Tasmania for the taste buds

Tasmania’s rising scene has attracted whisky lovers from all over the world. Today you can discover why, visiting three of Hobart’s renowned distilleries. The journey alone is spectacular, driving over sweeping highlands and golden barley fields. Hole up in the cellars of historic estates and meet the passionate founders championing Tasmania’s whisky today. You’ll taste some of the world’s finest single malts including a distinct rye whisky that uses grains all grown on-site. The island’s liquid gold is only produced in small exclusive quantities, so make sure you stock up.

After a day moseying around Hobart’s quaint coffee shops and little art galleries, take your education to the pub under the wing of a local. Pull up a stool in the city’s oldest waterfront tavern dating back over 200 years. And it’s not just a jolly, although you’ll most likely have a cold beer in your hand. Your guide will regale stories of smugglers, convicts and rip-roaring characters all who boozed in this historic city.

One of Australia’s most beautiful islands, this wild gem is also one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Bruny maybe remote but its reputation for delicious homegrown produce surpasses every expectation. Indulge in freshly shucked oysters and taste locally made cheese as well as honey harvested from the island. Accompany with a nip of whisky before a walk around the rugged dolerite cliffs and tracts of eucalyptus forest. Keep an eye out for the rare white wallaby unique to Bruny Island.