Pull on your warmest winter woollies, or brave the cold in your swimmers. Icy plunges and steamy saunas await this Off Season. Brace yourself for a winter like no other with epic events, cosy stays and exclusive winter-only offers.
Where to go, what to do? Go everywhere. Do it all. Unwind in a tub under starry skies, discover the best road trip stops, and eat your way from coast to coast.
Tuesday 18 March 2025 - Sunday 17 August 2025 Invermay
Six Extinctions delves into 'The Big Five' events which drastically reshaped life on Earth: the Ordovician, Devonian, Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous extinctions.
Each historical event was driven by geological and environmental factors like volcanic activity, meteor impacts and climate shifts. These extinction events devastated ecosystems but also paved the way for new evolutionary adaptations.
The exhibition, developed by Gondwana Studios, also examines the ongoing Holocene extinction event—the Sixth Extinction in which we now live—driven largely by human activities such as habitat destruction, climate change and pollution.
Yet, Six Extinctions also offers hope. Through highlighting conservation success stories, the exhibition demonstrates that concerted human effort can still make a difference in preserving biodiversity and restoring Earth's ecosystems.
In the exhibition, you'll explore these extinction events over 485 million years of Earth's history through an incredible collection of replica fossils. Come face-to-face with some of the most formidable predators of each era, including Dunkleosteus, the giant armoured fish that ruled the seas, Inostrancevia, a sabre-toothed predator as fierce as any tiger, Postosuchus, a towering crocodile-like hunter, and a life-sized replica of the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found.
This is a journey through deep time you won't want to miss.
Freycinet Adventures offer award winning guided sea kayak tours on the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast. This is undeniably Tasmania's greatest destination for sea kayaking.
The relaxed tour is the ultimate way to experience Freycinet National Park. The contrasts are stunning - pink granite mountains, pristine sandy beaches and blue waters so clear you feel you can touch the marine life below, a true sea kayaking paradise.
No experience is necessary and tours are suitable for those over 7 years old. Tours include a morning or afternoon tea break on a secluded beach, experienced guides, a double sea kayak, and all equipment is provided.
Tours depart daily (morning and twilight) for a duration of three hours (approximately two hours kayaking).
Are you ready for an epic adventure?
Our Meander Wilderness adventure is the ultimate river sledding experience that will unleash your inner thrill seeker and leave you buzzing with excitement. We’re passionate about our region and excited to share our wilderness playground with you. You will get up close and personal with our beautiful part of the world, taking on the bumps and turns of the pristine Meander River. Experience a rush like no other- a unique, immersive and wild adventure.
So go on, let your inner adventurer loose on the Meander with us!
From Sky to Sea is an uplifting journey that narrates the story of Devonport and its surrounds over the course of a day. Starting from the darkest hour of night with the Palawa story of creation, the show progresses through dawn in the mountains, the journey of the Mersey River, and fields of vibrant poppies and farmlands.
The show is designed to be explored from multiple angles, with projections in the grass, trees, and gardens, towering video elements, and searchlights on the rotunda pillars. Each perspective offers a unique experience, encouraging visitors to move around and discover the different elements.
Inspired by the journey from Cradle Mountain to Devonport naturally evolved from this drive, reflecting the landscape’s beauty and contrasts.
The show is set in the new Waterfront Park, designed to enhance rather than detract from the natural views. Five unique pillars represent different story elements: First Nations artwork, snow gum trees, local topographic lines, Devonport’s urban icons, and the unique rocks of Don Heads.
Over 350 custom-made “gobo” patterns projected during the show, featuring local artworks from RANT Arts. Drone-shot videos showcasing the local landscape.
Music and narration include Dave Gough’s Palawa story of creation, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and local band Sumner’s hit song “Stranded.”
World-class video, laser, and LED projection systems.Nearly a thousand lights, including individually controllable “pixels” inside the pillars.
Wilderness Saunas aims to provide health/wellness and cultural sauna experience set against the backdrop of Tasmania's natural beauty. Their business is reflective of the Tasmanian brand the 'quiet pursuit of the extraordinary'.
Wilderness Saunas have created Australia's largest barrel sauna, one that is entirely mobile. With customer experience as the core focus of the business, they aim to become both a jewel of the state's tourism industry as well as health and wellness sectors.
The traditional wooden sauna has a large viewing window to sit back, relax, and enjoy a fire-heated sauna. While you use hot cold theropy with the ocean just a a short walk for a dip. Designed and made from salvaged timber in Tasmania, it offers an experience for your health and wellness while enjoying nature and social interaction. We look to plant one tree for each sauna session run for a regenerative approach to business.
We are overlooking Sunset beach over Dunalley in collaboration with Dunalley bay Distillery on your way to and from the Tasman peninsula walks like 3 Capes Walk, ship-sterns bluff walk and Port Arthur
The West Coast Heritage Centre tells the story of the history and development of the West Coast and its rich pioneering past. All parts of the West Coast are represented in the comprehensive display of photographs, mining memorabilia and machinery.
