River Walk B&B

Marion’s Vineyard is one of Australia’s most visually spectacular vineyard sites. Ou second generation family business was established 1979, and was the first cellar door opened in Tasmania in 1983. Our small hectarage is home to favourites Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and also to bigger reds such as Syrah, Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc. We also make pet nat, cider Pinot Gris and Sparkling. We have a delightfully small cellar door which spills out onto a lovely deck overlooking the greatest expanse of the river Tamar / Kanamaluka. Our grapevine covered 'Taverna" (greek word for watering hole), is full of tables and a bar which guests can sit at whilst enjoying a locally sourced platter and wine. Our second generation business is now certified for Organic and Biodynamic, with minimal sulphites added. We hope that as the first northern commercial sized vineyard to obtain this certification, we will pave the way for others to follow suit and reduce harmful chemicals and increase biodiversity and carbon captured our beautiful state. Every decision we make considers our footprint, including the lightweight bottles we use for our wines, the glue and paper on the labels and even our composting toilets! We would love our third generation and their children to continue farming this beautiful piece of northern Tasmania into the future for all to enjoy!

Stoney Rise is the brainchild of Joe and Lou Holyman. Joe spent more than a decade selling and making wine interstate and overseas before returning in 2004 to his native Tasmania with his wife. With an amazing dedication to the health of the 8-hectare vineyard and a minimal input approach to winemaking, Joe has earned his reputation as one of Tasmania's best wine producers. The stunning Stoney Rise Cellar Door – designed by local architect studio Cumulus –has just opened. Beautifully positioned overlooking kanamaluka (River Tamar), the Stoney Rise Cellar Door not only offers estate-grown and made wines but also an extensive list of Australian and imported wines. Small plates of delicious snacks are available including a serious cheese selection. Bookings are highly recommended. Follow the gorgeous scenic drive (Route C728) along the river bank.

The public toilets and other shelters on Jetty Road have been adorned with art, colourfully illuminated with scenes of Tasmanian wildlife designed by street artist Japhy (Thomas Chandler), and painted by him and some enthusiastic helpers from the community. Apart from the wonderful art and the obvious convenience that conveniences provide, you may also enjoy the grand vista of the Kanamaluka/Tamar River, launch a boat from the jetty or have a picnic, Hillwood has it all !