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2018/19 Visit Tasmanian farms and businesses to buy local fruit and produce - Fruit Growers Tasmania
2018/19
                                                     10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

                               Visit Tasmanian farms and businesses
                                        to buy local fruit and produce

The Westerway Raspberry Farm
2018/19 Visit Tasmanian farms and businesses to buy local fruit and produce - Fruit Growers Tasmania
Welcome to the shed door
                   Tasmania’s bountiful supplies of fruit are renowned for their delicious flavour and are
                   recognised by food connoisseurs across the world. Our mild temperate maritime climate
                   provides the ideal environment for slow maturation and flavour development.
                   The state’s topography and geography allows for niche micro-climates throughout the                                                                                                                                                              Strawberries at Sorell Fruit Farm

                   state and provides a diversity of produce to be harvested from early summer through to
                   late autumn.
                   The fruit industry in Tasmania is one of the oldest and has shaped the future of many regions
                                                                                                                                 Tasmania provides the perfect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Opening hours and more
                   including the Huon Valley and Tamar Valley. Today the Tasmanian fruit industry continues to                   environment to grow premium                                                                           Check with individual businesses via
                   expand and is focused on providing premium quality fruit to national and overseas markets.                    fruit with clean air, select natural                                                                  phone or website for their up-to-date
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       information.
                   The Tasmanian Seasonal Produce Guide has been designed for locals and visitors alike to                       environments and abundant water
                   source some of the freshest fruit produce direct from the grower. Grab a bag of fresh apples                                                                                                                        Enquire about:
                   or cherries, a punnet of delicious berries, or box of seasonal stone fruit and snack on them as
                                                                                                                                 supplies. Locals and visitors can                                                                     > Fruit specialties
                   you travel around and enjoy the wonderful Tasmanian scenery.                                                  source a wide variety of apples, pears,                                                               > Opening hours

                   Relax and enjoy your tour around the state and revel in the abundance of delicious fresh fruits               cherries, berries and stonefruit from                                                                 > Mail ordering fruit or products
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > Cafe, accommodation or other
                   grown in one the most ideal environments in the world.                                                        a vast array of fruit growing districts                                                                  property facilities
                                                                                                                                 across the state.                                                                                     > Credit card facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > Preserves, ciders and juices
                                         262 Argyle St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
                                         www.fruitgrowerstas.org.au
                                         (03) 6169 2059
                                                                                                                                 Tasmania’s seasonal fruit guide
                                                                                                                                                               Jul       Aug        Sep        Oct        Nov        Dec         Jan        Feb        Mar        Apr        May June
                                                                                                                                  Apples
                                                                                                                                  Apricots
                                                                                                                                  Blackberries
                                                                                                                                  Blueberries
                                                                                                                                  Cherries
                                                                                                                                  Nectarines
                                                                                                                                  Peaches
                                                                                                                                  Pears
                                                                                                                                  Plums
                                                                                                                                  Raspberries
                                                                                                                                  Strawberries

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                                                                                                                                  Tomatoes

                                                                                                                                 Photo credits: Brand Tasmania, Spreyton Fresh, Joshua Vince Photography, Blue Hills Honey, Strathlyn Estate Vineyard, Hillwood Berry Farm, Tru Blue Berries,
                                                                                                Willie Smiths - Apple Orchards
                                                                                                                                 DM Jennings & Son, Willie Smith, Holm Oak Vineyards, Sheffield Berry Gardens, Seven Sheds Brewery, Saffron Flowers, Aus Hop Products, Stefano Lubiana,
                                                                                                                                 Christmas Hills, Daly Potatoes, Milton Farm, Reid Fruits, OE Hansen & Sons, Scott Bros, Hansen Orchards, Priory Ridge Wines
2018/19 Visit Tasmanian farms and businesses to buy local fruit and produce - Fruit Growers Tasmania
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                              Region by region                                Cradle to Coast
                                                                              Tasting Trail
                                                                                                         Shed door sales                 Toilets

