Beer & Cider Trail
Explore the Beer & Cider Trail in Tasmania
Looking for a beer trail in Tasmania? Follow the North West Coast from Deloraine to Burnie in search of cold beers, crisp ciders and the people making them. This self-drive trail brings together small breweries, cider makers and cellar doors, with plenty of good food and local produce to discover along the way.
Take it slow, grab a tasting paddle, meet the makers and find a new favourite to take home.
Take it slow, grab a tasting paddle, meet the makers and find a new favourite to take home.
Start: Deloraine
Finish: Burnie
Allow: 2-3 days
Deloraine
BushInn Brewhouse
Start in Deloraine at Bush Inn Brewhouse, a family-run brewpub making creative small-batch beers onsite. Grab a house brew and settle into the pub or beer garden with a sourdough pizza featuring Tasmanian produce. 🍻
Red Brick Road Ciderworks & Distillery
Small-batch cider made with Tasmanian fruit, alongside a growing collection of house-made spirits. Settle in for a tasting flight, hear the story behind what’s in your glass and enjoy a relaxed stop before hitting the road again. 🍎
Little Green Men Brewing
Small brewery, big personality. Drop in for creative, small-batch beers and stick around for some good pub-style food – an easy spot to settle in for a beer and a bite with big pub style meals.
Devonport
Spreyton Cider Co.
Surrounded by the orchards that started it all, Spreyton is a proper paddock-to-pint stop. Taste ciders made with Tasmanian apples, then settle into the restaurant for a hearty orchard menu and something fresh from the taps. 🍏
Island State Brewing
Pull up a seat at this light-filled Devonport taproom and taste your way through locally brewed beers. Grab a tasting paddle or settle in for a pint, and order a pizza from neighbouring Frankie J’s to enjoy with your brew.
StayNovotel Devonporta stones throw from Island State.
Ulverstone & Penguin
Buttons Brewing
Step inside a real working brewery in Ulverstone, where you can sit amongst the tanks, grain and kegs while tasting your way through 12 taps. Look out for Cellar Door exclusives, limited releases, regular food vans and live music.
Penguin Beer Co.
Beer by the beach? Yes please. Stop in at Penguin for locally brewed beer and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, then add Mexican, burgers and a view across one of the North West favourite seaside towns.
Burnie
Communion Brewing Co.
Finish in Burnie at Communion Brewing Co., where the food is every bit as important as what’s pouring from the taps. Think locally brewed beer paired with a menu that takes brewery food to a whole new level – a pretty good way to finish the trail.
Make a stay of it
There’s no need to rush this one. Make it a couple of nights and leave the car behind once the tasting starts.
Novotel Devonport
A handy waterfront base in the heart of Devonport, close to Island State Brewing and an easy stop for travellers arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania.
Good to know
How long should I allow for the Beer & Cider Trail?
We recommend 2–3 days. There’s plenty of ground to cover and even more to taste, so give yourself time to enjoy the stops rather than rushing between them.
Where does the Beer & Cider Trail start and finish?
Start in Deloraine and make your way west along the North West Coast to Burnie. Or flip it and travel the trail in reverse.
Can I start the trail from the Spirit of Tasmania?
Absolutely. Arriving in Devonport puts you right in the middle of the trail, so you can head east towards Deloraine or west towards Ulverstone, Penguin and Burnie.
What breweries are on the Beer Trail in Tasmania?
The Tasting Trail Beer & Cider Trail connects independent breweries and cider makers from Deloraine to Burnie, including Bush Inn Brewhouse, Red Brick Road Ciderworks & Distillery, Little Green Men Brewing, Spreyton Cider Co., Island State Brewing, Buttons Brewing, Penguin Beer Co. and Communion Brewing Co.
Do I need to book ahead?
Most cellar doors and taprooms welcome walk-ins, but opening days and hours can change. Check directly with each producer before heading out, particularly if there’s somewhere you don’t want to miss.
Who’s driving?
Plan ahead. Stay overnight, nominate a designated driver or organise transport so everyone can enjoy the trail safely.
Heading further into the Noth West try the Burnie to Smithton trail.