Nestled just a 35-minute drive south of Hobart, Woodbridge is a haven for food and drink enthusiasts exploring Tasmania's culinary scene. The Peppermint Bay Hotel overlooks the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and is known for its contemporary Australian cuisine, highlighting local seafood and produce. Woodbridge Smokehouse offers unique tastings of smoked ocean trout and Atlantic salmon over various hardwoods. Harvest and Light in Geeveston serves locally sourced dishes in a setting that also functions as a picklery and gallery.
For wine lovers, Grandvewe's Ewenique Tasting House features sheep's cheeses and spirits made from sheep's whey, while Mewstone Wines in Flowerpot offers panoramic views of the Channel and Bruny Island. The Coal River Valley boasts several wineries producing exceptional cool-climate wines, such as Pooley Wines, renowned for their pinot noir and chardonnay.
Apart from these establishments, Southern Tasmania is dotted with cafes catering to diverse tastes. Ashmore in Richmond serves Devonshire tea, while Jackman and McRoss in Battery Point offers coffee and bakery goods. Woodbridge Village Emporium's cafe is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered during your visit.