winery tours hobart tasmania

Welcome to Hobart based wine, Richmond and Mona tours

Boutique Wine Tours Tasmania, based in Hobart, offers an unforgettable and intimate journey through some of the finest cool climate vineyards in the Coal River Valley and southern Tasmania. What sets us apart is our long-standing relationships with cellar door staff, vineyard owners, and cheese producers, forged over years of successful operations.

Book one of our Hobart tour options and experience fine Tasmanian wine, historic Richmond and Mona.

From $119 per person

Richmond and Wine Tour

This full day tour takes you to historic Richmond village and a selection of the best cool-climate vineyards in the Coal River Valley. The tour includes time in Richmond, four wine tastings, cheese tasting and lunch at Puddleduck.

Days offered: Fridays

Duration: approx. 7 hours

Price: from $169 per person

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Signature Saturday Wine Tour

This tour takes you to the historic Richmond village and local vineyards. Richmond has some of the oldest colonial buildings in Australia. We visit Wicked Cheese, three vineyards, enjoy a cheese platter at Puddleduck, plus allow time to explore Richmond.

Days offered: Saturdays

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

Price: from $119 per person

Mona and Wine Experience Tour

This is a full day tour to Mona including the Coal River Valley. We visit two cool climate vineyards, have cheese and biscuits at Puddleduck Vineyard, and visit Mona. At the end of your tour you will return to Hobart by the Mona Roma fast ferry.

Days offered: Sundays and Mondays

Duration: approx. 8 hours

Price: from $159 per person

Private charter group tours

Design your very own wine tour for an unforgettable day exploring the scenic wonders of southern Tasmania. Whether you’re entertaining corporate clients or seeking a fun-filled day with friends and family, a private charter group tour may be the perfect fit for your needs.

Duration: 5 or 8 hours

Price: from $29 per person

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Discover Tasmania’s wine paradise

We are passionate about what we do, and so are the incredible people you’ll meet on our tours, each with their own fascinating stories to share. Join us on our Richmond and Wine Tour on Fridays or our Signature Saturday Wine Tour , where you’ll visit historic Richmond, indulge in exquisite wines, and savour delectable Tasmanian produce and cheese platters. Or join us on Sundays or Mondays for our Mona and Wine Experience Tour . Our focus is on quality over quantity, ensuring you have ample time to soak in the breathtaking surroundings while sipping on premium Tasmanian cool climate wines. Let us take care of you while you explore the vibrant area just out of Hobart.

Tasmania’s bountiful natural splendour

We are blessed in Tasmania to live in an abundant and naturally pristine environment. We have the ability to grow world class wine produce from our soils. Our cooler climate favours certain grape varietals like Pinot Noir, undeniably Tasmania’s signature style. White wine varietals like Chardonnay and Riesling also prosper.

Your memorable wine adventure awaits

Experience the finest wines, picturesque landscapes, and heartwarming hospitality on a Boutique Wine Tour. Let us be your guide to Tasmania’s wine paradise! Book your tour now and embark on an unforgettable journey through the world of Tasmanian cool climate wines. Cheers to new memories!

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Apple Isle Wine Tours

Tasmanian Wine + Food + Scenic Experiences + Hobart Airport Transfers + Event Transfers

A private tour is one of the best ways to experience Tasmania. We offer half, full and private day tours which allow clients to discover Tasmania’s award winning wines, tantalising food and amazing scenery.

Combine Tasmania’s wine, food and scenery with a tour to MONA, Mount Wellington, Richmond, Bruny Island, Coal River Valley or Freycinet on Tasmania’s East Coast.

Our guides are well travelled both domestically and internationally, and want to engage you in the unique lifestyle of Tasmania.

Our Tassie Tours

Experience the best that Tasmania has to offer with a private tour through some of our state’s most popular spots, as well as hidden gems!

We are a privately owned and operated business who commits ourselves to providing unforgettable experiences and highlighting our beautiful state.

Beautiful Scenery

Local wines.

Wine + Food Experience

Enjoy sampling some of Tasmania’s best wine and cheese with a full day experience in Hobart.

Lunch + Wine Tasting

Enjoy a civilised approach for your pre-wedding celebrations. Lunch and wine tasting with your friends.

Enjoy sampling some of Tasmania’s best wine and cheese with a half-day experience in Hobart.

are all about you

Our personal wine tours are aimed at having fun, creating memories and living your best life.

Whether you’re looking to celebrate a milestone Birthday, a Wedding Anniversary, Pre-Wedding Celebration, a School or Work Reunion, Corporate Event, or a Fundraising Project, you can rest assured your needs will be covered to suit your event and group of people. We enjoy tailoring each of our tours to suit the group we are touring with at the time, getting to know what you want out of the day and ensuring it’s everything you imagined it would be.

Group pick up and return from an agreed location

Arrange all tastings, meals and cheese platters where required

Take photos of your group where and when required

Basic inclusions for your tour is of course an experienced driver/ guide, water on board, transport to each vineyard cellar door, a welcome glass of sparkling

We can cater for everyone’s budget. Speak with us today to discuss your plans.

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“ Stel is an irrepressible wine guy who wants you to experience the best of the wineries in the Hobart region.. ” JudithR1810

I’m Steliano Cusmiani, o wner / operator of StelaVino and a  wine appreciation educator with over 45 year s' experience amongst the vines.

My all-inclusive 1-day mobile Hobart wine tour is a fun day out, perfectly paced so you can soak up the atmosphere, relax, learn, and most of all, enjoy some of the best Tasmanian wines, and some of Australia's best natural beauty.

