Crafting Unforgettable Gourmet Journeys In Tasmania with Tasmanian Gourmet Trails

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Our Mission

Crafting Unforgettable Gourmet Journeys In Tasmania

At Tasmanian Gourmet Trails, our mission is to connect food lovers, wine enthusiasts and gourmands with the producers, growers, winemakers, chefs and hosts who bring Tasmania’s bounty to the table. We believe that food is a way of connecting with people and place, and that the stories behind the food are just as important as the dish itself. With our local knowledge and relationships we aim to curate gourmet experiences for those who want to go beyond the menu.

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Who We Are

JD and Alix Provide Expertly Curated Gourmet Tours

Tasmanian Gourmet Trails has been created by Hobart locals Alix and John (JD) Davis. They're both passionate about sharing Tasmania with visitors and enabling you to experience the state's incredible food and drink offerings, natural beauty and more.

Alix has enjoyed a long career in media and is a food and travel writer for publications including Gourmet Traveller, Country Style, The Weekend Australian, The Mercury newspaper and Tourism Tasmania. She was the founding editor of SBS Feast magazine and has eaten her way all around the world - from a cooking class with a former chef to the royal family in Abu Dhabi to midnight streetfood in Bangkok and pasta making in Puglia. She loves finding new food experiences and sharing them with friends, visitors and readers.

JD is an enthusiastic plus one on Alix’s gourmet adventures (although he’s not a fan of chilli or oysters) and is passionate about Tasmania’s food and golf offerings. He’s a member of the Royal Hobart Golf Club and has played at some of the world's top courses including St Andrews, Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes, Lahinch, Royal Dornoch and of course as a local, Barnbougle and King Island many times.

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Our Team

Meet The Talented Individuals That Make Up Our Superb Team

Alix Davis

Culinary Host

John Davis

Host and Guide

Michelle Crawford

Stylist and Cookbook Author

Massimo Mele

Chef and TV Host

Kate English

Walking Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why did you start a gourmet food tour business and why are you different?

We’re proud (new) Tasmanians and want to share the incredible food, produce, drinks and people of this wild island with people. There are a number of businesses offering single day food tours in Tasmania, but no local company offers multi-day tours that take all the stress out of organising a holiday. We take care of accommodation, experiences and use our local knowledge and relationships to create moments you won’t get from anyone else.
Where else do you do gourmet tours?

Our focus is 100% on Tasmania. We’re locals and want to use our expert knowledge and relationships to share the best of Tasmania with you.
What accommodation is available?

Our Classic Gourmet Trail tour stays at The Tasman, a luxury hotel in the centre of Hobart, right on the waterfront. If you’re booking a bespoke tour we can book you into a boutique hotel, historic home or one of the many other hotels available in Hobart.
What are the gourmet experiences you’re offering?

Our Gourmet Trails include a wide variety of food and drink-centred experiences and we can cater for dietary requirements as needed. Our experiences include: Private wine tastings A day of foraging and feasting A cooking class and lunch in a historic home A day with a chef, visiting his favourite producers A floating sauna Private dining experiences with globally acclaimed chefs
Can you book my flights?

We do not book flights - you will need to make your own arrangements to get to and from Hobart. We recommend that you consider extending your stay and are happy to discuss suggested extension itineraries with you.
How do I make a booking?

You can book directly online through our secure booking system. Alternatively, contact us on 0414939100 and we can make the booking for you. If you are looking for a bespoke tour, please contact us to discuss and we can create a tour that suits you and your group. We ask for a 20% deposit at time of booking, with the remainder payable 30 days before your tour begins.
What if I want to change or cancel my booking?

If you need to make a change to your booking, please contact us directly and we can work through that. If you need to cancel your booking more than 30 days before the tour starts we will retain the deposit and that can be applied as a credit to a future tour with us. If you cancel less than 30 days before the tour starts, there is no refund.
What are my payment options?

We accept bank transfers and credit cards. Domestic bank transfers. International bank transfers incur a nominal A$20 service fee per transaction. All card payments incur merchant fees. For Visa and MasterCard it’s 1.5% and for American Express it’s 1.98%. Payment instructions will be provided on booking.
What are your payment plans?

Our standard deposit for all tours is 20% to confirm your booking. Some experiences and upgrades may require a larger deposit, which we will identify in your quotation. The balance for your booking is due between 60 and 30 days, again dependent on the experiences you are booking. If you make a booking less than 30 days before your date of travel, full payment is required to confirm your booking.
Do I need travel insurance?

In a nutshell, yes, travel insurance is a good idea to have. We do not sell travel insurance so you will need to organise your own. If you do not have a specialist insurance broker we can provide customers with names of companies we have used before but we make no recommendations.