Meet The Makers Hobart
A full day with the people who make Tasmania's food. Cheese caves, smokehouses, orchards and the occasional still.
What this tour actually is
A full-day, long-form trip to the Tasmanian producers behind the state’s reputation. Cheesemongers, smokers, orchards, distillers — usually four to five stops within an hour of Hobart, all chosen because the maker is there to host us.
This is the slow, deep version of the half-day food tour. Same idea — the producers do the talking — just stretched out across a working day, with a real meal at one of the venues.
Coming soon — register interest via the contact form to be notified when public dates open.
The day, beat by beat
- 9:00 am Stop 01
Hobart pickup and a coffee for the road
Dave will collect you from the Salamanca rendezvous in the small-group vehicle.
- 10:15 am Stop 02
A smokehouse or cheese cave
The first stop is always a producer most visitors never get to. Choose-your-own depending on the season.
- 12:30 pm Stop 03
Lunch at a working producer
A real meal at the orchard, dairy or distillery — plated for our group.
- 3:00 pm Stop 04
A Tasmanian still
One of Tasmania's award-winning whisky or gin distilleries — the maker pouring.
- 4:30 pm Stop 05
Back to Hobart
We aim to drop you at your accommodation by 4:30pm.
What's included
- All transport in a small-group vehicle
- Tastings at four to five Tasmanian producers
- A working lunch at one of the producers
- All tastings, plus a final tipple
Highlights
- Four to five Tasmanian producers in a single day
- Real meal at a working producer, not a restaurant
- Small-group vehicle, local guide, no coach buses
FAQ
Where do you go exactly?
It varies — we rotate producers seasonally and only run them when the maker is on-site to host us. Confirmed itineraries are sent two weeks before departure.
Can you accommodate dietaries?
Vegetarian and gluten-free are usually fine with a few days' notice. Strict vegan and severe allergies — please contact us before booking.
Staying in Hobart for longer?
A lot of guests pair the food tour with the pub tour or a meet-the-makers day. Weekday departures are quieter and just as good.
