Alpaca tours, winegrowing, hands-on cooking workshops and a seasonal Christmas tree sale offer different reasons to visit Glengarry. The nearby Notley Gorge Walking Track is another option. When planning, it is particularly important to check the visiting arrangements at Grey Sands Vineyard and Killiecrankie Farm: visits to the cellar door are by appointment, and the tree sale takes place on only a few selected weekends.
Alpaca tours and a walking track nearby
Yimarra Farm offers alpaca tours in Glengarry, in the West Tamar area. Those looking for a guided farm activity will find a specific focus here, distinct from the wine and cooking offerings. The 1.4-kilometre Notley Gorge Walking Track is also nearby. It is located in Notley Gorge State Reserve, between Glengarry and Bridgenorth. This gives visitors a choice between a farm tour and a walking track in a protected area. The track is another option for anyone who wants to take in the surrounding landscape as well as the offerings in Glengarry. Check current track conditions before visiting.
Vineyard, garden and Tasmanian produce platters
Grey Sands Vineyard grows all the grapes used in its wines exclusively in its own vineyard. Its two-hectare collection garden serves as the cellar door. Visits are available by appointment. Tasmanian produce platters are also available with 48 hours’ notice. These details provide a clear framework for a winery visit: make an appointment for the cellar door and allow the necessary lead time for a produce platter. The vineyard, garden and platters each offer a different focus—from growing their own grapes to the place to visit and produce from Tasmania.
Accommodation and cooking workshops at ForknFarm
ForknFarm Homestead offers accommodation in Glengarry. From its 24-acre property, the estate offers panoramic views of the West Tamar wine region. It also runs hands-on cooking workshops on topics including cheesemaking, sausage-making and sourdough. Accommodation and practical culinary activities therefore come together in one place. In contrast to Grey Sands, which is defined by its vineyard, collection garden and produce platters, ForknFarm focuses on the craft topics listed above. The property and views of the wine region add a connection to the landscape, without requiring a particular itinerary.
Christmas tree sales on selected dates
Killiecrankie Farm was established in 2007 as Tasmania’s first choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm. It sells Christmas trees on a few selected weekends each year, from the last weekend in November to mid-December. Entry requires a timed pass booked online through Eventbrite. As sales are limited to specific weekends, check the exact dates and book a timed pass before travelling. The founding year and visit planning answer different questions: 2007 marks the farm’s beginnings; for a visit, the relevant details are the sale dates and the required timed pass.
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