Hobart, Beaupre Point, Satellite Island

Wide, Wild Tasmania

Mar 1-8, 2025

A full-throated celebration of Tasmania, an island of big landscapes, pure waters, and absurdly good produce. Leading this trip are Palisa Anderson, the pioneering Sydney-based farmer and restaurateur, and Nathan Thornburgh, longtime foreign correspondent and co-founder of Roads & Kingdoms. From island-hopping to leisurely breakfasts overlooking Mount Wellington to intimate dining experiences with local culinary luminaries curated by Roads & Kingdoms, every moment is a celebration of Tasmania’s rich products and human geography.

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Our Host

R&K Co-Founder
Nathan Thornburgh

Trip Guide

Chef, Restaurateur, Author
Palisa Anderson

R&K Trip Itinerary

This journey is meant to bring you into close quarters with the luminaries of Tasmanian cuisine and products. Cheese, charcuterie, uni, abalone, plums, apples, wine—oh my goodness the wine—this island, almost as big as the Republic of Ireland, is blessed beyond measure. But it’s the people who make this place special. The visionaries and dropouts and savants who populate our time in Tasmania are all part of the beautiful life of Palisa Anderson—an icon in Australia’s Thai food scene—and the Roads and Kingdoms world.

Mar 1-8, 2025

Day 1

Mar 1 Sat

Arriving in Tasmania

Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7000
+61 (0) 3 6220 2123

Arrive at Hobart Airport and proceed to Islington Hotel, a gem of a boutique hotel in the exclusive enclave of South Hobart, in the shadow of Mt Wellington.
Welcome cocktails with your hosts Palisa and Nathan
Private dinner curated by Chef Lilly Trewartha at the beautiful Lumiere Lodge for dishes crafted with local, seasonal produce and outstanding Tasmanian wines while meeting your fellow League travelers

Day 2

Mar 2 Sun

Kunanyi Expedition

Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7000
+61 (0) 3 6220 2123

Savor a leisurely breakfast at Islington Hotel
Scenic drive to Kunanyi (aka Mt Wellington) with an unbreaking string of breathtaking landscapes around Hobart
Picnic lunch at the Chalet, Kunanyi, featuring fresh produce sourced from local farmers markets
Dinner at Omotenashi, where Japanese technique meets Tasmanian ingredients

Day 3

Mar 3 Mon

Paddock to Plate

Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7000
+61 (0) 3 6220 2123

Grab breakfast on the go at Pigeon Hole Café, renowned for its paddock-to-plate offerings and cozy atmosphere
Visit to Tongola Goat Cheese Farm with a cheese-tasting experience celebrating Tasmania’s finest goat cheese
Lunch at Van Bone, featuring produce from the farm’s market garden and orchards
Private dinner at the stunning Trophy Room

Day 4

Mar 4 Tue

Island Escape

Satellite Island
+610400336444

Languorous last breakfast (for now, we’ll be back) at the Islington Hotel
Jump aboard the Cuttlefish boat for a journey to Satellite Island, where we will eat what we catch, including delicacies such as abalone and uni
Wander around Satellite Island, immersing yourself in its natural beauty and wildlife
Check into our cabins and tents (hate the word, but yes it’s glamping, with high comfort and indoor plumbing) on wild, incredible Satellite Island.
Culinary experience with cheesemaker Bruce Kemp, featuring charcuterie, cheese, and wine
Conclude the day with a private dinner prepared by Bruce Kemp

Day 5

Mar 5 Wed

Cheesemaking Magic

Coast House Tasmania
Beaupre Point, Tasmania, Australia 7112
+610418 342 511

Kick off the day with breakfast with a view on a cliff overlooking Tasmania’s rugged coastline
Cheesemaking workshop with Bruce Kemp, followed by lunch with, of course, artisanal cheese
Embark on an adventure to Bruny Island with its ancient paths and rare wildlife
Sushi lunch at Masaaki, featuring Chef Masaaki Koyama’s fresh ideas and seafood
Transfer to Coast House, our private home on Beaupre Point
Epic dinner at the Coast House prepared by Chef Luke Burgess, showcasing Tasmania’s wild produce and natural bounty

Day 6

Mar 6 Thu

Farm-to-Table Bliss

Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7000
+61 (0) 3 6220 2123

Breakfast featuring fresh stone fruit from Cane Orchards
Learn about biodynamic farming methods firsthand with lunch at Fat Pig Farm with Matthew and Sadie
Independent time in Hobart to explore the city, perhaps including MONA—a multimedia art museum and music venue—as well as local shops, and hiking trails
Top off the day with dinner by Food Culture AU, where the flavors of Yunnan and Tasmania collide in a unique admixture

Day 7

Mar 7 Fri

Farm Brewing Revealed

Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7000
+61 (0) 3 6220 2123

Fuel up for the day with a breakfast spread that celebrates Tasmania’s bounty
Discover the art of farm brewing with a tour and tasting at Two Metre Tall brewery
Learn about Aboriginal land stewardship and ancient farming techniques at Agrarian Kitchen, featuring a selection of their in-season produce grown on the premises.
Enjoy a true Tasmania send-off at Ogee, where French, Italian, and Tasmanian influences converge in a culinary masterclass

Day 8

Mar 8 Sat

Farewell to Tasmania

Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7000
+61 (0) 3 6220 2123

Bid farewell to Tasmania with a visit to the farmers market, to get one last taste of the Tasmanian flavors you’ve experienced in the last week
Depart from Hobart Airport