Showcasing the region's finest food and signature drops.

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The Great Eastern Wine Weekend is held annually is a showcase of the region’s finest food and wine.

The event is held on the weekend of 6-8 September 2019 and offers an exciting occasion to explore Tasmania’s East Coast wine region through a variety of special events and cellar door discounts.

Visit cellar doors along the Great Eastern Drive, cruise with Wineglass Bay Cruises and stay at Freycinet Lodge for Meet the Maker and the Great Eastern Wine and Dine gala dinner. While you're here, take a paddle with Freycinet Adventures or explore the hiking trails of the Freycinet Peninsula.

Highlight events include:

Meet the Maker | Freycinet Lodge | Friday 6 September

Start the weekend right with tastings from the hand of our local makers. From 5pm, winemakers from across the east coast region will gather at the Lodge for complimentary tastings, wine sales and good conversation at the Freycinet Lodge Hzards Bar and Lounge. This is your chance to tuck a bottle of Pinot under your wing for later. Enjoy Melshell Oysters freshly shucked from their farm at Dolphin Sands, or share a platter of locally made cheeses from Hazards Bar and Lounge, to the tunes of much loved local, Pete Cornelius. This event is open to the public with no booking required. Tastings are free – just pay as you go for glasses or bottles along your east coast wine sipping journey.

Freycinet Marine Farm Oyster Tasting | Freycinet Marine Farm | Saturday 7 September 10am | $150pp

A farm visit normally conjures thoughts of cows and muddy shoes. Not at Freycinet Marine Farm. Head on down to their farm and they’ll serve you up freshly shucked oysters standing in the very waters from which they’re grown. What’s more, they’ll insist on pairing said oysters with a cool climate sparkling. Learn about how they harvest oysters and mussels and what’s involved in the growing, grading and delivery process. The experience inlive oyster display from juvenile to fully grown oysters along with half a dozen freshly shucked oysters and steamed mussels fresh from the farm. Naturally, these are served with sparkling from up the road.


WHEN: Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September 2019

WHERE: Locations throughout the East Coast of Tasmania

COST: Varies

BOOKINGS: Visit the Great Eastern Wine Weekend website (link above) for a full program of events and to book tickets.

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