Tasmania: A Four-Day Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
Fine-wine connoisseurs and gourmands will be in their element on this four-day luxury tour of Tasmania, offering an intimate group of max. eight travellers. Enjoy a feast for the senses as you’re whisked from Launceston to Hobart, visiting iconic cool-climate wine region cellar doors and wineries, dairies crafting award-winning cheeses and a chocolaterie tempering mouthwatering pralines. Includes three nights of luxury accommodation, daily breakfast, four incredible lunches and three dinners including a sumptuous seven-course Chinese feast, a MONA ticket, visits to Richmond and the Salamanca Precinct, the services of an experienced, local guide, airport transfers and more.
Tantalise your tastebuds on this gourmet four-day tour of Tasmania, taking you to some of the island’s most iconic sites via local wineries and food producers.
What You’ll Love…
The Experiences – Sumptuous dining and wine tasting amid the beautiful scenery of Tasmania
A destination like no other kicks off this luxury tour as you depart Launceston for the renowned Cataract Gorge, a slice of bushland wilderness just 15 minutes from the CBD. Unearth the cliffs and the ice-cold South Esk River, before venturing to First Basin, home to nature reserves roaming with friendly peacocks.
Awaken your inner sommelier as you savour some of the finest drops in the Tamara Valley wine region, including tipples from the Tamar Ridge Winery, Moores Hill Estate and Holm Oak Vineyard. Return to Launceston for your overnight stay at the boutique The Sebel, where a welcome bottle of the House of Arras, a premium Tasmanian sparkling wine, awaits in-room.
Round out the day at the award-winning Bluestone Bar & Kitchen, proudly offering a true paddock-to-plate experience as well as a selection of Tasmania’s finest wines, whiskies and gins.
Journey to the historic Cambell Town and experience Richmond, a town steeped in history and home to local producers such as the Wicked Cheese Company, where you’ll delight the palate with the handcrafted assortment of cheeses, and the family-run Coal River Farm, where you’ll be treated to a gourmet lunch.
Discover MONA, a “subversive adult Disneyland” that promises weird, wonderful and sometimes controversial artwork, and cap off the day with a seven-course feast of Asian delights at Kwan Ho.
Explore the stunning Salamanca Precinct for breakfast, an area renowned for its picturesque rows of sandstone buildings and former warehouses, before venturing to Ross, arguably one of the finest 19th-century villages in Australia, with cobble-style paths and grand old elm trees.
Sip fine wines at the world-class Josef Chromy Vineyard, named among Australia’s top ten, with a cellar door housed within the original 1880s homestead. With a log fire always burning at its centre and great views of the vineyards, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a tasting and gourmet lunch. Round out your winery exploration at Sharmans Wines, where these matured vineyards have been cultivated from clay-based terra.
North West of Tasmania is your gateway to the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, a fresh produce haven specialising in raspberries, where you’ll savour a gourmet breakfast. Afterwards, continue to the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory to see qualified confectionery staff tempering, moulding and enrobing fine couverture chocolates, truffles and pralines.
Complete your four-day discovery with a visit to the Ghost Rock Vineyard, a vibrant cellar door twice crowned Tourism Tasmania’s “Best Cellar Door”, and Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, a dairy crafting some of Tasmania’s most premium cheddar-style cheeses.
Return to Launceston for a 4pm airport drop-off.
Your Package Includes:
- Three nights’ luxury accommodation in Launceston and Hobart
- Daily breakfast, four locally produced lunches and three gourmet dinners, including a seven-course tasting menu at Kwan Ho
- All tastings, including five wine tastings, plus cheese and chocolate tastings
- MONA art gallery entry
- All transfers in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle
- Return airport transfers
- The services of an experienced, local guide throughout
Getting to Tasmania is easy. Regular flights to Launceston are available with Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas, departing most Australian capital cities with a flight time of 1 – 2 hours.
Flights depart regularly from major gateways including Singapore (approx flight time of 10 hours), Hong Kong (approx flight time of 13 hours), Dubai (approx flight time of 18 hours) and Bangkok (approx flight time of 13 hours).
Launceston Airport pick up and drop off is included.
Please note: The tour starts at 9.30am on your chosen departure date. Please ensure you arrive in Launceston in time.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
Day 1: Launceston - Winery Tour
A destination like no other kicks off this luxury four-day produce and wine tour as you depart Launceston at 9:30 for Cataract Gorge, a slice of bushland wilderness just 15 minutes from the CBD. Experience the breathtaking cliffs and ice-cold South Esk River, before venturing to the nearby First Basin, home to a chairlift, swimming pool, cafés, restaurants and friendly peacocks.
Afterwards, awaken your inner Sommelier with some of the finest drops in the Tamara Valley wine region, including tipples from the Tamar Ridge Winery, Moores Hill Estate and Holm Oak Vineyard. Afterwards, return to Launceston for your overnight stay at the boutique The Sebel, where a welcome bottle of the House of Arras, a premium Tasmanian sparkling wine, awaits in-room.
Round out the day at the award-winning Bluestone Bar & Kitchen, proudly offering a true paddock-to-plate experience and a selection of Tasmania’s finest wines, whiskies and gins.
