Puddleduck Vineyard
Puddleduck Vineyard
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Puddleduck Vineyard is a family run vineyard in Southern Tasmania. The family welcomes you to taste our beautiful cool climate wines that have been both grown and made onsite at our friendly cellar door, which is open from 10 - 5 daily. We only sell our wines here at Puddleduck so be sure to call in and enjoy a taste and perhaps a snack from our pecking menu,(cheese platters, dips, ploughman's platter) or you can "Reverse BYO" (bring your own food to enjoy in our outdoor areas) while enjoying one of our beverages or a wine tasting. We have a wide range of duck items in our "Everything Ducky Duck Shop" where if it looks, walks or sounds like a duck it is most likely for sale! Families are welcome and children kept busy in our playground or feeding the multitude of ducks and guinea fowl while mum and dad enjoy a wine tasting or hot beverage. To ensure all of our guests (and rescued ducks) have a great experience dogs are not permitted at Puddleduck with the exception of service animals.
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Marcel BZH
M.S105 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Pinot Noir is of excellent quality and the dégustation is of a very fair price (for French standards) at 15 AUD. That being said, the place is lovely if you come with friends and family. A small pound and many ducks keep the children happy while adults can enjoy their wine with indulgence. The 2 person attending are kind and smiling. They can ship abroad.
Written August 7, 2024
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience of Puddleduck. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Richmond. 😊🙏🦆
Written September 8, 2024
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192Jen
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Visited mid winter. Can’t guarantee the weather will be as good as we had but it was a clear, still, sunny (albeit cold) day.
The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating, the food is fresh and good quality but also unpretentious and reasonably priced.
The ducks and other birds provided free entertainment. Even in winter the vines and pond provided a picturesque and peaceful environment that is perfect for relaxing. Loved it.
The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating, the food is fresh and good quality but also unpretentious and reasonably priced.
The ducks and other birds provided free entertainment. Even in winter the vines and pond provided a picturesque and peaceful environment that is perfect for relaxing. Loved it.
Written July 7, 2024
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Thanks for your lovely review Jen. We appreciate you taking the time to put pen to paper and give us your feedback. We work very hard to create the experience you have just described so thanks for letting us know you enjoyed it. 🙏😊🦆
Written September 8, 2024
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kpiddy
Brisbane, Australia14,646 contributions
May 2022
The name of the vineyard was a winner for the family member that was out with me for the day in the Coal River Valley, that we called in. Our cellardoor experience was very relaxing out on the back deck overlooking the lake with a variety of birdlife to keep an eye, on this pleasant sunny afternoon. The young gentleman serving us took us through a range of five wines each ($5/person), he was very informative and passionate about the wines on offer. The outside grounds of the vineyard are available for visitors to picnic, reverse BYO rules apply, bring your own picnic and purchase wines at the cellardoor. Inside there was a small gift store which was enjoyable to peruse, loads of items in keeping with the name of the vineyard; all things ducky.
Written May 28, 2022
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Dear kpiddy,
Thanks so much for taking the time to review Puddleduck Vineyard. We are a small family run business and aim to give everyone who visits a great experience. Darren and I are so pleased that you enjoyed your tasting and thanks again for putting "pen to paper"!
Written July 8, 2022
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Ellie C
Hobart, Australia26 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
We recently hired the deck space to host a milestone birthday party with about 20 in attendance, aged 19 to in their 80s
We had nothing but positive experiences with the staff, both on the day and in the lead up when we were organising the booking. They were always really obliging and helpful, and so friendly to all our guests.
We were helped by it being a beautiful day, but the space overlooking the pond was lovely and watching the ducks and dragonflies was gorgeous
We opted for some of the catering platters and I’m really glad we did - the prices look a little high on paper at first, but the platters feed a large group (we were given an estimate of each feeding about 8 people each, which seemed to ring true on the day) and, having created similar platters myself in the past, I would say the prices were really fair and reflective of the quality of the food used.
We had nothing but positive experiences with the staff, both on the day and in the lead up when we were organising the booking. They were always really obliging and helpful, and so friendly to all our guests.
We were helped by it being a beautiful day, but the space overlooking the pond was lovely and watching the ducks and dragonflies was gorgeous
We opted for some of the catering platters and I’m really glad we did - the prices look a little high on paper at first, but the platters feed a large group (we were given an estimate of each feeding about 8 people each, which seemed to ring true on the day) and, having created similar platters myself in the past, I would say the prices were really fair and reflective of the quality of the food used.
Written January 16, 2023
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HI Ellie - thank you so much for your review - I'm so pleased that you and your group enjoyed everything and the platters too!
Written August 23, 2023
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Alex R
5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Brilliant. Such a great story, and a great family business. Their wines are as good as you will find in Tasmania, we bought two of the four we tasted on the day. The tasting session was excellently lead, and was accompanied by a delicious board of locally produced foods, including the freshest, cleanest oyster I think I have ever tasted, also sourced from the waters locally. Don’t miss out on this rare place, make the effort, it’s definitely worth it.
Written June 23, 2023
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Hi Alex,
Thanks so much for your lovely words its great to hear that you had a wonderful time!
Kindest Regards Jackie and team Puddleduck
Written August 23, 2023
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Richard T
Burnley, UK1,307 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Lovely setting, but oh so slow service. We only called in for a wine tasting at the bar but we were ushered outside and were kept waiting for 20 minuted between the first and second tasting. We were on the verge of walking out. The wines were not to our liking either, but that is a personal thing.
Written January 21, 2025
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Dear Richard,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the setting but are sorry to hear that your tasting experience did not meet expectations.
Our guided bar tastings are typically conducted within 15 to 20 minutes, including insights into each wine and the history of our vineyard. We regret that this was not your experience and apologise for any delay that made you feel unwelcome or overlooked. We always strive to provide attentive service, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
We understand that wine preferences are personal, and while our selection may not have been to your taste, we do hope you enjoyed your visit overall.
Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to ensure we continue delivering the best possible experience for all our guests.
Thank you again for visiting, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Written January 29, 2025
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A H
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
Absolutely incredible place, so lovely to visit! We went for sunset drink tasting and bought some souvenirs. Stunning venue - imagine it would be perfect for anything from lunch to weddings to any celebration or just a family day out (playground, ducks, fenced areas). Staff are incredibly professionally and friendly - especially Talia who went out of her way to ensure our experience was exceptional.
Written July 29, 2023
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Thank you so much for your glowing review - we are always thrilled to get it right and we hope to see you again next time you are down this way :)
Written August 23, 2023
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Carol L
Maroochydore, Australia46 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We stopped in for a wine tasting on a very cold day. Paid the $15 p/p for a paddle and directed outside to an area where it was covered in parts and left. Sat for 10 mins waiting till eventually we got up and asked for our money back. There were other people sitting inside in the warmth.
Written November 1, 2022
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Dear 940carroll,
I understand that you have now spoken with management and realise that this is the tasting you chose to do - our self guided outdoor paddle.
You did choose to do our outside paddle on the deck (which is covered and heated) on a cool Tassie day.
You could have also easily chosen to sit inside in the warm like the others you mention.
We are sorry you weren’t able to communicate this to us earlier in the visit on the day before leaving 😢🦆
Written December 8, 2022
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Still49
Dunedin, New Zealand742 contributions
Nov 2022
A $5 tasting fee, we were seated outside, and Tom took us thru some of the wines, but it was a little cold outside so we moved inside. Its nice you can BYO your own picnic, I feel the place is more about the Duck Theme, than the quality of wine. They do have a very good selection of wine type cards, with great saying on them eg, WINE because no great story ever started with someone eating a salad.
Written November 8, 2022
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Hi Still49,
Lovely that you enjoyed our Everything ducky duck shop! Yes it is full of duck themed things which is great when not everyone in the group wants to participate in wine tasting. Wine is what we do - Puddleduckers is who we are 😊🦆
Written December 8, 2022
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Antonia J
Sydney, Australia22 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Booked in for a tasting here but it was so busy and crowded it wasn’t enjoyable. $15 for a paddle of wines and given a sheet to read off as staff are too busy to take you through the wines. I’m sure it’s great for families and large groups but not ideal if you want to keep the quieter tassie feel to your trip.
Written November 29, 2020
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January 2024
Unfortunately as much as we love our furry friends dogs are not permitted at Puddleduck unless they are service animals. Due to the nature of our business and the many rescue ducks that live here (many as a result of dog attacks) we are not able to accommodate dogs.
Written January 11, 2024
I am attending a wedding at the Vineyard on 25/2/2017. I would like to know about nearby hotels please. Thank you.
Written August 24, 2016
Sorry went there in a day trip. But any in the region would be good and probably cheaper than Hobart
Written March 9, 2017
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