Ashgrove Cheese Farm Elizabeth Town Tasmania
Ashgrove Cheese Farm Elizabeth Town Tasmania
Staying in Australia for a year and also a few more visits to Down Under, I never actually visited a Cheese Farm before, how embarrassing! I was invited to visit Charles Sturt University cheese factory by my university pals during my studies there but it didn’t happen and it was only recently I visited a cheese farm for the first time in Australia.
(This is where the cheese came from. The farm is located beside the Ashgrove Cheese Farm.)
Ashgrove Cheese Farm is more than just a dairy; it’s an experience. From the moment you arrive, you’re immersed in a world of creamy goodness. The farm’s commitment to producing high-quality, authentic cheeses is evident in every bite.
What to Expect:
Delicious Dining: Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the on-site cafe, featuring dishes that showcase the farm’s incredible cheeses.
Cheese Tasting: Indulge in a delightful cheese tasting experience, where you can sample a variety of Ashgrove’s finest cheeses. From the classic cheddar to more adventurous flavors, there’s something to satisfy every palate.
Farm Tour: Take a behind-the-scenes look at the cheesemaking process. Learn about the care and attention that goes into creating each wheel of cheese.
Gourmet Shop: Stock up on your favorite Ashgrove cheeses, along with other Tasmanian delicacies like honey, jams, and wine.
Along the Bass highway of Elizabeth Town, Tasmania there is a popular cheese farm named Ashgrove Cheese Farm. The landscape surrounding the farm was herd of beautifully raised cows.
Superb traditional English country cheeses, such as Cheddar and Lancashire, are produced by a family that lives close to the land, at the Ashgrove property, near Deloraine. Cheesemaker Jane Bennett honed her skills in England before putting them to good use in the family business.
Despite adhering to traditional techniques, she has not been afraid to push the boundaries, producing niche products such as wasabi cheese and lavender cheese. The cheese-tasting area is set in green pastures that sustain the 700-strong herd.
The cheese room was massive and impressive as hundreds of blocks of cheese were stored there. It was a sight!
If you are traveling from Launceston to Hobart, you shouldn’t miss this. The entrance is free and the tasting is free but one thing for sure, you will end up buying blocks of delicious Tasmanian cheese.
Ashgrove Cheese Farm Elizabeth Town Tasmania, Tel and Address:
6173 Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town, Tasmania 7304
Phone: 6368 1105
Contact: Richard Bennett
Email: [email protected]
