11 Tasmanian Wineries you have to visit

The Apple Isle is renowned for its cool-climate wines, and you’ll be sampling the best of the best if you follow our pick of the best wineries in Tasmania.

Tasmania is renowned for its production of rich and unique cool-climate wines. Pinot noir, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc varieties are abundant here, although you’ll find other varieties in smaller quantities. The island is scattered with wineries, offering ample opportunity for visitors to discover a taste of Tasmania while situated among beautiful landscapes. Head to some of these spots to discover why Tasmanian wineries have carved out a reputation as some of the world’s best cool-climate producers.

1. Devil’s Corner

oyster and wine tasting experience at Devil's Corner winery in tasmania — Enjoy incredible wine tasting experiences, in and out of the cellar door. (Image: Ros Wharton)

Spread across dedicated tasting areas, lush lawns and a sophisticated underground cellar – enjoy a premium wine tasting, then fill up at the brand new onsite restaurant, Devil’s Corner Kitchen. Head chef Jack Bennett (along with food partners Fishers of Freycinet and Tombolo Freycinet) serves up Tassie’s finest seafood, rustic wood-fired pizzas and more. All that champion local produce, smokehouse flavours and garden-to-plate principles. The gnocchi with hazelnuts, sage, brown butter and parmesan is a particular favourite.

It’s about more than just wine at Devil’s Corner , although that is definitely worth a trip in itself. No matter the season, book in to experience elevated wine experiences. Think art sessions, special tastings and food pairings, private event spaces, live music, immersive food experiences (shredding and seasoning duck, learning to shuck oysters by the water or DIY pizza bases, anyone?) and more. Be sure to check the event calendar before you go.

Go For: Incredible experiences for wine tasting and beyond.
Personal pick: Devil’s Corner Chardonnay
Where: 1 Sherbourne Rd, Apslawn

2. Puddleduck Vineyard

Puddleduck Vineyard tasmania — Enjoy a tasting by the water at Puddleduck Vineyards. (Image: Tourism Australia)

My number-one pick for friendliness. Puddleduck has a quirky gift shop, selling every duck item you can think of. They also have a huge dam that serves as a duck pond (and lots of ducks, of course). The boutique, family-owned and operated vineyard was established in 1997. Puddleduck produces premium Tasmanian wines from grapes grown at a single site vineyard, then processed within an hour of picking.

Go for: The Reverse BYO picnic, where you bring the food and the wine is supplied.
Personal pick: 2019 Puddleduck Bubbleduck Sparkling
Where: 992 Richmond Road, Richmond

3. Freycinet Vineyard

Freycinet Vineyard - Claudio Radenti Tourism Tasmania and Rob Burnett — Join winemaker Claudio Radenti to sample cool-climate wines. (Image: Tourism Tasmania/ Rob Burnett)

This family-owned winery combines wine-making knowledge from around the world. Between them, owners Claudio and Linda share wine-making experiences from France, Italy, New Zealand and South Australia. Now perched on the gentle slopes of Eastern Tasmania, Freycinet Vineyard produces an array of cool-climate wines. An olive grove also thrives on the fertile soil, adding to the picturesque and romantic feel of the location. (Olive oil is available to try onsite, too!)

Go For: Great coffee, local cheese and olive oil – the Mediterranean meets the Tasmanian here.
Personal pick: 2018 Louis Chardonnay
Where: 15919 Tasman Highway, Apslawn Tasmania 7190

4. Pooley Wines

Pooley Wines tasmania — Take a journey into the romantic rolling hills with a visit to Pooley Wines (Image: Tourism Tasmania/ Nick Osborne)

As far as premium Tasmanian wine goes, Pooley is a slickly marketed establishment. The cellar door is located next to the family’s private residence, a beautiful sandstone farmhouse. It’s also located in a unique microclimatic location, being well protected from prevailing winds but still highly influenced by maritime conditions.

The long growing season can extend into May, and involves high sunshine hours, lots of winter rainfall and the occasional frost and snow. These elements all combine to provide excellent conditions for cool-climate grape varieties, such as pinot noir, pinot grigio, riesling and chardonnay.

