Tasmania provides the perfect environment to grow premium fruit with clean air, select natural environments and abundant water supplies. Locals and visitors can source a wide variety of apples, pears, cherries, berries and stonefruit from a vast array of fruit growing districts across the state.

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Photo credits Thanks to Tourism Tasmania and Nick Osborne, John de la Roche, Garry Moore, Don Fuchs, AliasX Photographics, Enrico Caracciollo, Apple and Pear Australia, Qew Apricots.

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Published by Fruit Growers Tasmania www.fruitgrowerstas.com.auPh 03 6231 1944 | Fax 03 6231 1929bdm@fruitgrowerstas.com.au

Welcome to your local shed door

Tasmania’s bountiful supplies of fruit are renowned for their delicious

flavour and are recognised by food connoisseurs across the world.

Our mild temperate maritime climate provides the ideal environment

for slow maturation and flavour development.

The state’s topography and geography allows for niche micro-climates

throughout the state and provides a diversity of produce to be harvested

from early summer through to late autumn.

The fruit industry is Tasmania is one of the oldest and has shaped the

future of many regions including the Huon Valley and Tamar Valley.

Today the Tasmanian fruit industry continues to expand and is focused

on providing premium quality fruit to national and overseas markets.

The Farm Gate Guide has been designed for locals and visitors alike to

source some of the freshest fruit produce direct from the grower.

Grab a bag of fresh apples or cherries, a punnet of delicious berries, or

box of seasonal stone fruit and snack on them as you travel around and

enjoy the wonderful Tasmanian scenery.

Relax and enjoy your tour around the state and revel in the abundance of

delicious fresh fruits grown in one the most ideal environments in

the world.

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The Far South is a world far removed from Tasmania’s capital just 40 mins

away. The Huon Valley and Channel offers a combination of beautiful

waterways, rich rural heritage and world heritage wilderness.

Nestled amongst the stunning beauty you will find, riverside settlements,

fruitful orchards, delicious food and wine and friendly creative people.

Savour the fresh produce from the land and sea, including salmon, shellfish,

wines, berries, apples and cherries.

Huon valley & cHannel1. 3rd rock Agriculture - Huon

799 North Huon Rd, Judbury, 7109 (Take the Judbury turn-off from the Huon Hwy, north of Huonville, via Ranelagh)Shed Door Sales & Pick Your Own (seasonal). Apple & Cherry producers located in the picturesque Upper Huon Valley Open seasonally from late December - mid April. By appointment only. (Closed Christmas and Boxing Day)Contact 03 6266 6272 (during business hours) | wesley@3rdrockagriculture.com.au

2. d’entrecAsteAux cHerries - WoodbridgeKile Orchards, 3644 Channel Highway, Birchs Bay. 1.5km past Woodbridge/Peppermint Bay Shed Door Sales. Family owned and operated cherry & apple orchards since 1926. Open 20th Dec - until end of season in early Feb. daily 9am - 6pm (Closed Christmas Day) Contact 03 6267 4390 | 0427 082 044 | rskile@bigpond.com

3. lucAston PArk orcHArds - Huon26 Lucaston Rd, Lucaston, 7109 Shed Door Sales. 3rd generation apple, raspberry and cherry orchard. Fresh apple juice made weekly. Open Monday - Saturday all year. Raspberries & cherries available seasonally. (Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) Contact 03 6266 4412 | griggs@southcom.com.au

Selection tip - appleSSkin should be firm and smooth to touch. Major varieties in Tasmania include Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Jonagold, Pink Lady™ , Sundowner™ , Red Delicious, Red Fuji and Striped Fuji.

LAUNCESTON

Cradle Valley

Huonville

Strahan

Stanley

Burnie

Sheffield

Ross

Campbell Town

St Marys

St Helens

Scottsdale

Swansea

Triabunna

Coles Bay

DEVONPORT

HOBART

Port Arthur

Cambridge

Evandale

Cleveland

BRUNY ISLAND

MARIA ISLAND

FLINDERS ISLAND

KING ISLAND

Longford

Whitemark

Smithton

Wynyard

Deloraine

Bridport

George Town

UlverstoneLatrobe

Zeehan

Queenstown

Derwent Bridge

Cranbrook

Oatlands

Kempton

New Norfolk

Bagdad

Sorell

Dunalley

GeevestonFranklin

Dover Alonnah

Orford

Cygnet

CAPE BARREN ISLAND

Judbury

GroveLucaston

Richmond

Birchs Bay

Woodstock

Margate

Nubeena

WestburyElizabeth Town

Tamar Region

Hamilton

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5. scott brotHers - Huon 322 Scotts Rd, Cairns Bay, Geeveston Road Side Sales. Growers of fine fruit since 1870 in the heart of Tasmania’s premium fruit growing region - the Huon Valley. Available 7 days Contact 03 6297 1230 | a.w.scott@bigpond.com

