Sip and Shuck in the Vines!
An intimate and truly indulgent oyster tasting session with Melshell Oysters and wine pairing for the obsessed and the just plain curious.
Gala Estate Vineyard14891 Tasman Highway, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $75.00
Welcome to the 2021 Great Eastern Wine Week
East Coast Tasmania, 3-13 September 2021
YES you read that right! The Great Eastern Wine Weekend, is now extended to be held over a WEEK!
Stretching along 221km of coastline envied for our cool-climate drops, The Great Eastern Wine Week is an 11-day festival and is a collective of nearly 50 events at the region’s boutique wineries and other local businesses. Meet the winemakers, the growers, the producers, and the people behind the wine. It’s all about the people, the places, the natural beauty and the stories of the East Coast, as well as of course, enjoying our award-winning wines!
Why not combine an event with mountain biking in St Helens, a boat cruise in the Bay of Fires, exploring Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay or a visit to Maria Island to see their unique blonde wombats. There’s so much to do!
Vineyards along the East Coast Wine Trail offer tastings and wine sales, and East Coast restaurants showcase the finest vintages. Meet growers and makers as you experience some of the most spectacular East Coast scenery. Click here for the East Coast Wine Trail – Cellar Door Directory.
We look forward to celebrating with you and join in on the conversation on social media #greateasternwineweek #geww2021 #eastcoasttasmania #eastcoastshines
For any further information, please contact [email protected].
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Freycinet Marine Farm Long Table Lunch
Taste some of Tasmania's best fresh seafood, all perfectly matched with local East Coast wines. The Freycinet Marine Farm Long Table Lunch brings the pristine tastes and stories of the unique seas of Tasmania to life.
Freycinet Marine Farm1784 Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay 7215Cost: $95.00
Whisky Master Class
Join the Founders and Distillers of Spring Bay Distillery for a master whisky tasting including rare sold out wine cask releases and a sneak preview of an upcoming whisky with a tasting straight from the barrel.
Spring Bay Distillery6 Hoods Rd, Spring Beach 7190Cost: $50.00
Mingle with the Maker
Kick off your wine week mingling with East Coast winemakers at Freycinet Lodge, overlooking the stunning Great Oyster Bay. Meet the makers, hear their stories and taste your favourite drops with canapés.
Freycinet LodgeFreycinet National Park, Coles Bay 7215Cost: $70.00
A Long Table Evening – Gourmet Grazing with Grape n Grain
Join our Vineyard Manager, Brewers and Distillers for an evening of indulgent long table dining highlighted by our estate grown wines and single malt Tasmanian Whisky.
Ironhouse Vineyard, Distillery and Cellar Door21554 Tasman Hwy, Four Mile Creek 7215Cost: $90.00
RAIDA – A Taste of Japan
A celebration of food and wine at St Helens' newest Japanese modern Australian fusion restaurant. Indulge on a 3-course meal accompanied with matching Priory Ridge wines.
RAIDA St Helens10/55 Cecilia St, St Helens 7216Cost: $90.00
Wild Abundance – Cooking with Game Workshop & Lunch
Wild Abundance is a unique food and wine workshop focusing on game and local wines followed by a long lunch experience.
Twamley Farm431 Twamley Rd, Buckland 7190Cost: $200.00
Long Lunch at the Bark Mill
Come and enjoy a 5-course set menu matched with beautiful local wines. This menu will showcase Tasmania's finest flavours and produce.
Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery96 Tasman Hwy, Swansea 7190Cost: $110.00
Wild Bounty and Wood Fires
Relax and enjoy an extended lunch with our cool-climate wines and warm East Coast locally sourced food, with a roaring fire overlooking our vineyard emerging from winter.
Milton Vineyard14635 Tasman Hwy, Swansea 7190Cost: $130.00
Unwind in the Vines with Live Music
Enjoy live music set among the vines with great wine, great beer, great food and a great atmosphere. A great family event!
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: Free Entry
Freycinet Marine Farm Long Table Lunch
Taste some of Tasmania's best fresh seafood, all perfectly matched with local East Coast wines. The Freycinet Marine Farm Long Table Lunch brings the pristine tastes and stories of the unique seas of Tasmania to life.
Freycinet Marine Farm1784 Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay 7215Cost: $95.00
Discover Freycinet Vineyard with Claudio Radenti
A vineyard estate tour with the winemaker, followed by a tutored wine tasting experience with current and older museum wines.
Freycinet Vineyard15919 Tasman Hwy, Apslawn 7190Cost: $50.00
Great Eastern Wine Cruise
Join Wineglass Bay Cruises on a special cruise around Great Oyster Bay, taking in the stunning granite coastline whilst sampling some of the finest wines from Devil’s Corner, complemented by nibbles of local produce.
