Artisan Tasmanian Ice Cream & Gelato in Elizabeth Town
Ice cream stop? Always. Van Diemens Land Creamery in Elizabeth Town is home to artisan Tasmanian ice cream, gelato and sorbet made with fresh local ingredients and plenty of imagination.
Established by a Tasmanian dairy farming family in 2005, the Creamery started with Jan and Paul turning milk from their own farm into seriously fresh ice cream. Today, they continue to create a huge range of flavours using Tasmanian ingredients including local milk, Leatherwood honey, lavender, olive oil, peanut butter and whisky.
Take your pick from the cabinet and settle in with a scoop (or two), or stay for lunch, coffee and dessert at the VDLC Cafe. From familiar favourites to flavours you probably haven’t tried in ice cream before, choosing might be the hardest part.
Keep an eye on the production room window while you’re there – if your timing is right, you might catch a batch of ice cream being made behind the scenes.
Located just off the Bass Highway at Elizabeth Town, Van Diemens Land Creamery is an easy – and very tasty – stop while travelling between Launceston and Devonport.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Travelling with the kids? Make Van Diemens Land Creamery part of our Family Fun Trail, or add it to your journey through Elizabeth Town as you taste your way between Launceston and Devonport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Van Diemens Land Creamery?
Van Diemens Land Creamery is located at 10 Christmas Hills Road, Elizabeth Town, Tasmania, just off the Bass Highway between Launceston and Devonport.
What does Van Diemens Land Creamery make?
Van Diemens Land Creamery makes artisan Tasmanian ice cream, gelato and sorbet, with flavours featuring local ingredients including Tasmanian milk, Leatherwood honey, berries, lavender, olive oil and whisky.
Can you eat at Van Diemens Land Creamery?
Yes. The VDLC Cafe & Factory serves lunch, desserts, coffee and plenty of ice cream and gelato, making it an easy stop for a meal or a sweet treat.
Can you see ice cream being made at Van Diemens Land Creamery?
Sometimes. Visitors can look through the production room window, and if your timing is right you may catch the team making a fresh batch of ice cream.
Is Van Diemens Land Creamery family friendly?
Yes. With plenty of ice cream and gelato flavours to choose from, outdoor space and the chance to see where the ice cream is made, Van Diemens Land Creamery is an easy stop for families exploring the Tasting Trail.
Does Van Diemens Land Creamery use Tasmanian ingredients?
Yes. Van Diemens Land Creamery uses fresh Tasmanian ingredients across its range, including local milk, Leatherwood honey, lavender, berries, olive oil and whisky.
What else can I explore near Van Diemens Land Creamery?
Van Diemens Land Creamery is in Elizabeth Town, with raspberry treats, cheese, farm gates and other Tasting Trail producers nearby. It’s an easy stop while travelling between Launceston, Deloraine and Devonport.