Tasmania has quietly become one of Australia's most exciting wine destinations. Cooler temperatures, ancient soils, and long ripening seasons conspire to produce some of the country's most elegant cool-climate wines — pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, and sparkling varieties that regularly punch above their weight on the world stage. Whether you're planning a dedicated wine road trip or weaving cellar doors into a broader island adventure, the wineries listed here offer far more than just a glass at a counter. Think stunning vineyard panoramas, artisan food pairings, museum-quality art, and accommodation set among vine rows stretching toward the sea.
The island's wine regions are spread across distinct landscapes, from the Tamar Valley in the north to the dramatic east coast near Freycinet, and the Coal River Valley just a short drive from Hobart. Each zone brings its own microclimate, soil profile, and signature character to the glass. Getting between them requires planning — and ideally a designated driver or a seat on a guided tour — but the effort is abundantly repaid. This guide covers six of the state's finest cellar doors, with practical details to help you plan every stop.
Before you set off on the cellar door circuit, it's worth locking in your base. Tasmania's accommodation fills quickly during peak summer and autumn harvest seasons, so booking ahead makes a real difference. hotels across Hobart, Launceston, and the East Coast can be compared and booked easily through the Traveloka app, giving you flexibility to position yourself close to whichever wine regions you're exploring.
Positioned on Tasmania's Cradle Coast, Ghost Rock Wines sits just fifteen minutes from the Devonport ferry terminal — making it a natural first stop for travellers arriving by sea from Melbourne. The cellar door occupies a modern building with sweeping views across the vineyard rows toward Bass Strait, a backdrop that sets the tone before you've even swirled a glass. All wines are grown, made, and bottled entirely on-site, giving tastings an authentic provenance that's increasingly rare in the industry.
The winery produces two distinct ranges: the flagship Ghost Rock label and the more experimental Supernatural range, both showcasing the intensity that the Cradle Coast's maritime climate delivers to cool-climate varieties. Pinot noir and chardonnay are the standouts, though the property's riesling and pinot gris also attract serious attention. An on-site eatery serves lunch using regional produce, with the kitchen open until 3:30pm — enough time to pair a crisp white with locally sourced seafood before the afternoon tasting flights begin.
Ghost Rock is open five days a week from 11am to 5pm (closed Monday and Tuesday). Accommodation is also available on the property through the Vineyard House, a rare opportunity to wake up among the vines and explore the North West wine region at your own pace. It is one of the few Tasmanian cellar doors that functions as a complete rural retreat rather than simply a tasting room.
The address is 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown TAS 7307. Given the rural location, a car rental is strongly recommended for this part of the itinerary — public transport connections to the Cradle Coast wine region are limited, and having your own wheels lets you combine Ghost Rock with other North West producers in a single day. Check current opening days on the Ghost Rock website before travelling, as seasonal variations can apply.
Located just ten minutes south of Launceston at 370 Relbia Rd, Relbia, Josef Chromy is widely regarded as one of Tasmania's most complete winery experiences. The estate revolves around a picturesque lake, with the cellar door and restaurant occupying a converted historic woolshed that manages to feel both rustic and refined. The property specialises in traditional method sparkling wines — bottle-fermented and aged on lees in the classic style — alongside exceptional still pinot noir and chardonnay.
The on-site restaurant has held a chef's hat award every year since 2017, making it a genuine dining destination in its own right rather than an afterthought to the cellar door. Tasting fees are $20 per person, covering a structured flight through the estate's current releases. The combination of award-winning food, elegant surrounds, and wines of genuine international standing makes Josef Chromy the kind of place that warrants at least half a day rather than a quick drop-in.
Opening hours are 10am to 5pm daily, which allows for either a leisurely lunch combined with tastings or a morning visit followed by an afternoon exploring the Tamar Valley wine route. The lake setting is particularly atmospheric in the early morning light, when mist rolls across the water and the vineyard rows reflect in the glassy surface below. Josef Chromy is a fixture on any serious Tasmanian wine itinerary and rarely disappoints.
The restaurant menu at Josef Chromy changes with the seasons, leaning heavily into Tasmanian produce — think estate-grown herbs, locally raised meats, and dairy from nearby farms. Bookings for the restaurant are strongly recommended, especially on weekends during the warmer months when demand from both locals and visitors peaks. The estate also hosts events throughout the year, from harvest celebrations to winemaker dinners, which can be checked via their official website ahead of your visit.