Wineglass Bay CruisesFreycinet Lodge Jetty, Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay 7215Cost: $115.00
RAIDA – A Japanese Fusion for the Senses
A celebration of food and wine at St Helens' newest Japanese modern Australian fusion restaurant. Indulge on a 3-course meal accompanied with matching Kelvedon Estate wines.
RAIDA St Helens10/55 Cecilia St, St Helens 7216Cost: $90.00
Wine and Dine with Devil’s Corner
Raise your glass and toast to the coast for an evening of the world’s best duo - fantastic food and wine from the acclaimed Devil's Corner.
Freycinet LodgeFreycinet National Park, Coles Bay 7215Cost: $140.00
Wine Makers at Furneaux
A gourmet event overlooking Georges Bay. Indulge on a 7-course degustation with superb matching wines from our great local East Coast wine producer, Priory Ridge Wines.
Furneaux Restaurant & Comptoir2 Tasman Hwy, St Helens 7216Cost: $200.00
Discover Priory Ridge Wines and Bay of Fires, St Helens
Experience Spring in an authentic rural setting, savour newly released wines, indulge in gourmet foods, relax to the tunes of local musicians and toast to all that is the Bay of Fires Region.
Priory Ridge Wines280 Ansons Bay Rd, St Helens 7216Cost: Free Entry
Trail, Shuck and Cheers at Boomer Creek
Guided walking tour from our Cellar door via our Vineyard to the water front of the Little Swanport oyster leases, where you will meet with a local oyster guru, followed by perfectly matched Boomer Creek wines and oysters.
Boomer Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door10922 Tasman Hwy, Little Swanport 7190Cost: $65.00
Gems of the East Coast
Join us for this once-a-year, unmissable event boasting a degustation lunch using the very best local East Coast produce prepared by the talented chefs from Saffire Freycinet, all matched to our fabulous Craigie Knowe wines.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $250.00
Vineyard High Tea with Perfectly Matched Wines
Enjoy a spectacular High Tea of 12 delicious pastry creations by renowned pastry chef Xinruo Wang, paired with our fabulous wines. The pastries are specially designed to enhance both the wine and the pastry when paired together.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $69.00
Vineyard High Tea with Perfectly Matched Wines
Enjoy a spectacular High Tea of 12 delicious pastry creations by renowned pastry chef Xinruo Wang, paired with our fabulous wines. The pastries are specially designed to enhance both the wine and the pastry when paired together.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $69.00
Meet the Makers – Wine and Spirit Tastings and Tipples
Join a collection of local makers and creators for tastings and tipples, accompanied by canapés and nibbles to compliment the tasting selection.
Parkside Bar and Kitchen8-20 St Helens Point Rd, St Helens 7216Cost: $20.00
Wine and Dine with the Devils
An unforgettable after dark experience to see devils in their natural habitat. Enjoy Tasmanian wine from Devil's Corner and a delicious tasting plate while you watch these amazing animals interact.
East Coast Natureworld18356A Tasman Hwy, Bicheno Cost: $125.00
RAIDA – Japanese Crafty Night and Beer Tasting Bonus
A celebration of food and wine at St Helens' newest Japanese modern Australian fusion restaurant. Indulge on a 3-course meal accompanied with matching Milton wines and tasting of locally crafted beers.
RAIDA St Helens10/55 Cecilia St, St Helens 7216Cost: $90.00
The Wharf Bar & Kitchen Wine Dinner
Indulge in an evening at The Wharf Bar & Kitchen for a 4-course dinner of locally sourced food, perfectly matched with Priory Ridge Wines.
The Wharf Bar and Kitchen1 Marina Pde, St Helens 7216Cost: $160.00
The Great Eastern Wine Walk
A three-day walk on Maria Island: walking with expert guides to explore the beautiful island by day and drinking wine next to a roaring fire at night. Leave your wallet at home for this all-inclusive experience.
Maria IslandFerry departs Triabunna Wharf, Charles St, Triabunna 7190Cost: $1,490.00
Vineyard High Tea with Perfectly Matched Wines
Enjoy a spectacular High Tea of 12 delicious pastry creations by renowned pastry chef Xinruo Wang, paired with our fabulous wines. The pastries are specially designed to enhance both the wine and the pastry when paired together.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $69.00
Vineyard High Tea with Perfectly Matched Wines
Enjoy a spectacular High Tea of 12 delicious pastry creations by renowned pastry chef Xinruo Wang, paired with our fabulous wines. The pastries are specially designed to enhance both the wine and the pastry when paired together.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $69.00
Dinner at the Mill
An intimate garden-to-plate feast served in the unique setting of our architecturally up-cycled Banksia Room. Indulge in a 5-course gourmet tasting menu paired with the region's best wines.
