Great Eastern Wine Week
Discover Great Eastern Wine Week in Tasmania
2026 dates: 22–25 October 2026
Stretching along 220km of coastline and envied for our cool-climate drops, The Great Eastern Wine Week is a 4-day festival featuring events at our region’s boutique wineries and local businesses. It’s all about the people, the place, the natural beauty, and the stories of the East Coast, all while enjoying our award-winning wines! Meet the winemakers, growers, producers, and the people behind the wine.
The Great Eastern Wine Week is the perfect time to explore Tasmania's stunning east coast, savouring exquisite wines and participating in exciting events. As you journey through this beautiful region, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in local flavors, enjoy breathtaking scenery, and end your adventure with a few relaxing days in St Helens.
Combine wine events with mountain biking in St Helens, swimming in the Bay of Fires, exploring Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay, or visiting Maria Island to see their unique blonde wombats. There’s so much to do!
Finish up with a visit St Helen's own winery Priory Ridge Estate, just 3kms from the town centre.
Here are some of the events closest to St Helens on the 2026 program:
Great Eastern Wine Week Launch Party - Thursday, 22nd October
Devil's Corner
Head to Devil’s Corner to kick off Great Eastern Wine Week 2026 with East Coast wine, food, music and the people behind the region.
Bookings essential: YES - Tickets: $25 pp
Maclean Bay Wines – Pinot & Pizza! Maclean Bay Vineyard - Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th
Pinot + Pizza, what could be better? Settle in at Maclean Bay for award-winning wines, wood-fired pizza and a relaxed afternoon on the East Coast.
Bookings essential: No
Tickets: $Free Entry
Craige Knowe Vineyard Ash Grunwald: Saturday, 7 September
Australia’s foremost bluesman Ash Grunwald has announced a new National Tour to coincide with the release of his new single – Life Without You.
Bookings essential: Yes. Tickets: $55 pp
Pizza Masterclass at Devil’s Corner - Friday, 23 October
Devil's Corner
Join Devil’s Corner Head Chef Patrick Anderson for a hands-on Pizza & Pinot Masterclass, learning the secrets behind the perfect pizza dough.
Bookings essential: Yes
Tickets: $120 pp
Great Eastern Wine Week is a celebration of the region's rich winemaking heritage and stunning landscapes. Make the most of this fantastic week by exploring the events closest to St Helens and end your adventure with a peaceful stay in this beautiful coastal town. For more details and event schedules, visit Great Eastern Wine Week's webpage.Plan your journey and get ready for an unforgettable wine adventure on Tasmania's east coast!
Photos: East Coast Wine Trail