Richmond wine and cheese tour: Four tastings and lunch

Richmond's oldest bridge still stands, and the colonial gaol that predates Port Arthur sits just across it.

A small-group wine and cheese tour from Hobart visiting four cellar doors around Richmond Village, with guided tastings, lunch paired with wine at Puddleduck Vineyard, and a tasting of award-winning cheese at Wicked Cheese Co. The tour departs at 9:30 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre and includes free time to walk through the village's historic streets, browse local shops and galleries, or opt for spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House. Maximum 13 guests. Minimum age 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Richmond and wine tasting tour

• Depart Hobart at 9:30 AM
• Visit Belmont Lodge for cellar tasting
• Enjoy wine tasting with scenic views
• Lunch at Puddleduck Vineyard with wine
• Taste award-winning cheeses at Wicked Cheese Co.
• Explore historic Richmond Village
• See Richmond Bridge and take photos

The experience

The day starts at 9:30 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre in Hobart. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide who provides commentary throughout the route. The tour visits four boutique cellar doors for guided tastings of Tasmanian wines, each stop offering a different perspective on the region's winemaking, from the rustic charm of heritage-listed Belmont Lodge to a cosy cellar door with stunning vistas.

Lunch happens at Puddleduck Vineyard, where you sample their acclaimed wines alongside a delightful lunch platter prepared by Darren and Jackie. Afterward, you stop at Wicked Cheese Co. for tastings of their award-winning boutique cheese. The tour then gives you free time in Richmond Village itself: enough to stroll through streets lined with unique boutiques and galleries, or to visit the Richmond Tasting House if you want to try local spirits. The village's colonial buildings include the iconic Richmond Bridge, the oldest bridge still in use in Australia, and the Richmond Gaol, which predates the well-known Port Arthur site.

The whole experience runs about 7.5 hours. You're in a small group of no more than 13 people, which keeps the tastings and the stops at each cellar door manageable. All wine tastings, lunch, and cheese tastings are included. You only pay separately if you choose to buy spirits at the Richmond Tasting House during your free time.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at four boutique cellar doors.
• lunch paired with wine at Puddleduck Vineyard.
• award-winning cheese tastings at Wicked Cheese Co.
• air-conditioned transport from Hobart.
• live guide commentary throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and FridayDeparts at 09:30

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boutique Wine Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers live commentary the whole day, so you follow the stories and the wine details without effort: a good fit if you want to understand what you're tasting rather than just moving through stops.

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Top questions

What wines will I taste on the Richmond and wine tour?

The tour visits four boutique cellar doors around Richmond for guided tastings of Tasmanian wines, though the specific varietals change with the season and the cellar doors' current releases. Your guide will explain each wine as you taste.

Is lunch included in the Richmond wine tour from Hobart?

Yes, lunch is included at Puddleduck Vineyard and is paired with their wines. The meal is a delightful lunch platter prepared on-site.

How much free time do I get in Richmond Village itself?

The tour includes free time to explore Richmond Village on your own: enough to walk through the historic streets, visit local shops and galleries, or opt for spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House if you choose.

What is the Richmond Bridge, and why is it special?

Richmond Bridge is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia and one of Tasmania's iconic views, offering a fantastic photo opportunity. It sits in the heart of Richmond Village alongside the historic Richmond Gaol, which predates the well-known Port Arthur site.

What is included in the tour price?

Wine tastings at four cellar doors, cheese tastings at Wicked Cheese Co., lunch at Puddleduck Vineyard paired with wine, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide are all included. Spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House are optional and paid separately.

When does the Richmond wine tour depart, and where do I meet the group?

The tour departs at 9:30 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre in Hobart. The total experience runs about 7.5 hours.