In the Coal River Valley, just a short drive from Richmond, Pooley Wines has been producing wine since 1985 and today stands as one of Tasmania's most decorated producers. The 2023 Winery of the Year accolade placed it firmly in the national conversation, but regular visitors will tell you the quality has been consistent for far longer. The estate specialises in cool-climate varieties ideally suited to the valley's warm days and cool nights — riesling, pinot noir, and chardonnay are the headline acts, each displaying a precision and minerality that reflects the site's distinctive geology.
Tasting fees are structured by range: $15 per person for the entry-level wines, or $30 per person to explore the current premium releases. Both options offer excellent value given the quality on show. Bookings are required, which helps the team give proper attention to each group rather than rushing people through during busy periods. The cellar door is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Pooley's location in the Coal River Valley also positions it conveniently alongside several other producers, making it an easy inclusion in a day trip from Hobart — roughly thirty minutes by car. The Richmond area itself is one of Tasmania's oldest rural townships, with convict-era sandstone architecture and a famous stone bridge that provides a compelling cultural counterpoint to an afternoon of wine tasting. Allow time to walk the township before or after your cellar door visit.
The cellar door at Pooley occupies a beautifully restored space that reflects the estate's long family history, with wine memorabilia and vineyard photography lining the walls. Staff are knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about the wines, making even visitors with limited wine knowledge feel welcomed rather than overwhelmed. The premium tasting flight in particular offers a compelling vertical perspective on how different parcels of the estate express themselves across vintages. Pooley is one of those rare properties where the cellar door experience elevates the wine rather than simply presenting it.
Tasmania offers an extraordinary range of food, nature, and cultural activities beyond the cellar door circuit — from wilderness hikes to freshly shucked oysters by the water. Booking experiences in advance through the Traveloka app ensures you don't miss out on popular tours during peak season.
Moorilla is unlike any other winery on this list — or arguably in the country. Set on a dolerite peninsula on the Derwent River at 655 Main Rd, Berriedale, the estate shares its grounds with MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art), one of Australia's most talked-about cultural institutions. The cellar door sits within this remarkable complex, meaning a visit can seamlessly combine a structured wine tasting with an exploration of internationally significant contemporary and ancient art. It is a pairing that sounds unlikely but works with surprising elegance.
Moorilla's winemaking philosophy leans toward the contemplative: low intervention, site-expressive, and focused on varieties that thrive in the cool Derwent Valley conditions. The estate's muse range commands attention for its depth and restraint, particularly the pinot noir and chardonnay expressions. The tasting room itself has an underground quality to it — deliberately subterranean in places, designed to echo the geological character of the vineyard site above.
The cellar door is open from 12pm to 5pm Friday through Monday. Visitors arriving from the city centre can take the MONA ferry, a celebrated journey in its own right that travels up the Derwent from Hobart's waterfront — a scenic and atmospheric way to arrive that avoids the need to drive. The ferry ticket includes entry to MONA, making the Moorilla visit part of a richly layered day out rather than simply a cellar door stop.
Given the MONA connection, a visit to Moorilla rewards those who arrive early and plan to stay late. The museum's permanent collection alone can absorb several hours, and the combination of gallery time with a long lunch and afternoon tasting makes for an exceptionally full day. Accommodation is also available on the grounds in the form of striking architect-designed suites, providing an immersive overnight option for those who want to experience the estate after the day-trippers have departed. Check availability early, as these suites are in high demand year-round.
Established in 1979, Freycinet Vineyard holds the distinction of being Tasmania's first commercial east coast vineyard — a founding member of the wine region that has since grown into one of the state's most celebrated. The property sits at 15919 Tasman Hwy, Apslawn TAS 7190, with the pink granite peaks of the Freycinet National Park providing an extraordinary backdrop to the vine rows. It is the kind of setting that makes every glass taste slightly better simply by virtue of where you're standing.
Pinot noir is the estate's signature, and decades of site knowledge translate into wines with an authority and complexity that younger producers are still working toward. The cellar door is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the tasting experience offering a guided path through current releases in an unhurried, personal atmosphere. Freycinet Vineyard is a smaller operation than some of the estate wineries further north, which means visitors often find themselves in meaningful conversation with the people who actually made the wine — a rarity at more commercial properties.
The east coast location makes Freycinet Vineyard a natural pairing with a visit to Wineglass Bay, one of the world's most photographed beaches located just a short drive away within the national park. Combining a morning walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout with an afternoon tasting at the vineyard creates a day that captures Tasmania at its most spectacular — wilderness, wine, and extraordinary light all within the same frame. The coastal road along the Tasman Highway between the vineyard and the park is itself one of the most beautiful drives in Australia.