Included in your entry is access to the historic Gaiety Theatre. Built in 1898, the Gaiety Theatre was considered one of the grandest buildings on the West Coast and one of the best theatres in Australia.
The museum's attractions include the historic collection of the original Zeehan School of Mines and Metallurgy (unique in the world), photographic galleries dedicated to all the West Coast towns, classic locomotives, mining machinery displays, a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, marine display, a world-class mineral collection, freemasons display and a pioneer women's gallery.
Your visit to the West Coast Heritage Centre and Gaiety Theatre will enhance your visitor experience of the West Coast region.
One of Tasmania's premium attractions Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary located at Mole Creek, Trowunna is recognised as a world leader in Wildlife conservation. There are three free daily tours as part of your admission price. On tour, you can interact with a Devil and a Wombat and view a Tasmanian devil social feeding.
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Daily interactive tours are conducted at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Learn all about Trowunna's breeding programs including our work in helping save the Tasmanian Devil.
Car and coach parking is available on site
Group bookings and private tours are welcome and Devil and/or Wombat full-day workshops are available.
Trowunna Wildlife sanctuary is set in 82 acres of native bushland at Mole Creek and is a must-see experience. The Sanctuary is within easy reach of both the world-famous Cradle Mountain and Mole Creek caves and is an essential inclusion as part of a fantastic day trip.
Meet the friendly staff at the Visitor Centre – this is the place to find out all you need to know to make your visit to Tahune Adventures a special day. Here you can book their adventure experiences – the Airwalk, Eagle Hang Gliding and Twin Rivers rafting.
Take a break to enjoy local specialities and taste the Huon Valley’s cool-climate wines and local cider. Pause for a snack, light meal, tea, coffee or ice cream and browse in the gift shop for a unique Huon pine souvenir.
A scenic 90-minute drive from Hobart.
The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are some of the most scenic trails in the world- where else in the world can you ride Mountains to the Sea, ending your ride in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Bay of Fires.
The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are located in two unique locations; You will find a series of stacked loops just south of the St Helens Township as well as an epic 42km wilderness trail that starts at the top of the Blue Tier and winds and wends all the way to Swimcart beach found in the internationally acclaimed Bay of Fires. That makes plenty of quality built trails for you and your family to enjoy!
Whether you like to shred some serious downhill, enjoy some cross-country flow or just want a fun day on the trails with the family, the St Helens Mountain Bike Trails have an experience for everyone. Not only that, but St Helens is the largest town on Tasmania’s east coast and as such offers plenty for you to see and do while you are taking a break from the trails.
For more information visit the St Helens MTB Trails website https://www.sthelensmtbtrails.com.au/
Clarendon is one of Australia’s most imposing and romantic pastoral homesteads. The house, attributed to convict architect, James Blackburn, features a double storey portico reminiscent of the mansions of the American South. Clarendon was built in 1838 by James Cox, wool grower and merchant, and son of William Cox, who had built the road over the Blue Mountains in NSW in 1815. Set in seven hectares of riverside parklands, the house retains its service wing, walled garden, impressive rural outbuildings and rare elm avenue. Furnished to the 1838-1850 period, the house also features changing exhibitions of historic fashion from the 1830’s to 1960.
Visitors can access a range of AR digital content via their smartphones that adds a contemporary edge to this attraction. This has been created as part of the ReAssign project that links historic Tasmanian Northern Midlands properties - Clarendon, Woolmers and Brickendon World Heritage Sites, Glover Country (colonial artist, John Glover’s house open on occasion) and the Clarendon Arms hotel / restaurant in Evandale.
Clarendon is located on the banks of the South Esk River. Also on site, the Australian Fly Fishing Museum celebrates the history of this recreational sport with displays of fishing equipment, art and artefacts.
Clarendon is a location for photographers and filmmakers. It is an ideal wedding venue and the perfect spot for a leisurely family picnic.
Part of Tasmania's World Heritage Convict Sites, Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village is located just outside Longford, in Northern Tasmania. Built by William Archer in 1824, the Estate is still owned and farmed by his direct descendants, currently in their 7th generation.
You have a rare chance to explore the convict-built Brickendon Farm Village with buildings including the quaint little Gothic chapel, Sussex barns, poultry shed, blacksmith shop, cookhouse and shearing shed. Whilst you are wandering, QR codes will provide a modern interpretation of the early convict history of northern Tasmania. Hear the stories of the convicts Assigned to the Archer family and read about their lives. The Farm Village is also alive with many friendly farm animals with animal feeding daily at 10.15 am or purchase a bag of feed and wander at your leisure.
The four-hectare historic garden surrounding the Georgian homestead, feature beds of old fashioned roses and perennials to complement the house's historic façade. Explore the 'garden rooms', each with their own mood and ambiance and stand beside the amazing 1830s English and exotic trees including oaks, elms, cedars and pines, sourced throughout the world.
Overnight guests at Brickendon can stay at a number of historic or farm cottages and have free entry to all the attractions. Longford is about a 15-minute drive (27 km) from Launceston.
