Returning from 10 to 12 April 2026, TrailGraze is a delicious excuse to explore North West Tasmania’s top producers during a weekend of hands-on workshops.
Winding through northern Tasmania from Launceston to Smithton, Tasting Trail Tasmania is a curated, self-drive culinary route dotted with almost 40 artisanal producers. From hazelnut orchards to farms and honey estates, the trail distils the region’s paddock-to-plate ethos.
This April, however, there’s an additional reason to plan a visit. Running from 10 to 12 April 2026, TrailGraze is a once-yearly weekend event presented by Tasting Trail Tasmania. After many of its experiences sold out last year, this year’s iteration is expected to be another hot ticket.
Local producers in Tasmania’s North West will open their doors to guests for a weekend of bookable workshops, tours and foodie experiences designed to bring visitors closer to the region’s bucolic landscapes and dynamic communities. Guests can look forward to everything from grape stomping, insightful farm visits, cork-popping challenges and barista crash courses in gourmet coffee shops, along with specialty tasting flights and mouth-watering brunches.
Hunt for truffles at The Truffle Farm. (Credit:
Jess Bonde)
Stop in at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm. (Credit: Danielle Prowse)
Explore the region's friendly farms, such as
Guide Falls Farm. (Credit: Tourism Australia)
Importantly, you don’t need to commit to a full itinerary to get involved. Even if you book just one TrailGraze experience, you’re free to dip in and out of other producers along the way – perhaps a berry farm here, an artisanal cheese stop there – making it easy to tailor the weekend to your own tastebuds.
A taste of the foodie events at TrailGraze 2026
Vintage foot stamp at Meander Valley Vineyard
Among the standout experiences this year is the vintage foot stamp at Meander Valley Vineyard, where you can quite literally step into the winemaking process. It’s messy, joyful and grounding.
Make chocolate at Anvers Tasmania
Learn the art of chocolate making at Anvers Tasmania. (Credit: Tourism Australia)
At Anvers Tasmania, the chocolate-making workshop offers a more refined (but no less indulgent) immersion. Here, you’ll learn the art of tempering and moulding from experts, with plenty of opportunities to taste along the way. It’s equal parts education and edible reward.
Food for thought brunch at Ghost Rock Vineyard
Enjoy a relaxed brunch hosted in partnership with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, where you’ll engage in thoughtful conversations exploring the ideas and science behind growing and pouring. All in a stunning vineyard setting.
Pick your own hazelnuts at Hazelbrae
Pick hazelnuts fresh from the tree at Hazelbrae. (Credit: Boomtown Pictures)
For something distinctly local, head to Hazelbrae Hazelnuts for a pick-your-own hazelnuts experience. Set against a picturesque orchard backdrop, it’s a chance to connect with the land and appreciate just how delicious freshly harvested nuts can be.
Barista basics at Leaping Goat Coffee
Caffeine addicts can dive into coffee culture with the good folks at Leaping Goat Coffee. Choose from one of two sessions: an intro to barista basics with a latte art demonstration, or an exploration of the history of coffee. Plus, don’t miss the free blend tastings, babycino decorating or chance to meet the adorable pygmy goats from Evastaff Farm.
Mini truffle tours at The Truffle Farm
Explore your senses at The Truffle Farm. (Credit: Jess Bonde)
And then there’s the earthy allure of The Truffle Farm, where mini truffle tours give you a glimpse into the world of these prized delicacies. Watch trained dogs at work as they uncover truffles beneath the soil while you learn about the farm’s story and sample truffles and truffle ice cream.
Salmon farm experience at 41° South
41° South is a forward-thinking, land-based salmon farm. (Credit: Adam Gibson/Tourism Tasmania)
Join Ziggy at 41° South for a guided tour and tasting at this sustainable inland salmon farm, learning how the flow-through system distinguishes it from ocean pens from the source.
More experiences to explore at TrailGraze 2026
Make a pit stop at Alchymia Distillery for a snack and gin tour. (Credit: Tourism Australia)
While the signature TrailGraze Feast is already sold out for 2026, you can join the waitlist or check out the host of other exciting activities scheduled for this year, including:
Paint & Picnic with Palawa Pigments
Sparkling Olympics cork-popping challenge at Eastford Creek Vineyard
Apple Pie & Cider Experience at Spreyton Cider Co.
Pickled Onion & Wine Tasting Experience
Guided Gin Tasting at Alchymia Distillery
Behind the Vines: Vineyard Tour & Tasting at Rusty Roof Vineyard
For more information on the 2026 lineup, head to the TrailGraze website.
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Eleanor Edström is Australian Traveller’s Associate Editor. Previously a staff writer at Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel magazines, she's a curious wordsmith with a penchant for conservation, adventure, the arts and design. She discovered her knack for storytelling much earlier, however – penning mermaid sagas in glitter ink at age seven. Proof that her spelling has since improved, she holds an honours degree in English and philosophy, and a French diploma from the University of Sydney. Off duty, you’ll find her pirouetting between Pilates and ballet classes, or testing her friends’ patience with increasingly obscure vocabulary.
Tasmania’s crisp clear air, misty mountains, lakes and ancient forests beckon as winter approaches.
Travelling in the off season has many benefits, none more so in Tasmania, where it’s uncrowded and uncomplicated. Ease into winter with a getaway that spells relaxing with a glass of wine or local whisky, bathing under the stars, or gazing at reflections in pristine waters. Add fireside dining, wilderness walks, after-dark gallery visits and plenty of history and you’ve got a curated winter escape designed to make travelling in the quieter months of the year even more rewarding. NRMA Parks and Resorts’ Off Season Signature Packages across Tasmania (plus 10 per cent off for members) make all these things possible.
Cosy up at Cradle Mountain
Immerse into the wilderness at Cradle Mountain Hotel.
For an alpine wilderness experience like no other, chose Cradle Mountain Hotel for a winter getaway. You may even wake up to gently falling snow. Explore nearby Dove Lake, hike to the Cradle summit and listen to the gush of waterfalls.
As Cradle Mountain works its charm, slow down to enjoy the crisp alpine air away from the hustle of the city. There are no crowds here, just serenity and the chance to recalibrate.
Cradle Mountain’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, a bottle of wine and off-season dessert with dinner. Then sip on mulled wine as you wander through the Wilderness Gallery admiring the work of Tasmanian artists.
Finding the flavours of Freycinet
Stay at the only accommodation within beautiful Freycinet National Park.
As the only accommodation within Freycinet National Park, among the many reasons for staying at Freycinet Lodge is its easy access to stunning Wineglass Bay, Mt Amos and Honeymoon Bay.
By day it’s the place for communing with nature, taking hikes in some of Tasmania’s most beautiful locations. By night, savour the regional seasonal flavours of the east coast, sip mulled wine to keep out the chill and gaze up at the star-studded skies. This is slow coastal indulgence at its best.
Freycinet Lodge’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, a hosted Flavours of the East Coast food and wine tasting experience and mulled wine under the stars, or beside the fire, after dinner.
Escape to lakeside Pumphouse Point
Stay cosy while looking out onto Lake St Clair.
Set on the edge of beautiful Lake St Clair in native bushland in the heart of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, Pumphouse Point has launched a new era for its boutique accommodation with the opening of two new luxury retreat rooms last October.
Each of the trio of rooms are thoughtfully designed, with an indoor fireplace and deep-soak bathtub, both perfect for a winter escape. This all-inclusive retreat offers dining and an expanded collection of hosted experiences, including a guided tour to learn more about this historic place, chocolate tastings and whisky tasting from local artisans – with more to come later in the season.
Borrow an e-bike and explore on your own, throw a line in, head off for a hike in the ancient forests that surround the lake, book a relaxing massage, or just settle in for an evening by the fire as the lake works its own magic.
Pumphouse Point’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, breakfast, larder lunch and dinner, a bottle of wine with dinner each night, and a chocolate or whisky tasting experience, as well as two $50 massage vouchers.
Slow down in Strahan Village
Explore UNESCO world heritage wilderness.
As the gateway to UNESCO world heritage wilderness, picturesque Strahan Village is the ideal base for exploring Tassie’s west coast. With a wide range of accommodation choices, from cosy waterfront colonial-style cottages to hotel rooms with sweeping views over Macquarie Harbour, it’s the perfect place for slow travel.
Board a cruise to explore ancient wilderness and magical reflections on the Gordon River, wander through the village at your own pace or hire a bike to discover local secrets and attractions, including the iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway . Thrill-seekers can hire taboggans to hit the towering Henty Dunes.
Strahan’s Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, a Gordon River cruise for two and mulled wine at Hamers.
Delve into history in Port Arthur
Glamp under the stars at Port Arthur Holiday Park.
Spend your evenings glamping under the stars and your days stepping back in time as you explore the captivating stories of the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Port Arthur Holiday Park is the perfect base for exploring the Tasman Peninsula and uncovering the stories of Australia’s colonial and convict past.
Surrounded by nature and history, this off-season escape has the all the makings of an unforgettable getaway. All glamping tents are heated to keep you warm during the off-season months when the nights get a little cooler, and have private bathrooms. Stargazing tents have the added luxury of an outdoor bath on the verandah.
The Port Arthur Off Season Signature Package includes two or more nights’ accommodation, a Port Arthur Historic Site tour for two and 10 per cent discount for dining at local restaurant On The Bay during your stay.
Start planning an unforgetable trip to Tasmania with NRMA Resorts at TBC.
