a small group visit wineries, cideries, distilleries, and breweries in the Huon and Coal River valleys. Guests enjoy tastings at each location and learn a bit about what makes each drink so special. There’s also the option to purchase lunch at one stop, so you can fuel up for more drinks.

• Avoid the hassle of driving between tastings

• Sample award-winning craft drinks from Tasmania

• Get insider tips on where to eat and drink

• A small group means more attention from your guide.

Duration: 7 Hours 30 minutes

Operated by Drink Tasmania Premium Tours

From Hobart: Drink Tasmania Up! Taste over 30 drinks plus cheese!

Tasmania’s best Craft Drinks tour for Diversity, Quality, Value – over 30 unique drinks across five gorgeous venues – Sparkling, Reds, Whites, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Liqueurs and more. Something for everyone! The venues we visit have collectively won numerous awards, and many of their labels have loyal followings, often selling out very quickly upon release. Maybe you will have a wow! moment and purchase a bottle or two – often hard to resist. We drive in comfort through the Derwent and Coal Valley, visit both New Norfolk and Richmond, taste over 30 locally made drinks. Through expert guiding we’ll learn a little about the history, characters and local economy to form a positive connection and enhance the delicious food & drink we encounter Tastings at each venue included along with a light lunch with wine For alternate dates, full description, group discount etc, contact us/book direct

• Light lunch included

• Tastings at 5 gorgeous venues

• Visit both Richmond and New Norfolk in a beautiful country drive

•Travel in safety and comfort whilst Tasting, Relaxing and Exploring.

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Operated by The Derwent Experience

From Hobart: Moorilla Estate’s Posh-As Day at Mona

Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is a must-visit attraction in the Tasmanian capital, but to enjoy a day here to the fullest, join this tour. You’ll sail to MONA in the “Posh Pit” area of the ferry, where you’ll have access to complimentary wine, beer, canapes, and a private deck. Tour MONA independently, then progress to a guided tour of Moorilla Estate vineyard followed by lunch with paired wines. Very fancy.

• Museum entry and return ferry travel are included

• Get wine samples, a complimentary bottle of wine, and lunch at no extra cost

• A fun day out to enjoy with friends or your partner

• This is a private day out

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Operated by Moorilla Estate

From Hobart: Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip

Discover the gourmet delights of Bruny Island during an all-inclusive tour full-day food tour with a knowledgeable guide who takes you to meet the local producers. You can expect enough food and drink to satisfy a hearty appetite, enjoying seven courses that include oysters, award winning cheeses, local honey, mead and chocolates. Soak in the island’s breathtaking scenery during visits to the Bruny Island Neck, historic Two Tree Point in Adventure Bay, white-sand beaches and nature reserves where rare white wallabies live.

• Full-day all-inclusive gourmet food tour of Bruny Island from Hobart

• Hear behind the scenes stories from local producers on the island who make fine food, treats and mead

• Savor artisan cheeses, freshly shucked oysters and morning tea

• Look for rare white wallabies at a private nature preserve and stroll along empty beaches

• Snap great photos from the Bruny Island Neck

• Learn about the island’s history and culture from an enthusiastic and informative guide

Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Operated by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

From Hobart: Bruny Island Produce Sightseeing and Exclusive Lighthouse Tour

Explore Bruny Island on this full-day trip from Hobart. Travel by ferry to the island, look out for seals and penguins as you sail. On the island, admire natural sights like The Neck and Truganini Lookout, and take leisurely walks to look for wallabies and other local wildlife. Discover the island’s food scene with tastings of cheese, chocolate and oysters, plus a lunch of local produce. An exclusive group tour of the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse completes your experience.

• Food and sightseeing tour of Bruny Island from Hobart

• Exclusive group tour of Bruny Lighthouse, the southernmost lighthouse in Australia

• Enjoy a delicious lunch of local Tasmanian produce

• Local produce tasting (oysters, fudge, chocolate, honey)

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Operated by Bruny Island Safaris

From Launceston: Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Discover the Tamar Valley on a small-group wine tasting tour from Launceston. Visit local vineyards, sample wines, and tuck into a delicious gourmet lunch over the course of the day. Learn about the history of the region and tips for wine tasting from your guide and enjoy free round-trip transfers from any location in Launceston.

• Take a small-group wine tour of Tamar Valley

• Sample local wine and enjoy a gourmet lunch

• Round-trip transfers from Launceston included

• This tour is capped at 16 travelers for a personalized experience

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Operated by Tamar Valley Wine Tours

From Launceston: Josef Chromy Wines: Tour, Tasting and Lunch

At Josef Chromy Wines, a high-tech winery whose modern production facility sits amid a beautiful vineyard landscape near Launceston, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how Tasmania’s cool-climate grapes are turned into varietals like pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. Stroll through the vineyard with a winery host and see some of the winemaking equipment before a wine-tasting session that includes both mature and young wines. Then enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine pairings in the tasting room, located in a renovated building that dates back to the 1880s. This tour does not include transportation.

• 2.5-hour winery tour, tasting and lunch at Josef Chromy

• Take a short walk in the vineyard to learn how grapes are cultivated

• Hear about the state-of-the-art technology used to bring out the flavors of cool-climate Tasmanian grapes

• Sample both young and mature wines at the tasting room

• Savor a 2-course lunch paired with wine

• Enjoy the professionalism and knowledge of the winery’s friendly staff

• Take in views of the vineyards, lake and gardens surrounding the winery

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Operated by Josef Chromy Wines

From Launceston: Full Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour

Lovers of good food and drink will enjoy this full-day wine tour, which includes a delicious lunch at one of the wineries. Visit five or six wineries in the West Tamar Valley wine region. You’ll get the chance to speak to the makers of different varieties of wine and learn all about their craft. Plus, tastings are included and all members of your group can relax and have a good time without worrying about who will be the designated driver.

• Wine tastings and lunch platter are included

• An easy and convenient way to visit several wineries in one day

• Get the chance to purchase wine and ship it home

• Learn about the winemaking process from the experts

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Operated by Prestige Tours Tasmania

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