The Maydena Bike Park is a mountain bike park, located in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. The bike park operates two uplift services, providing access to 90+ individual trails including beginner and family-friendly rides, wilderness trails, epic advanced trails and everything in between.
All trails capitalise on the park’s unique rainforest environment and massive 820m vertical elevation, offering trails of all types, for all abilities. The Park also offers; bike hire, a retail bike shop, a café, great food, a pump track, a bike school and new Wilderness ATV Tours.
Discover the Bass Strait Maritime Museum – Where History Sets Sail
Step into Devonport's historic waterfront and explore the daring tales of the Bass Strait at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum. Housed in a charming 1920s Harbourmaster's cottage, this creatively curated museum brings maritime history to life with regular exhibitions, interactive exhibits, captivating ship models, local stories, and natural wonders.
Take command in our exciting new ship simulator fully relaunched in late 2024 —steer down the Mersey and test your skills on the wild Bass Strait!
Browse unique Tasmanian gifts in our shop, then relax with a coastal-inspired menu and the best coffee in town at our café.
Adventure, history, and hospitality await—welcome aboard!
Launceston's Gorge Scenic Chairlift lets you view the magnificent Cataract Gorge from above, located in Northern Tasmania.
Take in the spectacular features of Cataract Gorge from this single-span chairlift. View the South Esk River in a serene or turbulent mood after a flood as well as tree rhododendrons and fern glades. It takes about ten minutes to take the ride across Cataract Gorge and First Basin. Top speed is a sedate one metre per second, but usually, the chairlift runs slower than that to afford passengers a longer ride.
It is about 457 metres (1462 feet) from station to station, with a central span between two pylons of 308 metres (985 feet), believed to be the longest single span of any chairlift in the world. Since its opening in 1972, the chairlift has established a 100 per cent safety record.
Be sure to also wander the grounds below the chairlift, where you can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, tearooms and the delightful peacocks who inhabit the area.
Launceston's Gorge Scenic Chairlift is around a 15-minute walk from Launceston's central business district.
Yarns Artwork in Silk is 30 years old this year. In celebration we are offering FREE entry on the 30th of each month of 2025.
This large-scale textile treasure has been created in four panels, each measuring three-and-a-half metres by four metres. Crafted by more than 300 local artists, it took 10,000 hours and 200 metres of hand-dyed silk to complete. The artists have employed a number of techniques including embroidery, cross-stitch, weaving, patchwork and quilting to create Yarns.
Yarns Artwork in Silk tells the story of the local area - exploring its history, landscape and culture. The display includes an audiovisual presentation which expands on the work and is housed at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre in Deloraine.
Yarns were awarded a 2020 Travellers Choice Award based on consistently good reviews through TripAdvisor.
Deloraine and the surrounding district is one of Tasmania's most significant regional centres for art and crafts. Visit today and be amazed and inspired!
Beneath the shadow of Mount Wellington, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is the best place to connect with some of the lesser-known stories of Australia's female convicts. It is located in South Hobart, only a short distance from the Hobart waterfront.
The Cascades Female Factory was a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended to reform female convicts, where the inmates did laundry and needlework services, offsetting some of the Colony's penal costs. Thousands of women and children were imprisoned here, and many never left.
The Convict Women's Tour is a comprehensive guided tour of the Site. It lasts approximately 45 minutes. The first tour starts at 10 am.
The NEW Notorious Strumpets & Dangerous Girls is an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women who faced life's hardships with resilience. Allow approximately 60 minutes. Every day at 11:30am and 1:00pm.
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Coal Mines Historic Site is approximately a 75-minute drive from Hobart and a 25-minute drive from Port Arthur.
One of the 11 sites that together form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property, it was Tasmania's first operational mine. Developed both to limit the colony's dependence upon costly imported coal from New South Wales, serving as a place of punishment for the "worst class" of convicts from Port Arthur, the mine was operational for over 40 years.
Today, the Coal Mines offer visitors the chance to discover among the uncrowded ruins and scenic vistas a different perspective on Tasmania's convict history. It is a great place to explore on foot, with a number of tracks and paths around the extensive site.
There are signs and displays to guide you around and inform you about the history of the Site. A printed guide to the Coal Mines is available from the Visitor Centre at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Ensure to check the weather before you arrive so you can bring the most appropriate clothing and footwear.
Entry is free and there are basic picnic and toilet facilities at the site.
For over 150 years, Waverley Mills has been crafting Australia's finest textiles at their historic weaving mill situated on the idyllic banks of Distillery Creek in Launceston. Waverley Mills is the last mill of its kind in Australia and is proud to spin, weave and finish each textile onsite. Waverley Mills was founded in 1874 by Scotsman Peter Bulman, with a continuing commitment to building a natural material circular economy and investing in sustainable manufacturing processes.
Designed to last for generations. Sustainably made in Tasmania.
There’s something about Ross, Tasmania – It’s a collection of marvels everywhere you look, giving one the impression that there’ll always be something to see, despite its size. Does that sound like a nice place to stop off on the Midland Highway? We hope so! The Tasmanian Wool Centre has been nestled in this idyllic village since its inception in 1988.
