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Drink Tasmania Premium Wine Tour

from A$289
8 hours

Taste your way through Tasmania's cool climate wine country on a guided day from Hobart. Visit cellar doors such as Puddleduck Vineyard, Pooley Wines and Derwent Estate, enjoy four paddle tastings from sparkling to pinot noir, and share a platter of local cheeses, with a lunch stop at a favourite local venue.

Quick read before you book.

  • Explore top cool climate vineyards in Tasmania's renowned wine country
  • Visit a selection of boutique and pioneering cellar doors
  • Enjoy four expertly guided paddle tastings of premium wines
  • Sample a light gourmet platter with local Tasmanian cheeses
  • Walk through the vines where permitted and learn from local experts
  • Flexible itinerary with stops at Derwent Estate, Pooley Wines, Puddleduck Vineyard, and more
  • Tour concludes at a Hobart bar or scenic waterfront for evening relaxation

What’s included

  • Guided wine tour in Tasmania's wine regions
  • Four curated wine paddle tastings
  • Light gourmet platter with local Tasmanian cheeses and fresh produce
  • Visits to multiple selected cellar doors
  • Expert local hosts providing stories and insights

Commonly asked questions.

Meet your guide at 10:30am at the bottom of the ramp at Brooke St Pier, Franklin Wharf. If it is raining, head up the ramp and through the glass doors.

The tour runs for about seven hours and ends around 5:30pm at La Sardina Loca or Salamanca.

Stops vary, but the itinerary features cellar doors such as Puddleduck Vineyard, Pooley Wines and Derwent Estate.

Four paddle tastings, including sparkling wines and pinot noir, plus a light platter of local cheeses and produce.

Lunch isn't included, but the tour stops at a local venue with share plates, pizza and fresh seafood on the menu.

Tours need a minimum of 4 guests and take a maximum of 16.

Yes, carry a passport, driver licence or proof of age card for the whole tour, as venues may ask for it.

Yes. Guests who arrive intoxicated are refused without a refund, venues can refuse service, and drinking on the bus is not allowed.

Cancel more than 7 days before the tour by emailing the team and a refund may be considered. Between 7 days and 48 hours out, a $49 admin fee applies, and there are no refunds within 48 hours or for no shows. You can reschedule up to 48 hours before.

For a mix of drinks, the Drink Tasmania Signature full day tour adds whisky, cider and craft beer.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Embark on a premium wine tasting journey through Tasmania's acclaimed wine country on this expertly guided experience. Starting from Brooke St Pier on Franklin Wharf in Hobart, you'll join fellow wine lovers in discovering the region's best cool climate vineyards, with each stop handpicked for its unique character. You'll visit a variety of cellar doors, from small family run estates like Puddleduck Vineyard to innovative producers shaping the future of Tasmanian wine, such as Pooley Wines and Derwent Estate. Where access is allowed, enjoy a stroll through the vines and learn how Tasmania's pristine environment creates truly exceptional wines. Relish four distinct paddle tastings, including sparkling wines and complex Pinot Noirs, all curated and explained by passionate local experts. Complement your tasting with a gourmet platter featuring the best Tasmanian cheeses and produce. While lunch is not included, the tour pauses at a favourite local venue with menu options ranging from share plates to wood fired pizzas and fresh seafood. Your day wraps up back in Hobart, either at one of the city's lively bars or the scenic waterfront, giving you the freedom to keep the good times rolling or explore at your own pace. Staying on in Hobart? Our 3 day Hobart itinerary shows how to fit in the rest. Explore the day, then check availability.

Additional info by the operator.

Meeting Point: Brooke St Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart at 10:30 am. Meet your guide at the bottom of the ramp; if raining, proceed up the ramp and enter through the glass doors. Tour Duration: Approximately 7 hours. Ends around 5:30 pm at La Sardina Loca or Salamanca. Group Size: Maximum of 16 guests per tour, minimum of 4 guests. Please contact us for larger group information. What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, warm clothes (weather can change quickly in Hobart), and your camera.