Stone windmill with large white sails stands in a gravel courtyard, surrounded by two stone buildings under an overcast sky—a picturesque scene reminiscent of historic Tasmania, perfect for a memorable Whisky Day Tour.
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Whisky Day Tour Experience Tasmania

from A$650
7 hours

A private whisky day tour from Hobart for up to 12 guests. Meet at Gibson's Mill for a Callington Coffee, walk Richmond Bridge, then visit Callington Mill Distillery in historic Oatlands and Old Kempton Distillery in an 1842 coaching inn, with optional tasting flights along the way.

  • Stone windmill with large white sails stands in a gravel courtyard, surrounded by two stone buildings under an overcast sky—a picturesque scene reminiscent of historic Tasmania, perfect for a memorable Whisky Day Tour.
  • Four people sit smiling inside a minibus, two in the front row and two in the back, with sunlight streaming through the windows. One person holds a coffee cup, another holds a bottle—perhaps savouring memories from their recent Whisky Day Tour through Tasmania—or sharing stories from an unforgettable whisky experience together.
  • Modern distillery tasting room with large windows, wooden tables, black chairs, shelves of barrels, and a bar counter at the back—perfect for those seeking an authentic Whisky Experience in Tasmania.
  • Copper distillation tanks line both sides of a modern industrial room with a high, metal-panelled, triangular ceiling and natural light entering through windows at the end—a striking setting for an unforgettable Whisky Experience in Tasmania.
  • Stone bridge crosses a river in a green park, with a church and scattered buildings in the background—an idyllic scene reminiscent of Tasmania, perhaps best enjoyed during a relaxing Whisky Day Tour—set under a blue sky with clouds and flying birds.
  • A view of green hedges and trees with a mountain in the background, seen from under a wooden structure on a rainy day—an atmosphere perfectly suited to begin your Whisky Day Tour and truly Experience Tasmania’s unique charm.
  • A wooden maze with tall panels is shown outdoors, with trees and houses visible in the background. A sign in the foreground reads AMAZE RICHMOND, inviting visitors to explore one of Tasmania’s unique attractions—perfect for pairing with a Whisky Day Tour or a Whisky Experience Tasmania adventure.
  • A bottle of Old Kempton Distillery Single Malt Whisky stands next to a filled whisky glass and a small pile of barley grains on a dark surface, evoking the rich heritage and craftsmanship found in every Tasmanian Whisky Experience.
  • Two-storey sandstone building with rectangular windows, white trim, and columns at the entrance, surrounded by trees and bark-covered ground—an inviting stop on a Tasmania Whisky Day Tour.
  • Stone windmill with large white sails stands in a gravel courtyard, surrounded by two stone buildings under an overcast sky—a picturesque scene reminiscent of historic Tasmania, perfect for a memorable Whisky Day Tour.
  • Four people sit smiling inside a minibus, two in the front row and two in the back, with sunlight streaming through the windows. One person holds a coffee cup, another holds a bottle—perhaps savouring memories from their recent Whisky Day Tour through Tasmania—or sharing stories from an unforgettable whisky experience together.
  • Modern distillery tasting room with large windows, wooden tables, black chairs, shelves of barrels, and a bar counter at the back—perfect for those seeking an authentic Whisky Experience in Tasmania.
  • Copper distillation tanks line both sides of a modern industrial room with a high, metal-panelled, triangular ceiling and natural light entering through windows at the end—a striking setting for an unforgettable Whisky Experience in Tasmania.
  • Stone bridge crosses a river in a green park, with a church and scattered buildings in the background—an idyllic scene reminiscent of Tasmania, perhaps best enjoyed during a relaxing Whisky Day Tour—set under a blue sky with clouds and flying birds.
  • A view of green hedges and trees with a mountain in the background, seen from under a wooden structure on a rainy day—an atmosphere perfectly suited to begin your Whisky Day Tour and truly Experience Tasmania’s unique charm.
  • A wooden maze with tall panels is shown outdoors, with trees and houses visible in the background. A sign in the foreground reads AMAZE RICHMOND, inviting visitors to explore one of Tasmania’s unique attractions—perfect for pairing with a Whisky Day Tour or a Whisky Experience Tasmania adventure.
  • A bottle of Old Kempton Distillery Single Malt Whisky stands next to a filled whisky glass and a small pile of barley grains on a dark surface, evoking the rich heritage and craftsmanship found in every Tasmanian Whisky Experience.
  • Two-storey sandstone building with rectangular windows, white trim, and columns at the entrance, surrounded by trees and bark-covered ground—an inviting stop on a Tasmania Whisky Day Tour.

Quick read before you book.

  • Whisky tasting at Callington Mill Distillery
  • The historic Georgian town of Oatlands
  • Walk across Australia's oldest bridge in Richmond
  • Old Kempton Distillery in an 1842 coaching inn
  • Private bus for your group

What’s included

  • Executive class 12 seat bus transport
  • Callington Coffee welcome drink at Gibson's Mill
  • Visits to Callington Mill and Old Kempton distilleries
  • Guided introduction and stories from a local expert

Commonly asked questions.

Meet your guide from 8:30am at the Gold Bar, ground floor of Gibson's Mill, 11 Morrison Street, Hobart. It is an easy walk from most CBD hotels and the waterfront, and there are no pick ups on this tour.

Yes, it is a private tour for up to 12 guests travelling in an executive class bus, so your group has the day to itself.

It runs for around seven hours, finishing back in Hobart in the mid afternoon.

The Callington Coffee welcome drink is included. Whisky flights at Callington Mill and Old Kempton, Amaze Richmond tickets and an Irish coffee at the Gold Bar are optional extras, some at a discount.

Meals aren't included, but there are places to eat at the stops along the way.

Well behaved children are welcome with adult supervision and child discounts are available. Alcohol tastings are for guests aged 18 and over.

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.

Tours go ahead and adapt to the conditions. If a tour has to be cancelled for safety, a partial refund applies with 20% withheld.

For wine, cider and spirits too, the Drink Tasmania Up tour covers more than 30 drinks plus cheese.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Tasmanian whisky has a cult following, and this private day out takes you to two of the distilleries behind it, with a historic flour mill, a convict era bridge and a Georgian village thrown in along the way. You meet your guide from 8:30am at the Gold Bar on the ground floor of Gibson's Mill, 11 Morrison Street, a short walk from the Hobart waterfront, and start with a Callington Coffee. Then it is out to Richmond to walk across Australia's oldest bridge, browse the village shops or try the hedge maze at Amaze Richmond. From there you roll through the countryside to Oatlands, a historic Georgian town, and the Callington Mill Distillery in its heritage precinct, where you can try a whisky tasting flight. On the way back to Hobart you stop at Old Kempton Distillery, set in a grand coaching inn built in 1842, to sample its single malt whisky or gin. Tastings and extras are optional, so it works for whisky lovers and the whisky curious alike. Travelling in an executive 12 seat bus, your group has the day to itself. Keen on more Tasmanian drinks? Our food and wine tours page has plenty of ideas. Explore the day, then check availability.

Additional info by the operator.

Meeting Point: Gold Bar, ground floor of Gibson's Mill, 11 Morrison Street, Hobart. Easy walking distance from most Hobart CBD locations and the waterfront. Meet your guide from 8.30am and enjoy a leisurely welcome before departure. Optional Extras:
  • Irish Coffee at Gold Bar (advance order recommended)
  • Amaze Richmond tickets (discounted)
  • Callington Mill whisky flight (discounted)
  • Old Kempton whisky flight
No pickups are available for this tour. All are welcome, with tastings and extras at your discretion.