The 1-day Hobart wine tours' all-inclusive price provides:  

* A main-course lunch with complimentary wine , * All tasting fees , * Complimentary bottle of water , * Wine Education  notes .  * A complimentary Hobart CBD pick-up & drop-off is available on request.  T ouring  - Friday, Saturday and  Monday,

Private Tours, min of 5 guests on  - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday.

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My all-inclusive one-day mobile wine tours are perfectly paced so you can soak up the atmosphere, relax and most of all, enjoy the wine & scenery .

We travel in my comfortable 12-seater Renault leaving the Hobart CBD around 9.30am.

Each tour covers FOUR vineyards in two of the main regional wine valleys.

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This tour is "All-inclusive" &  includes * A Main meal lunch with a glass of wine  *  Cheeseboard , * Hobart CBD pick-up/drop-off  * My  Wine Education notes   * Tasting Fees.

No extra fees apart from any wine you purchase on the day.

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Join a Hobart wine tour day amongst the wineries & vines, sampling the wonderful Tasmanian wines of the Coal River Valley, Huon Valley and Derwent Valley in the cool-climate regions around Hobart in south-eastern Tasmania.

Visit the remarkable family-owned vineyards and wineries in superb southern Tasmania.  

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  The Winery Locations The Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley & Hu on Valley  

Tasmania is a cool climate wine region echoing the Burgundy, Champagne and the Loire Valley regions of France.

StelaVino Guided Wine Tours take you to boutique, family-owned south Tamanian winery / cellar-doors / vineyards where you’ll get the opportunity to meet the owners and discover the story behind their distinctive wines. 

Important Note : The owners, to most of the vineyards we visit, will take time out of their busy day to share their wine and knowledge with us, before going back into the winery or vineyard to continue on with their busy day.

The Coal River Valley

On our Hobart wine tours we visit the largest wine region in Southern Tasmania, inhabited by some of the most well-known wineries and some wonderful hidden treasures, the warmer climate makes it ideal for more full-bodied wine.

The Derwent Valley

The vineyards are laid out close to the river on gentle slopes, magnifying the calming effects of a maritime climate. The Derwent Valley wineries & vineyards are close to the large bodies of water, which helps to ensure maximum flavours, and quality. Join our Hobart wine tour to discover these wonderful Tasmanian wines.

The Huon Valley

On this Hobart wine tour, we visit the smallest winery region in Tasmania.

The Huon Valley's latitude is 43 degrees south. This region shares many similarities with Burgundy in France,.

It is the last wine area in the world to pick grapes, perfect for lighter wines with intense flavours. Excellent cold climate table and sparkling Tasmanian wines are prevalent. 

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Best Tasmania Wineries & Wine Tasting Tours for 2024

Discover some of the best wineries in Tasmania and wine tasting tours for unforgettable experiences throughout 2024.

Below the continent of Australia, deep in the Southern Ocean at the extremities of the earth, lies a pristine island. Cooled by prevailing westerlies, whipped up by the Roaring Forties, this is Tasmania and wine here is something else. Ironically, only 1% of this remarkable island is planted to vines, yet nowhere in Australia is the land more suitable to viticulture than Tasmania. From the top of the country in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley to wine regions in the southern tip, Tasmania is currently producing some the world’s most exciting, new cool-climate wines. And wine lovers will be delighted with wine tasting in Tasmania.

Tasmania Makes Up 10% of the Australian Premium Wine Market

A reputation for spectacular wines is not easily earned except when a wine region consistently generates great tasting, award-winning wine. These are the type of wines that jump out of the glass with intense aromas, refreshing flavors, and rewarding finishes. Tasmania’s wine credentials are impeccable. While this little isle accounts for only 1% of all Australian wine production , it makes up 10% of the total Australian premium wine market.

“Tassie,” as the locals call it, is also known as the Apple Isle for its contribution to the apple market in the 1940s to the 1960s. As the apple market declined, farmers shifted to growing cherries. But Tasmania’s unique climate is also well suited to growing grapes and winemaking here has exploded in recent years. While most of Tasmania’s wineries are small, there are now 160 licensed wine producers throughout the country.

Tasmania Wines

Cool climates, like the ones in the river valleys get a strong maritime influence, and excel at delivering well-known varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and sparkling varietal blends. Yet in some of the sunnier, warmer growing areas on the island, even Cabernet Sauvignon does well and has for decades.

Seven Wine Regions in Tasmania

Although vineyards stretch right across the entire island, Tasmania should not be thought of as one wine region. Because the vineyards are not generally found on flat land but follow the slope of hills or the curve of a river valley, Tasmania offers seven distinct wine regions.

In this visitor’s guide, we have conveniently divided the seven regions into four wine touring routes which will let visitors sample all seven of the regions. All four routes are within easy reach of major city centers, all are connected by good roads with light traffic, and are along the journey to some of Tasmania’s iconic attractions and experiences.

Travel to Tasmania

Tasmania is an island off the southeast corner of Australia. The closest state is Victoria, whose major city is Melbourne. From Sydney, the island is over 600 miles away. Regardless of which major city you’re coming from, the fastest way to get there is by plane. Most visitors fly into Hobart and explore the island from there. But if you’re headed directly to Tamar Valley, Tasmania’s oldest wine region, you can also fly into its major city Launceston. You can get updates on flight deals as they arise here with Kayak .

For those who have more time to spare, you can take the Spirit of Tasmania, a car ferry, from Geelong in the State of Victoria. The journey takes about ten hours and is very popular with Australians.

While it’s possible to get around Tasmania by taking tours out of Hobart and Launceston, we recommend renting a car for more personalized exploration.

Exceptional Guided Tasmania Tours

The Hobart Historic Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour tour of the old town. You’ll learn about heritage-listed buildings while listening to stories about the city’s early days and its disturbing past. You may even get to stop into a saloon to try some of Tasmania’s famous whisky.

