DISTILLER'S CAMPFIRE
Safari Tents
Pitched by us in the home paddock. Warm blankets, swag bedding and a hurricane lamp at the door.
Guided Stargazing
High-aperture telescopes and a resident astronomer. The Magellanic Clouds, Saturn's rings and the Tarantula Nebula.
Single Malt by the Fire
Three McHenry expressions poured by the still hand who made them. Slow drams, long stories.
Ticket Options
01 / Fireside
Dinner + StargazingPer guest / No camping
Join us fireside for the evening. A fire-cooked dinner, whisky tasting and guided stargazing under the Tasmanian night sky. Then head home to your own bed or accomodation near by.
Included
Welcome dram on arrival
Fire-cooked dinner using Tasmanian produce
Guided stargazing with high-aperture telescopes and astronomer
Three-pour McHenry tasting flight, hosted fireside
02 / Fireside Camping
Most PopularPer Tent / Maximum Two Guests
One tent, with stargazing skylight, pitched and made up for two. Share the fire, stare at the sky and enjoy whisky.
Included
Tent, pitched, lit and bedded before arrival
Bedding including mattress, sleeping bag and extra blankets
Welcome dram on arrival
Three-pour McHenry tasting flight, hosted fireside
Fire-cooked dinner using Tasmanian produce
Guided stargazing with high-aperture telescopes and astronomer
Hot coffee and breakfast including Pigeon Whole baked croissants, jam and spreads in the morning
On-site parking
03 / VIP
LimitedPer Tent / Maximum Two Guests / includes additional VIP Tasting
The full Distillers Campfire experience with premium pours from our private whisky collection
Included
Safari tent, pitched and made up before arrival
Bedding including mattress, sleeping bag and extra blankets
Early arrival for a exclusive whisky tasting flight with owner, William McHenry of some unreleased/archived whiskies in Australia's only underground vault
Welcome dram on arrival
Fire-cooked dinner using Tasmanian produce
Guided stargazing with high-aperture telescopes and astronomer
Hot coffee and breakfast including Pigeon Whole baked croissants, jam and spreads in the morning
McHenry Distillery glencairne glass and beanie
Strictly limited to 4 tents.
Bookings are secured through our online booking system. Full payment confirms your place at Distillers Campfire.
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior.
Bookings become non-refundable within 14 days of the event.
MORE QUESTIONS
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Dress warmly in layers. Tasmania's winter evenings can be cold, and the experience takes place outdoors. We recommend inclosed footwear and a warm jacket and any wolly bit you think will help.
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Yes. All tickets include a hearty fireside dinner featuring meats cooked over the fire, accompanied by fresh bread sweet treats and more For guests staying overnight, breakfast is also included and will feature freshly baked pigeon whole croissants, fruit, tea, and coffee to start the morning. *We are happy to accommodate most dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking so we can ensure suitable options are available.
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Yes. Shared indoor toilets are available on site for all guests throughout the event. We also have one shower available if required, located approximately 500m from the main area. Please note this is down a steep hill, so while it is accessible, it is not directly adjacent to the camping and event spaces. As this is a single-night experience, most guests find the facilities provided are more than sufficient for their stay.
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If the weather turns, the experience simply moves indoors. Dinner will be served in our sheltered pavilion. Stargazing will still go ahead. We have an indoor telescope and projection system that allows us to live-stream observations onto a large screen, giving guests a unique guided journey through the night sky from the warmth of indoors. Rain or shine, the whisky will be flowing, the fire will be lit, and the experience will continue.
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Transport is not included. We recommend arranging a designated driver or booking accommodation nearby. Local taxi services are available.
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We partner with several local establishments. Contact us directly for recommendations and preferred rates at nearby lodges and guesthouses.