About Kate Hill Wines
Winemaker Kate Hill and her husband Charles started their label in 2008, first turning a 19th-century apple shed into a winery and later adding a second site with a four-hectare vineyard and cellar door. Kate has made wine in South Australia, France, California and Chile before settling in the Huon Valley, about 25 minutes south of Hobart off the Huon Highway.
The tasting room is small and set in an 1880s heritage-listed cottage surrounded by country gardens, looking toward the Sleeping Beauty range and Hartz Mountains National Park. The current range includes a Kate Hill Shiraz, Four Winds Estate Chardonnay, Shiraz and Pinot Noir, and The Glen Pinot Noir. Cool-climate Pinot Noir is the focus, alongside Riesling and sparkling.
Tastings and tasting platters are available. You don't need to book a platter, but the team appreciates a heads-up. There's plenty of room for children to run around, with toys on hand and space to fly a kite off the escarpment. Groups of eight or more need to book ahead.
Campo de Flori, a small lavender farm at Glen Huon, is about 10 minutes away. Check their website for appointment times before planning both.
What to do
- Taste cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz in an 1880s heritage cottage
- Share a tasting platter in the country gardens
- Take in views of the Sleeping Beauty range and Hartz Mountains National Park
- Let the kids fly a kite off the escarpment
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Year-round, Wednesday to Sunday; may open 7 days in spring and summer
- Hours
- 2026: Wednesday–Sunday 11am–4pm (their website says it plans to open 7 days again from spring)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Let them know ahead if you'd like a platter
- Groups of eight or more must pre-book by phone or email
- Bring a kite if you have kids; there's room to run
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting
Pair it with a lavender farm
Campo de Flori · about 10 minutes away
Both are close to Huonville, so a lavender farm visit at Glen Huon fits easily with a tasting here.
Getting there
Questions
When is Kate Hill Wines open?
Wednesday to Sunday, 11am–4pm. They plan to return to 7 days in spring.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. Children have room to run, with toys available and space to fly a kite.
Do groups need to book?
Yes, groups of eight or more need to pre-book.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Huon Valley, Tasmania
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