As a not-for-profit business, the Tasmanian Wool Centre contributes directly back into the Ross Community, preserving the heritage, and developing and maintaining wonderful unique visitor experiences that share the stories of Ross. Being surrounded by expansive properties that continue to produce fine wool, we have grown to be the largest retailer of woollens in Tasmania, offering everything from timeless, comfortable wearables to superfine, ethical yarn.
All the manufacturers we deal with use Australian wool in their garments. Some of the items we stock are made in Australia, and some are manufactured offshore. This enables us to provide an extensive range of options and price points for our customers, with a focus on quality.
When you call in, also take the time to visit our fabulous onsite Museum which relates to our region’s history and wool connections. There are many artefacts on display in our Wool Exhibition room and adjoining History Gallery, including permanent exhibitions on the Ross Bridge, as well as changing short-term exhibitions.
Wander the charming Federation Street and see how ordinary people lived more than 100 years ago. Discover the lifestyles and aspirations of our forebears through rooms that are alive with personal treasures, memorabilia and tools of the trade. It is easy to get lost in the charm and detail of the general store or be relieved that, as far as kitchen and laundry appliances go, things have moved on!
And in our Early Burnie exhibition explore Burnie's beginnings as a privately owned enterprise and follow its progress through the 19th century. Learn about early exploration and the exploits of the Van Diemen's Land Company; life in the region for early settlers; and the events which led to Burnie's first economic boom at the turn of the 20th century.
Check our website for up to date exhibition information.
The paranaple arts centre opened in November 2018 and is home to the Devonport Regional Gallery, Town Hall Theatre and the Devonport Visitor Information Centre.
Inside you will discover a centralised information desk to assist visitors with tickets, tourism bookings and enquiries. The customer service counter will also provide visitors with information on current and upcoming Gallery exhibitions and programs.
The centre boasts a creative learning space with activities for children and adults.
The heritage building evolved from the original 1899 Devonport Town Hall and 1902 Courthouse.
The paranaple arts centre is wheelchair accessible including lift access.
Twamley Farm is a 7,000 acre, working farm situated on the Tea Tree Rivulet just east of Buckland. The original sandstone homestead built-in 1842 sits at the top of the valley and is a former home to famous 19th century Tasmanian artist and writer Louisa Anne Meredith. You can stay in our unique accommodation or come for an event or celebration. Day visits/functions can be tailored to your needs for a minimum of six (6) guests.
We offer a range of cooking classes by appointment for groups of 6-8 participants. Gather a group of friends and get in touch to book your cooking school and long lunch experience with Gert & Ted at Twamley Farm.
Twamley Farm offers a picturesque and stylish country venue for bespoke events, weddings and celebrations. Working in partnership with Gert & Ted Gourmet Catering, we offer a range of sumptuous food and wine packages, tailored to your needs, in order to create a truly memorable celebration with your family and friends.
The award-winning Pooseum is a one-of-a-kind science museum dedicated to the fascinating world of animal droppings. As the only museum of its kind, the Pooseum takes a serious, educational approach to the topic. With over 50 informational panels, 40 touch-screen videos, and various interactive displays, it provides an in-depth exploration of the science of faeces.
Visitors can compare the droppings of a wide range of animals from Australia and around the world. In the Digestion Room, they can learn how carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores process food differently.
Unique artworks by local and international artists, crafted from animal dung or parts of animals' digestive tracts, add a creative element to the experience.
The museum's Pootrid Shop offers an array of educational books, gifts, and other poo-related products.
The minimum age for entry is eight years old.
In 2023, the Pooseum was voted "MOST INNOVATIVE MUSEUM" in the annual global Travel & Tourism Awards, held by LUXlife Magazine in the UK.
The St Helens History Room, on the East Coast of Tasmania, is a small, regional museum. At the St Helens History Room, there are over 1000 artefacts on display. These are presented thematically to represent the various stages of settlement of St Helens.
The collections are very accessible as the museum is open seven days a week 9 am - 4 pm Mon - Fri and 9 am - 3 pm on Sat/Sun. The St Helens History Room is situated at the St Helens History and Visitor Information Centre behind the St Helens Library building, opposite the Post Office.
Look for the Tin Dragon sculpture outside, he will point you in the right direction. Visit 'The Chinese Experience' and learn first-hand about this interesting area before you set off to explore the beautiful beaches or the marvellous mountainous hinterland.
The Tasmanian Transport Museum is located just 8 km from the Hobart CBD and can be reached easily by car (via the Brooker Hwy) or the Metro Tasmania bus services that go to or pass through Glenorchy.
The Museum is open every Sunday between 11am and 3pm. On Sundays the museum operates train or heritage bus rides. Visit the website for the ride schedule.
The Museum houses many examples of road and rail transport including Tram 141, which was the first item to be saved in 1960 for a future Museum. Two of Hobart's electric Trolley Buses and the only double-decker tram to survive from the late 1940s also form part of the museum collection.
