Top Tasmania Food & Drink

Discover the Tamar Valley on a small-group wine tasting tour from Launceston. Visit local vineyards, sample wines, and tuck into a delicious gourmet lunch over the course of the day. Learn about the history of the region and tips for wine tasting from your guide and enjoy free round-trip transfers from any location in Launceston.

Visit four wineries for vineyard tours and tastings, with opportunities for meeting winemakers and exploring barrel rooms. Expect a fun day packed full of wine tasting, tours, conversations and a delicious Tasmanian Cheese Platter.

Enjoy Hobart from the water on Derwent River cruise. Choose your preferred time of day for your cruise, including lunch and dinner options, and then glide through the city to admire the harbor and waterfront attractions such as the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Tasman Bridge, Government House, Montagu Bay, and Rose Bay.

Admire Bruny Island by both land and sea on this day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour eco-cruise around the island. You’ll have the chance to see remote beaches, rugged coastlines and native wildlife like dolphins and fur seals as you cruise past steep cliffs and deep sea caves. Ferry transport to the island is included, plus morning tea and lunch on the island.

Book a 1- or 2-day pass on a Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour for an easy way to explore the city's top attractions at your own pace. Travel by double-decker red bus to 20 stops around the city, where you can hop off whenever you wish to visit the places that interest you. Or opt to stay onboard the bus for the full loop.

Take in the highlights of central Hobart on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Stroll along Hunter Street and the Hobart waterfront, view Salamanca Place, and walk through a city park as you hear about the colonial roots of the capital of Tasmania, and see heritage buildings with Victorian and Georgian architecture. Enjoy a more intimate perspective on the city during this small-group tour that has a maximum group size of eight people.

Discover the scenic coastline, beaches, national parks, flora, and fauna of Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Travel via ferry to the island (tickets included), and walk through the temperate rain forest, stop at a viewing platform at the Neck, and sample locally made products.

Visit some of the top attractions outside of Hobart on this day trip to Mount Wellington, Mount Field National Park, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the historical town of Richmond.

Experience the Tasman Peninsula by both land and sea on this day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour cruise along the coast of Tasman National Park. Gaze up at towering sea cliffs, look for wildlife like falcons and seals, and learn about the peninsula’s ecosystem. Then visit the World Heritage–listed Port Arthur Historic Site for an in-depth look at Australia’s penal history at this former convict colony. Lunch is included.

Travel from Hobart to Tasmania’s east coast to visit Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park. En route, pass through picturesque Orford and Swansea, and stop for photos at historic Spiky Bridge and pretty Spiky Beach. When you arrive at Wineglass Bay, have the option to take a vigorous hike down to Wineglass Beach, or choose the more moderate option that visits Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville lookout. On the return drive, sample fresh shellfish from Oyster Bay at Freycinet Marine Farm and sweet treats from Kate’s Berry Farm.

Whether you’re traveling with family young or old or you just want to put your feet up for the day, this morning cruise is a great way to see the lush Tamar Valley without wearing yourself out with a long hike or drive. Cruise from Launceston into the dramatic Cataract Gorge and beyond. There are plenty of spectacular photo opportunities in the Gorge and beyond, including the riverside districts of Windermere and Rosevears.

Savor delicious Tasmanian seafood fresh from the ocean on this full-day hands-on cruise from Hobart. Enjoy a scenic cruise down the Derwent River and around Bruny Island on-board a custom-made boat. Follow your guide to a local salmon farm, help them pull oysters from the ocean and watch as they snorkel for abalone and sea urchins around the Coast of Bruny Island. Dine on the freshly gathered seafood, prepared on board and accompanied by regional wines, beers, ciders and cheeses. This small-group tour has a maximum of 12 for an intimate experience.

Enjoy a full-day tour that takes in Freycinet National Park, including Wineglass Bay, Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville lookout among other top sites. See the sights up close during several short nature walks in Freycinet National Park, and then return to Launceston.

