Drink

Wine, Cider, Gin, Whisky, if imbibing in world-class wine and spirits is on your list, then the Peninsula has plenty of tipple to wet your whistle. Start your tasting tour with Bangor Wine Shed at the top of the Peninsula and work your way through to McHenry Distillery, Impression Bay and Saltwater River Wines.

Overlooking the vineyard and picturesque Blackmans Bay, the Dunbabin family have built this special place to share their wine and other premium Tasmanian produce with you. Pop in for a tasting and enjoy a relaxed lunch. Bangor is all about fine wine, fresh local produce, sweeping views, and a warm rural welcome that’ll make you want to stay awhile.

 

Bream Creek Vineyard is a pioneer of the modern Tasmanian wine industry, producing elegant and complex wines. Our newly opened cellar door is located at the top of our vineyard at Bream Creek, and features magnificent views over Marion Bay and out to Maria Island. Choose from one of our wine tasting flights, enjoy a cheese platter and locally sourced 'Tassie Gold' Oysters and sit back and soak in the view. While we're not technically on the Peninsula, we are ideally located at your first stop on your way there.

 

Our distillery crafts bold and seductive gins carefully blended with Tasmania’s rich bounty of fruits, flowers and native botanicals to create distinctive, delicious spirits that reflect our natural environment.

Ginstronomy anyone? We offer an immersive tasting experience at 2 of our waterfront locations:

  • The Ginnery - 17 Fulham Rd, Dunalley 7177. Business Hours: Thur - Tue, 12pm - 5pm.
  • The Beachfront Tasting Hut - 3530 Arthur Hwy, Murdunna 7178. Temporarily Closed.

 

Along the stunning south-east coast of Tasmania, overlooking picturesque Marion Bay and the rocky outcrop of Hellfire Bluff, you’ll find Daly Farm and the home of the award-winning Hellfire Bluff Distillery. Although not technically on the Peninsula, this jewel of a distillery with it’s dedication to quality, community and family feels as if it should be and is most definitely worth a stop on your way to the Peninsula.

 

This local gin distillery is nestled above the magnificent Impression Bay in Premaydena. Hidden along the shores of the beautiful Norfolk Bay on the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula - Impression Bay Gin is in a world of its own. Refresh your spirit with views all the way to Mount Wellington while savouring the botanical notes of delicious gins that are both refined and sophisticated.

 

If you like bespoke spirits, head to McHenry Distillery a short drive from Port Arthur. Australia’s southernmost whisky distillery, they also make a variety of gins, and vodka. Pre-book a tour of the distillery or sign up for a workshop to make your own custom gin!

 

Located on the shores of Norfolk Bay our farm at Saltwater River enjoys long hours of sunshine and cool summer temperatures, moderated by the sea. Our family run vineyard occupies a sun drenched western slope of the farm.

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gamay are currently in production, the wine-making specifically tailored to express the complexities of the site.

We can accept online orders for delivery anywhere in Australia via our website www.saltwaterriverwines.com.au For local (Tasman Peninsula) orders, please message us and we will deliver to your door free of charge (minimum purchase 3 bottles).

 

The Tasman Ex-Servicemen's & Women's Association offers reasonably priced meals and an opportunity to meet some of the locals.

 

Discover boutique wineries and artisan distilleries while enjoying the scenery and historic sites on Tasmania's south east coast.

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