Looking for things to do in Tasmania this winter? As the island cools down, our chocolate melts — and so will your heart with The Chocolate Whisperer, a brand new immersive tasting experience only at Federation Artisan Chocolate in Richmond, Tasmania.

Available from May 1 to August 31, 2025, this Off Season experience is rich in flavour, story, and soul — an ideal winter escape that brings you closer to the magic of chocolate-making.

🍫 What is The Chocolate Whisperer?

Step behind the scenes into our working chocolate factory in the Coal River Valley, where you’ll explore the sensory world of chocolate in a way few ever do.

This 90-minute guided experience includes:

• 🍫 Tasting chocolate fresh from the vat — warm, luscious, and straight from the source

• 🌱 Sampling rare Australian-grown cacao with unique flavour notes

• 🎁 Trying exclusive creations and offcuts not available in store or online

• 🎓 Learning how to taste like a chocolate whisperer — from aroma to origin

• 🧑🍳 Meeting our chocolate makers and hearing how we create bean-to-bar in Tasmania

• ☕ Warming up with your choice of hot chocolate, coffee or tea
  

Whether you’re a chocophile, a curious foodie, or simply looking for cosy things to do in Hobart’s off season, this is your invitation to discover chocolate in its purest, most indulgent form.

❄️ Why It’s Perfect for Tassie’s Off Season

Winter in Tasmania is all about slow travel, local flavour, and warm-hearted discovery. This experience is a perfect match:

• 🌧️ Great rainy day activity near Hobart

• 🍷 Pairs beautifully with a Coal River Valley wine tasting

• 👨👩👧👦 Fun and educational for families, couples, and groups

• 🎟️ Limited to small groups — so it’s intimate, engaging, and personal

• 🏆 Created by a multi-generational Tasmanian chocolate maker using ethically sourced cacao

📍 Location & Booking

Where: Federation Artisan Chocolate – 1314 Richmond Road, Richmond (at Every Man and His Dog Vineyard)
When: May 1 – August 31, 2025
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $60 per person
Bookings: Book now on our Off Season page →

✅ Add to Your Tasmania Winter Itinerary

If you’re planning your Tasmania winter getaway, make space for The Chocolate Whisperer. It’s a heartfelt, handcrafted experience you’ll remember long after the last bite.

Federation Chocolate is proud to be part of Tasmania’s Off Season — celebrating the art of slowing down, warming up, and indulging in the best the island has to offer.