Drink Tasmania Tours offers a variety of tours including whisky, gin, or wine tours. The company also offers a signature tour with a sampling of all three beverages.

In the Tamar Valley we recommend the Tamar Valley Wine Tours . The company takes guests to three or four Tamar Valley cellar doors (tasting rooms) with lunch in between. The company provides round trip transportation from Launceston.

The Best Wineries to Visit in Tasmania

In each of our four routes we have identified which of the seven wine regions you can visit and provided at least one description of what you can expect if you sample at a winery’s cellar door (tasting room) along the route.

Southern Wine Trail

The Southern Wine Route offers the best options for a day trip if you’re staying in or near Hobart. It also includes three of the seven wine regions: Huon Valley, Coal River Valley, and Derwent River Valley. In addition, fifteen cellar doors can be found along this route. Our top winery picks are included below.

Pooley Wines

143 Richmond Road, Richmond

+61 3 6260 2895

What Guests Like About It: Charm of the cellar door and the option to do a vertical tasting of six Pooley Rieslings

Pooley Wines and their historic cellar door is in the heart of the Coal River Valley Wine Region. The winery was started in 1985 by Denis and Margaret Pooley, a retired couple who planted grapes to stay busy. Flourishing through three generations of family, the winery is now recognized by the Halliday Wine Companion as the 2023 Winery of the Year.

The winery’s painted sandstone tasting room features wooden beams, wooden tables, and seating at the bar. The winery offers a seated in-depth structured tasting of six wines paired with local cheeses and a charcuterie board. Artisan wood-fired pizza is available on the weekends. Pooley Wines also offers luxury accommodations and fine dining across the road at the lovingly restored Prospect House Private Hotel.

Frogmore Creek

699 Richmond Road, Cambridge

+61 3 6274 5844

What Guests Like About It: The delightful view of the vineyards from the expansive dining area and the second story art installation

Frogmore Creek offers stunning views of the Coal River Valley. This architect-designed complex includes an extensive tasting room and on-site restaurant.

Upstairs in the tasting room’s second floor, guests will find a whimsical artist’s depiction of the wine industry’s history in Tasmania. Called the Flawed Gallery, it uses painted pieces of wood fitted together like pieces of a puzzle. Starting with the first vineyard plantings on the isle and until present day, it covers the entire wooden floor. The artist, the late Tom Samek, installed this remarkable collection in December 2005.

Puddleduck Vineyard

992 Richmond Road, Richmond

+61 3 6260 2301

What Guests Like About It: The quality of food offered on the Pecking Order menu and the tranquility of the duck pond

Nestled in the Coal River Valley and just a five-minute drive from historic Richmond, Puddleduck overlooks a small pond filled with, you guessed it, ducks! This boutique family-owned winery offers visitors a quick “bar tasting” for those who want to try the wines and move on, and seated tastings for those who want the more leisurely experience.

Moorilla Estate

655 Main Road, Berriedale

+61 3 6277 9960

What Guests Like About It: The ferry ride up the Derwent River, the glass enclosed tasting room, and the complexity of the wines

Moorilla is a winery located in the Derwent River Valley with a museum attached, the Museum of New and Old Art (MONA). Moorilla’s owner, David Walsh, created the MONA and has an outsized influence in Tasmania. The winery creates small-batch, cool-climate wines with new-world fruit and old-world complexity. The glass enclosed tasting room, adjacent to the museum, is modern and spacious with views of the green space around the museum. Expect unhurried seated tastings offered by extremely knowledgeable wine servers.

East Coast Wine Trail

The East Coast Wine Route is the most scenic with coastal views of white sand beaches and open ocean but includes only one wine region: the East Coast Wine Region. However, there are ten cellar doors along this route.

Gala Estate

14891 Tasman Hwy, Cranbrook

+61 3 6257 8641

What Guests Like About It: That guests can choose which wines to taste in their flight

Experience an intimate wine tasting at Gala Estate , the second oldest family-owned business in Tasmania for 200 years. Rated as a five-star winery by Halliday Companion, the industry benchmark for Australian wine, Gala has consistently produced some of Tasmania’s best wines. You can sample a delightful wine flight tailored to suit your taste.

Tamar Valley Wine Trail

The Tamar Valley Wine Trail includes the most northern wine region, The Pipers River Wine Region and the Tamar Valley Wine Region, Tasmania’s oldest wine region. It also includes seventeen cellar doors for tasting. The Northeast side of Tamar Valley is known for sparkling wines so expect to see several on your wine tasting tour.

755 West Tamar Highway, Legana

+61 3 6330 1582

What Guests Like About It: Tasting room staff share knowledgeable comments about the wine, and the convenience of the on-site Timbre Kitchen

Based at the entrance of the valley, just a 10-minute drive north of Launceston, is Vélo Wines . The name translates to bicycle in French. Vélo’s cellar door welcomes visitors seven days a week and its contemporary tasting room provides a cozy, casual atmosphere for wine tasting.

Some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the valley were planted here in 1966. The tasting includes eight different wines while seated at a comfortable table in the cellar door. Attentive staff provided guests with tasting notes and knowledgeable commentary on the characteristics of each wine, resulting in a generous and genuine cellar door experience. Timbre Kitchen, a new restaurant adjoins the cellar door.

