Mini Trails
Pick a direction, choose your favourites and taste your way through North West Tasmania.
Our Mini Trails bring together local producers, cellar doors, farm gates, breweries and food experiences into easy self-drive adventures. Choose a day trip, make a weekend of it or follow a trail as part of your North West Tasmania road trip.
From the Spirit of Tasmania to Cradle Mountain, Deloraine to Devonport or all the way west to Smithton, we’ve done the planning so you can concentrate on the good stuff.
Tasting Trail Map
It’s easy to get started. Just choose a trail that suits your timeframe and tastebuds, check opening hours as some spots are seasonal, and hit the road. Stop in, meet the makers, and enjoy the good stuff with plenty of time to take it slow or explore a little more along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Tasting Trail Mini Trail?
A Tasting Trail Mini Trail is an easy self-drive itinerary connecting local food and drink producers across North West Tasmania. Choose a route that suits where you’re travelling and discover farm gates, cellar doors, breweries, distilleries and other local experiences along the way.
How long do the Tasting Trail Mini Trails take?
It depends on the trail. Some can be explored as a day trip, while others are best enjoyed over two or three days with an overnight stay along the way. Each Mini Trail includes suggested stops and trip-planning information to help you make the most of the journey.
Which Tasting Trail should I take from the Spirit of Tasmania?
If you’re arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania in Devonport and travelling towards Cradle Mountain, follow the Spirit of Tasmania to Cradle Mountain Mini Trail. You’ll find local food and drink stops along the way, turning the drive into part of your holiday.
Are the Tasting Trail Mini Trails self-drive?
Yes. The Mini Trails are designed as self-drive itineraries, giving you the flexibility to choose your stops, stay overnight and explore more of North West Tasmania along the way.
Can I create my own Tasting Trail itinerary?
Absolutely. Use the Tasting Trail Tasmania map to find producers across North West Tasmania, choose the places you’d like to visit and create your own road trip. You can also mix and match stops from different Mini Trails.
Do I need to book Tasting Trail experiences?
It depends on the producer and experience. Some welcome walk-ins, while tours, tastings, workshops and special experiences may need to be booked ahead. Opening days and hours also vary, so check individual producer details before setting off.
Where does the Tasting Trail Tasmania go?
The Tasting Trail stretches across North West Tasmania, connecting producers and experiences from Deloraine through Devonport, Sheffield, Ulverstone, Penguin and Burnie, and west towards Stanley and Smithton.