Go for: The authentic old sandstone stable that serves as the cellar door and the premium pack specials.
Personal pick: 2020 Butcher’s Hill Pinot Noir
Where: 1431 Richmond Road, Richmond

5. Jansz Tasmania

Jansz Tasmania cellar door wine tasting — Sparkling lovers will be spoilt for choice at Jansz Vineyards. (Image: Adam Gibson)

If you’d rather exchange your wine glass for a champagne flute, head to Jansz in North-Eastern Tasmania. This luxury wine house is purely devoted to crafting sparkling wine, drawing inspiration from the pristine surrounds of Tasmanian nature. In the wine room, your guide will show you why Tassie sparkling wine is some of the best in the world– and honestly, it won’t take much to convince you.

Go For: The sumptuous cheese platters of beautifully-curated local products. It’s treat for the eyes and the taste buds, too.
Personal pick: 2021 Jansz Sparkling Rosé
Where: 1216B Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook

6. Stefano Lubiana Wines

couple walking around Stefano Lubiana Wines tasmania — Enjoy a taste of Italia. (Image: Samuel Shelley)

This establishment is very popular with the locals and when you step inside, you can understand why. It features a fireplace, Italian food and sparkling wines. We even had to line up for a tasting!

Stefano (Steve) Lubiana is a fifth-generation winemaker, who, alongside his wife, carved out a niche in the Tasmanian wine industry upon the opening of their property in 1990. The vineyard wraps itself around the picturesque foothills of the Derwent River estuary, located on the southernmost island off Australia.

Go for: The Osteria. Experience a taste of Italy while surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills of the Tasmania landscape.
Personal pick: 2020 Syrah
Where: 60 Rowbottoms Rd, Granton

7. Tamar Ridge Wines

Tamar Ridge Wines Winery — Pinot Connoisseurs will have a lot to look forward to at Tamar Ridge. (Image: Tamar Ridge)

If you’re passionate about pinot noir, head to Tamar Ridge Wines in Northern Tasmania. The winemakers there specialise in pinot noir, and strive to constantly experiment with new and unique flavours. Just a half-hour drive away from Launceston, the Tamar Ridge Cellar door offers a charming view over the Tamar River and dynamic dining options. (Look out for Seafood Saturdays, as well as special dining events).

Go For: The Pop-up restaurant. Friends of the vineyard, Hubert & Dan, take care of dinner every second Thursday night. They serve up seasonal produce that pairs well with Pinot, and other cool-climate wines.
Personal pick: 2020 Estate Pinot Noir
Where: 1A Waldhorn Drive, Rosevears, Tasmania

8. Home Hill Wines

a meal and wine at home hill winery tasmania — Enjoy a perfect pairing at the Winery Restaurant. (Image: Tourism Tasmania/ Chris Crerar)

This winery was recommended to me by a local and I was glad that I made the stop. Home Hill has a large flash cellar door with fountains at the entrance.

Owners Rosemary and Terry briefed architect Brian Wyatt that simplicity was the priority and that the building had to blend in with the vineyard. The winery is located in the picturesque rolling hills that surround Sleeping Beauty and Mount Wellington mountain ranges.

As luck would have it, The Huon Valley sits on the same degree of latitude as Bordeaux in France (albeit forty-three degrees south of the equator rather than north). These regions share a similar climate, with winters featuring fog, frost and snow, and an abundance of spring rain. This allows for the slow ripening of fruit during warm months and the perfect conditions for cool climate wine to be produced.

Go for: Alpacas, and the feeling of being right in the heart of the Huon Valley.
Personal pick: 2018 Kelly’s Reserve Pinot Noir
Where: 38 Nairn Street, Ranelagh

9. Hartzview Vineyard

couple walking around Hartzview Vineyard — It’s hard to picture a more romantic setting for a stroll. (Image: Andrew Wilson)

Found off the beaten track and in a forest, Hartzview Vineyard is known for its ports, fortified wines and liqueurs. The tasting room has custom-made stained glass windows and old ceramic port bottles.

