What You Will Do
This shore excursion is for anyone wanting a taste of the Mersey Valley. Join us while we travel through the Mersey Valley, well known for its tasty produce, exceptional farming lands, and of course the locals with stories to share! On this five-hour shore excursion, we will visit some of the top attractions and towns in the area. It is timed to when your ship arrives and departs so you can be assured we'll get you back to your ship on time! Due to the nature of Tasmania's wild weather, our schedule may be adjusted where required, some of the places we might visit include Anvers Chocolate, Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft, Spreyton Cider, and Australia Honey Products. A visit to Sheffield is guaranteed, and we'll spend some time here before departing back to Burnie. If time permits, we'll take the coastal road through the beautiful town of Penguin.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
House of Anvers Museum of Chocolate
20 minutes
The House of Anvers is located in the stunning 1930s lodge, "Wyndarra", enjoy a tasting of Anver's famous chocolate or fudge and wander the chocolate museum.
2
Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft
25 minutes
Simon has been passionate about whips and leathercrafts since the early 2000s. Here we'll get to experience a whip-cracking demonstration and also take home your own small leather coaster made in the workshop
3
Sheffield
1 hour 15 minutes
Take a stroll around the quaint countryside town of Sheffield, taking out Silver in the Australian Small Tourism Town this year, it's easy to see why! Commonly known as the Town of Murals explore the vast array of over 140 murals painted across the town.
4
Australian Honey Products
15 minutes
Before departing Sheffield, enjoy a honey tasting at Australian Honey products. Stocking honey from across Tasmania, there's plenty to choose from!
5
Spreyton Cider Co
20 minutes
Spreyton Cider is a family-operated business, now on the fourth generation of apple growers in Spreyton, Tasmania. They stock alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to suit every taste bud, enjoy a tasting of their Sour Cherry cider, or traditional apple cider. There's plenty more to choose from! This is our last stop of the day before driving back to Burnie.
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