Highlights
Grandvewe Cheese & Hartshorn Distillery
Experience an exclusive experience at Grandvewe Cheese and Hartshorn Distillery, where you'll be treated to a private guided tasting session, enriched with captivating storytelling, merging the rich heritage of Tasmanian dairy with world-class cheese, gin and vodka flavors, marking a standout moment of your journey.
Mewstone Wines
With sweeping views of the vineyard and surrounding waterways, Mewstone is the perfect location to sip on award-winning wines.
Diemen Pepper
Nestled in the idyllic town of Birchs Bay you'll find Five Bob Farm. Home to Diemen Pepper, Australia's largest producer of Tasmanian pepperberries.
Itinerary
The Experience
Join Tours around Tasmania on one of nipaluna/Hobart's only day tours to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. See why this region is well known for its fresh produce as we travel around some of the areas top producers. You'll experience the vibrant food and beverage scene of the region, with an emphasis on meeting local producers and tasting their unique products.
As we embark on a scenic drive through the Channel, you'll be treated to stunning views of the rugged coastline, lush forests, and tranquil bays. Your local guide will share insights into the rich history and unique ecosystem of the area.
Visit lutruwita/Tasmania's only sheep's cheesery and the distillery world famous for its sheep's whey vodka and gin. Grandvewe Cheese and Hartshorn Distillery is one of Australia's most sustainable sheep farms, leading the way in compostable packaging.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of rolling hills and tranquil bays, enjoy a private cheese tasting as we visit before they open to the public. We indulge in a private tasting of their exceptional cheeses and spirits, crafted with passion and a deep respect for the natural environment. We savor the unique flavors and textures that can only come from the milk of happy, healthy sheep that roam the lush pastures of Birchs Bay.
Nestled in the idyllic town of Birchs Bay you'll find Five Bob Farm. Home to Diemen Pepper, Australia's largest producer of Tasmanian pepperberries. Here guests will have the opportunity to learn more about this fascinating native berry as they provide us with some insight into the work Diemen Pepper does. After, enjoy a short stroll through the working farm before we depart for Mewstone.
You'll see why the Hughes family fell in love with the property at Mewstone Wines as soon as we step off the bus. With sweeping views of the vineyard and surrounding waterways, it makes for the perfect location to sip on their award-winning wines.
For lunch we will stop into the Seawall cafe, a welcoming little cafe situated in the quiet town of Kettering.
We will then make our way back up the Channel to arrive in nipaluna/Hobart at roughly 5:30pm.
Further Information
What's also included on every TAT tour:
- Modern and comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Orientation tour of each and every location
- Small group sizes
- Utmost care and professional service
What's also included this tour:
- Premium Cheese and Vodka Tasting
- Wine Tasting
- 2 Course Lunch plus 1 beer, wine or soft drink
- Visit to Five Bob Farm and Diemen Pepper
Check out our 'Plan Your Trip' section to discover our accommodation options and learn about how to make the most of your time in Tasmania.