The Best Wineries in Tasmania by Region

No matter where you are in Tasmania a collection of wineries is within reach. We’ve rounded up some of the state’s best to help you explore the Apple Isle with a glass of vino in hand.

While Tasmania is globally recognised as one single wine region, there’s significant diversity across its seven grape-growing areas. In fact, many Tassie winemakers attest the island is not one, but indeed seven, actual regions. Find out for yourself and plan a trip to these magnificent seven and the best wineries they each have to offer.

Huon Valley

In the Huon Valley, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from a capital city, despite being only a 30-minute drive from Hobart. Rich in fresh produce and peppered with roadside food stalls, the area is a renowned culinary wonderland.

Kate Hill Wines

Nestled amongst the vines with spectacular views of the Huon Valley is Kate Hill Wines . As well as an intimate 1880’s heritage cottage tasting room, the winery also boasts a resident woodfired pizza van, cooking pizzas from 12 – 3pm most Saturdays. Check their socials for dates and organise to stay for lunch.

Home Hill Winery

Nearby is Home Hill Winery , one of Tasmania’s most-awarded wineries. Their sophisticated cellar door offers tastings with views of the verdant pastures, livestock and mountains beyond; and their restaurant serves refined fare using quality local produce.

Derwent Valley

Just half an hour north-west of Hobart lies the Derwent Valley, known for its excellent grape-growing conditions. The mountains to the west offer protection from westerly winds, leaving the valley a calm, sunny area for vines to flourish.

Stefano Lubiana

Family-run Stefano Lubiana Wines is Tuscany in Tasmania – the rustic peach-coloured sandstone building is adorned with green shutters and heavy wooden doors that lead you into their terracotta osteria and family-run cellar door. The wines here are premium, and some of the best you’ll try in Tasmania.

Derwent Estate

The generous tasting experience at Derwent Estate includes more than 10 wines, with their adjacent The Shed restaurant worth a stop for lunch. If you’re short on time though, they can bring their platters to the cellar door for you to enjoy with your tasting. And in the true eco-friendly fashion we’ve come to expect from Tasmania, their cellar door is made from straw bales coated with render to provide optimum insulation and thermal efficiency.

Coal River Valley

Fifteen minutes east of Hobart is the Coal River Valley, which is home to some of Tasmania’s finest and most-awarded wines.

Pooley Wines

The jewel in this region’s crown is perhaps Pooley Wines . This award-winning winery has tastings that are personal, structured and in-depth, taking place in a heritage-listed cottage thoughtfully converted to an intimate cellar door. And just outside stands a canopy of emerald vines sheltering an alfresco dining area and woodfired pizza kitchen. Stay for lunch and a glass of your favourite.

Frogmore Creek

Frogmore Creek has a grand and impressive cellar door, enveloped by lush lawns and endless rows of vines. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the adjoining restaurant offer sweeping views, with an excellent lunch menu matched with wines.

East Coast

Two hours north of Hobart is the east coast grape-growing region, which spans across the famous Freycinet area – so you can meet growers and makers as you experience some of the most spectacular Tasmanian scenery.

Devil’s Corner

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 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.

Freycinet Vineyard

About two hours north of Hobart, Freycinet Vineyard’s cellar door is an unassuming building next to a working winery. It’s a high-quality operation, known for its chardonnay and pinot noir. Beyond the cellar door is an outdoor deck with tables and chairs overlooking their vines.

And for something a little different, pop into Craigie Knowe Vineyard . While they offer traditional tastings, they also do wine and chocolate flights in partnership with a local Tasmanian chocolatier; and wine and pastry tastings with sweets made by their in-house pastry chef.

Pipers River

Pipers River – about 45 minutes from Launceston – is arguably where the magic happens. This region is responsible for some of Australia’s most regarded sparkling wines, with the cool climate likened to that of France’s Champagne region.

Bay of Fires Wines

a vineyard at Bay of Fires, Tasmania — Be surrounded by sprawling vineyards at the Bay of Fires. (Image: Andrew Wilson)

Bay of Fires Wines ’ House of Arras sparkling is Australia’s most-awarded sparkling wine, with more than 100 trophies and almost 300 gold medals. Upon entering their cellar door, you’ll be taken to their ornate tasting room to enjoy a 45-minute seated tasting, including a history of Tasmanian wine.

Delamere Vineyards

Delamere Vineyards is 100 per cent family-owned and run, with everything grown, made and bottled at their Pipers River Estate. A tasting here involves a tasting flight as well as a ‘pick your own picnic’ option featuring seasonal picnic baskets from local growers that you can enjoy with your tasting.

Tamar Valley

The Tamar Valley is Tasmania’s oldest wine-growing area and a place where premium cool climate wines are a specialty. Base yourself in Launceston and take in this magnificent region, which has been likened to France’s Burgundy.

Kreglinger Estate and Pipers Brook Vineyard

Man taking a woman through a tasting Pipers Brook Vineyard — Get a glimpse into the wine-making process at Pipers Brook Vineyard. (Image: Jarrad Seng)

Kreglinger Estate and Pipers Brook Vineyard offer arguably the best experience in the area. Their terrain was specifically sought out for its similarity to the most premium wine regions in France, and they offer a self-guided tasting experience to pair with food at their on-site cafe, Nadine’s.

Clover Hill Wines

Clover Hill is one of Australia’s very few premium sparkling houses, solely producing it in the traditional French method of the Champagne region. The cellar door is almost palatial, with plush tasting tables overlooking verdant vines.

North West

This region is the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most beautiful natural places, including Cradle Mountain, one of the island’s most-visited natural icons.

Ghost Rock Wines

Ghost Rock’s cellar door and eatery overlook the rolling patchwork hills that surround the winery and Bass Strait. They’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fresh produce, so they’ve handpicked some of their favourite Tasmanian produce and featured it throughout their menu, whilst bearing in mind what pairs well with their award-winning wines.

Meander Valley Vineyard

Meander Valley is quite literally on the edge of the wilderness in Tasmania’s north, not far from Cradle Mountain. They claim that the clean air in this region is what contributes to their outstanding wines. Once you’re done with your tasting, grab your favourite wine by the glass and a tasting platter, and head outside to the laid-back patio or abundant green lawns.

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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The best wineries in Tasmania by wine region