explore the region

Take a look at ‘The Gourmet Trail’ itinerary to discover the vast range of gourmet produce Tasmania has to offer. For those who want to explore the caves around Mole Creek and immerse themselves in the beautiful Tasmanian environment, ‘A Day in Mole Creek’ itinerary is a great place to start.

 

The Gourmet Trail

“Tasmania is renowned for its world-class produce. The region has a wide range of gourmet goods, including honey, chocolate, raspberries, wine and cheese.”

 

  1. For the first few stops, head towards Deloraine, then detour south along Montana Road and check out Three Willows Vineyard, Tasmanian Pure Smallgoods and 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm. Sample the delicious products and pick up some supplies for later.

  2. Return to Mole Creek Road and turn left and then right onto Bengeo Road (C163), which winds through pretty countryside and meets up with Bass Highway at Elizabeth Town. Turn right onto the highway, then left to visit the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe for morning tea or lunch. Here you can purchase fresh raspberries (in season) and raspberry products.

  3. Take Bass Highway north and after a few kilometres you will find Ashgrove Farm Cheeses. Sample the wide range of cheeses produced on the property, as well as other local Tasmanian delicacies.

  4. Next stop is the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory, home to delicious handmade chocolates, truffles and fudge. Here you can sample some of the sweet treats before deciding what to buy. There's afternoon tea available in the cafe and a fabulous array of cakes.

  5. Enjoy a leisurely drive back to Mole Creek for a relaxed evening meal or a picnic with the wonderful local delicacies you have picked up along the way.

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a day in
Mole Creek

“Discover the beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife of Tasmania. Marakoopa Caves are famed for their Glow Worms and are a huge hit with the young and not-so-young alike.”

  1. Head to Marakoopa or King Solomon’s Cave for a 3/4-hour tour of the pristine caves, presented by one of the passionate Parks + Wildlife Cave Rangers.

  2. Drive another 20 minutes to Devil’s Gullet lookout and the flume at Lake MacKenzie.

  3. Head back to Mole Creek for a light family lunch at the EarthWater Cafe, Cafe Bozzey or Tiger Bar Restaurant at the Mole Creek Hotel.

  4. Give Wychwood Garden and Nursery a visit, one of only six Australian gardens featured in the book Gardens of the World.

  5. Travel to Trowunna Wildlife Park (centre for research on the Tasmanian Devil), where admission includes guided tours featuring animal-feeding (including the Devils).

  6. Follow this with a late afternoon walk to the Alum Cliffs Lookout and enjoy the wonderful pastoral views of the area.

  7. In summer you can enjoy a swim at the local pool.

  8. Finish off the day with a drink at the Mole Creek Hotel's Tiger Bar, or pop into the Wandering Trout to sample a locally made beer, followed by dinner.

For more information on things to do while in Mole Creek, visit our Adventure Awaits page.