Amongst the railway collection is the oldest carriage to operate in Tasmania (AB1 - built in the UK in 1869). The first Main Line diesel-electric locomotive (X1) to operate in Australia and the last built English Electric locomotive ZA6. A number of Steam locomotives are also on display.
A large model railway is on display in the Road Transport Building and on train running days the Tasmania Fire Museum opens their display to museum visitors.
Barnbougle Dunes is a links golf course with breathtaking views near Bridport, north-east Tasmania. The dramatic scenery and challenging 18-hole championship course is among the best links courses worldwide.
The layout is a mix of voluptuous dunes, sandy waste and rough typical of a links course. The same blend of fescue grass extends from tee to green, and there is dramatic movement in its bumpy fairways and rolling greens. This is best exemplified by the outward nine, which plays through a series of saddles that both shelter and direct play lines. The back nine is striking with multiple panoramas of the course, adjoining the bay and the town of Bridport in the distance.
Enjoy the par-71 design which does not require brute strength, but allows you to exert power to an advantage at certain points. No matter what your ability, this course lends itself well to strategy and plotting a suitable path. There is a driving range, putting green and chipping green with bunkers for you to hone your technique. At the end of the day enjoy the spectacular public clubhouse or stay in the Barnbougle cottages.
Barnbougle Dunes is approximately a one-hour drive north-east of Launceston (83 km).
Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary is the full site experience in one ticket:
* Tour the historic site: a guided tour of one of Australia’s richest convict sites, wrought by convict labour for convicts, moving through underground tunnels, solitary cells, the prison exercise yard, courtrooms, and the Gallows.
* Explore the Convict Memorial: a digital history experience allowing visitors to trace the lives of each of the 75,000 convicts transported to Tasmania between 1803 and 1853.
The Hobart Penitentiary began in 1821 as the Hobart Prison Barracks, built as accommodation for convicts employed in Government public works. In 1834 the surviving Penitentiary Chapel was completed.
75,000 convicts were transported to Van Diemen’s Land between 1803 and 1853. Of these 62,500 were male convicts. After 1821 all male convicts were processed here before being given labour assignments across the island.
In 1857 convicts still under sentence were employed in converting two wings of the former Penitentiary Chapel as courtrooms. One wing remained as the prison chapel for the Penitentiary, then known as the Hobart Gaol. The Hobart Town gallows were relocated to the site with thirty-two people executed at the site 1857 – 1946. Some 300 to 400 men had been executed at the gallows on their original site in central Hobart. The Gaol was demolished in 1963 while the courts remained at the site until 1983.
The Channel Museum tells the stories, yarns and legends of the history and heritage of D'Entrecasteaux Channel area of Southern Tasmania. Just 20 kilometers south of Hobart, at Margate, the Channel Museum is an award winning must see stop on your travels around Southern Tasmania's region and has excellent visitor ratings on Trip Advisor and Google.
The Channel Museum caters for locals, individual tourists and tour groups, cruise ship groups, school groups and special interest groups. There are ample on-site parking spaces and easy access for elderly and disabled visitors. Companion card accepted.
The centre comprises a modern, purpose-built museum and library that explores all aspects of the history and heritage of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area. There is also an outstanding collection of cameras and photographic equipment.
The gallery showcases the work of local artists and organisations, in-house special occasion displays and travelling exhibitions. The gallery display changes monthly and the displayed artwork is often for sale.
The Museum has a small gift shop selling local handcrafts and books of local interest.
The cafe serves delicious snacks, meals, and drinks made on-site from local ingredients where possible. It serves great coffee.
The House of Hargrave Vineyard and Cellar Door is situated high amongst the hills of the stunning Kentish region in North West Tasmania. This charming, boutique Cellar Door is perched at 270 metres above sea level, with a stunning North facing panorama looking over the city of Devonport and the mouth of the Bass Strait.
Located only 10 minutes from Sheffield and 15 minutes from Devonport, its central location is ideal for short journeys and day trips from surrounding towns. Boasting a wide array of stunning wines, from the well-loved Pinot Noir to the exotic Schonburger variety, the House of Hargrave is sure to have a wine that you'll love, whether you're a wine beginner or an experienced vintner! Scrumptious share platters full of local produce are sure to tickle your taste buds and pairs wonderfully with an afternoon with friends.
At Fishers of Freycinet oysters and mussels freshly harvested from our farm in Great Oyster Bay are favourites, feast on these along with a premium selection of some of Tasmania’s finest seafood.
Enjoy seasonal specialities and a showcase of high-quality produce, including fish and chips and daily specials. Find us at Devil’s Corner Cellar Door.
Wicked Cheese are boutique cheesemakers based in Richmond, Southern Tasmania. Wicked Cheese has emerged, in a few short years, to gain recognition as one of the most impressive, high-quality, hand-made cheese ranges in Australia. Wicked cheese has won numerous awards including best Brie in Australia, best exhibit at Hobart Show, champion goats cheese at Hobart two years in a row and Supreme Champion cheese at Royal Melbourne Show.
