Three people sit on a bench facing a lake, holding up glasses and enjoying Tasmanian drinks, with hills and blue sky in the background.
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Drink Tasmania Up! Taste Over 30 Drinks + Cheese

from A$195
7 hours

A small group drinks tour from Hobart through the Derwent and Coal River valleys, tasting more than 30 Tasmanian wines, spirits, ciders and ales at venues including New Norfolk Distillery, Two Metre Tall and Charles Reuben Estate. Includes pick up, an optional coffee and a vineyard cheese platter for lunch.

  • Three people sit on a bench facing a lake, holding up glasses and enjoying Tasmanian drinks, with hills and blue sky in the background.
  • A group of eleven people stand in front of a black van with Derwent Experience branding, on a sunny day with blue sky and vineyards in the background, ready to embark on a Tasmanian drinks and cheese tasting adventure.
  • Six adults sitting in a van hold bottles of wine and smile at the camera, ready to drink Tasmania’s finest wines and enjoy an unforgettable cheese tasting experience.
  • Five people wearing orange safety vests stand around a wooden barrel outdoors, holding glasses and smiling as they enjoy a lively drinks tasting, with a brick wall in the background.
  • Two human shadows on a wooden wall appear to be giving each other a high five, capturing the lively spirit of a drinks festival and celebrating the best of Tasmanian drinks.
  • A person pours whisky into four glasses arranged in a row on a wooden tray, with bottles and hands visible in the background—capturing the spirit of Tasmanian drinks and perfect for pairing with a cheese tasting.
  • Rows of grapevines stretch across a vineyard with a blue lake and tree-covered hills in the background under a clear sky—the perfect setting to enjoy Tasmanian drinks and indulge in cheese tasting.
  • A person pulls a wooden beer pump labelled Forester Bitter Ale Handmade Hand Pumped next to a chalkboard sign, capturing the vibrant spirit of Tasmanian drinks at a lively drinks festival.
  • Aerial view of a rural landscape with a river, green fields, scattered trees, houses, and distant hills under a clear sky—an idyllic setting perfect for cheese tasting and enjoying iconic Tasmanian drinks.
  • A bottle of Near Horizon whisky stands next to a bottle of Tasmanian Tonic Company smoked eucalyptus tonic water syrup on a wooden counter, ready to elevate your next cheese tasting or introduce a touch of sophistication to any Tasmania drinks event.
  • Wooden barrels labelled Lawrenny are stacked in a wooden rack, each barrel marked with a unique identification number, reflecting the rich heritage of Tasmania.
  • Several green picnic tables are arranged on a grassy field with large trees and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky, creating a perfect setting for cheese tasting and sampling unique Tasmanian drinks.
  • A black van parked on a tree-lined road covered in yellow autumn leaves, with a person standing by the driver’s side door, captures the essence of a scenic cheese tasting journey complemented by renowned Tasmanian drinks.
  • A group of people pose for a photo on a lawn beside a van, with manicured gardens and a large historic house in the background under a partly cloudy sky, enjoying moments between cheese tasting sessions at the renowned Tasmanian drinks festival.
  • Eleven women stand smiling in front of a black van with DERWENTEXPERIENCE.COM.AU signage, parked on a wet suburban street. Houses and greenery are visible in the background, hinting at the start of a memorable cheese tasting and Tasmanian drinks adventure.
  • A person stands in a Tasmanian distillery with wooden barrels stacked against a corrugated metal wall and a large metal still visible in the foreground, evoking the artistry behind crafting fine drinks.
  • A man behind a counter in Tasmania explains something to two women; various bottles of drinks are on the wooden counter in front of them.
  • A vendor stands behind a wooden bar with cider taps, talking to two customers. Chalkboard menus with drink options are displayed on the wall behind the bar, creating a lively drinks festival atmosphere where guests can sample Tasmanian drinks and explore new flavours.
  • A group of people stand on a veranda in Tasmania, smiling and raising drinks, in front of a stone house with a white balustrade and overcast sky.
  • Three people sit on a bench facing a lake, holding up glasses and enjoying Tasmanian drinks, with hills and blue sky in the background.
  • A group of eleven people stand in front of a black van with Derwent Experience branding, on a sunny day with blue sky and vineyards in the background, ready to embark on a Tasmanian drinks and cheese tasting adventure.
  • Six adults sitting in a van hold bottles of wine and smile at the camera, ready to drink Tasmania’s finest wines and enjoy an unforgettable cheese tasting experience.
  • Five people wearing orange safety vests stand around a wooden barrel outdoors, holding glasses and smiling as they enjoy a lively drinks tasting, with a brick wall in the background.
  • Two human shadows on a wooden wall appear to be giving each other a high five, capturing the lively spirit of a drinks festival and celebrating the best of Tasmanian drinks.
  • A person pours whisky into four glasses arranged in a row on a wooden tray, with bottles and hands visible in the background—capturing the spirit of Tasmanian drinks and perfect for pairing with a cheese tasting.
  • Rows of grapevines stretch across a vineyard with a blue lake and tree-covered hills in the background under a clear sky—the perfect setting to enjoy Tasmanian drinks and indulge in cheese tasting.
  • A person pulls a wooden beer pump labelled Forester Bitter Ale Handmade Hand Pumped next to a chalkboard sign, capturing the vibrant spirit of Tasmanian drinks at a lively drinks festival.
  • Aerial view of a rural landscape with a river, green fields, scattered trees, houses, and distant hills under a clear sky—an idyllic setting perfect for cheese tasting and enjoying iconic Tasmanian drinks.
  • A bottle of Near Horizon whisky stands next to a bottle of Tasmanian Tonic Company smoked eucalyptus tonic water syrup on a wooden counter, ready to elevate your next cheese tasting or introduce a touch of sophistication to any Tasmania drinks event.
  • Wooden barrels labelled Lawrenny are stacked in a wooden rack, each barrel marked with a unique identification number, reflecting the rich heritage of Tasmania.
  • Several green picnic tables are arranged on a grassy field with large trees and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky, creating a perfect setting for cheese tasting and sampling unique Tasmanian drinks.
  • A black van parked on a tree-lined road covered in yellow autumn leaves, with a person standing by the driver’s side door, captures the essence of a scenic cheese tasting journey complemented by renowned Tasmanian drinks.
  • A group of people pose for a photo on a lawn beside a van, with manicured gardens and a large historic house in the background under a partly cloudy sky, enjoying moments between cheese tasting sessions at the renowned Tasmanian drinks festival.
  • Eleven women stand smiling in front of a black van with DERWENTEXPERIENCE.COM.AU signage, parked on a wet suburban street. Houses and greenery are visible in the background, hinting at the start of a memorable cheese tasting and Tasmanian drinks adventure.
  • A person stands in a Tasmanian distillery with wooden barrels stacked against a corrugated metal wall and a large metal still visible in the foreground, evoking the artistry behind crafting fine drinks.
  • A man behind a counter in Tasmania explains something to two women; various bottles of drinks are on the wooden counter in front of them.
  • A vendor stands behind a wooden bar with cider taps, talking to two customers. Chalkboard menus with drink options are displayed on the wall behind the bar, creating a lively drinks festival atmosphere where guests can sample Tasmanian drinks and explore new flavours.
  • A group of people stand on a veranda in Tasmania, smiling and raising drinks, in front of a stone house with a white balustrade and overcast sky.

