Venison, Butchery Masterclasses & Farm Stays in Mole Creek
Go beyond the farm gate at Springfield Deer Farm, a 130-acre free-range deer farm tucked beneath the Great Western Tiers near Mole Creek.
Home to more than 600 free-roaming deer, Springfield produces premium Tasmanian venison with a strong focus on animal welfare, low-impact farming and a nose-to-tail philosophy. The deer are raised and processed on the farm, giving Springfield complete connection from paddock to plate.
For visitors, the real experience is getting closer to that story. Book a Venison Butchery Masterclass with Springfield’s Master Butcher and learn how a whole carcass is broken down, understand the different cuts and discover how nose-to-tail butchery can maximise yield and minimise waste. The experience also includes a guided farm tour and a venison lunch cooked over the outdoor Open Flame Kitchen.
There are cooking masterclasses too, bringing together Springfield venison, Tasmanian produce and open-flame cooking right here on the farm. Classes are designed for everyone from curious food lovers through to hunters, butchers and food industry professionals.
Want to make a night of it? Springfield also offers rustic farm accommodation, so you can stay right on the property beneath the Great Western Tiers. Pair a stay with a masterclass, special event or tailored farm experience for a proper paddock-to-plate escape.
Springfield Deer Farm is not open as a daily walk-in attraction, so experiences and stays should be booked ahead.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Make Springfield Deer Farm part of your Tasting Trail journey through Mole Creek and the Great Western Tiers, with local truffles, honey, wine, spirits, farm gates and plenty more Tasmanian produce to discover nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Springfield Deer Farm?
Springfield Deer Farm is located at 20 Azels Road, Mole Creek, beneath the Great Western Tiers in northern Tasmania.
Can you visit Springfield Deer Farm?
Springfield Deer Farm is not a daily walk-in attraction. Visitors can experience the farm through booked masterclasses, special events, tailored farm experiences and farm stays.
What is the Springfield Deer Farm Butchery Masterclass?
The Venison Butchery Masterclass is an immersive nose-to-tail experience led by Springfield’s Master Butcher. Learn how a venison carcass is broken down, identify different cuts and discover techniques for maximising yield and reducing waste.
What is included in the Venison Butchery Masterclass?
The masterclass includes a nose-to-tail butchery lesson, guided farm tour and a light lunch cooked over the outdoor Open Flame Kitchen using Springfield venison. A hands-on butchery session may also be available as an add-on.
Does Springfield Deer Farm offer cooking classes?
Yes. Springfield offers venison cooking masterclasses and combined cooking and butchery experiences using free-range venison and other Tasmanian produce.
Can you stay at Springfield Deer Farm?
Yes. Springfield offers farm-style accommodation on the property, giving guests the chance to stay amongst the working farm and Great Western Tiers landscape. Accommodation can be paired with masterclasses, events and other farm experiences.
Is Springfield Deer Farm near Mole Creek?
Yes. Springfield Deer Farm is around ten minutes from Mole Creek and approximately 35 minutes from Deloraine, making it an easy addition to a food and farm road trip through the Great Western Tiers.
Do you need to book Springfield Deer Farm?
Yes. Springfield Deer Farm is not open as a daily walk-in attraction, so masterclasses, accommodation and other visitor experiences should be booked or arranged in advance.
What else can I explore near Springfield Deer Farm?
Mole Creek and the Great Western Tiers are home to caves, walks and plenty of local food experiences, with Tasting Trail producers including truffles, honey, wine and spirits to discover throughout the surrounding region.