                              Use your smartphone, GPS or                        Road side stall /       Accommodation                   No seasonal workers
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                                                                                 Retail Sales            offered                         enquiries please
                              atlas to navigate to your desired
                              location. Map shows approximate                    Credit card             Mail order                      See our
                                                                                 facilities              available                       Facebook page
                              locations only.
                                                                                                         Farm Gate Mate                  Instagram
                                                                                 Pick your own
                                                                                                         participant
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                             North West                               Seven Sheds Brewery, Meadery                Woodmere Cherries
                                                                                                                  125 Los Angelos Road, Swan Bay
                                                                                                                                                           10
                                                                      & Hop Garden              06
                                                                      22 Crockers Street, Railton 7305            7252. A 15 minute drive north of
                            Blue Hills Honey                     01   www.sevensheds.com                          Launceston on the East Tamar.
                            1858 Mawbanna Road,                       03 6496 1139                                03 6328 1207
                            Mawbanna 7321                                                                         0439 379 692
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                            www.bluehilllshoney.com                   Map
                                                                            C5      Page
                                                                                           11
                                                                      ref           ref                               Map        Page
                            03 6458 8142                                                                              ref   D5   ref    15
                            Map
                                  B6   Page
                                              09                      Sheffield Berry Gardens              07
                            ref        ref
                                                                      2764 Sheffield Road, Sheffield              Tasmanian Natural Garlic                 11
                                                                      0427 635 193                                & Tomatoes
                            Spreyton Fresh                       02                                               338 Four Springs Road, Selbourne
                                                                      Map           Page
                            Shed Door Sales - 289 Tarleton                  C5             11                     7292. Ten minutes drive (13km) north
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                            Road, Spreyton, 7310                                                                  of Hagley. Follow the signs to Four
                            Cidery - 6 Melrose Road,                                                              Springs Lake Reserve
                                                                 03
                            Cnr Sheffield & Melrose Roads,                                                        0438 009 522
                            Aberdeen, 7310
                            www.spreytonfresh.com.au                   Tamar                                          Map
                                                                                                                      ref   D5   Page
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                            www.spreytonciderco.com.au
                            03 6427 2125
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                                                                      Aviemore Farm                       08
                            Map
                            ref   C5   Page
                                       ref    09
                                                                      403 Gravelly Beach Road,
                                                                      Gravelly Beach
                                                                                                                       East & Central
                                                                      30 minutes from Launceston,
                            Christmas Hills                           45 from Devonport
                                                                 04                                               Eureka Farm                              12
                            Raspberry Farm Café                       03 6394 4631
                                                                                                                  89 Upper Scamander Road,
                            9 Christmas Hills Road,                   Map           Page                          Scamander. (1km off Tasman Highway)
                                                                            D5             15
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                                                                      ref           ref
                            Elizabeth Town                                                                        -41.4742S latitude and 148.243976
                            (GPS S 41 28’ 57.8 E 146 35’ 49.8)                                                    longitude
                            www.raspberryfarmcafe.com                                                             www.eurekafarm.com.au
                                                                      Hillwood Berry Farm                 09
                            03 6362 2186                                                                          03 6372 5500
                                                                      & Farmgate
                                                                      105 Hillwood Road,                              Map        Page
                            Map
                            ref   D5   Page
                                       ref    10                                                                      ref   F5   ref    17
                                                                      Hillwood Tas 7252
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                                                                      20 minutes north of Launceston,
                            Turners Beach Berry Patch            05   off the East Tamar Highway                  Somercotes Cherries                      13
                            4 Blackburn Drive, Turners Beach          www.hillwoodfarmgate.com.au                 9550 Midland Highway,
                            Just off the Bass Highway.                03 6394 8180                                Ross 7209
                            10 minutes from Devonport & the                                                       Cnr Midland Highway and Mona Vale
                                                                      Map           Page
                                                                            D5             15                     Road; 4km South of Ross

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                            Spirit of Tasmania                        ref           ref
                            www.theberrypatch.com.au                                                              www.somercotes.com
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                            03 6428 3967                                                                          0401 277 773
                                                                                                                      Map        Page
                            Map
                            ref   C6   Page
                                       ref    11                                                                      ref   E4   ref    17
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Harvest Feast                      20
                    Peninsula                                 Site 218-219 Salamanca Market            Huon Valley                                Derwent Valley
                                                              (Outside The Whaler Pub; at the base
                                                              of Montpelier Retreat)
                   O E Hansen & Son                      14   Email: harvestfeasttas@gmail.com        Woodstock Orchards                    26   The Westerway Raspberry           32
                   45 Parsons Bay Road, Nubeena               0417 136 854                            8624 Channel Highway,                      Farm
                   0418 598 817                                                                       Woodstock, Tas 7109                        1570 Gordon River Road,
                                                              Map        Page
                   www.oehansen.com.au                        ref   E2   ref    23                    www.woodstockcherries.com.au               Westerway Tas 7140
                                                                                                      0408 951 773                               www.lanoma.com.au
                   Map        Page
                   ref   E2   ref    21                                                                                                          0447 010 701
                                                              Waterbridge Food Co-Op             21   Map
                                                                                                      ref   D2   Page
                                                                                                                 ref    27
                                                              191 Lamprill Circle,                                                               Map
                                                                                                                                                       D3   Page
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                                                              Herdsmans Cove Hobart
                                                              0487 267 375                            The Green Cherry Shed/                27
                    South/South East                          www.waterbridgefood.com.au              Lucaston Park Orchards
                                                                                                      2300 Huon Highway, Grove.
                                                                                                                                                 Kings Rock Cherries
                                                                                                                                                 93 Lawitta Road, Magra
                                                                                                                                                                                   33

                                                              Map        Page
                                                              ref   E2   ref    23                    Corner of Longley Road and Huon            Tas 7140
                   Sorell Fruit Farm                     15                                           Highway. Opposite The Honey pot
                                                                                                                                                 Map        Page
                   174 Pawleena Road, Sorell, Tas 7172                                                www.lucastonparkorchards.com.au            ref   D2   ref    28
                   www.sorellfruitfarm.com                                                            0407 827 961
                   03 6265 3100
                                                               Channel Region                         Map
                                                                                                      ref   D2   Page
                                                                                                                 ref    27                       Styx River Cherries               34
                   Map        Page
                   ref   E2   ref    22                                                                                                          617 Gordon River Road,
                                                                                                                                                 Glenora TAS 7140
                                                              Bruny Island Berry Farm            22   Scott Bros                            28   Email: styxriverenterprises@gmail.com
                   Downham Orchards                      16   550 Adventure Bay Road                  322 Scotts Road, Cairns Bay Tas            03 6286 2035
                   4286 Tasman Highway,                       (Approx. 6 km from the Alonnah/         Email: admin@scottbrothers.com.au
                   Runnymede 7109. 16km past Sorell           Adventure Bay Intersection),            03 6297 1230                               Map
                                                                                                                                                       D2   Page
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                   on Tasman Highway                          Adventure Bay, Bruny Island.
                   Email: gregjdownham@gmail.com              www.brunyislandberryfarm.com.au         Map
                                                                                                            D2   Page
                                                                                                                        27
                                                                                                      ref        ref
                   0400 481 855                               03 6293 1055
                   Map        Page
                         E2          22                       Map
                                                                    E1   Page
                                                                                25                    Our Mates’ Farm                       29
                                                                                                                                                  Cider Trail
                   ref        ref                             ref        ref
                                                                                                      291 Arve Road, Geeveston
                                                                                                      www.ourmatesfarm.com
                   Lowdina Orchard                       17   Tru Blu Berries                    23                                              Pages 18 - 19
                                                                                                      0478 061 881
                   1321 Colebrook Road Campania               78 Cygnet Coast Road,
                   Email: leadall@bigpond.com.au              Lymington Tas 7109                      Map        Page
                                                                                                      ref   D2   ref    27
                   0417 460 116                               Email: trubluberries@gmail.com
                                                              03 6295 0082
                   Map
                   ref   E3   Page
                              ref    23
                                                              Map        Page
                                                                                                      Harvest and Light                     30    Travel Times
                                                              ref   D1   ref    25                    6 Church Street, Geeveston
                                                                                                      Email: cassy@harvestandlight.com.au        Page 30
                   Littlewood Berry Farm                 18
                   1192 Richmond Road,                        DM Jennings & Sons                      0401 841 720
                                                                                                 24
                   Richmond 7052                              122 Slab Road, Cygnet 7112              Map        Page
                   (between Puddleduck & Wicked Cheese)                                               ref   D2   ref    27
                                                              Email: djenningssons@hotmail.com
                   0438 602 582                               0418 394 757
                   Map        Page                                                                    Griggs Grower Direct                  31
                         E3          23                       Map
                                                                    D2   Page
                                                                                25
                   ref        ref                             ref        ref
                                                                                                      Apples & Cherries
                                                                                                      2873 Huon Highway, 2km south of
                   Cool Climate Orchard                  19   Little Farm                        25   Huonville, over the bridge on river
                   (Cherrycot Pty Ltd)                        73 Sculthorpes Road,                    side of road
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                                                                                                      03 6264 1474

