FOOD & WINE. LOCAL FLAVOURS.
Maydena is a small village surrounded by nature, so dining options are limited, but include a few friendly cafés and eateries in and nearby, perfect for a coffee, snack, or relaxed meal. The wider Derwent Valley is big on flavour, with award-winning wineries, cider houses, breweries, and restaurants in New Norfolk and beyond, great stops on your way to or from Maydena. While there are no supermarkets in Maydena, basics like milk and bread are available at the Post Office or Westerway Roadhouse, and in berry season you can pick up fresh berries at the Westerway Raspberry Farm for your own feast at the retreat. Tip: Some businesses operate part-time, with seasonal hours changing month to month, so check current opening hours just before you travel — and remember, there’s no petrol station in Maydena, so fuel up on your way.
Open part-time in the evenings from 5pm, enjoy a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with a relaxed pub-style menu featuring hearty favourites and local flavours. The fully licensed bar offers a great selection of wines, beers, and spirits—perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.
Located inside the Visitors Centre in Mount Field National Park, Waterfalls Cafe & Gallery is a warm and inviting place to enjoy a great coffee, tasty meal or takeaway and browse amazing photography and unique souvenirs in their gift shop. Open 7 days per week during the day.
A multi-award-winning paddock-to-plate restaurant, kitchen garden, and cooking school celebrating seasonal Tasmanian produce. The restaurant offers refined, ingredient-driven dining showcasing dishes made entirely from scratch, while the outdoor kiosk provides a relaxed, casual option for enjoying house-made pastries and a variety of garden-fresh fare. Cooking, gardening, and lifestyle classes invite guests to share knowledge and reconnect with the land and the joy of real food.
This family-friendly café and beer garden is a hub for riders, tourists, and families to unwind. Enjoy a simple menu of burgers, snacks, and pizzas, barista-made coffee and local drinks. Open part-time; check hours as they vary considerably by season and day. Closed June to September.
Just 15 minutes before Maydena, this small but quaint riverside cafe offers delicious fresh food, yummy homemade cakes, and a fantastic range of teas, coffees, and cold drinks. Relax on the deck overlooking the Tyenna River, or inside the cozy café. Check hours as they open part-time but well worth a stop.
Breweries, Vineyards & Distillers
The Derwent Valley is home to many award-winning wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries, offering authentic Tasmanian flavour and craftsmanship. Many open part-time so check opening times before visiting. In Maydena, local beverages are served or available at Maydena Eats and The Patio at Maydena Bike Park, and can also be purchased at Waterfalls Café, Mt Field.
- Plenty Cider, Plenty: Handcrafted Tasmanian ciders.
- Stefano Lubiana Winery, New Norfolk: A biodynamic vineyard and cellar door with rustic Italian dining and acclaimed cool-climate wines.
- Derwent Estate Wines, Granton: Riverside vineyard and restaurant showcasing premium Tasmanian wines.
- Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Brewery & Cider, New Norfolk: Pioneering farmhouse ales and ciders made from locally grown ingredients.
- New Norfolk Distillery, New Norfolk: Contemporary rum distillery in a restored heritage building.
- 7K Distillery, New Norfolk: Award-winning craft distillery producing gins, whiskies, and spirits with a creative Tasmanian twist.
- The Welcome Swallow Brewery, Derwent Valley: Small-batch microbrewery.
Located on the main street, this cozy cafe, store and post office, offers a simple dine-in or takeaway menu as well as a small range of groceries and essentials. Open daily Mon to Frid 9.30 - 4.00 and Sat 10.00 - 2.30. Note the kitchen closes 30 mins earlier.
A popular berry farm located 20 minutes before Maydena, offering pick-your-own and farm-gate sales of a wide variety of berries, including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, red currants, silvanberries, golden raspberries, and josterberries. Open daily from December to May, with offerings changing weekly by season. The farm shop also features delicious ice creams, berry jams, sauces, juices, and other locally made treats as well as coffee and toasted sandwiches, a perfect seasonal stop for fresh produce and handmade goodies.