Tasmanian Tips

The Ultimate Tasmanian Driving Holiday

It’s time to start planning your next driving holiday around Tasmania. As we discovered when international borders were closed, we are so lucky to have such a wealth of domestic travel experiences at our fingertips here in Australia. Whether you...

Top Places to Drink in Launceston

Launceston is Tasmania's second major city (behind Hobart) and is bursting with food and wine hotspots, cultural destinations and natural wonders. It’s also only a short drive from Holm Oak’s estate. On child-free evenings, you can find us doing the...

Top tips for visiting Launceston

Heading to our neck of the woods? Did you know the Tamar Valley region – the home of Holm Oak – is less than an hour’s drive from beautiful Launceston? Here are some of our favourite things to do in...

Discover who’s serving Holm Oak wines around Tasmania

It’s been a difficult few years for everyone in Tasmania and beyond our shores. The hospitality industry is still really doing it tough. Here at Holm Oak, we know only too well how much the pandemic is affecting our friends...

Family-Friendly Accommodation in Tasmania

Planning a trip to Tasmania with the family? We’ve got you covered for where to stay with our family-friendly guide. Whether you’re heading straight to Launceston or Hobart, or embarking on a road trip from coast to coast, we’ve rounded...

Tasmania’s Best Waterfalls

When it comes to natural wonders, Tasmania has an embarrassment of riches – nowhere more so than its spectacular waterfalls. Here’s our pick of the best.

The Best Golf Courses Tasmania has to Offer

The combination of jaw-dropping natural beauty, abundant fresh produce and world-class wines has fast made Tasmania one of Australia’s most enticing holiday destinations. Throw in some of the nation’s best – and most picturesque – golf courses, and a trip to the...

Places to Eat in Devonport

Set in the stunning Cradle Coast in Tasmania, Devonport is a popular stop for anyone on a food and wine road trip in Tasmania. It’s the landing point for those travelling to the Apple Isle via the Spirit of Tasmania...

The Tale of the Alexander Patent Racket Co.

What started as a vision from a local furniture maker turned into an iconic Australian product, with distinctive racquets putting Australian players like Jack Crawford in the international spotlight. Read on to learn about the history of the Alexander Patent Racket Co. and the connections between this formidable enterprise and Holm Oak Wines.

An AFL Fan’s Weekend Guide to Launceston

The Duffys are avid AFL fans and the start of the season sparks a new season war in our household given allegiances are divided. Max is an avid Richmond Tigers fan, Will supports Hawthorn Hawks while Tim follows the Geelong Cats and I go for Collingwood...

Tamar Valley Truffles

Visit Tamar Valley and discover a veritable feast of amazing producers – from wineries like our own Holm Oak, to dairy and honey farms and fresh fruit and vegetable growers. One of our top-shelf producers is Tamar Valley Truffles, located...

Where to stay in the Tamar Valley

Are you considering travelling to the Tamar Valley for your next getaway? If so, yippee! Don’t forget to drop into Holm Oak’s cellar door while you’re here. We’ve done the research on where to stay in our valley – from...

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