Tea Tree: rural character and wine

Tea Tree is predominantly rural in character; at the same time, vineyards and wineries are located in and around the town in the Coal River Valley. The area offers particularly favourable conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The offerings vary in format, from guided tastings and wine by the glass with a small food selection to visits by appointment.

Wine in Tea Tree

At the Stargazer Tasting Room, 37 Rosewood Lane, Tea Tree, you can enjoy expert-led wine tastings at a custom-made communal table. Current releases and, occasionally, other special wines are offered. The view stretches across the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines of the Palisander vineyard.

Pressing Matters offers wine by the glass and a small food selection at its vineyard in Tea Tree, at 711 Middle Tea Tree Road. At Merriworth Wines, a family-run boutique producer of premium cool-climate wines, visitors can taste current releases and enjoy views of the vineyard. Check the current visitor arrangements before visiting.

Charles Reuben Estate is also in Tea Tree. Visits to the cellar door are by appointment only; guests can learn about winemaking and distillation.

Rural character and Brighton Council

Tea Tree Golf Club is in the municipality of Brighton, which includes Tea Tree, and has a 9-hole course. Across the wider Brighton Council destination, other cultural and nature experiences complement the region’s rural character.

Pontville is a significant colonial-era village within the municipality of Brighton. Its colonial architecture includes sandstone churches, a convict-built bridge, hotels, and grand homes and workers’ cottages. St Mark’s Church in Pontville is a Romanesque sandstone building designed by convict architect James Blackburn; it was completed in 1841.

The trails in Brighton Council also offer a range of experiences. The Bridgewater Foreshore Trail follows the banks of the Derwent River around Bridgewater and Green Point to the East Derwent Highway Bridge. The shallow wetlands along the shore are home to diverse birdlife, including black swans, cormorants, pelicans and white-faced herons. The Jordan River Trail is an easy walking trail along the Jordan River and includes a detour into Pontville’s historic precinct. Check local advice before visiting the trails.

An augmented reality experience at the former Brighton Army Camp explores stories of the site. These include Tasmania’s first commercial flights, trade between Aboriginal groups, training for the Second World War, the housing of Italian prisoners of war and Eastern European refugees, and the temporary accommodation of Tasmanians displaced by the 1967 bushfires. The refuge provided to Kosovars during the Balkan War is also among the stories covered.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel style

When looking for a holiday rental, Tea Tree is an especially interesting destination if a rural setting and wine experiences suit your plans. If you would also like to include culture and scenery, destinations across the wider Brighton Council area may also shape your travel plans.

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