Food Lover's Dream: Wine, Cheese, Honey

Embark on a Huon Valley culinary adventure: wine, cheese, honey tastings, and more. Discover Tasmania’s gourmet delights on this immersive food and drink tour.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hartzview Vineyard - Experience the rustic charm and homely atmosphere of Hartzview Vineyard. Here, you will savor tastings of their renowned Fortified wines, Pinots, Rosé, and Chardonnay. They’ve recently added two exquisite gins, and there’s a to-die-for Brandy and Whisky aging in barrels, ready for release. On a clear day, the breathtaking view of the Hartz Mountains is an absolute delight.

Guests will also participate in a hands-on cheese-making workshop where they will learn how to make their own artisanal cheese at home. Tour guests will enjoy a selection of award-winning cheeses from southern Tasmania’s innovative producers while indulging in wine tastings at the bar. Visiting Hartzview Vineyard for an unforgettable wine and cheese experience in the heart of southern Tasmania.

  • Cygnet - Cygnet, Australia’s last township before Antarctica, has long attracted alternative, creative, and musical characters. In recent years, renowned chefs and food writers have also made this charming one-street town their home.

A popular bakery, tucked away beside the main road, offers delightful French pastries. If time allows, tour guests can purchase a parcel of these pastry masterpieces to enjoy at their hotel. Purchases at own cost.

  • Pagan Cider - A delightful stop to enjoy a refreshing taste of Cygnet’s renowned cidery. Boasting an amazing array of flavours, this fun stop sees guests taste pear, strawberry, cherry and of course apple cider from real Huon Valley grown fruit.
  • Home Hill Winery - Nestled at the foothills of Ranelagh in the Huon Valley, this divine winery restaurant offers a picturesque view through large windows overlooking the lush vineyards. Rated as one of the top restaurants in southern Tasmania, it serves delicious food with carefully crafted flavors that perfectly pair with their exquisite wines.
    Guests consistently rate this experience as one of the highlights of their tour.

The restaurant accommodates special diets and offers medium-sized meals, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied.

Lunch and wine at the table is paid by customer.

  • The Honey Pot - Discover the vital role of bees in food and wine production at Huonville’s Honey Pot, the leading supplier of pollinators to the region’s many orchards. Visitors enjoy an engaging talk by ou their friendly staff, who explain the intricate processes within a hive. Watch the fascinating live display of worker bees in action.

Delight in tasting over ten unique flavors of honey, each offering a distinct taste of Tasmania. Don’t forget to browse their store, which features a wide variety of bee and honey-related products, perfect for taking a piece of this sweet experience home with you.

  • Huonville - We drive from Hobart to our first stop Hartzview Vineyard. Then we drive through Cygnet towards Huonville stopping in at Pagan Cider.

The Huon Valley is a sight to behold with gentle rolling hills and plenty of orchards and cherry farms. The first leg of the drive takes about 45 minutes. The second leg takes about 35 minutes.

What's Included
  • Goodies Bag
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bee keeping talk and beginners introduction
  • Snacks
  • Tastings #3 and wine making talk - Drinks inc wine, Fortified wines, spirits and ciders
  • Cheese Making Class
  • Pick up and Drop off services to Hobart
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Pastries in Cygnet and cheese supplies purchased separately.
Additional Information

Huon Valley Food Lover’s Dream: Wine, Cheese, Honey & Beyond. See our Google Reviews rating us 4.8/5 stars.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure with our premium small-group food and drink immersion tour. Discover why Tasmania is a food lover’s paradise on this full-day journey through the Huon Valley.

Start with a winemaking talk and tastings at Hartzview Wines. Enjoy a cheese platter and a hands-on cheese-making class. Drive through picturesque Cygnet and stop in at Pagan cider for tastings. Refuel at the divine Home Hill Winery with a sumptuous lunch and wine.

Then, delve into the world of honey production at a local apiary. Taste pure Huon Valley honey and gain insights into beekeeping from a passionate expert.

Throughout the tour, savor an endless array of fresh produce and gourmet delights. This unforgettable culinary journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with local producers and experience the best of Tasmania’s food and drink scene.

  • Travel time to the first activity is around 45 mins from Hobart
  • Travel time from the last activity is around 40 mins to Hobart.
  • Gluten free food available
  • Vegetarian food available at restaurant
  • Cheese platter may have come in contact with nuts and does contain allergens
Location
12 Franklin Whrf
Franklin Wharf
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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