Tamar Valley Wine
Northern Tasmania at its most delicious — cool-climate sparkling, Pinot Noir and Riesling at cellar doors along a scenic wine route north from Launceston.
Tamar Valley Wine
Spilling north from Launceston to the sea, the Tamar Valley is northern Tasmania’s celebrated cool-climate wine region. This is the home of crisp sparkling, elegant Pinot Noir and aromatic Riesling, with cellar doors like Josef Chromy, Pipers Brook, Jansz and Holm Oak strung along a scenic wine route on both banks of the river. Taste, graze and take in the vineyard views — here’s how to plan a day.
What to Taste
Sparkling
Cool-climate fizz is a Tamar hallmark — try houses like Jansz.
Pinot Noir
Elegant, cool-climate Pinot from the valley’s best sites.
Riesling
Aromatic, crisp Riesling that suits the cool northern climate.
Cellar Doors & Lunch
Josef Chromy, Pipers Brook and Holm Oak among many along the route.
Tamar Valley Wine Tips
- Plan three or four cellar doors and a long lunch
- Check current cellar-door hours — they vary by season
- Use a driver so everyone can taste — see our wine tour
- Add food with the food & wine tour
- Read the full Tamar Valley wine guide before you go
Tamar Valley Wine — FAQ
What wine is the Tamar Valley known for?
The Tamar Valley is one of Australia’s premier cool-climate regions, best known for sparkling, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Well-known cellar doors include Josef Chromy, Pipers Brook, Jansz and Holm Oak.
How do you visit the Tamar Valley wineries?
You can self-drive the wine route north from Launceston along both banks of kanamaluka / the Tamar, or take a guided tour so everyone can taste. Cellar-door hours vary by season, so check current details, and consider our Tamar Valley wine tour.
How far is the Tamar Valley from Launceston?
The wine route begins right on the city’s doorstep, with the first cellar doors only a short drive from town and the valley stretching north to the coast at Bass Strait.
How many wineries can you visit in a day?
Three or four cellar doors makes for a relaxed, unhurried day with time for lunch. Book ahead where you can, and use a driver so everyone in the group can taste safely.
What else is in the Tamar Valley?
Beyond the vines there are riverside villages, lookouts, local produce and the Bridestowe lavender at Nabowla nearby. For the wider area, see the Tamar Valley.
Launceston, Planned Around You
Cataract Gorge in the heart of the city, the Tamar Valley’s cool-climate wine, lavender fields and Ben Lomond — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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