You can sample the Wicked Cheese and Richmond Cheese ranges at the factory outlet. We use only the purest hormone-free and chemical-free milk from grass-fed cows.
The factory also has a huge range of locally made products and an inviting café where lunch is served daily.
Richmond is a 26-minute drive (26 km) north of Hobart.
Timbre is a space to eat and drink from constantly evolving menus and drinks lists, powered by a local community of diners, producers & backyard growers.
From lazy Sunday lunches to pizza parties and bespoke events & weddings. Timbre is food & wine & people & place & time.
Pearl + Co is Hobart’s award-wining oyster bar and seafood restaurant, located at Victoria Dock on the waterfront. The menu highlights Tasmania’s incredible oyster varieties, sustainable seafood with a strong hook-to-plate philosophy, and fresh local produce.
Situated right by the water with floor to ceiling windows, Pearl has indoor and outdoor seating options that all boast incredible views out over the working fishing port with the local boats close enough to touch.
The bar showcases selected spirits, celebrated Tasmanian wines, local beer, ciders, and a selection of classic cocktails which include some memorable signature creations.
With seasonal specials and it's annual winter event - The Festival of Oysters - Pearl is an unmissable and authentic Tasmanian experience that celebrates the state’s best seafood producers.
The Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company is a production and tasting centre near Evandale, 17 km south of Launceston. Surrounding the centre is the renowned open garden and topiary nursery. Enjoy a picnic while relaxing in the garden gazing at the views of the Eastern Highlands.
In the Tasting Room, you'll be guided through the delicious range of products, such as a variety of berry fruit sauces, chocolate sauce and savour the award winning chutneys, mustards, pasta sauces and jams. Our products are made using the finest premium Tasmanian fruit.
Beneath a leafy canopy, we provide Devonshire teas, gourmet barbecue lunches and cooking demonstrations for groups of ten or more, all prepared with local ingredients. Salads all come from the organic Potager Garden, just a few metres away. Our jam making workshops are held on weekends and all participants leave with their very own jar of jam!
You can purchase all products including a range of gift packs and hampers from the centre. Interstate and overseas postage can be arranged. The Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company is about a 15-minute drive (17 km) from central Launceston.
One comment from a guest "we arrived with excitement and left with amazement!"
Domaine A is an iconic Australian wine estate. Established in 1973, the historic Stoney Vineyard is the oldest in Tasmania's Coal River Valley. Vigneron H. Peter Althaus founded Domaine A after a worldwide search for ideal cool-climate terroir. His vision was to find a site suited to producing some of the best big Bordeaux-style blends Australia has seen
This willingness to wait and an attitude of quality above all else (even the bank account) kept Domaine A quietly at the forefront of Australian winemaking until Peter and Ruth’s retirement in 2018, when they handed over to the new custodians: Moorilla winemaker Conor van der Reest and Mona owner David Walsh.
Bookings are recommended, walk-ins are subject to availability.
Overlooking the rocky outcrop of Hellfire Bluff on Tasmania's rugged south-east coast, you'll find Daly Farm and the home of Hellfire Bluff Distillery.
The Daly's planted their first potato crop here by hand over 30 years ago and now supply potatoes to retailers throughout Tasmania – not your usual distillery origin story. But when the family followed their dream to produce unique spirits and chased their passion to value-add to the potatoes grown on their farm, Hellfire Bluff Distillery began; launching with their premium Potato Vodka. This traditional style spirit remains one of the few vodka's in Australia to be made from potato and it was awarded Best Australian Varietal Vodka at the World Vodka Awards in 2022.
As their passion for producing premium spirits grew, so did the Hellfire range - expanding to include small batch Tasmanian Gin's, sought-after liqueurs, RTD's and cool climate Tasmanian Rum. All products are made with a focus on quality ingredients and using pristine local Tasmanian rainwater that is collected on the farm.
Along the journey, Hellfire has received recognition at prestigious competitions on the national and world stage with over 40 medals to date across the range, 17 of these gold, including the title of Australia's Best Contemporary Gin at the 2021 World Gin Awards for Summer Floral Gin.
While in Stanley why not indulge in a High Tea with all the trimmings.
The beautiful high teas are served on three-tier stands alongside the Royal Albert crockery and polished silver cutlery. High teas are served in our guest dining room on tables decorated with embroidered tablecloths, napkins and freshly picked flowers.
The in-house High Teas include three ribbon sandwiches, two mini savories, two mini scones with Tasmanian raspberry jam and cream, three mini sweets, seasonal fruit and unlimited loose-leaf tea.
Bookings are essential. Two days notice is required. Restrictions apply.
No walk-ins as this is also a B&B.
A mobile high tea service is also available to guests staying in local Stanley Accommodations at no extra charge.
The Nocton Vineyard was established over 20 years ago & is one of the largest producers of premium Tasmanian wine in the renowned Coal River Valley.
Explore a large range of wines made from expertly grown grape varieties including Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Gamay.
Our Cellar Door is open 7 days per week, where our knowledgeable & friendly staff can lead you through a guided tasting.