6. tAs VAlley orcHArds - Huon 7891 Channel Hwy (Located between Huonville and Cygnet on the Hwy) Shed Door Sales. 16HA sweet Tasmanian cherries. Commercial Exporters of cherries around the world. SQF 2000 & Global Gap. Open daily 1st Jan - early February Contact 03 6295 1922 | tvo@bigpond.net.au www.tasvalleyorchards.com

7. tHe APPle stAnd and r & r smitH - HuonR & R Smith 22 Lollara Rd, Grove (Turn off Huon Hwy ). The Apple Stand 2176 Huon Highway, Grove Pick Your Own Cherries, Shed Door Sales. The Apple Stand has a selection of certified organic apples 12 months year. The Apple Shed is open Daily. Fresh cherries available seasonally. Contact 0417 321 805 | agsmith@stelco.net.au

8. Woodstock cHerries - Huon 8624 Channel Highway, Woodstock, 7109 Shed Door Sales. Top quality sweet cherries picked daily and sold from our Cherry Tent .Open Dec 27th - Jan 31st subject to availability. 9.30am - 5pm. Contact 0408 951 773

LAUNCESTON

Cradle Valley

Huonville

Strahan

Stanley

Burnie

Sheffield

Ross

Campbell Town

St Marys

St Helens

Scottsdale

Swansea

Triabunna

Coles Bay

DEVONPORT

HOBART

Port Arthur

Cambridge

Evandale

Cleveland

BRUNY ISLAND

MARIA ISLAND

FLINDERS ISLAND

KING ISLAND

Longford

Whitemark

Smithton

Wynyard

Deloraine

Bridport

George Town

UlverstoneLatrobe

Zeehan

Queenstown

Derwent Bridge

Cranbrook

Oatlands

Kempton

New Norfolk

Bagdad

Sorell

Dunalley

GeevestonFranklin

Dover Alonnah

Orford

Cygnet

CAPE BARREN ISLAND

Judbury

GroveLucaston

Richmond

Birchs Bay

Woodstock

Margate

Nubeena

WestburyElizabeth Town

Tamar Region

Hamilton

Hayes D’entrecaSteaux cHerrieS

d’entrecAsteAux cHerries, bircHs bAyShed Door SalesKile Orchards, 3644 Channel Highway, Birchs Bay. 1.5km past Woodbridge/Peppermint Bay Open 20th Dec - until end of season in early Feb. Daily 9am - 6pm (Closed Christmas Day)Contact 03 6267 4390 or 0427 082 044

cHerrieS, appleS

Visit our family owned and operated cherry & apple orchards, operating in the D’Entrecastaux region since 1926.

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nierinna blueberrieS

371 nierinnA rd, mArgAte (20 mins south of Hobart)Shed Door SalesOpen: please check opening hours with us, call ahead.Contact (03) 6267 2581

blueberrieS, raSpberrieS, blackberrieS

We grow and sell raspberries (from Dec - Apr), blackberries (Dec and Jan) and Blueberries (Jan though to Apr). Frozen fruit is available most of the year. Also available at Nierinna are raspberries and blackberries grown on our other farm, Woodbridge Hill Berries.

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9. o e HAnsen & son - nubeenA RA 45, Parsons Bay Rd, Nubeena, 7184 Shed Door Sales/ Roadside Stall. Sale of 2kg fresh bagged apples and pears Open late February - December. 9am - 5pm Contact 0418 598 817 | oehansen@bigpond.com

10. orAni VineyArd - sorell 394 Arthur Highway (4kms from Sorell)

Shed Door Sales, Pick-your-own. Producing fresh Tasmanian produce: cherries, strawberries, apricots, wine, fresh market garden vegetables. Oysters freshly harvested from our Bay. Cherries ordered for Christmas: 2kg & 5kg boxes available. Mail Order available. Cottage accommodation.Open daily 8.30am -6.30pm 1st Dec-end March (Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day). Contact 03 6265 1849 | 0400 593 457 | orani@tsn.cc

11. QeW orcHArds - ricHmond 331 Fingerpost Rd (C350), Richmond Shed Door Sales. Fresh Tasmanian apricots. Open 8am - 4pm every day from Boxing Day until 31st Jan. Contact 03 6260 4509 | heather@qeworchards.com.au www.qeworchards.com.au