Tamar Ridge Wines

1A Waldhorn Drive, Rosevears

+61 3 6330 0300

What Guests Like About It: The option to do “double tastings” of two separate brands – the Tamar Ridge and Pirie’s sparkling wine

The spacious, modern tasting room at Tamar Ridge Wines overlooks the Tamar River. It offers indoor and outdoor seating and is open daily. The winery features two labels, Tamar Ridge, and its “brother label,” Pirie. It also produces a line of Brown Brother wines and the Devil’s Corner, which features unusual white wines. Tamar Valley is ideal for producing sparkling wines and the Pirie brand features several. The Tamar Ridge collection includes several outstanding Pinot Noirs and cool-climate whites. Tastings include samplings of both collections or guests can choose a Pinot only tasting.

On weekends, locally sourced, seasonal small bites are available to pair perfectly with Pinot Noir.

Moores Hill Estate

3343 West Tamar Highway, Sidmouth

+61 3 6394 7649

What Guests Like About It: The casual, rustic charm of the wine tasting on the porch, the delicious food paired with the tasting

Moores Hill is Tasmania’s first 100% solar power winery and first off the grid winery. It generates power from 108 solar panels on the roof. The rustic tasting room offers indoor seating, or outdoor seating on the porch overlooking the winery’s vineyards.

In 2020, Halliday Wine Companion named Moores Hill a five-star winery. The winery makes Pinot Noir, a Cabernet Merlot blend, cool-climate whites, and a sparkling blanc de blanc. Guided tastings of four wines can be paired with a cheese box, charcuterie board, or a seafood plate.

Swinging Gate Vineyards

103 Glendale Road, Sidmouth

+61 4299 0346

What Guests Like About It: The unpretentious, diverse atmosphere, and the unique experience of tasting both red and white Amarone

This winery’s vineyard was locked and abandoned for 15 years, hence the name “Swinging Gate.” After purchasing the property and rejuvenating its old vines, Swinging Gate produces several cool-climate whites, a Pinot Noir, Merlot, and both a white and red Amarone. The winemaker, Doug Cox, is only one of three in Australia that is making Amarone. The winery also produces a handful of Pétillant Naturel ciders and wine.

The tasting room is housed in a restored machinery shed filled with reclaimed country tables and chairs. There is nothing pretentious about this tasting room and its comfortable vibe makes it easy to sip, taste, and relax.

North West Wine Trail

The North West Wine Route stretches from ancient Cradle Mountain to the sandy coves of Bass Straits and includes the Cradle Coast wineries of the North West Wine Region. Although only five cellar doors are on this route, some feature exceptional sparkling wine.

1055 Port Sorell Road, Northdown

+61 3 6428 4005

What Guests Like About It: The natural beauty of Cradle Coast countryside, the dynamic distinctiveness of Ghost Rock’s white and rosé wines

We sampled the “supernatural” wines of Ghost Rock , a regional pioneer in local winemaking. The cellar door is situated on the remarkable Cradle Coast and captures stunning views of the vineyards, ocean and rolling countryside. In depth tastings are offered and lunch is available at the Cellar Door Eatery. Included in our tasting was 2022 Supernatural Pet Nat, a field blend of Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, offering fresh liveliness on the palette.

Where to Stay in Tasmania

Hobart hotels.

Hobart’s Central Business District (CBD) overlooks the waterfront, is easily walkable, and close to many attractions including the ferry and the Salamanca Market.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

The Hotel Grand Chancellor  offers an excellent location in the CBD overlooking the city’s vibrant waterfront. Featuring 244 modern, spacious rooms with views of the city and Mount Wellington on one side, or views of the harbor on the other. It’s onsite restaurant and bar provide convenient access to meals and beverages.  Its location makes it easy to walk to Salamanca Market, Constitution Dock, and Battery Point.

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Set along Hobart’s scenic waterfront in a historic building, this luxury hotel offers 152 elegant guest rooms and suite s with modern amenities. The Tasman’s location also provides guests easy access to the city center. The onsite restaurant offers a buffet or ala carte breakfast in the morning and Australian and Italian fare for lunch and dinner.

Launceston Hotels

Waratah on york.

The Waratah on York , housed in a converted Victoria mansion, provides convenient access to Launceston’s city center. Rooms are elegant and spacious, each individually decorated to reflect the era of the building. The three-bedroom apartment is ideal for small groups. While there isn’t a restaurant onsite, restaurants are just a short walk away.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Conveniently located in Launceston’s CBD, the seven-story Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston  features an onsite restaurant, bar, room service, a beauty salon, and a gift shop. Although the building is modern, its façade is a Georgian design in the Grand European style.

Where to Eat in Tasmania

Waterman’s hotel – hobart.

Waterman’s Hotel in Hobart comes with a storied past. But its contemporary, onsite restaurant and bar only offers great food and drink. Salt and pepper calamari, four different pizzas, chicken satay, fresh seafood, and Salad Niçoise are just a few tempting dishes to try.

Irish Murphy’s – Hobart

Tasmania was home to a large population of Irish convicts during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s so its not surprising that many Tasmanian citizens are of Irish descent. A pillar of local history, Irish Murphy’s building in Hobart, dates back to 1812. Claiming to be Tasmania’s most authentic Irish pub, Irish Murphy’s offers burgers, salads, and classic Irish dishes like beef and Guinness pie, beer battered fish and chips, and bangers and mash. The food is definitely worth a visit, but the genuine Irish pub atmosphere is a must see!

Wattlebanks – Richmond

Wattlebanks in historic Richmond offers casual fare in a homey setting. The brunch menu features yummy dishes like smashed avocado and eggs benedict. The lunch menu includes frittata and salad, salt and pepper calamari, and lamb salad. Several wines by the glass are available to pair with your meal. The restaurant has a sister site, Orford Café, on the east coast of Tasmania.