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                   331 Fingerpost Road, Campania 7026         Nicolls Rivulet 7112
                   Email: cherrycot@iinet.net.au              Email: twolittlefarm@gmail.com
                                                                                                      Map        Page
                   0418 331 036                               0417 237 616                            ref   D2   ref    27
                                                              Map        Page
                   Map
                   ref   E3   Page
                              ref    23                       ref   D2   ref    25
                                                                                                                                                                                         Reid Fruits, Cherries
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01   Blue Hills Honey
                                                                                                                            Blue Hills Honey 1955 is
                                                                                                                            renowned for its premium
                                                                                                                            Leatherwood Honey -
                                                                                                                            a uniquely Tasmanian
                                                                                                                            product from the heart
                                                                                                                            of the Tarkine. Tasmania
                                                                                                                            is the only place in the

                   North West
                                                                                                                            world where Leatherwood
                                                                                                                            Honey is produced. Blue
                                                                                                                            Hills Honey has established a reputation as one
                                                                                                                            of Australia’s leading honey producers. Other
                                                                                                                            varieties include Tasmanian Manuka, Blackberry
                                                                                                                            and Meadow Honey.

                                                                                                                                 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Closed on Weekends
                                                                                                                                 and Public Holidays. Tours by Appointment.

                                                                                                                             1858 Mawbanna Road, Mawbanna
                                                                                                                             Email admin@bluehillshoney.com
                                                                                                                             03 6458 8142                                Map
                                                                                                                             www.bluehilllshoney.com                     ref   B6                                                   Spreyton Fresh apples
                                                                    Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain - Joshua Vince Photography

                              Postcard scenery awaits you
                              around every corner as you tour                                                               02   03
                                                                                                                                      Spreyton Fresh
                              the coastline of the beautiful                                                                                                                        Growing fresh apples & cherries in season
                              North West. Lush green pastures,                                                                                                                      Manufacturing juices, non-alcoholic and
                              free flowing fields of tulips, wild                                                                                                                   alcoholic ciders and ginger beers, and
                              romantic Bass Strait and iconic                                                                                                                       vinegars with ‘Mother’ on our orchards.
                   natural landmarks are constant views.                                                                                                                            Tastings available from Cidery, plus a
                   The region is synonymous with primary                                                                                                                            selection of other great Tassie produce
                   production, beautiful rich red soil producing                                                                                                                    all year round. Great coffee and food
                   export crops such as poppies, peas, potatoes,                                                                                                                    options available at the Cidery from end
                   pyrethrum, carrots, onions, apples and                                                                                                                           of November.
                   cherries.                                                                                                                                                        www.spreytonfresh.com.au
                                                                                                                                                                                    www.spreytonciderco.com.au
                   The North West is also the hub of the nations
                   dairy production, producing gold medal                                                                                                                                Shed Door: Monday–Friday 7.30am–4.00pm;
                                                                                                                                                                                         Cidery: daily from 12noon–5.00pm;
                   cheeses, creams, butters and ice-creams.                                                                                                                              Closed Christmas & Boxing Day
                   Visit the North West to fulfill an outdoor
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                                                                                                                                                                                     Shed Door Sales: 289 Tarleton Road, Spreyton
                   adventure, sample the local delicacies, or                                                                                                                        Cidery: 6 Melrose Road, Cnr Sheffeld &
                   simply admire the stunning scenery.                                                                                                                               Melrose Roads, Aberdeen
                                                                                                                                                                                     Email info@spreytonfresh.com.au
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Map
                                                                                           Milton Farm, North West
                                                                                                                                                                                     03 6427 2125                                   ref   C5
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                          Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café                                                                                                  05
                                                                                                                                                                    Turners Beach Berry Patch

