Farming & Innovation in Tasmania 2025

Early autumn is one of the best times to visit the “Apple Isle”; the days are warm and the pastures still have that green summer glow, which provides a fresh backdrop to a fascinating look at life in Australia’s most southerly state.   Meet inspiring families in a diverse range of innovative agricultural and horticultural enterprises. Enjoy sampling fresh regional produce from the land and the sea and visit some of the vineyards and distilleries that define the entrepreneurial spirit of Tasmania. Visit historic Highfield – the start of agriculture and one of the earliest houses in northwest Tasmania. Down south, wander among the stalls of the makers, growers and producers at the popular Salamanca Market, before experiencing Tasmania’s rich convict heritage at Port Arthur.  With traditional livestock operations, pickled onions, plus whisky, wine and oysters, bulbs and timber, this tour offers a glimpse into an island state really pushing the boundaries in every way.