SANDY BAY DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Sandy Bay’s Small-Group Circuit: Two Vineyards and a Gin & Whisky Distillery in One Day
A focused, adult-only 7-hour tour from Sandy Bay visiting two vineyards and a gin and whisky distillery with round-trip transport and curated tastings.
Sandy Bay’s Small-Group Circuit: Two Vineyards and a Gin & Whisky Distillery in One Day.
This intimate, small-group outing out of Sandy Bay spends a full day sampling Tasmania’s distilled and bottled craft: two vineyards plus a gin and whisky distillery, with round-trip transport and guided tastings that let you learn production stories as you sip.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Small, adult-only groups with focused tastings
The tour runs with a maximum of six guests and is restricted to adults (18+), allowing for a relaxed, conversational pace at each tasting stop.
Door-to-door transport and a private driver
Round-trip pickup and drop-off within 5 km of Hobart CBD in an air‑conditioned vehicle means you can enjoy tastings without worrying about logistics.
Gin, whisky and wine at hand-picked producers
Over the course of the day you’ll taste a range of wines and sample regional gin and whisky, with tastings included in the tour price; lunch is arranged but not included.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From pickup to drop-off the day is structured to let you move through vineyard rows and behind distillery doors without hurry: tastings and a cheese platter at a Derwent Valley vineyard, an introduction to regional spirits at a local distillery, a distillery tour and tasting at Old Kempton with lunch there, and a final wine stop in the Coal River Valley before returning to Sandy Bay.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is approximately 7 hours in length.
Dress for comfort and bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and an easy-to-carry bag.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided for accommodations within 5 km of Hobart CBD; pickup time is approximately 9:30 a.m. and drop-off around 4:30 p.m.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for approximately 7 hours.
Where does the tour pick up and what time?
Pickup is from hotels or accommodation within 5 km of Hobart CBD at approximately 9:30 a.m., with drop-off back within the same 5 km zone at around 4:30 p.m.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is arranged during the day (typically at Old Kempton Distillery) but lunch costs are not included in the tour price.
Can the order of visits change?
Yes. The order of attractions and the lunch venue may change depending on availability, weather and other determining factors.
How many people are on the tour?
The tour is capped at a maximum of six guests to keep it small and intimate.
Are tastings included in the price?
Gin, whisky and wine tastings are included in the tour cost.