Discover Tasmania’s Coal River Valley with Apple Isle Wine Tours on a half-day trip from Hobart. Sample premium wines, local cheeses, and chocolates while taking in the region’s unique vineyard landscapes.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light walking around vineyards and cellar doors.
Wildlife
History
Coal River Valley has been cultivated since the early 19th century and is one of Tasmania’s oldest wine regions, with roots in convict-era agriculture.
Conservation
Many vineyards here emphasize sustainable practices including organic farming and water conservation to protect the region's delicate ecology.
Apple Isle Wine Tours
Discover Tasmania’s Coal River Valley with Apple Isle Wine Tours on a half-day trip from Hobart. Sample premium wines, local cheeses, and chocolates while taking in the region’s unique vineyard landscapes.
Apple Isle Wine Tours is a Hobart-based tour operator offering curated wine, food and heritage experiences across Tasmania. The company runs departures from Hobart to the Coal Valley wine region for both half-day and full-day wine tours, and a full-day excursion to the Port Arthur Historic Site.
On the Hobart Full Day Wine & Food Experience, guests embark on a seven-hour journey through Coal Valley, visiting four cellar doors with guided wine tastings, a seasonal two-course lunch paired with a glass of wine, a shared cheeseboard and chocolate. The Hobart Half Day Wine Experience is a 4–5 hour tour that visits four cellar doors and includes a shared cheese board and chocolates.
The Port Arthur Full Day Experience is an eight-hour heritage tour to the Port Arthur Historic Site, featuring coastal views, a scenic cruise on Carnarvon Bay, lunch at Stewart’s Bay Lodge, and a chocolate tasting.
Apple Isle Wine Tours focuses on comfortable day trips from Hobart that combine local wine tasting, regional food pairings and Tasmanian scenery. All trip summaries reflect the experiences provided on each itinerary. Information about durations, inclusions and departure location is based on the published tour descriptions and is presented here to help travelers choose the right Tasmanian day tour.
Location
Hobart, Tasmania
Departures from Hobart
Trip Durations
4–8 hours
Half- and full-day options
Cellar Doors
4 per wine tour
Samples at four cellar doors
Tours Offered
3 experiences
Wine and Port Arthur options
Reserve a half-day or full-day experience from Hobart for wine tastings in Coal Valley or a heritage visit to Port Arthur.
Book in Advance
Tours fill quickly during peak seasons, so reserve your spot early to guarantee availability.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Cellar door visits involve walking on gravel and uneven ground; sturdy shoes improve comfort.
Plan Transportation
The tour includes pickup and drop-off; avoid driving yourself if you plan to sample wines.
Weather Preparedness
Tasmanian weather can change quickly—bring a light jacket or rain layer just in case.
Comfortable walking shoes
To handle gravel paths and gravel surfaces at cellar doors comfortably.
Light jacket or raincoat
Tasmania’s weather can be unpredictable and layering is key for comfort.
spring|fall|winter
Sunglasses
Protect your eyes during bright sunny afternoons in the vineyards.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings without relying on single-use plastics.