RICHMOND SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Experience Walnut Farming Up Close in Richmond
A concise, 45-minute walk-and-taste tour at Coaldale Walnuts that shows orchard practice, on-site processing and a tasting of premium walnut products — useful for planning a short, rural stop in the Coal River Valley.
Experience Walnut Farming Up Close in Richmond.
Set on a picturesque property in Richmond, Tasmania, Coaldale Walnuts opens its family-run orchard for a compact, hands-on farm tour. Visitors stroll a short distance through a scenic orchard, watch grading and cracking machinery in action, and finish with a tasting of walnut kernel and pickled walnuts paired with crackers and cheese — a tidy glimpse into walnut farming in the Coal River Valley.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Picturesque Orchard in the Coal River Valley
Walk a short route across the property to view the orchard and take in the setting where Coaldale Walnuts grows its crop — a defining feature of the farm tour.
Behind the Scenes at the Grading and Cracking Shed
The tour includes a look at the farm’s grading and cracking machinery so you can see the mechanical steps that turn harvested walnuts into shelled product.
A Tasting of Premium Walnut Kernel and Pickled Walnuts
Finish the visit with a guided tasting of walnut kernel and pickled walnuts served with crackers and cheese — a direct taste of the farm’s output.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
The visit is compact and focused: introductions at the meeting point are followed by a short, mostly-flat walk to the orchard (about 80 m), a close-up look at processing equipment, and a sit-down tasting where the family-run operation shares its products and stories. Expect an intimate, informative stop rather than a long hike or an industrial tour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should check details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The standard tour runs for approximately 45 minutes.
Meet at 321 Prossers Rd, Richmond, Tas, 7025, Australia for the start of the tour.
Private tours are available for groups of five or more and must be booked at least one week in advance; contact the operator to arrange group visits.
The orchard viewing involves a short walk of roughly 80 metres on mostly flat ground to the orchard area and processing shed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the farm tour take?
The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is 321 Prossers Rd, Richmond, Tasmania 7025, Australia.
What is included on the tour?
Introductions at the farm, a short walk to view the orchard, a look at grading and cracking machinery, and a tasting of premium walnut kernel and pickled walnuts with crackers and cheese.
Can I book a private tour for my group?
Yes — private tours are offered for groups of five or more and must be booked at least one week in advance; contact the operator to arrange booking.
Is the orchard walk difficult?
No — the walk to view the orchard is around 80 metres and takes place over mostly flat ground.
Will there be a tasting?
Yes — the tour includes a tasting of premium walnut kernel and pickled walnuts served with crackers and cheese.