1830 Restaurant – Port Arthur

Port Arthur’s 1830 Restaurant overlooks the Penitentiary, gardens, and grounds. This top-rated dining establishment uses fresh seasonal produce from local growers. Open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner, the menu features a variety of dishes including Pirates Bay Octopus, beetroot and goats cheese ravioli, Rannoch Farm quail, and chargrilled King Island Scotch fillet or Porterhouse steak. The menu features Tasmanian wines, craft beers, whiskies, and spirits.

Van Bone Restaurant – Marion Bay

Perched in the Tasmanian countryside close to the panoramic coastal landscape of Marion Bay, Van Bone lives by a simple ethos of minimal intervention and incredible seasonal produce. The restaurant offers an intimate yet earthy setting, with towering walls and Tasmanian oak features aimed at gently reminding the diner of their modest scale. It serves a set menu of up to 14 courses, locally sourcing ingredients from small-scale organic farms nearby, onsite orchards and evergreen vegetable gardens.

Callington Mill – Oatlands

If you’re driving from Port Arthur to Launceston, a stop at Callington Mill in Oatlands is the perfect place to grab some lunch. While Callington Mill is a popular whisky distillery, its restaurant offers a large menu of fresh seafood, salads, duck leg, lamb rack, and charcuterie boards for something lighter to snack on.

Stelo at Pierres – Launceston

Launceston has become famous for its vibrant food culture and is now known as the City of Gastronomy in Tasmania. The Stelo at Pierres features local produce through an Italian lens. Signature dishes include handmade pasta and gnocchi, sourdough focaccia, and burrata. Wagyu beef and fresh seafood also grace the menu. The stylish dining room feels warm, luxe, and intimate.

The Ducks Bar and Restaurant – Rosevear

Overlooking the Tamar River, the Ducks Bar and Restaurant in Rosevear makes a perfect stop for lunch while wine tasting Tamar Valley. With a contemporary design and plentiful windows surrounding the dining room, the restaurant provides a comfortable atmosphere while enjoying top notch cuisine. Sticky chilli pork belly tacos, prawn cutlets on halloumi cheese, Dutch meatballs, Tamanian crumbed scallops, mushroom risotto, and seafood linguini are just a few of the tempting dishes to try.

Things to Do and See in Other Parts of Tasmania

Take a 20-minute drive out of Hobart to the historic town of Richmond. Located in the Coal River Valley wine region, Richmond is rich in history and architecture. Explore more than 50 historic buildings, mostly from the 1820s, including Australia’s oldest intact jail (1825) and the country’s oldest remaining Catholic church, St. John’s, built in 1836.

In recent years Tasmania has gained world recognition for its whisky. Today there are more than 30 distilleries throughout the island. Discover the whisky trail and find out what makes this Tasmanian spirit so special.

Explore beautiful Bruny Island , 90 minutes south of Hobart. Hike, shop, eat, take a cruise around it, or even stay overnight on Bruny Island .

Visit Australia’s most famous penal colony, Port Arthur. Take a tour around the grounds and through the prison to hear the stories of the unfortunate convicts housed here. If you like ghostly stories, sign up for the nighttime ghost tour and scare yourself to death! An hour and a half drive from Hobart, tour operators can arrange a day trip or stay over.

Wineglass Bay, an apt name for such a lovely wine region, is also one of the top ten beaches in the world. You can take a full day tour from Hobart to this lovely piece of the world or head there for a stay over and take a Wineglass Bay Cruise.

Things to Do and See in Hobart

Visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), an art museum housed in a subterranean temple within the Morilla Winery in Hobart. It showcases David Walsh’ private collection, some fascinating works of art, and some bizarre pieces. Whatever you think of the art, it’s sure to be a conversation starter at your next dinner table.

The museum includes two restaurants, several bars, a café, and wine tasting. It hosts several events a year and is popular with locals. The best (and the most fun) way to get there is to take a ferry from Hobart’s Brooke Street Pier.

The Salamanca Market in Hobart is one of Australia’s most famous outdoor markets. It takes place on Saturday and is free for visitors to walk around and explore arts and crafts, food and wine, and trash and treasure.

Visit the pinnacle of spectacular kunanyi /Mt. Wellington in Hobart and see the entire city and its harbor below. Hiking, mountain biking, and lookout platforms are all available. The Explorer bus runs between Hobart’s city center and the summit.

Garden lovers will want to visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart. With 14 hectares to explore, there’s plenty to see in a day from native Tasmanian plants, Japanese Garden, Floral Clock, and more. There is also an onsite restaurant when it’s time for a lunch break.

Things to Do in Launceston

In Launceston, visit the Tasmania Zoo where animals from around the world, as well as local species like the Tasmanian Devil. Learn more about the zoo’s conservation program to help endangered species.

View the magnificent Cataract Gorge on the South Esk River in Launceston via a scenic chairlift or by kayak . Or cruise the river through the Gorge on an Adventure Cruise.

Zip link, cliff walk, and rock climb at Penny Royal Adventures in Launceston. There’s even a spooky Sarah Island Ghost Tour for the very brave.

Retreats, Yoga and Walks

Nature lovers will want to book a guided walk in the Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park and Mount Field.

Looking for a retreat in Tasmania? There are expert-led retreats that include staying in luxury lodges featuring yoga, art, writing and photography are becoming popular. These focus on the restorative power of nature, meditation, writing and cold-water immersion – including dips with a qualified practitioner, fireside journaling and meditation among towering Eucalyptus.

Satellite Island, a hotel and private island , has a new hot mineral sea bath on the clifftop as well as a clifftop yoga deck and the timber Longhouse and fire pit entertaining area overlooking the sea. They are also building a floating sauna!

