Tasmanian Honey, Mead & Tastings in Sheffield
Honey is just the beginning at Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery in the heart of Sheffield. Taste your way through pure Tasmanian honey, mead and honey-inspired drinks, with more than a century of local beekeeping history behind the experience.
Formerly known as Sheffield Honey Farm, the story here stretches back to 1898. Today, the Sheffield site is home to Cradle Mountain Honey, with Tasmanian Leatherwood, Manuka, Kunzea, meadow and gum honeys among the varieties to discover.
Then there’s the mead. Taste Taverner’s Tasmanian meads and honey-inspired drinks, including their Whisky Honey Mead – a very Tasmanian combination of honey and single malt whisky.
This is a working honey business too, with honey extraction and processing happening onsite. Drop into the shop for a tasting, learn a little more about what comes out of the hive and stock up on honey and local products to take home.
Right in Sheffield and on the way towards Cradle Mountain, it’s an easy – and very tasty – stop to add to a day exploring the murals, Mount Roland and this beautiful pocket of North West Tasmania.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Heading towards Cradle Mountain? Make Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery part of our Spirit to Cradle Trail and taste your way through more local producers and farm gates along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery?
Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery is located at 121 Main Street, Sheffield, Tasmania, on the way towards Cradle Mountain.
Is Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery the former Sheffield Honey Farm?
Yes. The Sheffield visitor experience was previously known as Sheffield Honey Farm and is now Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery. The site has a beekeeping history stretching back to 1898.
Can you taste honey at Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery?
Yes. Visitors can taste a range of Tasmanian honeys, including Leatherwood, Manuka, Kunzea, meadow and gum honey.
Can you taste mead at Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery?
Yes. Visitors can taste Tasmanian mead and honey-inspired beverages, including Taverner’s Whisky Honey Mead.
What is Tasmanian Leatherwood honey?
Leatherwood honey is a distinctive Tasmanian honey produced from the nectar of native Leatherwood trees growing in the island’s cool temperate rainforests. Cradle Mountain Honey produces Tasmanian Leatherwood honey alongside several other local varieties.
Is honey processed onsite?
Yes. The Sheffield site is home to the company’s honey extraction and processing facility, where Tasmanian honey is extracted and prepared for packing.
Is Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery near Cradle Mountain?
Cradle Mountain Honey & Meadery is in Sheffield, a popular gateway to Cradle Mountain and a great stop while exploring Sheffield, Mount Roland and the surrounding region.
What else can I explore nearby?
Explore Sheffield’s famous murals before discovering nearby vineyards, truffle farms, farm gates and other Tasting Trail producers on your way towards Cradle Mountain.