True North Tamar Valley

Small Wonder is a vineyard, winery, cellar door and restaurant on the Western Ridge of the Tamar Valley, 41 degrees south and 50 metres above sea level. Their 25-hectare Tamar Valley vineyard is certified organic by ACO. Its original 20 hectares of vines were planted in 1998 and are shaped by the Tamar River and cool Bass Strait winds. A second vineyard in the Coal River Valley sits in the rain shadow of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Drier and more continental, it has a character all its own and is in conversion to organic certification. Two Tasmanian sites. One purpose: fresh, precise wines that are true to where they're from. Their new Cellar Door & Restaurant is now open. Their kitchen is led by head chef Konstantin Putkin, who cooks to the season and lets the produce set the menu. Book a guided tasting, tour of the winery, or dine with them for lunch.

Lavender House Perfumery is nestled in the beautiful Tamar River Valley at Rowella, on the Tamar Valley Wine Route. The Perfumery is Tasmania's only working perfumery. Established for thirty years, it is a niche and unique business that manufactures world class natural lavender, and rose products including perfumes, skin and body care, therapeutic and aromatherapy products, home care and gourmet teas, inspired by the love of lavender, roses, herbs and essential oils. The gardens are packed with premium lavender, French heirloom and Turkish roses and other botanicals that are grown using organic and sustainable farming methods. These are harvested, dried, distilled and used throughout the product range. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the gardens, sample the extensive range of premium products, and chat with them about the products, perfumes and plants. Visitors can smell the different lavender cultivars, roses and herbs in season and view scent extraction methods, including enfleurage, drying and distillation in the beautiful Turkish Copper Stills. Lavender House Perfumery is located at Rowella, a 35 minute drive north of Launceston. It is close to Beaconsfield, Beauty Point, Hillwood, and the Batman Bridge and is an easy round trip from Launceston seeing both sides of the scenic Tamar River. Support Australian Made!

Iron Pot Bay Vineyard is a family-run vineyard and cellar door in Rowella, on the western side of Tasmania's Tamar Valley, approximately 40 minutes from Launceston. First planted in 1988 and cared for by the Mani family since 2013, the 7.5-hectare vineyard grows cool-climate varieties including Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Meunier. The cellar door is set in a century-old cottage beside the vines, designed by architect Alexander North. Visitors can enjoy guided tastings of Iron Pot Bay Vineyard and Ashli Rose Wines, including vintage sparkling, Riesling, Pinot Noir and other small-batch wines depending on current releases. Wine is also available by the glass or bottle, and visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy in the garden. Well-behaved dogs are welcome outside. The relaxed cellar door experience is hosted by the family behind the vineyard, with a focus on the wines, the vineyard and the story of Rowella. The cellar door offers accessible parking, step-free entry and an accessible toilet. Iron Pot Bay Vineyard is a quiet Tamar Valley stop for visitors looking for a small, family-run winery experience away from the busier cellar doors.