                                                                                                  Open 7am–5pm, 7 days a week except
                                                                                                  Christmas Day and Good Friday. Watch our
                                                                                                  Facebook page for updates.
                    Fresh Raspberries and other berries in season.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 7 days a week 9am–5pm. Closed public holidays.
                    Our Cafe menu caters for all raspberry                                   9 Christmas Hills Road, Elizabeth Town
                                                                                             Email raspberryfarmcafe@gmail.com                                 Enjoy our fresh strawberries, pick your own or
                    cravings as well as offering an extensive menu                           03 6362 2186                                                      pre-picked berries available. Try our berry ice              4 Blackburn Drive, Turners Beach. Just off the Bass Highway,
                    utilising the very best fresh local produce.                             www.raspberryfarmcafe.com                                                                                                      10 minutes from Devonport & the Spirit of Tasmania.
                                                                                                                                                               cream and wood-fired pizzas in our shop/café.                03 6428 3967
                    Picker Information: www.fruit-pickers-tasmania.com.au or phone           FarmGate Mate - Max 3 vehicles and must be             Map                                                                                                                        Map
                    +61 (0)3 6362 2740 Mon, Tue & Wed). Please leave message if no answer.   registered at café with license plate numbers by 5pm   ref   D5   A fun place for the whole family.                            www.theberrypatch.com.au                           ref C6

                                                                                                                                                               06   Seven Sheds                                            07   Sheffield Berry
                                                                                                                                                                    Brewery, Meadery                                            Gardens
                                                                                                                                                                    & Hop Garden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           We grow 3 hectares of
                                                                                                                                                               Seven Sheds grows                                           berries. They are field
                                                                                                                                                               hops for use in their                                       grown without tunnels,
                                                                                                                                                               artisan brewery. Enjoy                                      heritage varieties
                                                                                                                                                               a seasonal tasting                                          for taste. Our berries
                                                                                                                                                               paddle or settle in                                         are hand picked and
                                                                                                                                                               for a pint of Kentish                                       packed daily to maintain
                                                                                                                                                               Ale on the deck                                             freshness. Our berries
                                                                                                                                                               overlooking the hops.                                       are vined ripened for
                    Blue Hills Honey
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           maximum eating quality.

                                                                                                                                                                    Open September to May - Wednesday to Sunday from
                                                                                                                                                                    11am to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day,           We trade from late November (strawberries) until the
                                                                                                                                                                    check for other public holiday closures. Open June           end of April. Open every day from 8am until 8pm.
                                                                                                                                                                    and July - Friday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Closed         We have a honesty box for when we are not available.
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                                                                                                                                                                    August. Also at Harvest Launceston Community                 We attend Harvest Launceston, Farm Gate Hobart
                                                                                                                                                                    Farmers Market 2-3 Saturdays per month (not August)          & Port Sorell Market.

                                                                                                                                                                22 Crockers Street, Railton 7305               Map          2764 Sheffield Road, Sheffield
                                                                                                                                                                03 6496 1139 www.sevensheds.com                ref   C5     0427 635 193
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ref   C5
                    Sheffield Berry Gardens                         Seven Sheds Brewery                   Rapberry Daiquiri at Christmas Hills
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Crunch to release Antioxidants. Crunch to
                     release Vitamins B & C. Crunch to release
                    Calcium, Iron & Zinc. For goodness on the go,
                       grab an Aussie today and crunch away.

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08   Aviemore Farm                                          09    Hillwood Berry Farm

                    Tamar region
                                                                                                                                                                                                  & Farmgate
                                                                                                                                30 minutes from
                                                                                                                                Launceston, 45 from                                         Iconic family run pick your
                                                                                                                                Devonport. Aviemore                                         own berry farm, situated
                                                                                                                                                                                            in the very heart of the
                                                                                                                                offers large, sweet
                                                                                                                                                                                            scenic Tamar Valley just
                                                                                                                                blueberries & cherries to                                   20 minutes North of
                                                                                                                                tempt your taste buds.                                      Launceston, producing the
                                                                                                                                Head towards Exeter                                         sweetest berries. Enjoy
                                                                                                                                and turn at Blackwall                                       the fun that is picking the
                                                                                                                                                                                            best berries at Hillwood.
                                                                                                                                to follow the wine route.
                                                                                                                                                                                            Even more than this,
                                                                                                                                1km from the Gravelly                                       reward yourself with some
                                                                                                                                Beach waterfront cafes,                                     delectable desserts at
                                                                                                                                you’ll find us.                                             our berry inspired licensed
                                                                                                                                                                                            café and be enticed by our
                                                                                                                                                                                            fruit wines, vinegars, jams
                                                                                                                                                                                            and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Berry Season - November to mid May, 7 days a week
                                                                                                                                                                                                  9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
                                                                                                                                     Mid Dec to Feb; Mon-Fri - 9am - 5pm

                                                                                                                                                                                                        105 Hillwood Road, Hillwood Tas 7252
                                                                                                                                 403 Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach        Map                     03 6394 8180                           Map
                                                                                                                                 03 6394 4631                                   ref    D5               www.hillwoodfarmgate.com.au            ref   D5
                                                                                                          Hillwood Berry Farm

