Pipers River Region

Just a 30-minute drive northeast of Launceston, the Pipers River Region is Tasmania’s cool-climate wine heartland, where rolling vineyards meet the blue waters of Bass Strait. This is a place to slow down, swirl a glass of sparkling wine, and soak up the laid-back, gourmet vibe that makes the Tamar Valley famous. With cellar doors that feel more like private lounges and a landscape that shifts from river flats to coastal cliffs, Pipers River rewards those who take their time.

Highlights & What to See

• Jansz Tasmania – The region’s sparkling-wine star; take a cellar-door tasting and learn how méthode traditionnelle works in this cool climate.
• Pipers Brook Vineyard – A pioneering estate with a striking modern cellar door, known for elegant Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
• Delamere Vineyard – Intimate and family-run, with a stunning view over the Pipers River valley and a focus on single-vineyard wines.
• Clover Hill Wines – Specialising in sparkling, this boutique producer offers tastings in a charming rustic shed overlooking the vines.
• Bass Strait views from the Pipers River mouth – A short detour to the coast reveals wild beaches and the chance to spot sea eagles.

Suggested Time to Spend

Devote a full day to the Pipers River Region – ideally a relaxed half-day of cellar-door hopping, followed by a long lunch at one of the vineyard restaurants. If you’re short on time, a focused morning visiting two or three top producers is enough to get a feel for the region, but the unhurried pace here encourages you to linger. Combine with a morning at Cataract Gorge in Launceston for a perfect day trip.

Nearby Areas Worth Combining

• Cataract Gorge – Launceston’s dramatic natural gorge with walking trails and a chairlift, just 30 minutes away.
• Launceston city centre – Explore the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, and the city’s excellent food scene.
• Low Head – A coastal village with a historic lighthouse and a penguin colony, 20 minutes north.
• George Town – Australia’s third-oldest town, featuring the Watch House museum and the Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum.
• Bridport – A seaside town with beautiful beaches and the Barnbougle Dunes golf course, about 40 minutes east.

Please check official sources for current details.