12. ricHmond cHerries - ricHmond Ogilvie Lane (Just past Richmond Bridge turn left into Prossers Rd)

Shed Door Sales (Express Postage Available). Friendly family business growing cherries, strawberries, raspberries & boysenberries. Three minutes from the heritage town of Richmond. Mail order interstate available. Open Mid-December to Late January. (Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day) Contact 03 6260 2484 | cherry32@bigpond.net.au

13. sorell Fruit FArm - sorell 174 Pawleena Rd, Sorell, 7172

Shed Door Sales & Pick Your Own. Grower of 15 different fruit types especially berries & cherries. PYO or picked. Manufacturer of jams, vinegars, fruit wines & fruit liqueurs. Gift shop, café and cellar door. Farm tours avalable for groups of 10 or more.

Open every day from late September - end of May (excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day, Good Friday). 8.30am-5.00pm Contact 03 6265 3100 (Café & Gift shop) | info@sorellfruitfarm.com | www.sorellfruitfarm.com

14. c l mAssie - orFord Holkham Court, Orford (Turn off Tasman Hwy into Alma Rd)Shed Door Sales. Chemical free cherries, picked fresh daily for immediate eating Open Early Dec - mid Jan (Closed Christmas Day)Contact 0429 676 996 | 0417 539 656

A veritable feast awaits those who explore the South East of Tasmania.

Explore a wine trail, sample some fresh shucked oysters, wander through the

historic sites of Richmond or Port Arthur and enjoy a lazy lunch at one of the

many wonderful cafes, vineyards and restaurants.

Enjoy the stunning rugged coastline around the Tasman Penninsula or the

wonderful beaches of the south east coast but before heading home fill the

car with a bounty of fresh apricots, cherries, berries, pears and apples.

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Selection tip - apricotSApricots and other stonefruit should be selected by choosing firm to slightly soft skin with no bruises. A sweet fragrance indicates optimum maturity. Major varieties of Tas-manian apricots include Moorpark, Palstyn, Goldrich, Rival, Orange-Red, Hunter.

LAUNCESTON

Cradle Valley

Huonville

Strahan

Stanley

Burnie

Sheffield

Ross

Campbell Town

St Marys

St Helens

Scottsdale

Swansea

Triabunna

Coles Bay

DEVONPORT

HOBART

Port Arthur

Cambridge

Evandale

Cleveland

BRUNY ISLAND

MARIA ISLAND

FLINDERS ISLAND

KING ISLAND

Longford

Whitemark

Smithton

Wynyard

Deloraine

Bridport

George Town

UlverstoneLatrobe

Zeehan

Queenstown

Derwent Bridge

Cranbrook

Oatlands

Kempton

New Norfolk

Bagdad

Sorell

Dunalley

GeevestonFranklin

Dover Alonnah

Orford

Cygnet

CAPE BARREN ISLAND

Judbury

GroveLucaston

Richmond

Birchs Bay

Woodstock

Margate

Nubeena

WestburyElizabeth Town

Tamar Region

Hamilton

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15. Fermer cHerries - nortH 299 Osmaston Rd, Westbury, 7303 (Situated 5km south of Westbury on Osmaston Rd. Turn alongside the Village Green, then follow right around into Mary St. Mary St becomes Osmaston Rd) Shed Door Sales. Fermer Cherries was established in 1993. The orchard produces 10 varieties of cherries which are harvested from mid-Dec through to early Feb.Open 20th Dec - 31st Jan. (Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day). Wed - Fri: 1pm-5pm, Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pmContact 03 6369 5520 | 0407 990 331 or 0400 043 986 brian.michele@bigpond.com

16. Woodmere cHerries - tAmAr 125 Los Angelos Rd, Swan Bay, Tas, 7252 (Turn off East Tamar Highway after Windermere Rd & follow signs to Farm Gate)Shed Door Sales. Sweet cherries located on scenic tourist routeOpen New Year until 1st Week February unless sold outContact 6328 1207 | 0419 569 416 | woodmere@bigpond.com.au

17. eVersley cHerries - tAmAr 12 Atkinsons Rd, Legana (Road to Grindelwald, north of Legana)Shed Door Sales. Fresh cherries daily from Christmas through to end of 3rd week in January. Contact 03 6330 1896 | eversley@westnet.com.au

18. somercotes - ross Off Mona Vale Rd, Midland Hwy, 4km South of RossShed Door Sales. Enjoy fresh cherries picked daily from our orchard. Jam, relish, chutneys and other gifts available. Taste our homemade cherry muffins with an espresso coffee, all situated in our historic 1823 buildings. Look for the “Big Cherries” on the highway!Open Seasonally Dec until Feb. 8am - 6pm. Closed Christmas Day.Contact 03 6381 5231 somercotes@bigpond. com or visit us at www.somercotes.com

