Welcome to the Tasmanian Autumn Festival
Derwent valley & Central highlands
1 - 30 April 2024
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival brings together the rich history, culture and natural wonders of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands in a month-long celebration that throws a spotlight on the beauty and bounty of the season.
Home to Tasmania’s oldest pubs and some of the world’s purest water, the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands are as rich in stories as they are in natural wonder. In Autumn, vibrant foliage, unique fungi and lush landscapes create the ideal backdrop for wandering extraordinary landscapes, indulging in seasonal produce and wine, and discovering the creations of the region’s artisan community.
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival invites you to unearth the delights of Autumn. Share them with us on Instagram by tagging us @tassie_autumn_fest and use the following #unquestionablycool #autumninapril #derwentvalleyandcentralhighlandstas #autumnvibes
Events
explore the trails
Tipple Trail
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival’s Tipple Trail brings together all beverage producers in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands region, for a month-long sipping adventure. Nominate your designated driver, and settle in for a delicious journey spanning iconic cool-climate wines, small-batch beers, craft ciders and fine spirits. Serving tipples by the glass, flight or nip, these cellar doors ooze character and history as they offer exceptional produce and country hospitality.
pie trail
With over a dozen Derwent Valley and Central Highlands pie purveyors serving up their most delicious pastry-cased specialties on the Tasmanian Autumn Festival’s official Pie Trail. From cafes and kiosks to galleries and pubs, create your own scenic foodie adventure as you traverse the highways and byways by foot (for the close neighbours) or car (for those more far-flung). Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of Autumn with a coffee or glass of wine, or take your favourite pies away for a picnic amongst the leaves.
retail roundup
You will love the unique and charming shopping experience New Norfolk has to offer. The small vibrant town of New Norfolk is the heart of the Derwent Valley where you will find French antiques and collectibles, quality home goods and exceptional stationary from around the world. Indulge your curiosity by browsing book shelves to ignite your creativity and imagination.
You will also be surprised and delighted by some quirky, unexpected finds as you continue to wander. Gems, ancient fossils and things that make you go hmmmm? may be around the next corner
Download the printable map HERE
Open the interactive digital map HERE
Need Accommodation?
Make the most of the region’s warm Autumn welcome and stay a while. From field-stays to farmhouses, and camping to cottages, there’s a place for everyone to rest their head.
Sassafras Springs and Heimat Farmstay are offering special rates for April.
Our Natural Wonders
Home to towering trees, waterfalls and alpine tarns the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area encompasses our National Parks. Delight in the turning of the fagus, Tasmania’s only winter deciduous species and limited to a small handful of locations in Tasmania which includes Lake Fenton and Tarn shelf in the majestic Mount Field National Park.
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival is Proudly Supported by
Foundation Sponsor