                                 Launceston is the major city
                                 centre in the north of Tasmania                                                                10   Woodmere Cherries                                       11   Tasmanian Natural
                                 and is an ideal base to tour                                                                                                                                     Garlic & Tomatoes
                                 around the picturesque Tamar                                                                                                                               With more than 130 varieties
                                                                                                                                                                                            each year, Tasmanian Natural
                                 Valley rich in cool climate                                                                                                                                Garlic & Tomatoes has one of the
                                 vineyards as well as cherries,                                                                                                                             largest selections of heirloom
                                                                                                                                                                                            tomatoes in Australia. We also
                    stone fruit and apples.                                                                                                                                                 produce up to 15 garlic cultivars
                                                                                                                                                                                            each season. Our produce is
                    Along the way, call into the historical town of                                                                                                                         available at every stage of
                    Beaconsfield and journey across the Batman                                                                                                                              production, sometimes changing
                                                                                                                                                                                            from week to week. We offer tomato seeds, seedlings
                    Bridge to the Hillwood district where you will                                                                                                                          and fresh. Our garlic is available green, as scapes, bulbs
                    find extensive cherry and apple orchards.                              Strathlynn Estate Vineyards                                                                      and bulbils. Our pantry range includes over 30 products,
                                                                                                                                                                                            from salts and seasonings to sauces, pesto, jams and
                    Travel across to the East Coast and enjoy                                                                   Fresh export quality cherries sold straight from            relishes. On 17th March 2019 we will be hosting the 5th
                                                                      Holm Oak Vineyards
                    massive expanses of beautiful beaches and                                                                   the shed door. Situated on the East Tamar, a 15             Tasmanian Garlic & Tomato Festival on our farm.
                    picturesque lookouts along the stunning                                                                     minute drive north of Launceston.                                 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or by Appointment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Saturdays-Harvest Market Launceston. Sundays-
                    coastline.                                                                                                                                                                    Oct-July Farm Gate Market Hobart.
                                                                                                                                     Open daily from mid December until late January
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                                                                                                                                     (season dependent). Closed Christmas Day.               338 Four Springs Road, Selbourne 7292, 10 Minutes drive
                                                                                                                                                                                             (13km) north of Hagley. Follow the signs to Four Springs
                                                                                                                                 125 Los Angelos Road, Swan Bay 7252. A 15 minute            Lake Reserve
                                                                                                                                 drive north of Launceston on the East Tamar.    Map         Email: info@tngt.com.au                            Map
                                                                                                                                 0439 379 692 & 03 6328 1207                     ref   D5    0438 009 522 www.tngt.com.au                       ref   D5
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12   Eureka Farm                                 13   Somercotes

                    East and Central
                                                                                                                                                                Cherries
                                                                                                          Stonefruit, berries,
                                                                                                          apples. Manufacturer
                                                                                                          of award-winning
                                                                                                          fruity ice creams,
                                                                                                          jams, chutneys,
                                                                                                          sauces.
                                                                                                          Farmhouse cafe
                                                                                                          serving fresh food,
                                                                                                          great desserts. WIFI                             Enjoy fresh cherries picked daily from our
                                                                                                          Available.                                       orchard. Jam, relish, paste, chutney and other
                                                                                                                                                           gifts available. Order online for shipping around
                                                                                                                                                           Australia. A visit to the farm shop all situated in
                                                                                                                                                           historic 1823 buildings is a must.

                                                                                                               Open Seasonally October - May                    Open seasonally Dec until Feb.
                                                                                                               (Closed Christmas Day).                          Open everyday except Christmas Day.

                                                                                                           89 Upper Scamander Road, Scamander               9550 Midland Highway, Ross 7209 - Cnr Midland Highway
                                                                                                           Email: eurekafarm@bigpond.com        Map         and Mona Vale Road; 4km South of Ross          Map
                                                                                                           03 6372 5500 www.eurekafarm.com.au   ref   F5    0401 277 773 www.somercotes.com                ref E4
                                                                                           Bay Of Fires

                                 Travel across to the East Coast
                                 and enjoy massive expanses
                                 of beautiful beaches and
                                 picturesque lookouts along the
                                 stunning coastline.
                                  No trip is complete without
                    a visit to the delightful fishing village of
                    St Helens or to the world class Freycinet
                    National Park.
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                                                                   Vineyard at Priory Ridge Wines                                                                             Hazards Vineyards - Home of Devils Corner Winery
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BRADY’S LOOKOUT CIDER
                                                                                                                            Brady’s Lookout Cider are Australia’s only cider maker
                                                                                                                            dedicated to 100% methode traditionelle (sparkling) cider.
                                                                                                                            Rare in the market, our ethos is hands on and traditional,
                                                                                                                            using heritage fruit that enhance the flavour and aroma. We

                    SPREYTON CIDER CO.
                                                                                                                            have tastings and retail sales, Credit Card facilities. Mail order
                                                                                                                            available. See our Facebook page.

                    The latest venture from Spreyton Fresh. Our range of                                                    9 Craythorne Road, Rosevears 7277
                    traditional ciders are made using fruit grown and juiced on                                             Open weekends 10am to 4pm. Tours by appointment.
                    our own orchards. Drop in and taste our range of ciders, ginger                                         Phone: 0418 381 839 or 0431 010 300
                    beers and juices, then settle in for a glass of your choice for                                         www.bradyslookoutcider.com.au
                    $12.00. Great coffee and food options available at the Cidery
                    from end of November.

                    Spreyton Cider Co cnr Sheffield Road & Melrose Road, Spreyton 7310
                    Open 7 days
                    Phone: 03 6427 2125
                    Email: michelle@spreytonfresh.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                          MADE WITH LOVE &
                    www.spreytonciderco.com.au www.spreytonfresh.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                              PASSION
                                          WILLIE SMITH’S APPLE SHED                                                                                                                       Explore Tasmania’s ciders, and meet
                                          An old apple packing shed built in 1942, Willie Smith’s Cellar                                                                                  the passionate people behind them.
                                          Door is a great little shed that pumps! Head 25 minutes south
                                          from Hobart into the Huon Valley and come and get into our
                                          seriously good cider, great local and seasonal food, check out
                                          our museum and heritage apple display or take a tour of the
                                          Charles Oates distillery for a taste of Fine Apple Brandy - yes
                                          we have all that!