LAUNCESTON

Cradle Valley

Huonville

Strahan

Stanley

Burnie

Sheffield

Ross

Campbell Town

St Marys

St Helens

Scottsdale

Swansea

Triabunna

Coles Bay

DEVONPORT

HOBART

Port Arthur

Cambridge

Evandale

Cleveland

BRUNY ISLAND

MARIA ISLAND

FLINDERS ISLAND

KING ISLAND

Longford

Whitemark

Smithton

Wynyard

Deloraine

Bridport

George Town

UlverstoneLatrobe

Zeehan

Queenstown

Derwent Bridge

Cranbrook

Oatlands

Kempton

New Norfolk

Bagdad

Sorell

Dunalley

GeevestonFranklin

Dover Alonnah

Orford

Cygnet

CAPE BARREN ISLAND

Judbury

GroveLucaston

Richmond

Birchs Bay

Woodstock

Margate

Nubeena

WestburyElizabeth Town

Tamar Region

Hamilton

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Launceston is Tasmania’s major city centre

in the north of Tasmania and is an ideal base

to to tour around the picturesque Tamar Valley

rich in cool climate vineyards as well as

cherries, stone fruit and apples.

Along the way, call into the historical town

of Beaconsfield and journey across the

Batman Bridge to the Hillwood district where you will find extensive cherry

and apple orchards. Bridestowe Estate Lavendar Farm in the north east is

one of the largest in the world, covering around 120 acres is well worth

the visit just to see the amazing purple colour across the rolling fields.

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Fresh cherry sales, jams, chutneys, relish & coffees in historic building.

Off Mona Vale Rd, Midland Hwy, 4km South of Ross, open December to February. Phone (03) 63815231 or www.somercotes.com

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cHriStmaS HillS raSpberry farm

cHristmAs Hills, elizAbetH toWn Raspberry Sales, CafeBass Hwy, Elizabeth TownOpen for breakfast from 7am.Contact (03) 6362 2186 or www.raspberryfarmcafe.com

raSpberrieS

Fresh raspberries available in season, frozen raspberries available year round. Enjoy breakfast from 7am -11am daily in our Raspberry Farm Cafe, overlooking the property. Jams, gifts and wines are available from our store, or mail order.

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Selection tip - cHerrieSSelect cherries that have green stems, bright glossy skins and are firm to touch. Store fruit in a closed container in the refrigerator. Tasmania’s best varieties include Lapin, Simone, Van, Regina, Sweetheart, Sweet Georgia and Kordia.

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20. orcHArd PlAce - derWent2261 Lyell Hwy, Hayes, (120m along from The Apple Pip on Lyell Hwy) Shed Door Sales. Hand picked and graded fruits in-season including cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, pears & quinces.Open daily 12th Dec-May 25th. 10am - 6pm (Closed Christmas Day) Contact 03 6261 3706 | snichol11@bigpond.com

21. PiP’s cHerries - derWent Jones River Rd, Hamilton (Turn left at the Dunrobin Bridge, go across bridge and 1st road on LHS - sign will be out. Only 20 minutes from Hamilton) Shed Door Sales & Pick Your Own (Express postage available) Small family cherry business based on 3000 acre sheep property. Specializing in quality large cherries. Open daily from 1st Jan - 10th Feb. Contact 03 6288 1392 | pipscherries@bigpond.com | www.pipscherries.com.au

Take a journey up the picturesque Derwent Valley and

appreciate the diversity of this wonderful valley. From

hops to sheep, vineyards to forests, to beautiful gardens

and bountiful orchards. Browse through the antique shops

in New Norfolk or enjoy the wilderness experience at

Mt Field National Park. Whatever you do, don’t forget

to grab some fresh seasonal cherries…

pip’S cHerrieS & ricHmonD cHerrieS

PiP’s cHerries,meAdoWbAnk Jones River Rd, HamiltonPhone Pip (03) 6288 1392

ricHmond cHerries,ricHmond Ogilvie Lane (Just past Richmond Bridge turn left into Prossers Rd)Phone Sally (03) 6260 2484

Shed Door Sales, Pick Your Own, Mail OrderOpen daily from 1st Jan - 10th Feb. Sign out on the road.

cHerrieS

We send cherries all round Australia (excluding WA). Taking orders from early December, available for delivery Christmas and New Year. Gift boxes, sent on your behalf. Call us to place an order!

