The Huon Valley in Tasmania is celebrated for its apple-growing culture, producing top-notch ciders, wines, ports, liqueurs, and spirits. Visitors can explore various breweries and distilleries in the region, such as Willie Smith's Apple Shed, Bakehouse Distillery, Frank's Cider Bar and Cafe, Hartzview Vineyard Winery, and Pagan Cider House.
For a comprehensive experience of the Huon Valley's spirits offerings, one can opt for a guided tour. The full-day Wine, Cider, Beer, and Spirits Tour departing from Hobart covers six locations, including wineries, breweries, and distilleries, with tastings at each stop. The tour commences with a wine tasting at Home Hill Winery, proceeds to a cider tasting at Pagan Cider House, and a visit to The Apple Shed to sample their renowned apple brandy. Following a self-funded lunch break, the tour includes visits to Lark Cellar Door and Distillery, and Sullivans Cove Distillery, known for their exceptional whiskies.
Alternatively, the Signature Tour by Drink Tasmania offers a curated experience to five of Southern Tasmania's top craft beverage destinations, encompassing wineries, a cider-house, brewery, and distillery. This tour provides four to six tastings at each location, with lunch available at an additional cost, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. It presents a great opportunity to enjoy award-winning wines, ciders, beers, and spirits, interact with passionate industry locals, and relish the scenic beauty of the Huon Valley.