Tasmanian Tips

Hobart Dining Hotspots – Your guide to the best restaurants

Hobart is quickly garnering a reputation for great quality food. With unique local produce, world-class wine lists and talented chefs defecting to Tasmania from the mainland, it’s now a must-visit foodie destination. New restaurants are opening regularly and old favourites...

The Ultimate Tasmanian Driving Holiday

It’s time to start planning your next driving holiday around Tasmania. We are so lucky to have such a wealth of travel experiences at our fingertips here in Tasmania. Whether you are in search of beach, bush or city breaks,...

Discover who’s serving Holm Oak wines around Tasmania

We have great support of our wines around Tasmania, and you'll find our wines of plenty of wine lists. Below are some fantastic retaurants who support local producers with ever changing selections of great examples of Tasmanian wines, including ours....

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 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.

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...

Tasmania’s Coolest Winter Highlights

Tasmania truly is a winter wonderland, from the drama and beauty of the season, to its vibrant festivals and warm, welcoming cellar doors. Winter’s chill is the perfect opportunity to rug up and explore, and there’s no better excuse to...

An AFL Fan’s Weekend Guide to Launceston in 2026

The AFL is heading to Launceston and there’s much to discover if you’re heading down to the Apple Isle for a game. It’s no secret that the Duffy family are avid AFL fans. We share our top tips of what to do whilst you are in the area.

Hot spots! Best Bars and Restaurants with Fireplaces in Launceston

Tasmania is cold in winter time, there’s no denying that! But there’s often nothing finer than cosying up by an open fire with a superb red wine in hand. Our Holm Oak Cellar Door has a toasty fireplace that’s enjoyed...

Launceston’s best restaurants to discover

If you’re keen to discover Launceston’s best restaurants, there’s an impressive selection to choose from in this northern Tasmanian city. To get you started, here are six of the best bars and restaurants in Launceston to put on your itinerary...

Foodie’s guide to Launceston and beyond

Long known as ‘the Apple Isle’, Tasmania is renowned for its pristine waterways, clean air and rich array of produce, harvested from its bountiful orchards, lush pastures, brimming lakes and coastline. From a local perspective, we know that food-loving visitors...

The Hottest Places to Visit in Launceston this Summer

Summer suits Launceston. The sun glistens on the Tamar River, the days are warmer and longer making it the perfect season to explore our historic city. Our family loves to get out and about our fabulous local town, especially on...

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