2kg cherries picked & packed to order

$50 includes postage

LAUNCESTON

Cradle Valley

Huonville

Strahan

Stanley

Burnie

Sheffield

Ross

Campbell Town

St Marys

St Helens

Scottsdale

Swansea

Triabunna

Coles Bay

DEVONPORT

HOBART

Port Arthur

Cambridge

Evandale

Cleveland

BRUNY ISLAND

MARIA ISLAND

FLINDERS ISLAND

KING ISLAND

Longford

Whitemark

Smithton

Wynyard

Deloraine

Bridport

George Town

UlverstoneLatrobe

Zeehan

Queenstown

Derwent Bridge

Cranbrook

Oatlands

Kempton

New Norfolk

Bagdad

Sorell

Dunalley

GeevestonFranklin

Dover Alonnah

Orford

Cygnet

CAPE BARREN ISLAND

Judbury

GroveLucaston

Richmond

Birchs Bay

Woodstock

Margate

Nubeena

WestburyElizabeth Town

Tamar Region

Hamilton

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22. tHe cHerry sHed - nortH West Corner Bass Hwy & Gilbert St, Latrobe Shed Door Sales. Open all year, cherry café, fresh fruit (seasonal), liqueurs, wines, homemade icecreams and all other cherry products. The complete cherry experience.Open 8.30am-6pm daily (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday) Contact 03 6426 2411 | badcock@bordernet.com.au www.cherryshed.com.au

23. PerFectA cHerries - nortH West 45 Kimberleys Rd, Ulverstone. Follow the cherry signs from the Bass Hwy at Ulverstone. Exit at the East Ulverstone exit and turn into Westella Dr then 500m up Kimberleys Road. 15 minutes from Devonport Shed Door Sales (from Windows Café). Enjoy large sweet cherries grown and packed on site. Windows Café serving light meals and our famous cherry pancakes with spectacular views over Bass Strait.Open Seasonally from Mid-December until Mid-February 8am - 6pm 7 days week (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day)Contact 03 6425 6999 | info@perfecta.com.au www.perfecta.com.au

24. dAnker cHerries - nortH West 190 Castra Rd, Ulverstone. Head west out of Ulverstone on Hwy and take the Castra Rd (Leven Canyon) turnoff and continue 2km) Shed Door Sales. Family owned orchard selling fresh Tasmanian cherries with friendly, old-fashioned service. Crafts and nic-nacs also available. Wheel chair access. Open 9am-5pm mid Dec - early Feb. (Closed Christmas Day) Contact 03 6425 5619

Postcard scenery awaits you around

every corner as you tour the coastline

of the beautiful north west corner. Lush green pastures,

free flowing fields of tulips, wild romantic Bass strait and

iconic natural landmarks are constant views. The region

is synonymous with primary production, beautiful rich red

soil producing export crops such as poppies, peas, pota-

toes, pyrethrum, carrots, onions, apples and cherries.

The North West is also the hub of the nations dairy

production, producing gold medal cheeses, creams,

butters and ice-creams. Visit the North West Coast to

fulfill an outdoor adventure, sample the local delicacies,

or simply admire the stunning scenery.

LAUNCESTON

Cradle Valley

Huonville

Strahan

Stanley

Burnie

Sheffield

Ross

Campbell Town

St Marys

St Helens

Scottsdale

Swansea

Triabunna

Coles Bay

DEVONPORT

HOBART

Port Arthur

Cambridge

Evandale

Cleveland

BRUNY ISLAND

MARIA ISLAND

FLINDERS ISLAND

KING ISLAND

Longford

Whitemark

Smithton

Wynyard

Deloraine

Bridport

George Town

UlverstoneLatrobe

Zeehan

Queenstown

Derwent Bridge

Cranbrook

Oatlands

Kempton

New Norfolk

Bagdad

Sorell

Dunalley

GeevestonFranklin

Dover Alonnah

Orford

Cygnet

CAPE BARREN ISLAND

Judbury

GroveLucaston

Richmond

Birchs Bay

Woodstock

Margate

Nubeena

WestburyElizabeth Town

Tamar Region

Hamilton

Hayes

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TASMANIA is a breath of fresh air for those seeking refuge from the concrete jungle. This haven of natural goodness offers

a wealth of fresh fruit to delight any palate.

Even the Tasmanian locals are full of natural goodness. Don’t be surprised if you fi nd yourself yarning

with a local fruit grower or chatting to a whisky distiller about the fi ner points of a single malt.

So discover the unspoilt delights of Tasmania yourself.

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