Freycinet Vineyard anchors a small but high-quality cluster of east coast producers, of which Devil's Corner (detailed below) is the most prominent neighbour. Visiting both in the same day is entirely practical given their proximity on Apslawn's Tasman Highway, and doing so provides a compelling contrast in scale and style. An airport transfer from Hobart Airport to an east coast base can be booked in advance through the Traveloka app, setting you up for seamless exploration of this region without the logistics stress of navigating unfamiliar roads after a flight.
Devil's Corner is perhaps the east coast's most visually striking cellar door — a purpose-built architectural structure at 1 Sherbourne Rd, Apslawn TAS 7190 that commands panoramic views over Moulting Lagoon and the Hazards mountain range beyond. The location alone justifies the drive from Hobart (approximately two hours) or Launceston (approximately ninety minutes), but the wines more than hold their own against the scenery. The Resolution Pinot Noir is the flagship expression and regularly draws comparisons with Burgundy's finest cool-climate examples at a fraction of the price.
The cellar door is open daily from 10am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday), with bookings required for the premium guided tastings that take visitors through the Hazards range, the Resolution collection, and the broader Devil's Corner lineup. For those who prefer something more casual, walk-in visitors are welcome to purchase wine by the glass at the bar and enjoy it on the outdoor deck with views that are difficult to leave. The setting during golden hour — light turning the granite peaks pink while Moulting Lagoon mirrors the sky below — is genuinely breathtaking.
Food is well catered for on-site, with the Devil's Corner Kitchen serving pizzas, pasta, and seasonal dishes from 11am to 4pm (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Fresh oysters from Fishers of Freycinet are also available on selected days, making the wine-and-oyster pairing a signature east coast indulgence. The underground Devil's Den cellar is available for private functions, and live music events run throughout the warmer months, adding an extra layer of occasion to what is already an exceptional venue.
Devil's Corner also hosts Moulting Lagoon Adventure tours departing from the property, offering kayak and wildlife experiences across the Ramsar-listed wetland that borders the vineyard. Moulting Lagoon is a critical habitat for black swans, migratory wading birds, and the endangered Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle, making the paddling tours as memorable as the wine. Booking these experiences in advance through the Traveloka app is recommended, as tour capacity is limited and dates fill quickly during the summer school holiday period.
Tasmania's cool climate — the coldest of any major Australian wine-producing region — creates conditions that are exceptionally well suited to varieties that struggle in warmer parts of the continent. Pinot noir thrives here, producing wines with a fine-grained structure, red fruit intensity, and earthy complexity that regularly eclipse examples from warmer mainland regions. Chardonnay reaches a similar level of refinement, with restrained oak, natural acidity, and a textural density that sets Tasmanian examples apart in blind tastings.
Sparkling wine is arguably Tasmania's most celebrated category internationally. The long cool growing season allows grapes to develop full flavour while retaining the high natural acidity that is essential for great traditional method sparkling wine. Many of Australia's most prestigious sparkling wine labels source Tasmanian fruit even when the brand itself is based elsewhere. The island's riesling and pinot gris also deserve attention — both varieties express the site's mineral signature with particular clarity, producing wines that age beautifully over a decade or more.
Flying into Hobart Airport (HBA) is the most practical gateway for travellers from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other eastern seaboard cities. Direct flights from major Australian capitals operate year-round, with journey times typically ranging from one to two hours depending on departure point. From Hobart, the Coal River Valley and east coast wine regions are within comfortable driving distance, while Launceston Airport (LST) provides an alternative entry point for those focusing on the Tamar Valley and North West wine routes.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry service from Melbourne's Port Melbourne terminal also delivers passengers to Devonport on the north coast, a particularly scenic arrival that puts Ghost Rock Wines just fifteen minutes from the dock. Travelling with your own vehicle on the ferry eliminates the need for a separate car rental and allows maximum flexibility for navigating the island's rural wine roads. That said, driving between regions is comfortably achievable with a standard rental car, and car rental options across both Hobart and Launceston airports are extensive.
Organised day tours from Hobart are available for those who prefer not to drive at all. A guided Tasmanian wine tour from Hobart typically visits four wineries, includes tastings at each venue, and incorporates a cheese plate of local produce — all for around $188 per adult. These tours are an efficient way to cover ground and eliminate the designated driver question entirely.
Booking your flights early is especially important for travel during the summer months (December through February) and the autumn harvest season (March through May), when visitor numbers across the island peak and airfares reflect the demand.
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