A food lover’s guide to Tasmania: Farms, vineyards, distilleries and more

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Iain Field (right) is one half of the married couple running Tongola Cheese, which produces handmade cheese from the milk of goats they rear on Leap Farm.

Iain Field (right) is one half of the married couple running Tongola Cheese, which produces handmade cheese from the milk of goats they rear on Leap Farm.

PHOTO: DINEALLEY TOURS

  • Tasmania has transformed into a renowned agritourism destination, emphasizing sustainable farming and high-quality local produce.
  • Visitors can experience authentic farm-to-table dining at The Agrarian Kitchen, where the majority of vegetables are grown onsite.
  • Tasmania’s vibrant beverage scene includes Lark Distillery, a pioneer in local whisky production.

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TASMANIA – Before married couple Kate and Iain Field became goat farmers, they wanted to be cheesemakers.

“The only way to guarantee the quality of milk is to have healthy animals bred in a healthy landscape,” says Iain Field, 54.

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