Tasmania: A Taste of Adventure

Long celebrated for its untamed national parks, ancient forests, rugged mountains and cascading waterfalls, Tasmania also charms with a quirky, cultured character, pairing extraordinary landscapes with world-class wine, whisky and inventive food experiences. From the sun-drenched sands of the Bay of Fires to alpine highlands, and from contemporary galleries to cellar doors in historic barns, Tasmania offers visitors an off-the-beaten-path journey full of discovery.

Here, gastronomy and terroir collide, producing experiences as inventive as they are authentic. Coolclimate vineyards yield some of Australia’s most elegant pinot noirs and globally acclaimed méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines. At the House of Arras and Devil’s Corner wineries, winemakers prune by hand and harvest at first light, crafting wines that reflect both the land and the patient dedication of those who nurture it. Tasmania is also Australia’s whisky capital, with more than 70 distilleries. At Lark Distillery, Hobart’s pioneering craft distillery, pristine water, high-quality barley and carefully managed peat combine to create award-winning single malts.

The culinary scene is equally compelling. The Agrarian Kitchen, in New Norfolk’s Derwent Valley, is famed for its hyper-seasonal farm-to-table approach: ingredients are sourced from the garden and local surrounds, while charcuterie, cheeses and ferments are crafted onsite. Faro, a cavernous, lightdrenched bar and restaurant in Hobart’s Mona museum, is suspended over the River Derwent, offering inventive cuisine alongside dramatic views. For a more intimate experience, Scholé, a ten-seat spot in Hobart, delivers Japanese-inspired dishes using the island’s finest produce. Paddock-to-plate here isn’t a buzzword; it’s a way of life, from foraged truffles to oysters plucked straight from the water.

Beyond the table, Tasmania’s diversity of experiences is remarkable. Cruise the untouched south-west wilderness, hike mountain trails or cast for trout in alpine tarns, then unwind with a cool-climate pinot noir overlooking Hobart at sunset. Accessible and full of surprises, Tasmania captivates visitors with experiences that engage every sense.

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