Farm gate trail Day tour of the Huon Valley

Because we are a small private operator we feel its a privilege to share our state with guests. This allows us to explore behind the scenes, in small numbers with depth of story and experiences.This tour allows guests to experience some of the small boutique producers in the Channel region along the Derwent river and the Huon Valley,30 minutes south of Hobart. Where fresh orchard fruits are plenty, along with creative locals producing cheese, wine, spirits and artist studios can be discovered.We also offer exclusive private experiences with the producers, allowing guests to be one on one with artists, distillers, wine makers and captains of old wooden boats. We set the scene for indepth of experiences to create great memories of your visit in Tasmania.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Grandvewe Cheeses, 59 Devlyn’s Rd, Birchs Bay, Tasmania 7162 Australia

Great opportunity to experience the passion from a local family operation, Grandvewe cheese and Hartshorn Distillery. There’s an option to create your own Gin, with the Alchemist Gin Experience ($155 extra to tour price) and taste their delicious varieties of Cheese. Appointments needed.

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Mewstone Wines, 11 Flowerpot Jetty Rd, Flowerpot, Kingborough, Tasmania 7163 Australia

This family winery has been producing spectacular wines for years.
Just put yourself perched with a cool climate wine while over looking the channel region, yes a must see. Tastings are on us.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cygnet, Cygnet, Tasmania

After travelling over the hill and finding fresh orchard fruit or Cider. We find a relaxing favorite for lunch. Lunch is at Guests cost.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Port Cygnet Soldiers Memorial, 39 Mary Street, Cygnet, Tasmania 7112 Australia

We drop in too, a couple of locals at the one venue and realize the creativity behind and understand Ian Claire’s Pottery story, while tasting Harriy’s Port Cygnet Gins and spirits. This is a great session to get the creative juices flowing.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Huonville, Huonville, Tasmania

As we travel along the Huon River going in search of seasonal fruit and realizing the stories of the past. we make our way around to Franklin. The small town renowned for it’s wooden boat building past.
Walk the pier and in season jump on board for a cruise and a cheeky tasting.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Franklin, Franklin, Tasmania

Gecko Strands will impress, with their sustainable efforts in creation, design and using local resouces for their fabric dying and design.
An optional session is available for those willing to be creative. $65pp additional session. If this option is chosen we will start the tour here.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Willie Smith’s Apple Shed, 2064 Huon Hwy, Grove, Tasmania 7109 Australia

Before leaving the Huon Valley we drop in for a cide to debrief the day. The Willie Smith family have been grwoing apples in this region for generations. Now delivering sensational organic Ciders and Spirits.
45 minutes, Admission not included

Duration: 45 minutes