The largest and most innovative wildlife and landscape regeneration program in Australia’s history, WWF Walk for Wild , offers treks through different parts of Tasmania including Bay of Fires and Cradle Mountain. 100% of the Walk for Wild sales are donated to restore wildlife and habitats, rejuvenate communities impacted by the bushfires, boost sustainable agriculture and future-proof Australia’s environment.

Whale Watching

Try whale watching with Southern Sea Ventures’ Tasman Peninsula Sea Kayak & Whale Watch Escape . Join resident biologist, Gary Miller, on a three-night adventure, paddling out to (otherwise inaccessible) coastlines and outlying islands. Settle into private beachside lodges, after a long day of paddling.

Culinary Adventures

Mic Giuliani of  Sirocco South has been a long-term fixture at Hobart’s Farm Gate Market. Small-group tours of up to six guests can join him in the hunt for wild ingredients, including native greens, wild asparagus, edible mushrooms, and saltbush followed by a six course, long table lunch with a winemaker.

Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures offers a two-hour cruise along the River Derwent to the towering Alum sea cliffs aboard a luxurious 55 foot catamaran – a seafood feast, and Tassie sparkling.

Tasmania’s Largest Summer and Winter Festivals

Tasmania is known for its Dark Mofo Festival in the winter and the summer Mona Mofo . Both events are very popular and attract visitors from around the globe.

Dark Mofo is a midwinter festival and celebrates the darkness of winter solstice. The festival features large scale public art, musical concerts, a food festival with hundreds of food and drink stalls, and even a nude swim in the morning after the longest night of the season.

The Mona Fomo (aka Mofo) is a five-day festival that takes place in January. It takes place at the Morilla Winery Estate and MONA and also features music, food, and drink.

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COAL RIVER VALLEY WINE TOURS – WINE TOURS IN HOBART, TASMANIA

Runs Every Friday & Sunday (all year round except some public holidays)

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Indulge yourself with a true piece of Tasmania’s colonial history through a Coal River Valley Wine Tour with Ageing Barrel Wine Tours. The Coal River Valley is located less than half-an-hour North-East from Hobart being the gateway to Richmond, providing a peaceful retreat from city life.

Featuring some of Tasmania’s highest quality cool-weather grapes produced by elite Winemakers, the Coal River Valley offers not only a slice of history with your wine tour, but a selection of opulent cheeses as well.

Centered around the historic township of Richmond, a journey to the Coal River Valley is both a trip into Tasmania’s past and a look to its future. Our expert tour hosts entertain you with some facts and some fiction as you travel aboard our Mercedes mini-bus in comfort and style.

Soak up the brisk countryside and local wines that the Coal River Valley is famous for with an Ageing Barrel Wine Tour, leaving you with memories that will age as well as the regions award-winning wines.

Wine Tours in Hobart

Our itinerary.

Our tour includes tastings at 4 Vineyards + a Delicious Vineyard Lunch showcasing fresh local Tassie produce + cheese tasting.

We visit 4 out of the following Vineyards on our tour:

• BRINKTOP VINEYARD
• CHARLES REUBEN ESTATE
• COAL VALLEY VINEYARD
• CRAIGOW VINEYARD
• EVERY MAN AND HIS DOG VINEYARD
• FROGMORE CREEK WINERY
• GLAETZER-DIXON FAMILY WINEMAKERS
• MERRIWORTH WINES
• NOCTON VINEYARD
• PRESSING MATTERS VINEYARD
• POOLEY WINES
• PUDDLEDUCK VINEYARD
• RIVERSDALE ESTATE
• STONEY VINEYARD – DOMAINE A
• UPLANDS VINEYARD

We include the following Cheese tasting experience on our tour:

• WICKED CHEESES

The cellar doors we visit change weekly.

If there is a Vineyard tasting you are particularly interested in experiencing on your tour date, please send us an email to  [email protected]  with your request and tour date booked and we will try our best to include your preferred stop on the day of tour.

When do our Wine Tours in Hobart run to Coal River Valley

Friday, Sunday and Monday – all year round (excluding public holidays)

Please check below for upcoming available dates.

Departure + Return

We depart at 9.30am, so please ensure you arrive by 9.25am. We have such a busy day, with so many beautiful Vineyards to visit we need to make sure we get away no later than our scheduled departure time.

Meet your Tour Host at the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, Cnr Davey & Elizabeth Streets, Hobart (Elizabeth St side where bus zones are located). Please arrive no later than 9.25am. Our daily tours will finish back at the Tasmanian Information Centre at approximately 4.30pm. We also will drop off (upon request) at any CBD hotels.

How many in a group

Tours run with a minimum of 2 passengers and a maximum of 11.

Please note that the above itinerary may change in circumstances of vineyard closures, industry operations, extreme weather conditions or traffic disruptions.  Please refer to our terms and conditions in FAQ.

Private Tours In Hobart, Tasmania  are also available for groups of 4 to 22 passengers to the Huon Valley and Coal River Valley Wine Regions, and are subject to availability.  Please contact  [email protected]  or call 03 6289 5341 for pricing and bookings.

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TASMANIAN PRIVATE TOURS

Discover 9 Memorable Private Tours in Southern Tasmania or Create Your Own Adventure

Luxury private tours in hobart & southern tasmania, exclusive small group private tours.

Tasmanian Private Tours offers accredited private tours for a minimum of two passengers plus driver. We specialise in touring around Hobart and Southern Tasmania.

Discover Tasmania’s rich history, landscape, food and wine. Your personal tour guide is a passionate sixth-generation Tasmanian who loves showing the very best of the south of the island.

We aim to make your time in Tasmania a fun and unforgettable experience and customise your tour to suit your personal taste and preference. We are committed to offering you a taste of the finest Tasmanian produce during your visit, making your culinary journey just as exceptional as the sights you’ll see.