Spring Bay Mill555 Freestone Point Rd, Triabunna 7190Cost: $149.00
RAIDA – A Fusion for the Soul
A celebration of food and wine at St Helens' newest Japanese modern Australian fusion restaurant. Indulge on a 5-course meal accompanied with matching Bream Creek wines.
RAIDA St Helens10/55 Cecilia St, St Helens 7216Cost: $125.00
Live Music @ Spring Vale
Live music at Spring Vale Vineyard headlining the Australian Country Rock duo, The Wolfe Brothers. Enjoy food from Mel's Kitchen, Pizza, Spring Vale wines, local beer and cider.
Spring Vale Wines130 Spring Vale Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $60.00
3-Course Lunch prepared by Max Vloet with our Wonderful Wines
Enjoy a 3-course lunch created by Max Vloet previously of The Quay Restaurant Sydney matched with wonderful local wines to enhance the local produce.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard80 Glen Gala Rd, Cranbrook 7190Cost: $150.00
Discover Freycinet Vineyard with Claudio Radenti
A vineyard estate tour with the winemaker, followed by a tutored wine tasting experience with current and older museum wines.
Freycinet Vineyard15919 Tasman Hwy, Apslawn 7190Cost: $50.00
Wines by the Bay
Relax at Freycinet Lodge for an afternoon of wine and smooth tunes on the deck overlooking Great Oyster Bay.
Freycinet LodgeFreycinet National Park, Coles Bay 7215Cost: Free Entry
Whisky Master Class
Join the Founders and Distillers of Spring Bay Distillery for a master whisky tasting including rare sold out wine cask releases and a sneak preview of an upcoming whisky with a tasting straight from the barrel.
Spring Bay Distillery6 Hoods Rd, Spring Beach 7190Cost: $50.00
Great Eastern Wine Cruise
Join Wineglass Bay Cruises on a special cruise around Great Oyster Bay, taking in the stunning granite coastline whilst sampling some of the finest wines from Gala Estate and The Bend, complemented by nibbles of local produce.
Wineglass Bay CruisesColes Bay Jetty, Coles Bay 7215Cost: $115.00
Wine Makers at Furneaux
A gourmet event overlooking Georges Bay. Indulge on a 7-course degustation with superb matching wines from our great local East Coast wine producers.
Furneaux Restaurant & Comptoir2 Tasman Hwy, St Helens 7216Cost: $200.00
Wine and Dine with the Devils
An unforgettable after dark experience to see devils in their natural habitat. Enjoy Tasmanian wine from Devil's Corner and a delicious tasting plate while you watch these amazing animals interact.
East Coast Natureworld18356A Tasman Hwy, Bicheno Cost: $125.00
East vs South Dinner
Join us for our “Wine Off – East vs South Dinner” with Claudio Radenti and Stefano Lubiana. A sumptuous four course meal will be provided by chef Christopher Bell.
The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre53a Burgess St, BichenoCost: $140
Trail, Shuck and Cheers at Boomer Creek
Guided walking tour from our Cellar door via our Vineyard to the water front of the Little Swanport oyster leases, where you will meet with a local oyster guru, followed by perfectly matched Boomer Creek wines and oysters.
Boomer Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door10922 Tasman Hwy, Little Swanport 7190Cost: $65.00
‘The Little Devil’ Intimate Sunday Session
Celebrate all things East Coast at 'The Little Devil' Cellar Door with acoustic tunes on the lawn, wood-fired pizza and fresh seafood with our award-winning Devil's Corner wines.
Devil's Corner Cellar Door1 Sherbourne Rd, Apslawn 7215Cost: Free Entry
Ceramic Tableware Workshop
Learn how to make your own unique tableware items using handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coiling and slab rolling, using Buff Raku, a beautifully textured dark brown clay that lends itself to handbuilding.
The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre53a Burgess St, BichenoCost: $75
Thank you to our partners
Acknowledgement
The Tasmanian tourism industry acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their enduring custodianship of lutruwita / Tasmania. We honour 40,000 years of uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. As a tourism industry that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors Tasmania’s deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully. We acknowledge the Aboriginal people who continue to care for this country today. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We honour their stories, songs, art, and culture, and their aspirations for the future of their people and these lands. We respectfully ask that tourism be a part of that future.
COVID-19 Safety
The health and safety of our visitors is our first priority. We have worked with all operators to ensure they have a COVID-safe plans in place for their events. Please visit the website of the operator hosting the event to view their COVID-safe plan. For the latest health information and information for travellers and visitors, please visit coronavirus.tas.gov.au.
The Great Eastern Wine Week is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Recovery for Regional Tourism program, an initiative of the $1 billion COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund.