With a huge range of culinary hotspots, Tasmania truly is a destination worth savouring. And who better to help you enjoy every bite, than Australia’s very own mealtime magician, award-winning chef Massimo Mele! We’re excited to announce Massimo will be joining us aboard Carnival Spirit, cooking up a feast on board three cruises to the Apple Isle in 2016. To celebrate, we’ve asked him to share his top ten tastiest Tasmanian food tips. What a mouthful.
1. My #1 would be to head to the Agrarian Kitchen at new Norfolk and visit Rodney Dunn and his wife Severine; this place brings paddock to plate to life. Bookings are essential.
2. Check out the old shot tower in Taroona.
3. Take a ferry ride to MONA and check out the Moo Brew Brewery. Ferries run every 30 minutes from Hobart.
Credit: Tourism Australia
4. Take a day trip with Rob Pennicott on his Seafood wilderness tours. Usually departs at 11am and returns by 2pm.
Credit: Tourism Australia
5. Eat fresh oysters from Get Shucked on Bruny Island. (Day trip from Hobart).
6. Take a drive down to Kettering and try Nutpatch Nougat; delicious chocolate treats! It takes around 30 minutes by car.
7. Head to North Hobart and try Willing Bros. Wine Merchants, where they have great cocktails and a fantastic wine list.
8. Morning coffee at Pilgrim in Hobart.
9. Check out the Three Capes walking track.
10. Head to Home Hill winery for a glass of great pinot!
With all of that to look forward to, plus Massimo’s very own exclusive onboard cooking demonstrations, private lunches and special cooking masterclasses, we’re turning our five-night Tasmania cruises into a full degustation of fun!
Find out more at carnival.com.au
