The Bennett families of Ashgrove are delighted to welcome visitors to the shop and cheese centre in the heart of the family dairy farm at Elizabeth Town, where an informative and educational experience awaits.
Cost
There is no charge for visiting Ashgrove.
Opening Hours
The shop is open daily (closed Christmas Day)
- October to April: 7.30am to 6pm
- May to September 7.30am to 5pm
Tour Bookings
- Individuals – there is no need to book a visit for individuals or small groups;
- Coach Groups – prebooked coach groups are offered a presentation on the cheese making process. There is no charge for the presentation and
- School Groups – a 1 hour cheese making education program is offered to school groups. Refer to Educational Tours.
Cheesemaking
Learn about the craft of traditional hand made cheese production and observe the cheese making through the viewing windows. Take a stroll down the corridor to view the cheese maturing rooms and learn about the long slow process of developing flavour in cheese. Talk to the friendly staff, who love to share their knowledge of cheese.
A 10 minute video explains the activities of the Ashgrove business from the cows on the farm, to the finished products.
Tasting
The numerous varieties in the Ashgrove Cheese range are all available to sample. From the mild Creamy Lancashire to the aged Vintage Cheddar and the exotic Wild Wasabi, there is a taste for every palate.
Tasmanian Cheese Selection
The shop features over 40 different hand made Tasmanian cheeses. Other Tasmanian cheese brands include Swiss style cheeses from Heidi Farm, white and blue moulds and smear ripened cheeses from Tasmanian Heritage and Wicked Cheese, goat cheeses from West Haven Dairy.
Tasmanian Gourmet Food and Wine
Browse through the exclusively Tasmanian produced gourmet foods including truffles, chocolate and fudge, honey, jams, mustards, pickles, olives. Compliment the cheese and food with a selection of Tasmanian produced wines, boutique beers, fruit wines and unusual spirits. The perfect choice for gifts and hampers which can be sent for you around Australia.
Café Food
Light meals featuring Ashgrove cheese are available all day. Coffees, milkshakes and thickshakes all feature the Ashgrove milk bottled fresh on the farm.
Ice Cream
The smooth creamy ice cream is all produced fresh on site using Ashgrove milk and cream. Local additions to the ice cream include chocolate from near by House of Anvers, leatherwood honey from Stephens Honey and fresh local berry fruit.
Cow Art
A popular feature of a visit to Ashgrove is viewing the many colourful cows, painted by local schools in the 2008 Ashgrove Cow Art competition.
Parking and Access
- Cars – public car park is located in front of the cheese factory
- Caravans and Trailers – access is available around the building for towing vehicles
- Coaches – drop off at the shop door. Access is available around building for coach turning.
- Disabled Parking – signage directs access to disabled parking beside building.
- Disabled Facilities – level access to all areas including the entrance. A disabled toilet is available.
How to find us
Ashgrove Cheese is conveniently located on the Bass Highway (A1), 4km north of Elizabeth Town. The factory is clearly visible from the highway, with signage directing visitors in. See our Location Map for details.
- From Devonport - travel time is 25 minutes.
Ashgrove Cheese is located to the right of the highway and encountered before reaching Elizabeth Town. - From Launceston – travel time is 40 minutes.
Ashgrove Cheese is located to the left of the highway 4km past Elizabeth Town. The entrance is found 200m past the end of the passing lanes.