Go for: A Heritage Pickers Huts self-guided discovery walk
Personal pick: 2020 Rose Pinot Noir
Where: 70 Dillons Road, Gardeners Bay

10. Derwent Estate

view of derwent river from Derwent Estate tasmania — Enjoy the beauty of the Derwent River. (Image: Tourism Tasmania/ Peter Morse)

The old rustic farmhouse at Derwent Estate has a beautiful view of the Derwent River from its back veranda. Nestled on North facing slopes which run down to the Derwent River, the vineyard has a perfect aspect for the production of cool climate wine grapes.

Go for: Cider made the wine makers’ way and to see fossils collected on the estate grounds.
Personal pick: 2018 Calcaire Chardonnay
Where: 329 Lyell Hwy, Granton

11. Frogmore Creek

Frogmore Creek winery tasmania — Treat your tastebuds Frogmore Creek. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Frogmore Creek produces two different labels: 42 Degrees South and Frogmore Creek (which includes the Winemakers Reserve range and the Single Block Series range). I came here more than a decade ago for a wedding and the winery is just as lovely as I remember it. There is an interesting wooden floor upstairs that tells the story of wine. With a home base located in the Coal River Valley, just 20 minutes from Hobart, guests are treated to a backdrop of the rolling hills, vineyard and waterways complimented by the rustic charm of the space.

Go for: Sweeping water views and a relaxing beverage on the outdoor deck.
Personal pick: 2021 Frogmore Creek Chardonnay
Where: 699 Richmond Road, Cambridge

Best time to visit Tasmania for a winery visit

Even in the height of summer, the wineries were not too busy. In fact, we were the only ones at almost all of the wineries, although a lot of them were setting up for weddings.

Tips for tasty tipples

Many of these wineries charge a $5 tasting fee that is refundable if you make a purchase. You don’t need to worry about dragging the bottles you buy back home, as most places will ship (for a fee) even if you include bottles from other establishments.

Originally written by Elizabeth Whitehead. Updates by Kassia Byrnes.

Hobart has quietly become our coolest capital, but the real wonder lies just beyond the city limits.

In the cool shade of Kunyani/ Mt Wellington, Hobart has earned a reputation. Home to culture-defining Dark MOFO, the city blends rugged, raw wilderness and rule-breaking galleries. But, step beyond the thrumming capital’s border and you’ll find a new perspective: historic towns, Jurassic-era cliffs and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. With ALL Accor as your home away from home, fill your days with epicurean odysseys and wild scenery on the best day trips from Hobart.

Where to stay

Behind every good road trip is the perfect home base. Somewhere central to review your camera roll, make the most of Hobart’s dining scene and relax before setting off again.

For modern, Tasmanian-inspired design, book a stay at the Movenpick Hotel Hobart . Standing at the Salamanca Markets, look to the Hobart skyline and the award-winning hotel will catch your eye. As the third-tallest building in the CBD, the views across the harbour toward Antarctica are totally unique to your room. Here, end each day at the daily free chocolate hour (plus a free Movenpick ice cream for the little ones).

For a more budget-conscious option, head to the picture book, sandstone buildings of Macquarie Street. Nestled along the buzzing, historic streetscape, you’ll find Tasmania’s biggest hotel: the Ibis Styles . Return home each day to defrost in one of the hotel’s two saunas. Make use of the proximity to MONA, or take an easy stroll to the candy-coloured cottages of Battery Point between your adventures.

A stylish, Tasmanian-inspired bedroom at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, your perfect base for relaxing after the best day trips from Hobart. — Elevate your Hobart stay with sleek style at Mövenpick.

1. Bruny Island

Craggy cliffs and tropical-hued, white sand beaches signal your arrival to Bruny Island/ Lunawanna-Alonnah.

Start your day trip at the island’s most iconic spot, the Neck Game Reserve. Scale the Trunganini steps to gaze out over the teensy stretch of land that juts through the sea connecting the two ends of the island.

Catch a rare glimpse of the white furred wallabies that call Bruny Island home at Adventure Bay. Then, for ocean-fresh oysters, pull into the drive-thru window at Get Shucked . Sample Bruny Island cheese at the cellar door before catching the ferry home with an esky full of local produce.

