Salamanca wine and cheese tour: Cellar doors with tastings

Award-winning Pinots and Rieslings in the Coal River valley, paired with cheese made on site.

A small-group wine and cheese tour departing Salamanca at 11:15 AM, visiting three premium cellar doors including Puddleduck Vineyard and Wicked Cheese Co., with a complimentary cheese platter and live guide commentary over 5.5 hours. The tour includes time to wander Richmond village and optional spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House, and is limited to a maximum of 13 guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore wine country and historic Richmond

• Depart from Tasmanian Visitor Centre
• Explore Salamanca Market
• Visit Puddleduck Vineyard and taste wine with cheese platter
• Enjoy wine tasting with estuary views
• Sample cheeses at Wicked Cheese Co.
• Tour historic Richmond Village
• Optional whiskey/gin/vodka tasting at Richmond Tasting House
• Free time to explore Richmond galleries and cafes

The experience

The day starts at the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre at 11:15 AM, giving you time to explore Salamanca Market before the group heads into wine country. You'll taste at three premium cellar doors, beginning with Puddleduck Vineyard, where the owners welcome visitors in a relaxed atmosphere and pair award-winning wines with a complimentary cheese platter. The second stop brings sweeping views across the Coal River estuary and Pittwater, where you'll sample the vineyard's Pinots and Rieslings in what the operator describes as the most picturesque setting in the district.

Wicked Cheese Co. is the third tasting stop, where you sample award-winning cheeses made on site. Your local guide provides live commentary throughout, and the small group size, capped at 13 guests, keeps the pace relaxed and conversational. The tour includes free time in historic Richmond, where you can wander galleries and boutiques, grab a meal at one of the cafes (own expense), or visit the Richmond Tasting House for optional whiskey, gin or vodka tastings if you want to extend the tasting experience.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at three cellar doors.
• a complimentary cheese platter at Puddleduck Vineyard.
• a cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese Co.
• live guide commentary throughout the day.
• time to explore Salamanca Market before departure and Richmond village during the tour.
• access to optional spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House (own expense).

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 11:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boutique Wine Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to taste at three wineries and a dedicated cheese stop without driving yourself: the guide navigates between venues while you stay in the group, leaving you free to enjoy Richmond's historic streets.

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Top questions

What's included in the Salamanca wine tour?

The tour includes tastings at three cellar doors, a complimentary cheese platter at Puddleduck Vineyard, a cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese Co., live guide commentary, and time to explore Richmond village. Meals and optional spirit tastings are at your own expense.

What time does the tour depart and how long does it take?

The tour departs at 11:15 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre and runs for 5.5 hours, giving you time to visit Salamanca Market before heading to the cellar doors and Richmond.

What are Puddleduck Vineyard and Wicked Cheese Co. known for?

Puddleduck Vineyard is known for award-winning wines served in a relaxed atmosphere with views across the Coal River estuary. Wicked Cheese Co. specializes in award-winning cheeses made on site.

How many people go on this tour?

The tour is limited to a maximum of 13 guests, keeping the group small and the pace conversational.

Can I do optional tastings in Richmond?

Yes, the Richmond Tasting House offers optional whiskey, gin and vodka tastings during your free time in the village. These are at your own expense.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Minimum age is 18, and service animals are allowed.