Best of Tassie’s North Coast: Wine Tours & Sightseeing

There are plenty of experiences on offer across Tasmania, and none more beautiful and relaxing as you’ll find on Tassie’s north coast. From wining and dining to vineyard tours, from cascading landscapes to quiet, quaint towns, make the most of Tasmania’s north coast with your Dollar rental car by following this guide. 

Jump Aboard a Wine Tour

Tasmania’s north coast has been developed upon some of the richest and most fertile soils in the state, which means world-class wineries are never hard to find. If you’re looking for a way to make the most of the endless vineyards on offer, taking part in a wine tour is a brilliant way to relax into the environment and the delicious wines. Tours are always a good idea to participate in if you don’t want to worry about drinking and driving—just remember that if you are driving between wineries to always follow the road rules and have a designated driver. Beginning in Wynyard on Tassie’s northwest coast, this Tasmanian Tasting Tour from Burnie/Pataway or Devonport will lead you around to a handful of vineyards where you can sip on some of the state’s best wines. You’ll also be taken to a cider brewery and a chocolate house, so you’ll get a variation of Australian treats to try. Valleybrook Wine on Wheels Tour is another great tour option if you want to leave the planning of the day up to the professionals. This tour will lead you around the vineyards of beautiful Launceston. 

Discover More Places to Wine and Dine

Whether you want to create your own vineyard tour or just want to visit a winery of two, embarking on your own journey to northern Tassie’s wineries is another great way to experience the region’s delicious wines. Broad Acres Vineyard (only a fifteen-minute drive from the coastal city of Devonport) will delight with a splendid cellar door combined with a cafe. This is a great vineyard to stop by for lunch, with visitors able to select from a variety of top-notch grapes and treats to snack on. The fields that surround Ghost Rock Vineyard (also only fifteen minutes from Devonport) match perfectly with a glass of great wine. This winery serves a range of spectacular wines, complementing their lunch menu that is crafted from local produce. The views of the ocean here are unparalleled. A little journey away from the coast, nestled into the lush landscape of the hills by the river, sits La Villa Wines. Only a ten-minute drive from Devonport, this winery stuns with its historic architecture and soothing scenery. 

Experience the Beauty of Nature

There’s no visiting Tasmania’s northern regions without exploring some of the incredible scenery that is on offer. The Mole Creek Karst National Park, located about an hour’s drive from both Devonport and Launceston, is an incredible experience that will have you venturing underground through a network of limestone caves. The best way to go about your journey through the caves is through a guided tour. This is both an exciting experience and a relatively affordable one. Learn about this ancient phenomenon, as well as the sensational sparkling crystals, reflective pools, stalactites and stalagmites that can be found throughout the caves. For another adventure through nature, make sure to check out the Great Western Tiers. Containing a plethora of walking trails, this natural wonderland includes lush native bush, fresh pools and cascading waterfalls. Getting out and about in nature is one of the best ways to experience northern Tasmania. 

Stop By Northern Tasmania’s Small Towns

Between the vineyards and the majestic mountains, northern Tassie is also home to plenty of charming small towns to stop by. Outside of the cities of Launceston and Devonport—both of which boast a small town vibe in a bustling city hub—make sure to also pay a visit to the beloved town of Penguin. Less than a half an hour drive from Devonport, Penguin is of course named after the nearby rookery of little penguins that scurry back from the ocean every night. If you’re looking for more penguin fun, check out the famous ‘big penguin’ that sits on the coastline of the town. The Penguin Undercover Market is also a great place to spend a Sunday if you’re after another wholesome activity. Another town to check out is the quaint settlement of Evandale, only twenty minutes from Launceston. Here, walking around the streets and absorbing the heritage architecture is enough to fill a whole day. 

From the ocean views on the coast to the vibrant bush of the mountains, with plenty of vineyards to visit in between, follow this guide with your Dollar rental car to make the most of what northern Tasmania has on offer.