Tastes of Tasmania: Dairy
Tasmania is home to around 700 farms producing dairy products that are up there with the best from any corner of the globe. The friendly climate, good soil, fresh air and clean, clear rainwater contribute towards the pastures being rich and vibrant, combine to create an ideal environment for Tasmania s cows and goats able to produce milk of exceptional quality and taste. Add to that the skills of the local cheese and dairy produce makers and you have the perfect recipe for a range of products that are in high demand across the globe.
Being able to sample and purchase this wonderful dairy produce at or within a stone's throw of the farm gate, right after the curding and ripening processes has taken place, is a privilege reserved for the Tasmanian traveller and one which should not be passed up lightly. At numerous cheese factories across the state, free tastings are given, often within view of the very cows that produced the milk from which these goodies were made,grazing contentedly in nearby green pastures, or lining up in a paddock a few metres away, awaiting their turn at the milking machine.