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Bruny Island Tour

Duration: 8 Hours (approx)

Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Bruny Island, spot dolphins and seals. Explore South Bruny National Park with stunning ocean views and Fairy penguin dens. Savor local oysters, cheeses, seafood, and more. Return to Hobart via historic suburbs.

Mount Wellington & Richmond Wine Tour

Duration: 7 Hours (approx)

Embark on a scenic Hobart to Mount Wellington trip with city views, visit historic waterfronts, explore Richmond’s heritage, enjoy wine tastings at Puddle Duck and Frogmore Creek, and savor a lavish lunch.

Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula Tour

Explore Port Arthur and Eagle Hawk Neck, including natural wonders like the Blowhole and Tasman Arch. Enjoy guided tours, a harbor cruise, lunch at Port Arthur Lavender Farm, and more.

Russell Falls & Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Discover Hobart’s southern suburbs, Battery Point’s historic charm, and Bonorong Sanctuary’s wildlife. Explore the scenic Derwent Valley, visit Salmon Ponds, Russell Falls, and Westerway Raspberry Farm before returning to your accommodation.

Huon Valley Tour

Start in Hobart, explore Sandy Bay and Battery Point, visit Cathedral Rock vineyard, enjoy coastal views on Channel Highway, dine at Steamhouse Café, savor chocolate at Nutpatch, try cider at Pagan Cider, visit Huonville, indulge at Home Hill Winery, and conclude with Tasmanian wines along the Huon Trail.

Coal River & Derwent Valley Wine Tour

Experience wine tasting at Rathbone Cottage. Explore Coal River region, visit Nocton Vineyard and Pooley Wines, savor cheeses at Wicked Cheese Co., and enjoy Frogmore Creek Winery’s wines and lunch.

Bangor Wine Tour

Visit Pooley Wines, known for its heritage and cool-climate wines. Enjoy structured tastings reflecting their unique environment. Indulge in mouth-watering oysters at Barilla Bay. Continue to travel down to Bangor Vineyard Shed for lunch and taste their premium Tasmanian wine. Experience scenic Coal River Valley and upper Tasman Peninsula/Turrakana.

Tasmanian Whisky and Wine Tour

Visit The Old Kempton Distillery, known for Single Malt and Gin. Next is Richmond Village’s historic sites, then indulge in cheese at Wicked Cheese Co. Enjoy wine tastings at Frogmore Creek Winery and a superb lunch. Continue to Sullivans Cove Distillery for award-winning whisky.

Tasmanian Abalone & Oysters Tour

Explore Sandy Bay’s beaches and Battery Point’s historic cottages. Visit Hobart’s waterfront with its fishing harbors and sandstone warehouses. Cross the Tasman Bridge and explore the historic Richmond Bridge and village, then visit Nocton Vineyard and Frogmore Creek Winery for wine tastings. Enjoy mouth-watering oysters at Barilla Bay and learn about abalone at Tas Live Abalone.

Create Your Own Adventure

Craft your perfect trip to Tasmania with a tailor-made itinerary. Share your travel dates, preferred spots, interests, and group size, and watch your dream trip come to life.

Personalise one-of-a-kind, exclusive getaways that effortlessly match your interests and wishes. Choose from the finest destinations showcased in our standard tours or set off on a completely new exploration.

Hobart Cruise Ship Tours

Tasmanian Private Tours offers luxury day tours from Hobart’s Ship Terminal, with pick-up and drop-off at your cruise ship.

Choose from 9 unique tours to discover Southern Tasmania’s history and landscapes, with an expert guide ensuring a fun-filled day. Alternatively, you can build your own tour. Fill out our custom tour form to find out more.

Savour the best of Tasmanian produce at top-rated eateries, including wines, ciders, beers, and whiskies. Let us provide you with an unforgettable day of adventure and gastronomic delights, showcasing the best of Southern Tasmania.

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Read what peope are saying about our tours.

John was absolutely sensational and he got an idea of what we wanted prior to our visit and tailored 3 days accordingly. He then modified the trip once he realized I was into wildlife photography and birding and he could not have been better!! He has such a pleasant entertaining personality, a wonderful sense of humor and after 3 days together he was not only an amazing tour guide but also a friend.

It’s our first-ever trip to Tasmania and John has been wonderful in showing us around what we should be visiting. We went for the Port Arthur for a food/ wine tour where John has kindly dropped by 2 additional destinations for even more local food tasting! He’s taken loads of pictures for us too to make it even more memorable. Thank you so much!

John is the consummate professional – very responsive and flexible. Awesome to have a born and bred Tasmanian as your host who is also extremely knowledgeable about the whole area, who is very accommodating to what you are after and who is extremely professional in everything he does. We get private tours all the time – our idea of being locked in a coach with 20 other strangers is our idea of hell.

John was such a fantastic guide and so knowledgeable about the airport. He was flexible with the itinerary to suit our needs and made sure we saw all the beautiful sights of Tasmania. I couldn’t recommend him enough.

We booked the Port Arthur tour with John. What a fabulous day! John is a great guide – he is knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. His experience as a guide was evident in the places we visited and the background information he gave us. The day went so quickly – wish we had booked two days as we thoroughly enjoyed his company. Thanks John – your tour was truely a highlight of our holiday!!

Well-organised collection and drop off to our hotel. John our guide as excellent and well versed. The tour it self was probably one of the best tours in Tassie and we enjoyed seeing this part of Hobart.

We had a great day exploring Bruny Island, the itinerary was well thought out and kept us busy. John is a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide with clean and comfortable vehicles.