Spend the day at Moorilla Estate for a unique Tasmanian winery experience that includes world-class art. You’ll start with a ferry ride and admission to Mona (the Museum of Old and New Art), known as much for its underground labyrinth-like architecture as for its art collection. Then enjoy a seasonal lunch, followed by a tasting and behind-the-scenes tour at Moorilla Estate, which continues to make ‘best of’ lists since it opened in 2011.

The scenic riversides and lush bushlands of the Cataract Gorge lie just downstream from Launceston. On this tour, discover the gorge from the water on a leisurely afternoon cruise and admire views of Tamar Island, Windemere, and Rosevears as you set sail from Launceston. While on-board, tuck into a delicious afternoon tea and sample a selection of Tasmanian beers and wines.

Spend a relaxing day in Hobart on the water by traveling from the city to Peppermint Bay on a Derwent River cruise. You have the chance to see dolphins in the d’Entrecasteaux Channel, and then hop off the boat for lunch at a waterfront restaurant in Peppermint Bay with a view of Bruny Island.

Discover some of Tasmania's very best wineries on this small-group wine-tasting tour from Hobart. Head out of the city and into the countryside to visit around four different wineries and sample red, white, and/or sparkling wine at each. Your experience also includes a cheese tasting and a vineyard platter lunch with scrumptious dessert.

Tasmania's best Craft Drinks tour for Diversity, Quality, Value - over 30 unique drinks across five gorgeous venues - Sparkling, Reds, Whites, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Liqueurs and more. Something for everyone! Visit our website derwentexperience.com au for full itinerary, inclusions, groups, direct service The venues we visit have collectively won numerous awards, and many of their labels have loyal followings, often selling out very quickly upon release. Maybe you will have a wow! moment and purchase a bottle or two - often hard to resist. We drive in comfort through the Derwent and Coal Valley, visit both New Norfolk and Richmond, taste over 30 locally made drinks. Through expert guiding we'll learn a little about the history, characters and local economy to form a positive connection and enhance the delicious food & drink we encounter Tastings at each venue included along with a light lunch with wine For alternate dates, full description, group discount etc, contact us/book direct

Discover Tasmania's award-winning wines on this all-day guided tour with a local wine expert. Although still relatively small, Tasmania's wine production has grown greatly in recent decades. Visit two of the three wine regions surrounding Hobart—Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, and Huon Valley—with a minimum of four cellar door stops.

Discover the gourmet delights of Bruny Island during an all-inclusive tour full-day food tour with a knowledgeable guide who takes you to meet the local producers. You can expect enough food and drink to satisfy a hearty appetite, enjoying seven courses that include oysters, award winning cheeses, local honey, mead and chocolates. Soak in the island’s breathtaking scenery during visits to the Bruny Island Neck, historic Two Tree Point in Adventure Bay, white-sand beaches and nature reserves where rare white wallabies live.

There’s no need to draw straws for the role of designated driver when you want to discover Tasmania’s wine country—simply book your choice of private tour. Whether you’re enthused by the Huon Valley, the Derwent Valley, Coal River, or the east coast, your private driver lets you choose which venues you want to visit, what you want to sample, and how long you want to stay.

This half-day winery tour of the Tamar Valley is the ideal trip for travelers who don’t have time for the full-day tour. You’ll visit several wineries, sample some delicious local wines, plus get the chance to speak with the winemakers to learn more about the process. You can also enjoy a cheese platter at one of the wineries paired with a glass of wine. This tour is a fun and indulgent experience in less time.

See the best of the UNESCO-listed Maria Island and its surrounding scenic isles on comprehensive tour complete with a sightseeing cruise, a tour of the Darlington Convict Settlement, and more. This tour also includes live commentary to make the most of your sightseeing experience. You will have the opportunity to bring your own or purchase your lunch or alcoholic drinks onboard.