Overnight: The Sebel or similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Campbell Town - Richmond - Cheese Tasting - MONA - Hobart
Wake-up the tastebuds with a gorgeous locally sourced breakfast at the Bluestone Bar & Kitchen, before journeying to historic Campbell Town and Richmond, one of Tasmania’s most popular destinations, steeped in history and surrounded by some of the state’s oldest cool-climate vineyards.
Nestled in the heart of the Coal River Valley, the Wicked Cheese Company is waiting to delight your palate with an impressive range of handmade cheeses. Afterwards, feast on a gourmet lunch at the family-run Coal River Farm. Continue to the world-renowned MONA, a “subversive adult Disneyland” of the weird, the wonderful and sometimes controversial artwork within its three-storey, subterranean cave-like building.
Cap off the day with a seven-course feast of Asian delights at Kwan Ho, a restaurant specialising in Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghai and Chinese fare.
Overnight: Wrest Point Casino Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hobart - Salamanca Precinct - Ross - Winery Tastings - Launceston
Treat the senses this morning as you’re transferred to the stunning Salamanca precinct for breakfast, a place renowned for its picturesque rows of sandstone buildings and former warehouses converted into restaurants, galleries, craft shops and offices.
Afterwards, continue to the beautiful and historic town of Ross. Arguably the finest 19th-century village in Australia, Ross will enthral you with its cobble-style paths, grand old elm trees and Ross Bridge, Australia’s third oldest bridge.
Launceston has an abundance of world-class wineries and Josef Chromy Vineyard is particularly stunning. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s top ten, the Josef Chromy cellar door is housed within the original 1880s homestead. With a log fire always burning at its centre and a great view of the vineyards, it’s the perfect place to sample the wide range of award-winning cool-climate wines including sparkling, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Botrytis Riesling and a Ruby Pinot Port. After a tipple, savour a gorgeous lunch at this picturesque vineyard.
The second and final winery you will visit is Sharmans Wines, where you will have the luxury of tasting a range of these fine wines cultivated in clay-based terra.
Tonight, return to Sebel Launceston where you will once again enjoy beautiful accommodation. Dinner is just a short walk away at Rupert & Hound within the Seaport restaurant precinct.
Overnight: The Sebel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Launceston - Produce Tasting - Chocolaterie - Cellar Door - Cheese Tasting - Airport Drop-off
North West of Tasmania is your gateway to the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm today, a fresh produce haven specialising in raspberries, where you’ll savour a gourmet breakfast.
Afterwards, continue to the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory where you’ll get to see qualified confectionery staff tempering, moulding and enrobing fine couverture chocolates, truffles, pralines, fudges and more.
Stretch your legs and breathe in the sea air with a walk along Mersey Bluff, before lunch and a wine-tasting at Ghost Rock Vineyard, a vibrant cellar door twice crowned Tourism Tasmania’s “Best Cellar Door”. Surrounded by its six vineyards and striking views over Tasmania’s pristine coastline and countryside, it’s one of the state’s most unique wine experiences.
If you love fromage, you’ll fall head over heels for Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, crafting some of Tasmania’s most premium dairy products and handcrafted cheddar-style cheeses. Ashgrove’s impeccable quality has been proven again and again, with accolades from the Dairy Industry Association of Australia and various dairy and food award shows - but the ultimate proof can be found in the taste. Enjoy!
Return to Launceston to finish a fantastic four days. It will be a 45-minute journey back to Launceston where you’ll arrive at the airport at 4pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Valid for the following departure dates:
21, 29 January 2020
11, 16 February 2020
10, 24 March 2020
21, 28 April 2020
12, 26 May 2020
9, 16 June 2020
7, 21 July 2020
18 August 2020
1, 22 September 2020
6, 20 October 2020
3, 17 November 2020
1, 18 December 2020
The ‘7 day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.
Booking Conditions: The tour operator will be in touch within 72 hours of purchasing the package. The booking forms must be returned to the tour operator within 7 days of purchasing the package. Reservations cannot be made until the booking form is returned to the tour operator.
Please note: Packages are not transferrable to any other person. The tour order, itinerary, departure dates and airlines cannot be changed after the tour has been confirmed in writing. Any changes to confirmed reservations will incur a A$150 change fee per person.
Twin-Share Package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a solo traveller package.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:
- The Sebel Launceston or similar
- Wrest Point Casino Hotel or similar
Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar standard.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults.
Minimum tour capacity is four people. Maximum tour capacity is 8 people.
Guests must be 18 years or over to participate in this tour.
In the event that the minimum tour capacity is not reached, the tour provider will provide an alternative date. If the customer cannot attend on the alternate date, a full refund shall be provided.
Please note, disability access is limited during the tour, please consider this when making your booking.
Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility and must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and climb stairs.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Not Included:
- Flights
- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
- Single supplement surcharge
- Travel insurance (Highly Recommended)
- Transfers not listed in the itinerary
Please note: transfers are on the first and last day of the tour only. Charges apply outside of these days, payable directly to the supplier.
This tour is operated by a third party. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.
Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.