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The Tamar Valley is known as Tasmania’s largest wine region, renowned for its sparkling wine, cold climate pinot noirs and exquisite culinary offerings.
It is not just wine on offer, with several distilleries producing premium whisky and spirits on the eastern and western banks of the river. The terroir of the river valley provides the perfect conditions for distilling and maturing high-quality whisky and gins.
There is no lack of attractions in this region acknowledged by Lonely Planet as the best travel destination in 2025.
Sample some of the finest spirits in the North while you make a day out of it by including other attractions worth visiting.
There is plenty to see and do in the region, including The Platypus House, Seahorse World, Hillwood Berry Farm, Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm, Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, the Penguin Parade at Low Head and the Tamar Wetlands Reserve.
Before or after your loop, you can also visit Launceston Distillery or Adam’s Distillery, which are located nearby Launceston.
Hillwood whisky is a hidden gem from the Tamar Valley Distillery, located in Hillwood Tasmania on the banks of the Tamar River.
One of a few select distilleries that create everything from scratch each step of the way, where Paul Herron, Master Distiller and his three sons mill onsite, create the mash, ferment, distill, barrel age and bottle all their limited batches of whiskies on the Hillwood property.
Visits are by appointment only through the official website.
The Batman Bridge is a modern road bridge that carries the Batman Highway across the Tamar River, between Whirlpool Reach, Hillwood at its eastern end and Sidmouth / Deviot midpoint at its western end, in north Tasmania,
The bridge enables you to cross over the Tamar River and is a good place to stop and have a break from driving. You can drive down under the bridge and look up for a great photo opportunity.
photo: Prime Perspectives
A unique attraction in the Tamar Valley, Brady's Lookout was once the hideout for bushranger Mathew Brady.
It is definitely worth a stop for 180° views of Tamar River and Valley from two different viewing platforms.
The vistas extend over 120 kilometres to Ben Lomond massif in the south and almost to the Bass Strait to the north.
The viewing platforms are set right on the cliff edge, with the escarpment falling away to the river 140 metres below.
The newly renovated distillery is situated is located in the former winery of Tamar Ridge.
The distillery tasting room offers a unique view over our 3,000 litre copper still and distilling process, coupled with a deck and stunning views over the majestic Tamar River.
It is the perfect spot to enjoy a tasting flight and try their award-winning Three Cuts Gin and Vodka (and soon Whisky when ready!).
Get some handy insider tips from our blogs and check out the links below to help you plan and build up your inspiration to make the most of your distillery tour to the Tamar Valley.
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Plan your visit to coincide with Tasmanian Whisky Week, an annual event that brings together whisky enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate the finest offerings of the Tasmanian whisky industry. This is your chance to discover your new favourite whisky, exclusive releases in fun and unconventional event formats across the state and at the distilleries.
Australia’s home of global-award-winning spirits.
Prepare to be enchanted by the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Trails, a passage into the realm of liquid spirits. Journey through stunning landscapes, meet passionate artisans and sample the best of Tasmania’s whisky, gin and spirits.
Access the trails connecting the many cellar doors scattered throughout the island. Their tasting rooms and restaurants are turning these distilleries into destinations on their own, with plenty to see and do in between.
Choose your own itinerary, visit your favourite distilleries, meet the makers and discover the true spirit of the Island.