Things to do in Launceston, Tasmania: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Short on time? The Half-Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour is perfect for you and is inclusive of a local cheese platter and a complimentary glass of wine.  For the Half-Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour, we pick you up from your Launceston accommodation. You are then personally driven to each vineyard in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle by a fully-accredited, friendly guide. We usually visit up to four vineyards of various sizes and styles on this tour, but you set the pace. As with our full-day tour you will have the opportunity to meet and engage with winemakers and cellar door experts. You are able to take the experience home by purchasing wines at each of the vineyards we visit. Freight to your home is included and can be arranged if you wish. Following your afternoon out, we will drop you off at your Launceston accommodation. All your wine tastings, cheese platter and freight are included in the price of this tour. 

Inclusions: A delicious Tasmanian Gourmet Cheese Platter and glass of wine at a selected vineyard Included, All wine tastings are included, Bottled water, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Freight of wine to your home can be arranged at the end of your Journey...

Throughout the journey of the Tamar Valley, we will tell you stories of the region. From historic sites, famous people who shaped the Valley, to the owners of the vineyards. We will also give you the opportunity to purchase produce from the region to take home. We can allow minor customized adjustments. Please discuss this with Jan. He is always happy to meet customer`s needs. We have wine and chocolate pairing, a visit to an Olive farm and an enormous range of wine varieties to taste. Even a drive through an out of this world Swiss Village.

Inclusions: Gourmet Tasmanian Platter, A stop at the famous Batman Bridge., Stop in Beaconsfield to look at the shaft where the 2006 Mine disaster played off., Stop at the BeeHive where you can taste Local Honey and buy souvenirs., A stop at Brady`s Lookout for the round off of the stories. Vantage point for photos of the River.

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Our tours include wine tastings at 4 cellar doors, and a generous lunch with wine. Our wine tours are fully inclusive and have repeatedly been awarded excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. We increase wine tasting pleasure by telling the backstory of the region, it’s vineyards and winemakers. Our group size is usually 8 guests or less with solo travellers and groups welcome. No minimum number of guests for our tour to start. All guests must be at least 18 years of age.

Inclusions: We include wine tastings, and a generous lunch with wine., Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting at 4 vineyards and 1 glass of wine with lunch are included.

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Our most popular Tamar Valley Wine Tour is a relaxing full day tour and is inclusive of a delicious lunch and complimentary glass of wine.  For the Full Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour, we pick you up from your Launceston accommodation. You are then personally driven to each vineyard in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle by a fully accredited, friendly guide. We normally visit at least five vineyards of various styles and sizes on this tour, but you set the pace. At the vineyards you will have the opportunity to meet & engage with the winemakers and cellar door experts. You are able to take the experience home and purchase wines at each of the vineyards we visit. Freight to your home can be arranged if you wish. All your wine tastings and lunch are included in the price of this tour.  Following your day out, we will drop you off at your Launceston accommodation.

Inclusions: A delicious Tasmanian Gourmet Lunch Platter and glass of wine at a selected vineyard Included, All wine tastings are included, Freight of wine to your home can be arranged at cost at the end of your Journey included, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Enjoy a winery tour, tasting and lunch at Josef Chromy Wines, a state-of-the-art winery located near Launceston. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and vineyards, the winery offers a range of cool-climate wines, delicious food and warm service. Start by walking in the vineyard and learning about the estate's high-tech winemaking process. Sip some samples served by a friendly wine expert then head to a 2-course lunch paired with wine. It’s the perfect way to explore Tasmanian wine country.

Inclusions: Winery tour, Wine tasting, Lunch

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Taxi fare

This seven day Tasmanian highlights tour is the complete Tasmanian experience. It combines the magnificent Bruny Island with the convict history of Port Arthur and the dramatic scenery of the Tasman Peninsula. The rugged beauty of the Wild West and the stunning white beaches of the East Coast complete an incredible week. If you want to be able to say you've seen the best that Tasmania has to offer, this is the tour for you.

Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities