Photo credits
Thanks to Tourism Tasmania and Nick Osborne,
John de la Roche, Garry Moore, Don Fuchs,
AliasX Photographics, Enrico Caracciollo,
Apple and Pear Australia, Qew Apricots.
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Published by
Fruit Growers Tasmania
www.fruitgrowerstas.com.au
Ph 03 6231 1944 | Fax 03 6231 1929
[email protected]
Cathy McAuliffe Design
Tasmania provides the perfect environment to grow premium fruit with clean air,
select natural environments and abundant water supplies. Locals and visitors can
source a wide variety of apples, pears, cherries, berries and stonefruit from a
vast array of fruit growing districts across the state.
Welcome to your local shed door
Tasmania’s bountiful supplies of fruit are renowned for their delicious
flavour and are recognised by food connoisseurs across the world.
Our mild temperate maritime climate provides the ideal environment
for slow maturation and flavour development.
The state’s topography and geography allows for niche micro-climates
throughout the state and provides a diversity of produce to be harvested
from early summer through to late autumn.
The fruit industry is Tasmania is one of the oldest and has shaped the
future of many regions including the Huon Valley and Tamar Valley.
Today the Tasmanian fruit industry continues to expand and is focused
on providing premium quality fruit to national and overseas markets.
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The Farm Gate Guide has been designed for locals and visitors alike to
source some of the freshest fruit produce direct from the grower.
Grab a bag of fresh apples or cherries, a punnet of delicious berries, or
box of seasonal stone fruit and snack on them as you travel around and
enjoy the wonderful Tasmanian scenery.
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Relax and enjoy your tour around the state and revel in the abundance of
delicious fresh fruits grown in one the most ideal environments in
the world.
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LAUNCESTON
Elizabeth Town
Westbury
Huon valley & channel
1. 3rd Rock Agriculture - Huon
799 North Huon Rd, Judbury, 7109 (Take the Judbury turnoff from the Huon Hwy, north of Huonville, via Ranelagh)
Shed Door Sales & Pick Your Own (seasonal).
Apple & Cherry producers located in the picturesque
Upper Huon Valley
Open seasonally from late December - mid April.
By appointment only. (Closed Christmas and Boxing Day)
Contact 03 6266 6272 (during business hours) |
[email protected]
Deloraine
Cradle Valley
Cleveland
The Far South is a world far removed from Tasmania’s capital just 40 mins
away. The Huon Valley and Channel offers a combination of beautiful
Zeehan
waterways,
rich rural heritage and world heritage wilderness.
Campbell
Town
2.
D’Entrecasteaux Cherries - Woodbridge
Kile Orchards, 3644 Channel Highway, Birchs Bay.
1.5km past Woodbridge/Peppermint Bay
Shed Door Sales. Family owned and operated cherry
& apple orchards since 1926.
Open 20th Dec - until end of season in early Feb. daily
9am - 6pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Contact 03 6267 4390 | 0427 082 044 | [email protected]
Nestled amongst the stunning beauty you will find, riverside settlements,
Queenstown
fruitful orchards, delicious food and wine and friendly creative people.
SavourStrahan
the fresh produce from the land and sea, including salmon, shellfish,
wines, berries, apples and cherries.
Derwent
Cranbrook
Ross
Swansea
Bridge
Oatlands
3. Lucaston Park Orchards - Huon
26 Lucaston Rd, Lucaston, 7109
Shed Door Sales. 3rd generation apple, raspberry
and cherry orchard. Fresh apple juice made weekly.
Open Monday - Saturday all year. Raspberries &
cherries available seasonally. (Closed Christmas Day
& Good Friday)
Contact 03 6266 4412 | [email protected]
Selection tip - apples
Skin should be firm and smooth to touch. Major varieties in
Tasmania include Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Jonagold,
Pink Lady™, Sundowner™, Red Delicious, Red Fuji and Striped Fuji.
St Ma
Evandale
Longford
Kempton
Hamilton
Triabunna
Orford
Bagdad
Richmond
Hayes
Sorell
New Norfolk
Cambridge
HOBART
Grove 7.
Lucaston 3.
Judbury
1.
Franklin
Geeveston
5.
Dover
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4.
Margate
Huonville
6.
Woodstock
Nubeena
8.
Cygnet
2.
Birchs Bay
Alonnah
BRUNY ISLAND
Duna
Port Art
arys
4.
nierinna blueberries
We grow and sell raspberries (from Dec - Apr), blackberries
(Dec and Jan) and Blueberries (Jan though to Apr). Frozen fruit is
available most of the year.
Also available at Nierinna
are raspberries and
blackberries grown on our
other farm, Woodbridge
Hill Berries.
Coles Bay
371 Nierinna Rd,
Margate
(20 mins south of Hobart)
Shed Door Sales
Open: please check opening
hours with us, call ahead.
Contact (03) 6267 2581
blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
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MARIA ISLAND
alley
thur
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D’Entrecasteaux Cherries
5. Scott Brothers - Huon
322 Scotts Rd, Cairns Bay, Geeveston
Road Side Sales. Growers of fine fruit since 1870 in
the heart of Tasmania’s premium fruit growing region the Huon Valley. Available 7 days
Contact 03 6297 1230 | [email protected]
6. Tas Valley Orchards - Huon
7891 Channel Hwy (Located between Huonville and
Cygnet on the Hwy)
Shed Door Sales. 16HA sweet Tasmanian cherries.
Commercial Exporters of cherries around the world.
SQF 2000 & Global Gap.
Open daily 1st Jan - early February
Contact 03 6295 1922 | [email protected]
www.tasvalleyorchards.com
7. The Apple Stand and R & R Smith - Huon
R & R Smith 22 Lollara Rd, Grove (Turn off Huon Hwy ).
The Apple Stand 2176 Huon Highway, Grove
Pick Your Own Cherries, Shed Door Sales.
The Apple Stand has a selection of certified organic
apples 12 months year. The Apple Shed is open Daily.
Fresh cherries available seasonally.
Contact 0417 321 805 | [email protected]
8. Woodstock Cherries - Huon
8624 Channel Highway, Woodstock, 7109
Shed Door Sales. Top quality sweet cherries picked
daily and sold from our Cherry Tent.
Open Dec 27th - Jan 31st subject to availability.
9.30am - 5pm.
Contact 0408 951 773 Visit our family owned
and operated cherry &
apple orchards, operating
in the D’Entrecastaux
region since 1926.
D’Entrecasteaux
Cherries, Birchs Bay
Shed Door Sales
Kile Orchards, 3644 Channel
Highway, Birchs Bay. 1.5km past
Woodbridge/Peppermint Bay
Open 20th Dec - until end of
season in early Feb. Daily 9am 6pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Contact 03 6267 4390 or
0427 082 044
cherries, apples
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A veritable feast awaits those who explore the South East of Tasmania.
Explore a wine trail, sample some fresh shucked oysters, wander through the
historic sites of Richmond or Port Arthur and enjoy a lazy lunch at one of the
many wonderful cafes, vineyards and restaurants.
Enjoy the stunning rugged coastline around the Tasman Penninsula or the
wonderful beaches of the south east coast but before heading home fill the
car with a bounty of fresh apricots, cherries, berries, pears and apples.
south east
9. O E Hansen & Son - Nubeena
RA 45, Parsons Bay Rd, Nubeena, 7184
Shed Door Sales/ Roadside Stall.
Sale of 2kg fresh bagged apples and pears
Open late February - December. 9am - 5pm
Contact 0418 598 817 | [email protected]
10. Orani Vineyard - Sorell
394 Arthur Highway (4kms from Sorell)
Shed Door Sales, Pick-your-own. Producing fresh Tasmanian
produce: cherries, strawberries, apricots, wine, fresh market
garden vegetables. Oysters freshly harvested from our Bay.
Cherries ordered for Christmas: 2kg & 5kg boxes available.
Mail Order available. Cottage accommodation.
Open daily 8.30am -6.30pm 1st Dec-end March
(Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day).
Contact 03 6265 1849 | 0400 593 457 | [email protected]
11. Qew Orchards - Richmond
331 Fingerpost Rd (C350), Richmond
Shed Door Sales. Fresh Tasmanian apricots.
Open 8am - 4pm every day from Boxing Day until 31st Jan.
Contact 03 6260 4509 | [email protected]
www.qeworchards.com.au
12. Richmond Cherries - Richmond
Ogilvie Lane (Just past Richmond Bridge turn left into Prossers Rd)
Shed Door Sales (Express Postage Available). Friendly
family business growing cherries, strawberries, raspberries
& boysenberries. Three minutes from the heritage town of
Richmond. Mail order interstate available.
Open Mid-December to Late January.
(Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day) Contact 03 6260 2484 | [email protected]
13. Sorell Fruit Farm - Sorell
174 Pawleena Rd, Sorell, 7172
Shed Door Sales & Pick Your Own. Grower of 15 different
fruit types especially berries & cherries. PYO or picked.
Manufacturer of jams, vinegars, fruit wines & fruit liqueurs.
Gift shop, café and cellar door. Farm tours avalable for
groups of 10 or more.
Open every day from late September - end of May (excluding
Christmas Day & Boxing Day, Good Friday). 8.30am-5.00pm
Contact 03 6265 3100 (Café & Gift shop) | info@
sorellfruitfarm.com | www.sorellfruitfarm.com
14. C L Massie - Orford
Holkham Court, Orford (Turn off Tasman Hwy into Alma Rd)
Shed Door Sales. Chemical free cherries, picked fresh daily
for immediate eating
Open Early Dec - mid Jan (Closed Christmas Day)
Contact 0429 676 996 | 0417 539 656
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Oatlands
Kempton
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Triabunna
14.
Orford
Bagdad
Richmond
Hayes
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Dover
13.
Sorell
10.
Cambridge
HOBART
Grove
Lucaston
udbury
MARIA ISLAND
Margate
Huonville
Woodstock
Cygnet
Dunalley
Nubeena
9.
Birchs Bay
Port Arthur
Alonnah
BRUNY ISLAND
Selection tip - apricots
Apricots and other stonefruit should be
selected by choosing firm to slightly soft skin
with no bruises. A sweet fragrance indicates
optimum maturity. Major varieties of Tasmanian apricots include Moorpark, Palstyn,
Goldrich, Rival, Orange-Red, Hunter.
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northern
to Launceston is Tasmania’s major city centre in the north of Tasmania and is an ideal base
to tour around the picturesque Tamar Valley rich in cool climate vineyards as well as
cherries, stone fruit and apples.
KINGinto the historical town Along the way, call
ISLAND
of Beaconsfield and journey across the
Batman Bridge to the Hillwood district where you will find extensive cherry
and apple orchards. Bridestowe Estate Lavendar Farm in the north east is
one of the largest in the world, covering around 120 acres is well worth
the visit just to see the amazing purple colour across the rolling fields.
19.
christmas hills
raspberry farm
Stanley
Smithton
Christmas hills,
Elizabeth town
Raspberry Sales, Cafe
Bass Hwy, Elizabeth Town
Open for breakfast from 7am.
Contact (03) 6362 2186 or
www.raspberryfarmcafe.com
raspberries
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16. Woodmere Cherries - Tamar
125 Los Angelos Rd, Swan Bay, Tas, 7252 (Turn off East Tamar
Highway after Windermere Rd & follow signs to Farm Gate)
Shed Door Sales. Sweet cherries located on scenic tourist route
Open New Year until 1st Week February unless sold out
Contact 6328 1207 | 0419 569 416 | [email protected]
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17. Eversley Cherries - Tamar
12 Atkinsons Rd, Legana (Road to Grindelwald, north of Legana)
Shed Door Sales. Fresh cherries daily from Christmas through to
end of 3rd week in January.
Contact 03 6330 1896 | [email protected]
18. Somercotes - Ross
Off Mona Vale Rd, Midland Hwy, 4km South of Ross
Shed Door Sales. Enjoy fresh cherries picked daily from our orchard.
Jam, relish, chutneys and other gifts available. Taste our homemade
cherry muffins with an espresso coffee, all situated in our historic 1823
buildings. Look for the “Big Cherries” on the highway!
Open Seasonally
Dec until Feb.
Wynyard
8am - 6pm. Closed
Bridport
Christmas
BurnieDay.
George Town
Contact 03 6381 5231
Scottsda
somercotes
@
bigpond.
Ulverstone
com or visit us at
Latrobe
DEVONPORT
www.somercotes.com
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Fresh raspberries available in season, frozen raspberries available year round. Enjoy breakfast
from 7am -11am daily in our
Raspberry Farm Cafe,
overlooking the property. Jams, gifts and wines are available from our store, or mail order.
15. Fermer Cherries - North
299 Osmaston Rd, Westbury, 7303 (Situated 5km south of
Westbury on Osmaston Rd. Turn alongside the Village Green,
then follow right around into Mary St. Mary St becomes
Osmaston Rd)
Shed Door Sales. Fermer Cherries was established in 1993.
The orchard produces 10 varieties of cherries which are
harvested from mid-Dec through to early Feb.
Open 20th Dec - 31st Jan. (Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day).
Wed - Fri: 1pm-5pm, Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm
Contact 03 6369 5520 | 0407 990 331 or 0400 043 986
[email protected]
19.
17.
Elizabeth Town
Westbury
somercotes
Deloraine
Cradle Valley
15.
Longford
LAUNCESTON
Evandale
Cleveland
Fresh cherry sales, jams, chutneys,
Zeehanrelish & coffees in historic building.
Off Mona Vale Rd, Midland Hwy,
4km South of Ross, open December
Queenstown
to February. Phone (03) 63815231 or
Strahan www.somercotes.com
Derwent
Bridge
Campbell Town
Ross
18.
Oatlands
C
Deloraine
St Marys
Evandale
Longford
Cleveland
20. Orchard Place - Derwent
2261 Lyell Hwy, Hayes, (120m along
from The Apple Pip on Lyell Hwy)
Shed Door Sales. Hand picked and
graded fruits in-season including
cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums,
apples, pears & quinces.
Open daily 12th Dec-May 25th.
10am - 6pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Contact 03 6261 3706 |
[email protected]
Campbell Town
Cranbrook
Ross
Coles Bay
Swansea
t
Oatlands
Hamilton
21.
Kempton
Orford
Bagdad
20.
Sorell
New Norfolk
Cambridge
HOBART
Franklin
Geeveston
Dover
MARIA ISLAND
Richmond
Hayes
Grove
Lucaston
Judbury
21. Pip’s Cherries - Derwent
Jones River Rd, Hamilton (Turn left at
the Dunrobin Bridge, go across bridge
and 1st road on LHS - sign will be out.
Only 20 minutes from Hamilton)
Shed Door Sales & Pick Your Own
(Express postage available) Small
family cherry business based on 3000
acre sheep property. Specializing in
quality large cherries.
Open daily from 1st Jan - 10th Feb.
Contact 03 6288 1392 | pipscherries@
bigpond.com | www.pipscherries.com.au
Triabunna
Margate
Huonville
Woodstock
Nubeena
Cygnet
Birchs Bay
Dunalley
Port Arthur
Alonnah
BRUNY ISLAND
Take a journey up the picturesque Derwent Valley and
appreciate the diversity of this wonderful valley. From
hops to sheep, vineyards to forests, to beautiful gardens
and bountiful orchards. Browse through the antique shops
in New Norfolk or enjoy the wilderness experience at
Mt Field National Park. Whatever you do, don’t forget
to grab some fresh seasonal cherries…
Selection tip - cherries
Select cherries that have green stems, bright glossy skins
and are firm to touch. Store fruit in a closed container in the
refrigerator. Tasmania’s best varieties include Lapin, Simone,
Van, Regina, Sweetheart, Sweet Georgia and Kordia.
21.
11.
pip’s cherries
& richmond
cherries
2kg cherries picked
& packed to order
50
$
includes
postage
We send cherries all round
Australia (excluding WA).
Taking orders from early
December, available for
delivery Christmas and
New Year. Gift boxes, sent
on your behalf. Call us to
place an order!
Pip’s Cherries,
meadowbank
Jones River Rd, Hamilton
Phone Pip (03) 6288 1392
Richmond Cherries,
Richmond
Ogilvie Lane (Just past Richmond
Bridge turn left into Prossers Rd)
Phone Sally (03) 6260 2484
Shed Door Sales, Pick Your
Own, Mail Order
Open daily from 1st Jan - 10th
Feb. Sign out on the road.
cherries
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Postcard scenery awaits you around
every corner as you tour the coastline
of the beautiful north west corner. Lush green pastures,
free flowing fields of tulips, wild romantic Bass strait and
iconic natural landmarks are constant views. The region
is synonymous with primary production, beautiful rich red
soil producing export crops such as poppies, peas, potatoes, pyrethrum, carrots, onions, apples and cherries.
The North West is also the hub of the nations dairy
production, producing gold medal cheeses, creams,
butters and ice-creams. Visit the North West Coast to
fulfill an outdoor adventure, sample the local delicacies,
KING
or simply admire the stunning scenery.
ISLAND
north west
22. The Cherry Shed - North West
Corner Bass Hwy & Gilbert St, Latrobe
Shed Door Sales. Open all year, cherry café, fresh fruit
(seasonal), liqueurs, wines, homemade icecreams and all
other cherry products. The complete cherry experience.
Open 8.30am-6pm daily (excluding Christmas Day and
Good Friday)
Contact 03 6426 2411 | [email protected]
www.cherryshed.com.au
23. Perfecta Cherries - North West
45 Kimberleys Rd, Ulverstone. Follow the cherry signs
from the Bass Hwy at Ulverstone. Exit at the East
Ulverstone exit and turn into Westella Dr then 500m up
Kimberleys Road. 15 minutes from Devonport
Shed Door Sales (from Windows Café). Enjoy large
sweet cherries grown and packed on site. Windows
Café serving light meals and our famous cherry
pancakes with spectacular views over Bass Strait.
Open Seasonally from Mid-December until MidFebruary 8am - 6pm 7 days week (excluding Christmas
Day and Boxing Day)
Contact 03 6425 6999 | [email protected]
www.perfecta.com.au
24. Danker Cherries - North West
190 Castra Rd, Ulverstone. Head west out of Ulverstone
on Hwy and take the Castra Rd (Leven Canyon) turnoff
and continue 2km)
Shed Door Sales. Family owned orchard selling fresh
Tasmanian cherries with friendly, old-fashioned service.
Crafts and nic-nacs also available. Wheel chair access. Open 9am-5pm mid Dec - early Feb. (Closed Christmas Day)
Contact 03 6425 5619 Stanley
Smithton
Wynyard
Burnie 23.
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Ulverstone
DEVONPORT
22.
Latrobe
Sheffield
Elizabeth
Deloraine
Cradle Valley
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No artificial colours, flavours or people
TASMANIA is a breath of fresh air for those seeking refuge from the concrete jungle. This haven of natural goodness offers
a wealth of fresh fruit to delight any palate.
Even the Tasmanian locals are full of natural goodness. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself yarning
with a local fruit grower or chatting to a whisky distiller about the finer points of a single malt.
So discover the unspoilt delights of Tasmania yourself.
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