Misty Ridge Cottage

Spectacular views wherever you look are a feature at Hartzview looking across vineyard slopes, and Port Cygnet to the Hartz mountains. Enjoy tastings from estate grown hand-picked Pinot Noir, Sauvignon blanc and chardonnays. Tastings also of unique preservative-free fruit fortified wines and liqueurs. All are made from 100% high-quality Tasmanian fruit. Ranging from the dryer Blackcurrant Port (similar in style to a Tawny Port), Blackberry, Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Tasmanian Cassis and Spiced Apple Liqueur Mead. Photo opportunities abound, often with bumblebees or take a stroll through the self-guided Heritage-listed pickers huts and be refreshed with the clean air and listen to the stillness. Open: 10 am-4 pm on Monday- Saturday, Closed Sundays, public holidays

The Hartzview Vineyard Heritage listed Pickers Hut Village is at Gardners Bay, in Tasmania's South. Take a stroll into history as you enjoy a self-guided discovery walk of the seven different restored small fruit pickers huts that families lived in during the picking season and established in the 1920s. During World War Two, some huts were home to Italian prisoners of war, who replaced agricultural workers serving overseas. You can also visit the cellar door which is open every day and taste from the estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Chardonnays and the large range of preservative free fruit Ports, Liqueurs (Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Tasmanian Cassis) and Mead. The Cellar Door is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Closed from June, July, August Gardner's Bay is a 45-minute drive (46 km) south of Hobart.

Peppermint Bay is located 35 minutes south of Hobart in Woodbridge, Tasmania. Built in 2003, their award-winning architecturally designed building overlooks the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island. The trip down from Hobart is renowned for its scenic rural landscapes, quiet towns and the breathtaking views. Staying true to their roots, they put a heavy emphasis on a seasonally changing menu making the most of the produce from their own gardens and local growers. Feel free to take a wander up to the garden and check out what's in season – it's sure to end up on your plate. They love Tasmanian producers, and they're pretty sure they do it best. Their wine list is a testament to this, showcasing primarily Tasmanian wine, beer, cider and spirits.