Driving for Dessert: Tasmania’s Top Sweet Stops by Car
Driving for Dessert: Tasmania’s Top Sweet Stops by Car
Got a sweet tooth and a sense of adventure? Tasmania is packed with bakeries, chocolatiers, ice creameries, and dessert cafes that make the perfect excuse for a self-drive sugar trail. Whether you’re starting in Hobart or Launceston, a YesDrive rental car makes it easy to explore the island’s most indulgent destinations.
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Why Tasmania Is a Dessert-Lover’s Dream
Tasmania’s cool climate and fresh produce create the perfect conditions for exceptional desserts. Think:
Farm-fresh berries and cream
Handcrafted chocolate and fudge
Artisan ice cream made from local milk
Must-Visit Sweet Spots Across the Island
Sweet Envy (Hobart)
A dessert lover’s wonderland. From towering cakes to delicate pastries, Sweet Envy combines fun presentation with serious skill. Try their ice cream sandwiches—they’re famous for a reason.
Nutpatch Nougat & Chocolate (Kettering)
This boutique chocolatier creates beautifully packaged pralines, nougats, and truffles. Just a scenic 30-minute drive south of Hobart, it’s ideal for a quick treat with a view.
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café (Elizabeth Town)
Right off the highway between Launceston and Devonport, this stop serves everything raspberry—cheesecake, brownies, and fresh berry sundaes. There’s also a short walk around the lake to stretch your legs.
Anvers Chocolate Factory (Latrobe)
A local institution. Watch chocolates being made, sample free tastings, and enjoy a hot chocolate in their café. Great stop for families.
Van Diemens Land Creamery (Elizabeth Town & Hobart)
Their small-batch ice cream is made with Tasmanian milk and fresh ingredients. The Elizabeth Town store has lovely views, while the Hobart spot is perfect for a city-sweet stop.
Tips for a Tasty Drive
Bring a cooler bag for take-home treats
Time your stops for morning tea or dessert after lunch
Share desserts so you can sample more places
Walk between tastings to balance out the sugar
Treat Yourself with YesDrive
There’s no better way to see (and taste) Tasmania than with a sweet-themed road trip. With YesDrive, you’ll have the flexibility to follow your cravings and stop whenever dessert calls.
Hire your car with YesDrive and discover the island one sweet stop at a time.
