Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania

About this tour

Spend seven hours exploring the Huon Valley's wine and cider producers south of Hobart. Your guide drives you to five small, family-run estates where you'll taste everything from cool-climate wines and fortified spirits to craft ciders and gin. The route takes in rolling vineyard landscapes, with stops at Hartzview for their fortified range. You'll cover ground in an air-conditioned vehicle, returning to your Hobart accommodation by mid-afternoon.

Highlights

• Five separate tastings across vineyards and cider distilleries
• Hartzview's fortified wines, liqueurs and gin range
• Scenic drive through Huon Valley countryside
• Small, independently-owned producers only
• Licensed guide shares regional knowledge
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What to expect

You'll be collected from your accommodation around 9:30am and head into the valley with your guide. Each stop lasts roughly an hour—you'll taste what the makers are currently producing, ask questions, and learn how local conditions shape their output. The pace is unhurried; this isn't a race. Between stops, the drive itself is pleasant, with vineyard views and farmland. Lunch happens at one of the venues you visit (you cover the cost). By 4:30pm you're back in Hobart. Expect to taste ten to fifteen wines and ciders across the day, so pace yourself if you want to stay sharp.

Good to know

Bring $30 for lunch. The tour suits most fitness levels since you're mostly sitting or standing during tastings. Pregnant travellers should skip this one. Wear comfortable shoes—you'll walk short distances at each stop.