Nestled at the foothills of Rocky Cape National Park, this family-owned and operated business invites you to enjoy high-quality local food and wine. Take in the stunning views across Bass Strait to The Nut at Stanley or enquire about their spacious function area for your next event.
Conveniently located 20 minutes from Stanley, 40 minutes from Burnie and just over an hour from Devonport (home of the Spirit of Tasmania).
With an informal atmosphere, the Argosy is suitable for a quick bite or a more substantial meal. We have an extensive and tempting selection of dishes to choose from, such as Pasta, Steak, Seafood and we also offer some sensational daily specials as well as light cheaper menu options.
Now offering Goody's playhouse, this venue is just perfect for dining out with the kids. With a safe environment, mum & dad are able to finally relax whilst dining out. Our full menu is available from noon till 8 pm in the lounge bar, catering for an early dinner before boarding the Spirit.
Turner Stillhouse is a craft spirits distillery based in Tasmania's iconic Tamar Valley. Our flagship brand is Three Cuts Gin, which is multi-award winning internationally. Our whiskies are due for release in late 2023. We handcraft high-quality bespoke spirits, using the purest of ingredients to create a smooth and well-balanced flavour.
Our multi-award winning Three Cuts Gin is made from scratch in small batches and was named Best International Gin at the American Distilling Institute 2021 spirits awards, and Best Contemporary Gin at the Australian Gin Awards. Carefully distilled from a premium grape base, pure Tasmanian water and a unique blend of Tasmanian grown and internationally sourced botanical.
Experience Tasmania's highest award-winning gin by visiting our distillery for a tasting flight, tour or cocktail. Located at Tamar Ridge, just fifteen minutes from Launceston and overlooking the Tamar River. Open daily 10 am-5 pm.
Bookings are essential for larger groups and tours; smaller group walk-ins welcome.
Evenfall Vineyard, Restaurant and Cellar Door is the heart of your Tamar Valley tour.
Savour the beauty and flavours of Tasmania in a stunningly grand and welcoming atmosphere with sweeping views over the Tamar. A passion for incredible Tasmanian farming shines through in every dish and every glass.
Evenfall Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience complete with roaring fireplace in the Off Season. Relax under the weeping willow trees overlooking the Pinot vines or on the deck with views over the Valley. The perfect setting.
The tasting room showcases Evenfall, Bellebonne and Wellington and Wolfe wines and offers vineyard and winery tours, barrel tastings and curated food pairings.
The Jansz Tasmania vineyard is located in the Tamar Valley, in Northern Tasmania. The vineyard lies in the heart of the Pipers River region, an area known as 'Sparkling Tasmania.' Jansz was the first sparkling wine to be made according to the traditional Methode Champenoise.
The ultra-cool growing conditions of the Pipers River region allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing intense, delicate and refined flavours - the very essence of top quality sparkling wine.
Jansz has since redefined the Australian sparkling wine genre. Visit the Jansz wine room where you can find out what makes Jansz sparkling wine among the best in the world, and enjoy a Tasmanian cheese platter with your glass of Jansz overlooking the picturesque lake. Jansz Tasmania combines a strong appreciation of the past and the traditional Methode Champenoise, with a contemporary approach, to craft a new sparkling future.
Jansz Tasmania produces Jansz Premium NV Cuvee, Jansz Premium NV Rose, Vintage Cuvee, Vintage Rose and Late Disgorged Cuvee. Jansz Tasmania vineyard is about a one-hour drive (55 km) from Launceston.
Cafe by day, Restaurant by night. Cafe, Restaurant, Bar and Accommodation.
In 1917 AJ Fowler ran a bicycle factory in the corner of the Empire Hotel.
Fowler bicycles became well regarded in the district and were exported to Melbourne.
At Cycles we aim to reflect this spirit in a casual and friendly setting, bringing you quality seasonal food built on the natural cycles of northern Tasmania.
The Van Diemens Land Creamery is located in Elizabeth Town, 30 minutes drive from Devonport and approximately 45 minutes from the gateway city of Launceston.
All products are handmade with the finest ingredients to produce a quality, great tasting ice cream. There are 24 to choose from! The philosophy is simple; create delicious flavours that bring a smile to your face. Handcrafted happiness!
At the VDLC cafe, they offer visitors so much more than the amazing range of delicious ice cream and gelato flavours for purchase. Catch up with friends over a coffee, pick from our range of freshly cooked pizzas and lunch menu or simply relax with friends whilst enjoying an ice cream.
You can let the kids play with games on the grass area while you enjoy some 'me' time. If you're lucky, you could even catch a glimpse of the ice cream being made through the production room window.
Fully licensed, Tracks on Point is a lovely spot to while away an hour or two with friends either in front of the fire or on the station platform. We provide a delicious menu and specialise in a unique collection of burgers, shakes and pancakes.
Call in for a glass of wine from the extensive all-Tasmanian wine list or try a craft beer. We also serve arguably the best onion rings in Tassie!
