 SPECIALITY COFFEE SUPPLY When it comes to specialty coffee in Tasmania, Zimmah lives and breathes it. Every day of the working week, the team are busily roasting high-grade coffees to ensure freshness in their blends and single-origin offerings. With the likes of Tattooed Nun, Dutch Courage and Artful Dodger, these specialty coffees are nothing ordinary. Head to Zimmah to enjoy coffee right where the roasting takes place – a mix of art and science  DIRECT TRADE
Zimmah Coffee is committed to direct trade. They deal directly with the growers. Owner Dane Knezevic has been working towards direct trade for 14 years, buying directly from Peru. As a result, the best-quality coffee is received and good living wages are delivered to the grower. TRAINING As a wholesaler, for Zimmah it’s not just about selling a kilo of beans. It’s about making sure that every barista is trained carefully. The Zimmah team know this process, from the growing of cherries to the pouring of a fine blend. They consider training to be an integral part of what they do, which is why they also offer home espresso courses. Head on in and ask how you can make the perfect coffee at home. Zimmah Coffee is a locally-owned boutique coffee roaster located in Murray Street. Every day of the working week, Zimmah roasts high-grade coffees in a building that has been converted into a hip- café-come-roasting warehouse. There are book columns, comfy couches, roasters cranking, and of course, delicious coffee. Stop in for lunch down the laneway and try a single origin or the Tattooed Nun blend, a rich coffee with buttery caramel flavours. OPEN: 8am – 2pm Monday to Friday ADDRESS: 219b Murray Street WEB: zimmah.com.au Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2  Hobart’s multi-award winning Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel has built a reputation among travellers as one of Australia's most welcoming and relaxing inner-city hotels. Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, the property is centrally located – within a stone’s throw of the city centre and just a block from Hobart’s waterfront. Accommodation consists of a unique choice of 242 apartments and hotel rooms; the decor is contemporary and rooms immaculately presented. A comprehensive range of business, conference and meeting services is on offer, complimented by Stockmans Restaurant and The Baaa Bar. Visit www.oldwoolstore.com.au or phone reservations on 1800 814 676. Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2    Five-star Woodbridge on the Derwent is a superbly restored 1825 convict-built riverfront grand mansion near Mona. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Woodbridge epitomises quality and exemplary personalised service. Built as a grand house of yesteryear, heritage-listed Woodbridge is less a hotel and more an expression of warm, country hospitality. A seamless blend of rich history and modern amenity, Woodbridge has been described as like being given the keys to a friend’s country mansion. Woodbridge offers exceptional private experiences exclusive to its guests and is an ideal base from which to explore southern Tasmania.
VISIT: 6 Bridge Street, New Norfolk WEB: www.woodbridgenn.com.au Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2  If you like a walking holiday, why not try one based on a yacht? With the Lady Eugenie, a 75-foot luxury ketch, as your home after each day’s walk this is a holiday like no other. Wineglass Bay Sail Walk is a four-day walking holiday beginning at Orford and concluding at Wineglass Bay. There’s also a six-day trip that takes in the Tasman Peninsula. The fully-guided experience includes superb three-course dinners served aboard Lady Eugenie or, conditions permitting, under the stars. If you’ve never finished a hike by arriving to a linen-topped dining table complete with Tasmanian oysters and Apogee bubbles, you’d best book a berth on Lady Eugenie. Barefoot beach dining is just one of the memory-making offerings, along with climbing a peak on Maria Island, sailing up the Freycinet Peninsula coastline and keeping watch for migrating whales.  WEB: www.wineglassbaysailwalk.com.au DATES: September to May FEATURE STORY: Read about our four days on Lady Eugenie Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   FOOD + RESTAURANT + MUSEUM In the rustic surrounds of an original apple shed built in 1942, learn about the Huon’s fascinating apple heritage told through the eyes of Willie Smith. A range of delicious ciders is available at the cellar door and the café serves a simple menu of the finest regional products. The small providore gives local producers an outlet in the Huon Valley where they can showcase their products and produce. Also on site is a working alembic copper still used to distill cider and produce apple brandy or calvados and a range of schnapps. Made in Tasmania and based on a 16th century cognac still from France it is the only one of its kind in Australia. WEB: www.williesmiths.com.au PHONE: (03) 6266 4345 ADDRESS: 2064 Huon Highway Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   At Whisk & Co, passion and perfection runs through everything they do, from their coffee to the modern Australian inspired menu. The friendly buzz and exceptional seasonal menus capture Lenah Valley locals and passers-by alike, sometimes for hours at a time. Whether you pop in for a takeaway coffee, or breakfast, or enjoy a long lingering lunch, the Whisk & Co team will always be happy to look after you. Visit www.whiskandco.com.au at 102 Augusta Road, Lenah Valley Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   A scenic 1 hour drive west of Hobart delivers you to into Wilderness World Heritage Area. Nestled among towering eucalypts in Mt Field National Park, Waterfalls Cafe & Gallery is the perfect complement to your wilderness experience. Fresh and local is the focus of the cafe menu, featuring plenty of tasty Tasmanian produce including local wines, ales and ciders, quick snacks and hearty meals. Be sure to indulge in our unique gift shop and gallery, offering stunning Tasmanian craft, gifts and wilderness photography. Visit Waterfalls Café at the Mt Field National Park Visitor Centre or find them on Facebook Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2    MOUNT WELLINGTON DESCENT
From the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington to Hobart’s scenic waterfront, this is the ultimate bike riding adventure experience. Starting from Hobart’s waterfront you’ll head to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington for spectacular views across Hobart and southern Tasmania. After soaking in the views you’ll experience Tasmania’s ultimate downhill bicycle ride – from 1272 metres to sea level. Along the way this 21-kilometre guided journey captures contrasting landscapes, from subalpine and mountain rainforests to the vibrant waterfront of Hobart. For the more adventurous an optional off-road section is available. This tour is suitable for anyone who can confidently ride a bike, is over eight years old and measures a minimum height of 140cm. ABOUT UNDER DOWN UNDER TOURS Under Down Under Tours specialises in small group adventure tours throughout Tasmania and for over 20 years. This Tasmanian-owned company operates from a Hobart base but they know just about every inch of this amazing state. Under Down Under Tours is an accredited Australian Tourism Business and has won numerous awards. THE DETAILS www.underdownunder.com.au Daily departures at 10am and 1pm, and 4pm in December and January Bookings are essential Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2  Looking for a place to stay in Launceston with character and a generous dose of style? Two Four Two Boutique Apartments is a contemporary city escape right in the beating heart of Launceston’s café precinct. Whether you’re after a self-contained studio apartment or the historic feel of a former bakehouse with room for four, Two Four Two Boutique Apartments has you covered.  Unrivalled convenience mixes with understated style. Expect fine design touches including a Tasmanian blackwood and stainless steel staircase matched with signature furnishings. Step beyond your front door knowing you’re just a few minutes’ walk from the CBD, galleries, local produce and restaurants. VISIT: 242 Charles Street, Launceston WEB: www.twofourtwo.com.au Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2   Partners in business, partners in crime, Jeremy Edwards and Jason Niaura have been living and working in North Hobart for over half their lives. It’s in their blood. Over numerous bottles of chardy Jeremy and Jason would constantly come up with weird and wonderful concepts. From this they developed The Concept Trust, which is where businesses including Tusk, Fusion Hairdressing (a few doors up from Tusk), and a graphic design studio have evolved. While Jason goes snippety-snip at Fusion, Jeremy can be found tangled in ribbon and wrap at Tusk.  Tell us the background of Tusk? Tusk started over six years ago. I’d been working in corporate-land for a decade; at the time I worked in Hobart as operations manager at a training and human resources company. We lived above the salon back then and every day I would walk home past this little shop with whimsical dreams of throwing away my suits and living a fun life. One day from work I rang Jason at the salon. I was having a bad day tangled in red tape. Anyway, I rang with the silly idea of buying this little shop in North Hobart and quitting my job and so on. It was more of a ‘what if’ conversation, as we had just bought a house, so there was the mortgage and everything else. I’m still not sure exactly how we took the plunge (or risk), but a month later we were signing the paperwork to buy Tusk. Six months later we had expanded the store to double the size, hired more team members, and it was taking off so well I actually quit my job for good. The Salvos were most appreciative of all of my suits!  How do you choose the eclectic mix that makes Tusk so colourful and special?
That’s a hard one. We don’t really have a magic formula ... I wish we did. We definitely go for eclectic and colourful. We love quirky, unusual, and tongue in cheek. We love taking risks, and I think people come to us as a result (it doesn’t always work but mostly it does). We aim to keep everything at a reachable price point. We are all involved in the buying, and our customers give us heaps of feedback – so this creates the eclectic flavour of Tusk. We source the weird, wacky and wonderful from all over the globe, but also source amazing products from creative Tasmanians. It’s a nice mix. Like a rainbow cake. People come to you to purchase gifts for loved ones – is it satisfying when they find the perfect fit? One fun thing about working at Tusk is the laughter you hear. We have a strong loyalty from our customer base. We always get feedback like ‘I’ve just come in for my fix’. We have created an environment for the customer that’s a kind of pick-me-up for a bad day. We actually have regular customers who come in during their lunch hour to play at Tusk, laugh at the cards, and so on. It’s almost like a little therapy to get them through their day. Another fun thing to watch is customers who bring in their friends to show them around. They actually love introducing them to Tusk as their own special place – they take a sense of pride and ownership. This is amazing to experience, and makes us feel very proud of what we’re doing. I guess what we are trying to create is an experience. We want the experience and high that the buyer receives to be just as wonderful as the receiver of the gift. What do you like about living and working in North Hobart? The people, the atmosphere. Everyone is there for a positive reason. Food, cafés, wine bars, hotels, bookshops, beauty, hair, more food, the cinema. It’s almost like the pamper strip. Where do you like to spend time in North Hobart? When not playing at Tusk? I love my Saturday treat; I knock off work, wander up to the Winston, and treat myself to a pint of a different craft beer. It’s friendly, relaxed, there’s personalities to meet, and you get to watch the world go by. Favourite night out with friends? We are too spoilt for choice. I love food, and am never disappointed! A sneaky film at the State, a saunter through their bookshop, and a glass of wine is a nice weeknight treat. Where do you go on a day out of town? We take Olive and Sid (my niece and nephew) to Richmond. Picnic by the river, ducks to feed, a wander around the town, icecreams, and hunting for pirate treasure ... we call it adventure day. VISIT: 319 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart WEB: www.popcornstreet.com.au/ Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2 |
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