                                          2064 Huon Hwy, Grove, 7109 - Open 7 days from 10am                                                                                               Tasmania now boasts several commercial
                                          Phone: 03 6266 4345
                                          Email: appleshed@williesmiths.com.au                                                                                                              companies ready to put the “Apple Isle”
                                          www.williesmiths.com.au        @williesmithsappleshed    @williesmithsappleshed
                                                                                                                                                                                            back on the map with fantastic ciders.

                                           FRANKS CIDER & CAFE
                                                                                                                                                                                            Based in the Huon Valley, Coal River
                                           Tasmanian premium cider Frank’s Summer Apple, Summer                                                                                            Valley, Channel and Tamar Regions and
                                           Pear and Cherry/Pear Ciders now available across Tasmania
                                           and in selected venues nation wide.                                                                                                             Mersey Valley, producers creates different
                                           Free cider tasting, and apple museum.                                                                                                               styles to please cider enthusiasts.
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                                           3328 Huon Hwy, Franklin TAS 7113
                                           Open - Summer 10 am – 5 pm. Winter 10 am – 4 pm                                                                                                The worldwide “Cider Revolution” is alive
                                           Closed public holidays.
                                           Phone: 6266 3828                                                                                                                                     and well here in Tasmania!
                                           www.frankscider.com.au       facebook.com/FranksCider
Peninsula

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Remarkable Caves, Tasman Peninsula - Joshua Vince Photography

                                                                                                                                                               No trip to Tasmania is complete
                                                                                                                                                               without a visit to the World         14   O E Hansen & Son
                                                                                                                                                               Heritage Port Arthur Site. On the
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Pear and apple
                                                                                                                                                               journey to the Peninsula enjoy the   orchard with
                                                                                                                                                               stunning scenery and stop off        Farmgate Stall and
                                                                                                                                                               at some of the great shops and       a Farmstay. Come

                    twelve weeks
                                                                                                                                                   cafés along the way. The Peninsula is home to    and stay at our
                                                                                                                                                   one of the oldest and largest pear orchards      Farmstay at the
                                                                                                                                                   in Tasmania.                                     renovated pickers
                                                                                                                                                                                                    accommodation,
                                                                                                                                                                                                    check it out on

                      of bliss!
                                                                                                                                                                                                    www.abnb.me/
                                                                                                                                                                                                    YXBITLsJpQ

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Open 365 days a year, M-F 8am-6pm,

                    Indulge for twelve weeks with Australian Cherries –                                                                                                                                  Weekends 10am-6pm.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                     45 Parsons Bay Road, Nubeena

                           available from December onwards!
                                                                         Full Logo

                                                                                     Alternative Logo

                                                                                                                          Signoff or Footer Logo

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Email: oehansen@bigpond.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                     0418 598 817                                            Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                     www.oehansen.com.au                                     ref   E2
                                                                                                                                                    Hansen & Son, Fruit & Veg Stall
                                   More info? www.cherrygrowers.org.au
17   Lowdina Orchard                                            Littlewood

                    South/South East
                                                                                                                                                                                                      18
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Berry Farm
                                                                                                                                           Stonefruit season runs
                                                                                                                                           from around the middle                                    Pick your own strawberry farm with ice cream made
                                                                                                                                                                                                     from our own fruit by Valhalla; jams, sauces and now
                                                                                                                                           of December to March                                      strawberry gin and liqueur.
                                                                                                                                           followed by apples till
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Open Mid November-April - Tues to Sun. Closed when no
                                                                                                                                           June. Export Quality
                                                                                                                                                                                                     fruit and every Monday; Christmas & New Year’s holidays.
                                                                                                                                           Cherries; Moorpark                                        Closed when bad weather.
                                                                                                                                           Apricots; Spray-free                                      1192 Richmond Road, Richmond, 7025
                                                                                                                                           Apples; Delicious Fruit Ice                               Email: woodzy123@hotmail.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                     0438 602 582
                                                                                                                                           Cream; Fruit Smoothies;
                                                                                                                                           Cider. 10 minutes from Richmond and 30 minutes
                                                                                                                                           from Hobart. Owned and operated by a Tasmanian             21   Waterbridge Food
                                                                                                                                           family. We sell fruit in any quantity and grade to              Co-Op
                                                                                                                                           suit your budget. On Saturdays you can also find
                                                                                                                                           us at the local Richmond Market.                          Waterbridge is a community health and nutrition
                                                                                                                                                                                                     project. We sell fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen
                                                                                                                                                                                                     meals, jams, sauces and veggie boxes. Deliveries also
                                                                                                                                                Open every day from 8am-8pm                          available.
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm-year round except holidays.
                                 A veritable feast awaits those who explore the South East of Tasmania. Explore                             1321 Colebrook Road Campania                             191 Lamprill Circle, Herdsmans Cove Hobart
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Email: orders@waterbridgefood.com.au
                                 a wine trail, enjoy the stunning rugged coastline or the wonderful beaches of                              Email: leadall@bigpond.com.au                 Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                E3   0487 267 375
                                                                                                                                            0417 460 116                                  ref
                                 the south east coast but before heading home, fill the car with a bounty of fresh                                                                                   www.waterbridgefood.com.au
                                 apricots, cherries, berries, pears and apples.