Bruny Island Neck is an isthmus of land connecting north and south Bruny Island. — Begin your adventure with a climb and a view. (Image: Elise Weaver)

2. Mount Wellington

At 1271 metres, Mount Wellington watches protectively over Hobart. Follow the winding road to climb through alpine forest and tufts of snow to reach the summit. Gaze down over Hobart and out to sea, or over your shoulder to the southwestern wilderness.

Reset your adrenaline with a mountain bike ride back down. Or, make like the locals and head into the mountain on foot. Try the hike to the Jurassic-period Organ Pipes which slips under the mountain’s magnificent dolerite cliffs (perfect for families thanks to the trail’s minimal incline).

For a view of Mount Wellington itself, hike nearby Cathedral Rock.

No matter where you are in Hobart you are never far away from the City's beloved mountain, Kunanyi / Mount Wellington — Climb through alpine forest to the summit. (Image: Paul Flemming)

2. Port Arthur

Constructed entirely by convicts, the manicured gardens and penal buildings of Port Arthur offer a day trip that practically hums with history.

The rugged, seagirt location was chosen for its difficult escape conditions. Now, you can cruise the coast below the towering, jagged cliffs of the Tasman National Park or wander the sloping fields of fragrant lavender.

Tickets to Port Arthur include a walking tour and harbour cruise. See the Isle of the Dead where 1000 men are buried in marked and unmarked graves. And Point Puer, Britain’s first prison for children.

The Port Arthur Historic Site is one of Australia's most important heritage sites and tourist destinations. Located on the scenic Turrakana / Tasman Peninsula in the south east of Tasmania, it offers a unique and essential experience for all visitors to the area. — Wander convict-built grounds and gardens. (Image: Dearna Bond)

3. Launceston

You’ll find Launceston at the confluence of three rivers after an easy 2.5-hour drive from Hobart. Launceston is a patchwork of old and new. Here, heritage streetscapes meet modern architecture.

Visit Cataract Gorge, the green, sun-dappled heart of the town and sacred meeting point for Tasmania’s indigenous communities. Pull up at roadside produce stalls that dot the Tamar Valley, or dine out. Launceston is, after all, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Should the local wine scene persuade you, simply extend your time in Launceston at Peppers Silo (but definitely at least stop by the onsite restaurant, Grain of the Silo , for a farm fresh menu) or Mercure Launceston before heading back to Hobart.

Walk the sunlit paths of Cataract Gorge. (Image: Nick H Visuals)

4. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Take a 35-minute drive from your hotel and you’ll find Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary . This social enterprise is run by a team of extremely passionate Tasmanians with a mission to look after critically endangered species who have found sanctuary here after facing extinction on the mainland.

Choose to wander the sanctuary at your own pace or join a guided tour (free with your ticket) to come face to face with Tassie’s most iconic species. Tasmanian Devils, wombats and echidnas are part of the free tour. You can book up close encounters with your favourite animals, too.

Bonorong is a Sanctuary for wildlife run by a passionate team of like-minded people. We're a social enterprise: a little business with a big heart. — Snap a cuddle-worthy encounter. (Image: Tourism Australia)

5. Richmond Village & Coal River Valley

Richmond is a town that belongs in a snow globe. Fifty colonial-era, Georgian buildings have been painstakingly restored and turned into cafes, cosy restaurants and galleries. Visit Richmond Gaol , said to be the home of a prisoner so vile he inspired Charles Dickens to pen Oliver Twist’s Fagin.

Then, follow the Coal River as it flows past grassy, duckling-dotted knolls and under the iconic Richmond Bridge, the oldest bridge in Australia. From the crest of the bridge, see the oldest Catholic Church in Australia. The river crawls past many cellar doors, perfect for a day of wine tasting.

Richmond is a picture-perfect town in the Coal River Valley wine region, offering a glimpse into early colonial life, one of the best day trips from Hobart. — Trace the river through history and wine country. (Image: Fin Matson)

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11 of the best Tasmanian wineries