Tasmania Wine Valleys: Cellar Doors & Chef Lunch Day Tour

Summary

Wine tasting across Derwent, Coal & Tea Tree valleys with chef’s lunch

You’ll taste wines straight from Tasmania’s Derwent and Coal valleys, share laughter over a chef-prepared vineyard lunch at Puddleduck (with ducks everywhere), and sample local cheeses along winding country roads. With all tastings included and a guide who feels more like a friend, you’ll leave feeling part of something real—maybe even with new favorites to remember.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the soft clink of glasses before we’d even left Hobart — someone in our group already excited for the day. The drive out to the Derwent Valley was that kind of gentle Tasmanian grey, mist hanging over paddocks and sheep blinking at us as we passed. Our guide, Dave (who everyone seemed to know at each stop), had this way of making you feel like you belonged there — not just another tourist van rolling up for a pour.

I’m not a wine expert (honestly, I picked by label), but standing inside those cellar doors — cool stone walls, wood beams overhead — I started to get it. At one place in Tea Tree Valley, the winemaker handed me something crisp and citrusy and said “give it a swirl.” I tried to look like I knew what I was doing. The smell reminded me of cut grass after rain. Dave told stories about the families behind each bottle; you could tell he actually cared. Someone asked if we could stop at their favorite spot and he just nodded, “Yeah, why not?” So we did.

Puddleduck Vineyard was loud with ducks (and people feeding them), which made me laugh more than I expected. Lunch came out on big platters: local seafood, pickled things, cheeses that actually tasted different from each other — plus dessert that disappeared way too fast. There was this sparkling wine called Bubbleduck that made my friend grin so wide she almost spilled her glass. The whole place smelled like wet earth and eucalyptus leaves outside.

We stopped for cheese tasting somewhere between valleys — six or seven kinds lined up on a board. My favorite was salty and crumbly; couldn’t remember the name but I still think about it when I see cheese at home now. On the way back through Richmond Village, we piled out to see Australia’s oldest bridge. A couple of us lingered under its arches just listening to the river for a minute before heading back to the van.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tasting and scenic village visit

• Visit Derwent Valley cellar door
• Visit Tea Tree Valley cellar door
• Visit Coal Valley cellar door
• Lunch and wine at Puddleduck Vineyard
• Cheese tasting
• Scenic drive through Richmond village
• Stop at Richmond Bridge

Top questions

How many wineries do you visit on this Tasmania wine tour?

The tour stops at four cellar doors across Derwent Valley, Tea Tree Valley, and Coal Valley regions.

Is lunch included in the day trip from Hobart?

Yes, a chef-prepared vineyard platter lunch with dessert is included at Puddleduck Vineyard.

Can I request specific wineries or cellar doors?

Yes, guests can request favorite cellar doors to be added to the itinerary if possible.

Are all wine tasting fees covered?

All wine tasting fees are included in the tour price—there are no extra costs for tastings.

Is cheese tasting part of this Tasmania wine tour?

Yes, there is a stop for cheese tasting where you can try 6–8 different local cheeses.

Does this tour visit Richmond Village or Richmond Bridge?

The tour includes a scenic drive through Richmond Village with a stop at historic Richmond Bridge.

What type of vehicle is used for transport?

The group travels in comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles.

Is this Tasmania wine tour suitable for beginners?

The tour welcomes everyone—from first-time tasters to collectors—no expertise needed.

What’s included

Your day covers pickup in an air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle from Hobart, all wine tasting fees at four cellar doors across Derwent, Tea Tree and Coal Valleys (with requests welcome), generous cheese sampling along the route, plus a chef-prepared vineyard platter lunch with dessert at Puddleduck Vineyard. Bottled water is provided throughout and there’s time to explore historic Richmond Village before returning in the evening.