                    15   Sorell Fruit Farm                                          16   Downham Orchards                                  19   Cherrycot Pty Ltd                                    20    Harvest Feast
                                                                                                                                                (Cool Climate Orchard)                               Specialising in fresh,
                                                                                                                                                                                                     seasonal, quality organic
                    Self fruit picking.                                                                                                                                                              & biodynamic produce,
                    Sell: Honey, Jam &                                                                                                                                                               as much of it as possible
                    Fruit Wine.                                                                                                                                                                      Tasmanian. Jams, honeys,
                    Café: Coffee &                                                                                                                                                                   bulk grains, seeds, nuts;
                    Desserts                                                                                                                                                                         Pigeon Whole Bakery
                                                                                                                                                                                                     organic sourdoughs;
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Straight Up GF & vegan
                                                                                                                                                                                                     loaves; camel, goat, cow dairy, tofus, tempehs
                                                                                                                                                                                                     & fermented products. We seek to pay a good
                                                                                                                                                                                                     price to support growers & their families to have
                                                                                                                                           Situated only 15 minutes from Hobart. Fresh Apricots      a quality sustainable livelihood. BYO trolleys,
                                                                                    Cherry business selling fresh Tasmanian Cherries       (seven varieties grown).                                  baskets & bags & enjoy the Harvest Feast market
                                                                                    since 2003.                                            Only a few minutes from Richmond.                         community & vibes!
                          Mid October to April 10am to 4pm every day.                    Open December until February 8am-6pm                                                                              Saturdays only 7.30am to 2.30pm at
                          Early or late arrivals need to make a reservation.             Closed Christmas Day                                                                                              Salamanca Market, Hobart
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                                                                                                                                                Open seasonally from mid December to mid February.

                     174 Pawleena Road, Sorell, Tas 7172                             4286 Tasman Highway. Runnymede Tas 7190                                                                          Site 218-219 Salamanca Market
                     Email: sorellfruitfarm@gmail.com                                (16km past Sorell on Tasman Highway)                   331 Fingerpost Road, Campania Tas 7026                    (Outside The Whaler Pub; at the base of Montpelier Retreat)
                     03 6265 3100                                        Map         Email: gregjdownham@gmail.com                          Email: admin@cherrycot.com.au                             Email: harvestfeasttas@gmail.com
                     www.sorellfruitfarm.com                             ref   E2    0400 481 855
                                                                                                                                Map
                                                                                                                                ref   E2    0418 331 036
                                                                                                                                                                                          Map
                                                                                                                                                                                          ref   E2    0417 136 854
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Map
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ref   E2
22   Bruny Island Berry
                                                                                                          Farm                                                  24   DM Jennings & Sons
                                                                                                    Much more than just a berry farm! Pick your own fruit
                                                                                                    plus cafe, BBQ, and picnic facilities, giftware, local
                                                                                                    history and stunning beach front location. Light lunches
                                                                                                    also available.

                                                                                                    Mid October till 1 Week after Easter.
                                                                                                    550 Adventure Bay Road (Approx. 6 km from the Alonnah/
                                                                                                    Adventure Bay Intersection), Adventure Bay, Bruny Island.
                                                                                                    Email: brunyberries@activ8.net.au
                                                                                                    www.brunyislandberryfarm.com.au
                                                                                                    03 6293 1055

                                                                                                     23   Tru Blu Berries

                                                                                                    We are a family owned blueberry farm which is situated      Family owned strawberry farm selling freshly
                                                                                                    on the Huon Trail. We sell our farm fresh berries from      picked delicious strawberries.

                    Channel Region
                                                                                                    December to March and frozen berries are available
                                                                                                    most of the year.
                                                                                                                                                                     8am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day)
                                                                                                    Open seasonally from late December.
                                                                                                    78 Cygnet Coast Road, Lymington Tas 7109
                                                                                                    Email: trubluberries@gmail.com                                        122 Slab Road, Cygnet, 7112
                                                                                                    03 6295 0082
                                                                                                                                                                          Email: djenningssons@hotmail.com     Map
                                                                                                                                                                          0418 394 757                         ref   D2
                    The Neck Lookout, Bruny Island
                                                                                                     25   Little Farm

                                                                                                    We are a small organic farm growing blueberries,
                                                                                                    raspberries and cut flowers.
                                The Channel district of Tasmania
                                starts at the southern suburbs of                                   December to April when available. Sign out on Main Road.
                                                                                                    73 Sculthorpes Road, Nicolls Rivulet 7112
                                Hobart and stretches down the                                       Email: twolittlefarmers@gmail.com
                                picture-perfect Derwent River to                                    0417 237 616

                                the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. No
                                trip to the Channel is complete
                    without a visit to the world renowned Bruny
                    Island with its diversity of wildlife and
                    national parks, and an island steeped with
                    history dating back to 1642. The Channel is
                    well recognised for its local produce ranging
                    from cheeses, fruits and meats which can be
                    sampled at some of the state’s most iconic
                    restaurants and cafés.
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                                                                    Blueberris at Tru Blu Berries     Apples at DM Jennings & Sons
26   Woodstock Orchards
                                                                                                                                                                                    27   The Green Cherry Shed:
                                                                                                                      Top quality sweet cherries picked daily and sold from              Lucaston Park Orchards
                                                                                                                      our Cherry tent. Mail Order service available.                     Growers of Apples, Cherries, Raspberries
                                                                                                                                                                                         and makers of real apple juice.
                                                                                                                      Mid Dec to 31st Jan.Please contact the orchard for
                                                                                                                      pre-Christmas availability.
                                                                                                                      8624 Channel Highway, Woodstock, Tas 7109
                                                                                                                      Email: the-oakfords@netspace.net.au
                                                                                                                      www.woodstockcherries.com.au
                                                                                                                      0408 951 773

                                                                                                                       28   Scott Bros
                                                                                                                                                                                   Cherries and raspberries picked daily along with
                                                                                                                      Scott Bros is a family owned business with origins
                                                                                                                      dating back to 1854. Growers of premium quality              potatoes, apricots, garlic, ice creams, fruit juices
                                                                                                                      apples. Located in the Huon Valley - the heart of            and more. All local to the region. Come visit and
                                                                                                                      Tasmania’s fruit growing region. Try our labelled            enjoy the freshness of our produce.
                                                                                                                      apple cider available at local stores and eating
                                                                                                                      establishments - named ‘Tiger Cider’ and handcrafted                December to February 8am - 6pm 7 Days a week
                                                                                                                      from our very own Tiger Fuji apple. Straight up

                    Huon Valley
                                                                                                                                                                                          (except Christmas Day)
                                                                                                                      Refreshing!

