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DineAlley Tours
A bold and boutique “Meet-the-Farmers” foodie tour of the Dunalley region. DineAlley is a new agritourism experience on the spectacular Tasman Peninsula, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes taste of one of the island’s most productive and picturesque regions.
DineAlley Tours, created and operated by local guide and passionate farmer advocate Simon Holloway, is more than just a food tour – it’s a personalised immersion into the stories, landscapes and flavours of the Dunalley region.
DineAlley is personal. No tour groups, no buses, strictly 1~4 guests only. It includes exclusive access to farms without retail doors in this ‘golden alley’ of Tasmania, just 30 minutes from Hobart airport.
Farmers share stories whilst guests indulge in gourmet morning teas, tastings & lunch. Every location is found up a dirt road.
Pick-ups/drop-offs included. A helicopter ‘scenic route drop-off’ option is also available.
DineAlley guests can access a discount for “Stay & Play” option, combining the tour with a stay at the stunning heritage-listed BnB – St Martin’s of Tasmania – also located in Dunalley (as seen on ABC Restoration Australia). The “Stay & Play” offer has been featured in Qantas magazine, Travel&Luxury magazine, SydneyMorningHerald, Vacation&Travel magazine, The Age, Explore magazine and The Australian.
Tour details
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
DineAlley Tours
A bold and boutique “Meet-the-Farmers” foodie tour of the Dunalley region. DineAlley is a new agritourism experience on the spectacular Tasman Peninsula, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes taste of one of the island’s most productive and picturesque regions. DineAlley Tours, created and operated by local guide and passionate farmer advocate Simon Holloway, is more than just a food tour – it’s a personalised immersion into the stories, landscapes and flavours of the Dunalley region.
DineAlley is small and personal. No tour groups, no buses, strictly 1 to 10 guests only. It includes exclusive access to farms without retail doors in this stunning ‘golden alley’ of Tasmania, just 30 minutes from Hobart airport. Farmers share stories whilst guests indulge in gourmet morning teas, tastings & lunch.
Every location is found up a dirt road …
Pick-ups and drop-offs included. A deluxe helicopter ‘scenic route drop-off’ option is also available.
DineAlley guests are able to access a special discount for a “Stay & Play” option, combining the tour with a stay at the stunning luxe heritage-listed BnB – St Martin’s of Tasmania – also located in Dunalley and as seen on ABC tv’s Restoration Australia. The “Stay & Play” offer has been featured in Qantas magazine, Travel & Luxury magazine, Sydney Morning Herald, Vacation & Travel magazine, The Age, Explore magazine and The Australian Weekend Edition.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC