If you’re travelling through Tasmania and searching for something real — something you can taste, touch, and remember — you’ll find it tucked away in the Coal River Valley.

At Federation Artisan Chocolate, every bar is made by hand, every story is told by the people who actually make it, and every visit feels personal.

This isn’t a display behind glass or a quick sample at the counter. It’s an invitation into our working chocolate factory — where Tasmanian air mingles with the smell of roasted cacao and melted chocolate.

An Authentic Tasmanian Food Experience

Just 25 minutes from Hobart, our family-run factory in Richmond is where cacao beans from small ethical farms are transformed into smooth, rich chocolate. Visitors can join us for a hands-on chocolate experience, guided by Maurice and Helen Curtis, the makers behind every bar.

From tastings of the stages of our chocolate production to pairing with our boutique vineyard wines

You can even  pour and decorate your own chocolate block to take home — if it makes it that far.

Why Travellers Love It

What guests say most is that it feels real.
You’re meeting the people behind the label, not a tour guide reading a script. You see the work, hear the stories, and taste the results right where they’re made.

That kind of authenticity is rare, and it’s what makes this one of the top-rated food experiences near Hobart.

It’s also an easy stop on any food and wine trail through the Coal River Valley, especially when paired with a visit to our neighbouring Every Man and His Dog Vineyard, where you can enjoy wine and chocolate tastings side by side.

Make It Part of Your Tasmania Itinerary

• 📍 Location: 1314 Richmond Road, Richmond, Tasmania

• 🚗 Just 25 minutes from Hobart — perfect for a half-day visit

• 🕓 Open daily Noon – 5 pm

• 🍷 Combine with local vineyards, heritage sites, and farm shops

• 🎟️ Book your chocolate experience here

Why It Belongs on Your Tasmania Food Trail

Travellers come to Tasmania for purity — clear air, honest food, and makers who care deeply about what they create. Federation Chocolate is part of that story.
When you visit, you’re not just tasting chocolate; you’re tasting time, craft, and the care that goes into every small batch.

So next time you search “authentic Tasmanian food experiences near Hobart” — look for the gold logo in Richmond.
We’ll be here, stirring the next batch, ready to share a story (and a taste).