                                                                                                                      Road Side Stall open daily throughout the year.               2300 Huon Highway, Grove. Corner of Longley Road and
                                                                                                                      322 Scotts Road, Cairns Bay, Tasmania                         Huon Highway. Opposite the Honey Pot.
                                                                                                                      Email: admin@scottbrothers.com.au                             Email: prcatering@bigpond.com
                                                                                                                      Office: 03 6297 1230,                                         0407 827 961                                   Map
                                                                                                                                                                                    www.lucastonparkorchards.com.au                ref  D2
                                                                                             Huon River, Franklin

                                                                                                                       29   Our Mates’ Farm
                                                                                                                      A small family-run orchard offering certified organic
                               The Far South is a world far                                                           apples including heritage varieties, fresh cold-pressed
                                                                                                                      apple juice and other products from the farm.
                               removed from Tasmania’s capital                                                                                                                     30    Harvest and Light
                               just 40 mins away. The Huon Valley                                                     Open daily throughout the year.
                                                                                                                      291 Arve Road, Geeveston
                               offers a combination of beautiful                                                      Email: matt@ourmatesfarm.com
                               waterways, rich rural heritage and                                                     0478 061 881
                                                                                                                      www.ourmatesfarm.com
                    world heritage wilderness.
                    Nestled amongst the stunning beauty you will                                                       31   Griggs Grower Direct
                    find, riverside settlements, fruitful orchards,                                                         Apples & Cherries
                    delicious food and wine and friendly creative                                                     Griggs Grower Direct Apples & Cherries arguably the
                    people. Savour the fresh produce from the                                                         longest standing and most popular road side stall in
                                                                                                                      the Huon. Incorporated with a modern apple packing
                    land and sea, including salmon, shellfish,                                                        facility & featuring refrigerated displays ensuring the      Located in the Main Street of Geeveston, Harvest
                    wines, cider, berries, apples and cherries.                                                       freshest stock direct from the grower. Home of the           and Light Picklery and Gallery also serves coffee
                                                                                                                      Rubigold Apple!
                                                                                                                                                                                   and tasting boards. Huon Valley seasonally
                                                                                                                      Open daily Except Christmas & Boxing Day.                    bottled cordials, jams, jellies, relishes, chutneys,
                                                                                                                      2873 Huon Highway, 2km South of Huonville, over the bridge   pickles and ferments.
                                                                                                                      on river side of road.
                                                                                                                      03 6264 1474
                                                                                                                                                                                          Friday to Tuesday - 9am to 4pm. Closed Wed and
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                                                                                                                                                                                          Thurs. Closed Christmas Day

                                                                                                                                                                                    6 Church Street, Geeveston
                                                                                                                                                                                    Email: cassy@harvestandlight.com.au             Map
                                                                                                                                                                                    0401 841 720                                    ref    D2
                                             The Honey Pot, Huon Valley Visitor Centre

                                                                                         Willie Smiths, Huon Valley
32   The Westerway                                       34   Styx River
                                                                                                                                                   Berry Farm                                               Cherries

                    Derwent Valley                                                                                                            In summer we have delicious traditional varieties
                                                                                                                                              of Tassie berries that you can pick yourself
                                                                                                                                              or have been picked for your convenience, ice            Growers & packers of export quality cherries for
                                                                                                                                              creams, cold drinks, barista coffee and much more        over 20 years. Please visit our new farm gate
                                                                                                                                              awaits your visit.                                       shop to explore amazing local products.

                                                                                                                                                   Daily 9am - 6pm Dec - Jan                                9.00am - 6.00pm 7 Days a week except
                                                                                                                                                   (and irregularly days in Feb-May)                        Christmas Day

                                                                                                                                               1570 Gordon River Road, Westerway Tas 7140               617 Gordon River Road, Glenora TAS 7140
                                                                                                                                               Email: westerwayraspberryfarm@hotmail.com    Map         Email: styxriverenterprises@gmail.com            Map
                                                                                                                                               0447 010 701 www.lanoma.com.au               ref   D3    03 6286 2035                                     ref    D2
                                                                                                               Woodbridge House New Norfolk

                               Take a journey up the
                               picturesque Derwent Valley and        33   Kings Rock Cherries
                               appreciate the diversity of this     You can call in on your way to Hobart as you wind
                               wonderful valley. From hops to       your way from picturesque Strahan. You can call in
                                                                    after exploring the historic church next door where 5
                               sheep, vineyards to forests, to      members of the first fleet lie. You can call in after a day
                               beautiful gardens and bountiful      of antique shopping in nearby New Norfolk. One thing
                                                                    you can’t do is drive past!! RV friendly.
                               orchards.
                                                                    Open January. Large Freshly Picked, Chilled Tassie Cherries
                    Browse through the antique shops in New         93 Lawitta Road, Magra, Tas 7140
                    Norfolk or enjoy the wilderness experience at   Mail orders available.
                                                                    Email: cherrysalestas@gmail.com
                    Mt Field National Park.
                    Whatever you do, don’t forget to grab some
                    fresh seasonal cherries and berries…
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hop Fields at Bushy Park.
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                                                                                                                               Daly Potatoes, Boomer Bay   Vineyards at Stefano Lubiana

                    This handy guide will help you plan your
                    driving trips around Tasmania.             Touring - Table Cape

                                                                                      Aus Hop Produce, Bushy Park

                                                                                      Cherries at Hanson Orchards                                                   Hillwood Berry Farm
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