We did a private Bruny Island tour with John and had a great day. We were picked up in a very well looked-after Mercedes equipped with umbrellas, bottled water and hand sanitiser. John was an exceptional tour guide – he started by telling us that “nothing’s a rush today” and he meant it! We visited some great places and despite bad weather had a thoroughly enjoyable trip. Highly recommended!

We were fortunate enough to take three tours with Tasmanian private tours during our stay in Hobart. John was knowledgeable and very personable. The tours of Bruny Island, Port Arthur and Russell Falls were magnificent and are highly recommended. I will use Tasmanian private tours again when in Hobart next and can’t recommend them highly enough.

We did the Frogmore tour for my friend’s birthday, it was amazing from start to finish. John is a lovely guy and so very accommodating he went above and beyond for us! Even bought the birthday girl a bottle of Janz! I can’t recommend this highly enough! Such a bargain as well! I will be sure to go on more in the future! Nocton wines are a must-do for wine tastings as well!

Can’t praise this company enough. Had the most enjoyable Frogmore and Bangor tour with friends and family over the weekend. John was a pleasure to work with, helpful throughout the day and overall a lovely experience.

John was a fantastic host and was very knowlegable about the history of Hobart. We did the Richmond food and wine tour + Mt Wellington. We had a wonderful day and the personalised touch made my husband’s birthday extra special. We also did the Bruny Island tour and again John was a great guide we would highly recommend John and his company and would love to come back and do more. Thanks so much John.

We welcome people who may identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We value and respect diversity.

We, Tasmanian Private Tours acknowledge all Aboriginal people; the traditional and original owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania, the Land upon which we work and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Day Tour from Hobart PC365E

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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Day Tour from Hobart Day Tour

Join  us on this full day tour and discover more…

Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park on Tasmania’s east coast is a uniquely beautiful part of the world.  With pristine beaches including Wineglass Bay Beach, pink granite mountain ranges, friendly wildlife and wild rugged coastline a visit to this part of Tasmania leaves you feeling renewed and exhilarated.  Our tour shares with you all of the must see sites of the Freycinet National Park and Tasmania’s stunning east Coast on this highly affordable day tour.

From the doorstep of your Hobart accommodation, hop on board and enjoy the ride! Be prepared for amazing scenery, great photo opportunities, some gentle walking and lots of fresh air. Also included, informative local knowledge, historic story-telling and for no extra cost plenty of laughs and great music! That last point is open to debate!

Wineglass  Bay Discovery Tours, as the name suggests gives you  the opportunity to discover more !

While our main attraction is Wineglass Bay. we have included in your tour some hidden extras. Visit Rosny Hill Lookout, a vantage point from which you will be treated to expansive views of the Derwent River, Hobart City and the ever present kunanyi, Mount Wellington. Take a moment to imagine what a sanctuary this harbour must have been for the early ocean explorers. With the early settlers in mind, your tour passes through the Coal River Valley, now home to some of Tasmania’s most popular wineries.

On this route Wineglass Bay Discovery Tours gives you the opportunity to visit the historic Georgian township of Richmond. We stop at Richmond Bridge, the oldest convict constructed bridge still in use in Australia. Set in picturesque surrounds, complete with friendly ducks, the Richmond Bridge is a testament to Tasmania’s convict heritage; a man-made structure of unique beauty and timeless strength.

From Richmond we head east to the Great Eastern Drive into the township of Buckland, home to the Church of John the Baptist, built by convicts in 1846 from local sandstone. Learn the story behind its spectacular stained glass windows. Onward through farmland, forest and riverside roads we reach the East coast at Orford. Here we stop at Raspins Beach where you can enjoy majestic views across Prosser Bay to Maria Island and listen to a tale or two of the early goings-on of this little island.

Back on the Great Eastern Drive you will enjoy spectacular coastal views and pass by more pristine beaches including Spiky Beach and the convict constructed Spiky Bridge. As the mountains of the Hazards come into view you will know we are nearing our destination. After a refreshment stop at Swansea, a great place to buy lunch, it’s on to the Freycinet Peninsula.

Freycinet  National Park 

Here you will spend over 4 hours exploring this unique National Park including our highlight, the 45 minute walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout. It is suggested you wear comfortable shoes and bring a drink bottle of water.The track is superbly constructed and the incline is steady but walk at your own pace for the journey is as beautiful as the destination.

Be surprised by the wildlife emerging from the undergrowth, absorb the majesty of the mountains above and wonder at the balancing boulders then take a well-deserved stop halfway to catch your breath and take in the views of Great Oyster Bay. With one final ascent you will discover the beauty of Wineglass Bay. Cameras and smiles ready! Here we will spend ample time to enjoy the view before walking back as a group. If you would like to walk down to Wineglass Bay Beach, this can be arranged with your guide in advance. Bear in mind this is a steeper track requiring a higher level of fitness.

Enjoy lunch either at one of the local beaches or at one of the popular winery on the east coast. You may even encounter some of the friendly native animals (but do not share your lunch with them)! If Seafood is your fancy a stop at the Marine Farm can be arranged. Wineglass Bay Discovery Tours will then take you to locations such as Friendly Beaches. This wild stretch of coastline is a favorite spot for surfers and fishermen alike. Enjoy more spectacular coastal views from Cape Tourville Lookout. You might even spot some marine wildlife.

Discover bull kelp forests and natural rock sculptures at Sleepy Bay and find peace and tranquility at the aptly named Honeymoon Bay, a great spot for a swim if you are keen.

Truly a spectacular day of exploring! And before you decide to stay forever immersed in this beautiful place…there is ice-cream and other tasty treats to enjoy at Kate’s Berry Farm! Your guide will then return you safely to your accommodation in Hobart. Airport drop offs on return can be arranged in advance at no extra cost.

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