Quick read before you book.

  • Taste more than 30 Tasmanian drinks
  • New Norfolk Distillery and Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale and Cider
  • Wine tastings at Derwent Estate and Charles Reuben Estate
  • Meet the makers behind each drop
  • Drive through historic Richmond
  • No designated driver needed

What’s included

  • Hobart hotel or address pick up
  • Tastings at a minimum of four venues, led by owners or staff
  • Climate controlled bus with large windows and reclining seats
  • Optional mid morning coffee in New Norfolk
  • Vineyard platter lunch with local cheese, bread and olives
  • Option to buy bottles and arrange freight

Commonly asked questions.

It runs on Fridays and Saturdays from around 10am to 5pm, about seven to seven and a half hours. Private dates can be arranged for groups.

Pick up is from your Hobart hotel or a private address, and airport transfers can be arranged.

Stops include New Norfolk Distillery, Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale and Cider, Derwent Estate and Charles Reuben Estate, with a drive through Richmond.

Yes, a vineyard platter with local cheese, bread and olives is included.

You need to be 18 or over for the tastings.

Tours need a minimum of four guests to run. Smaller groups can ask for a custom quote.

Yes, you can buy bottles at the venues and arrange freight forwarding.

Comfortable clothing in layers, suitable footwear and a water bottle, as Tasmanian weather changes quickly.

Contact the team before cancelling, as they can often reschedule or offer a voucher. Medical cancellations with a certificate are refunded less 20%, and no shows are not refunded.

Whisky fans should look at the private Tasmanian whisky day tour, which visits Callington Mill and Old Kempton distilleries.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Thirty drinks in a day sounds like a lot, until you realise how much Tasmania squeezes into the valleys around Hobart. This small group tasting tour lets you try sparkling wine, gin, rum, brandy, ales, ciders and more without anyone needing to drive. Pick up is from your Hobart hotel or address, and the first stop is New Norfolk, with an optional coffee before your first tasting at New Norfolk Distillery. From there it is on to Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale and Cider, then Derwent Estate for wine among the vines and Charles Reuben Estate, with the makers and venue staff leading the tastings themselves. Lunch is a vineyard platter of local cheese, bread and olives. The drive takes you along the Derwent River and through the Coal River Valley to historic Richmond, with plenty of local stories along the way. If something takes your fancy, you can buy bottles and arrange freight home. The tour runs on Fridays and Saturdays, from around 10am to 5pm. Want more Tasmanian food and drink ideas? Our food and wine tours page has the lot. Explore the day, then check availability.

Additional info by the operator.

Category: Food and Drink, Tasting Tour Operator: Local Tasmanian family business specialising in small group tours Duration: 7 to 8 hours Departure: Pick up from Hobart city or by arrangement Age Requirement: 18 and over for tastings Accessibility: Minimal walking required; suitable for most mobility levels Group Size: Minimum four, custom quotes available for fewer guests Private Tours: Available on request with flexible itineraries and dates Supporting Local: Experience venues that support Tasmanian families and their small businesses