East Coast Oysters & Wine
A quiet food-and-wine gem — fresh oysters from Great Oyster Bay and cool-climate cellar doors like Devil’s Corner, Spring Vale and Milton pouring Pinot and Riesling.
East Coast Oysters & Wine
Cool, clean water and a mild coastal climate make Tasmania’s East Coast a quiet food-and-wine gem. Slurp fresh oysters grown in Great Oyster Bay, often shucked right beside the water, then work along a small cluster of cool-climate cellar doors — Devil’s Corner near Bicheno, Spring Vale and Milton near Swansea — pouring elegant Pinot Noir and aromatic Riesling. Swansea makes the perfect base. Here’s how to taste your way along the coast.
What to Eat & Drink
Fresh Oysters
Just-shucked oysters grown in Great Oyster Bay near Swansea.
Devil’s Corner
A cool-climate cellar door near Bicheno with lookout views over Freycinet.
Spring Vale & Milton
Small cellar doors pouring Pinot Noir and Riesling.
Cool-Climate Wines
Elegant Pinot Noir and aromatic Riesling suit the coastal climate.
Oysters & Wine Tips
- Base yourself in Swansea, on Great Oyster Bay — see where to stay
- Cellar-door and oyster-shed hours vary by season — check current details
- Pair a tasting with the views at Devil’s Corner near Bicheno
- Use a designated driver, or let us drive — see private tours
- Combine it with the Great Eastern Drive
Oysters & Wine — FAQ
Where can you eat oysters on the East Coast?
Fresh oysters are a signature of the coast, grown in the clean, cool waters around Great Oyster Bay near Swansea and Freycinet. Many are sold and shucked right by the water — check current opening details before you go.
What wineries are on the East Coast?
The east coast has a small cluster of cool-climate cellar doors, including Devil’s Corner near Bicheno and Spring Vale and Milton near Swansea. Cellar-door hours vary by season, so check current details.
What wines does the East Coast make?
This is cool-climate country — the coast is best known for elegant Pinot Noir and aromatic Riesling, along with other cool-climate styles. Devil’s Corner is also known for its lookout views over Freycinet.
Can you do a wine tour on the East Coast?
Yes — if you’d rather not drive between cellar doors, we can arrange a guided day. See our private East Coast tours or the wider Tasmania wine tours.
Where is the best base for oysters and wine?
Swansea, on Great Oyster Bay, sits at the heart of it, close to the wineries and the oyster-growing waters. See where to stay on the East Coast.
East Coast, Planned Around You
The Great Eastern Drive, the Bay of Fires and Maria Island, penguins at Bicheno and oysters by the water — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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