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe, at Elizabeth Town, is a 30-minute drive from Devonport and a 45-minute drive from Launceston. The cafe is just off the Bass Highway on the road to Cradle Mountain and is a member of the Tasting Trail.
Whether it's a three-course meal, a glass of wine, a hot breakfast or a takeaway raspberry ice cream, the talented team at the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe use the freshest local ingredients to produce mouth-watering seasonal fare. In winter, sit by the fire overlooking the beautiful lakeside setting, or enjoy the space of the Garden Room which features an open roof during the warmer months.
The cafe offers complimentary tastings and a sample of their hand-dipped chocolate-coated raspberries, their signature product! Fresh berries are sold when in-season and frozen berries are available in the off-season, along with many other berry-inspired products year-round.
After your meal, take a stroll along the lakeside boardwalk for a glimpse of the native wildlife and the raspberry farm itself. There is also a play area and children's activities to keep the young ones entertained for hours. Group bookings are welcome, visit their website for more information.
Welcome to our Award-winning seafood restaurant.
You will know you have arrived at Hursey Seafoods when you see the Big Red Cray, nestled under the Nut beside the sea. There is plenty of room to park in a large car park area close to the docks. Often you will see the Managing Director at the slip maintaining his fleet, sometimes joined by wild Fairy Penguins at night.
The dine-in area has plenty of window seats overlooking Tatlows Beach, where you will be swept away by Summer sunset views or beachgoers at play in the Summer sun. Apart from premium seafood, enjoy char-grilled Cape Grim steak or local Nichols free-range chicken.
Stylish family friendly relaxed atmosphere, plus a private function area for your special celebration. Order your takeaway at the ground level area and while your meal is being prepared, check out the stories of our fishing family and fleet, or purchase seafood, including fish fillets, lobster (crayfish), oysters and scallops from the deli. Enjoy your fresh takeaway in the nearby grassed area in the undercover seating.
Step inside, we are looking forward to serving you.
You know from the minute you walk in that you've found something special. A relaxed atmosphere with superb modern surrounds. The Central Restaurant at the Formby Hotel is renowned for their extensive menu, offering sumptuous dishes from a great shared plate menu to tempting culinary delights for those more daring. Delicious Pizzas, Pasta, Steak and Seafood, and more. You will be more than satisfied with what's available at this little hot spot. We also offer all-day dining Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Formby is also home to The Central Bar, one of Devonport's trendiest and most popular bars, entertainment, happy hours and live music.
Little Rivers Brewing Co. is a taphouse, done differently. It is not just home to our craft beer enterprise, it is the place for local Friday knock-off drinks. A place where it is normal to bring your own tucker to keep your hunger at bay and where we invite you to put your feet up in front of our wood fire on a cold Tassie winter's day. Four in a row, colouring in and cards, just a few of the extra options for the entire family to try whilst trying sampling a special release or two.
We have our full range of beers and spirits available to enjoy in the venue or to take away if you would rather enjoy them in your own backyard. Can't decide? Let us tempt you with a beer or spirit tasting paddle – you will be sure to find a new favourite.
Grab a bite to eat with us and enjoy our range of pizzas. We also welcome shopping locally, where you can grab a gourmet pie at the local bakery and enjoy it in the venue followed by your favourite Little Rivers brew
Welcome to Dunalley Bay Distillery, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks with breathtaking views of Dunalley Bay! Try our award-winning gin and whisky for a unique tasting experience.
Don’t miss our famous fresh local fish and chips—a must-try! Our menu also includes a variety of fresh seafood and daily specials to satisfy every palate.
Feeling thirsty? Enjoy our signature cocktails or choose from an excellent selection of Tasmanian wines, beers, and ciders to complement your meal.
Whether you're gathering with friends or soaking in the stunning waterfront scenery, Dunalley Bay Distillery is the ideal place to unwind and create lasting memories. Come and enjoy a delightful bites with us
Experience Puddleduck Vineyard, a charming family-owned winery nestled in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, just a stone's throw away from the historic township of Richmond in Southern Tasmania. As one of the few Australian vineyards handling every aspect of wine production onsite, from growing the fruit to crafting and selling our wines, we offer a truly authentic experience.
Our cellar door awaits you daily from 10 am to 5 pm, offering customised wine tastings, guided vineyard and winery tours, and a serene deck overlooking the pond and vineyard. Indulge in our "Pecking Menu" featuring locally sourced produce, or opt for our innovative “Reverse BYO®” picnic option to enjoy a budget-friendly outing. While you relax, the kids can have a blast in our dedicated playground area or feeding the ducks and guinea fowl.
Don't miss the Everything Ducky Duck Shop, where you'll find a delightful array of duck-themed treasures alongside locally made provisions and our award-winning Bubbleduck sparkling.
We also offer vineyard tours and light lunches/platters. For bookings or inquiries, reach out to us at 03 6260 2301 or bookings@puddleduck.com.au.
Join us at Puddleduck Vineyard for an unforgettable Tasmanian experience where every sip is a celebration of family, tradition, and the beauty of the Coal River Valley.
Island itineraries
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