Tasmania’s Best Distilleries You Can Visit on a Road Trip
Tasmania’s Best Distilleries You Can Visit on a Road Trip
Tasmania is known for its clean air, pure water, and passionate artisans—all of which combine to produce some of Australia’s finest spirits. If you’re planning a road trip across the island, visiting local distilleries is a great way to explore Tasmania’s culture, scenery, and flavours. Whether you’re based in Hobart or making your way across the state, here are the top distilleries to visit by car.
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Southern Tasmania
Lark Distillery (Hobart)
This is where the Tasmanian whisky scene really took off. Lark offers tastings and tours in central Hobart, making it an easy starting point for your distillery road trip.
Spring Bay Distillery (East Coast)
Just a couple of hours from Hobart, this coastal distillery offers stunning ocean views and a clean maritime flavour profile. Book ahead for tours and tastings.
Hellfire Bluff Distillery (Boomer Bay)
Located near the Tasman Peninsula, Hellfire Bluff makes award-winning potato vodka and gins. It’s the perfect stop if you’re heading toward Port Arthur.
Central and Midlands
Shene Distillery / Pontville
Set on a historic estate just 30 minutes north of Hobart, Shene offers whisky and gin tastings in a heritage setting. It’s a short drive and well worth it.
Old Kempton Distillery
Situated in a charming colonial town, this distillery offers guided tours, tastings, and a cosy café. It’s about an hour from Hobart and makes a great lunch stop.
Northern Tasmania
Turner Stillhouse (Tamar Valley)
Just outside Launceston, Turner Stillhouse produces award-winning gin and is part of the scenic Tamar Valley Wine Route.
Southern Wild Distillery (Devonport)
If you’re arriving by ferry, Southern Wild is right in Devonport and known for its innovative Dasher + Fisher gin range.
Road Trip Tips for Distillery Visits
Plan your route to avoid long backtracks and allow time for tours.
Designate a driver or share tastings if you plan to visit more than one distillery in a day.
Call ahead: Smaller distilleries often require bookings.
Pack snacks and water to stay refreshed between stops.
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