Van Diemens Land Creamery

2nd time visiting and enjoyed their ice cream again! I particularly liked the lavender flavour. This time it was lavender with coconut which was also nice but my all time favourite is lavender which was not available this time. Nevertheless all of their ice cream is nice and creamy and flavourful! Highly recommend!

This is a Tasmania ice-cream maker with a branch at Constitution Dock in Hobart. They are open from 12-8pm (weekdays) and 12-9pm (weekends) and have a small indoor area to enjoy ice-cream, otherwise be ready for take-away orders. Flavours available on the day are listed outside the shop. Visited recently and tried their Banana Caramel and Honeycomb flavours. You can purchase by size (cup or cone). Regular size includes two fairly small scoops. We felt the ice-cream texture was creamy but a bit softer than we generally like. These two flavours were interesting, might opt for more traditional choices next time around however. Overall, a fun place to try if exploring the harbour area and looking for dessert options nearby.

One of the best freshest creamiest ice creams, must try in Hobart and across Tasmania. You can taste the fresh creaminess in every lick. Top flavours you must try are- Orange+ lemon Myrtle Pepperberry + leatherwood honey Lavender + white chocolate Unique flavours, generous serves, there’s also happy hour from 4-6 pm at the Hobart Dock 😊

I’m giving this place 5 stars for its exceptional ice cream quality and variety! The queue may look intimidating, but it moves quickly, and the staff ensures everyone lines up orderly. Be ready to decide fast to keep things moving. If you’re dairy intolerant, go for the sorbet; it’s fantastic! After enjoying a two-week stay, here’s my ranking of favorite flavors: 1. Honeycomb 2. Mint Choc Crunch 3. Lavender & Dark Chocolate 4. Blood Orange Sorbet 5. Rafaela 6. Chocolate 7. Pepperberry Leatherwood Honey 8. Orange & Lemon 9. Pistachio 10. Boysenberry Ripple 11. Feijoa & Apple

Went to this creamery twice in our 5 days in Hobart. A very good selection of ice cream and sorbet, a popular and great spot for after dinner followed by a walk around the pier. Tried the banana & caramel, choc mint crunch (the crunch bits is a nice change from the typical choc chip), vanilla bean, choc hazelnut and watermelon sorbet. On Tues & Fri between 4-6pm you get 2 flavours for the price of one, so this is an awesome time to go!

We loved the ice cream, not overly sweet! We tried the salted caramel and the Jamaican rum & raisin flavors, and both were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. A perfect treat after exploring the CBD . Worth stopping by if you’re in the area!

Best ice cream shop ever! Every time my family and I are around Hobart we always make it a mission to visit Van Diemens for their phenomenal ice cream. They always have a variety of flavors that you can sample and decide which one you want. I always cave for the lavender flavors as they are hard to find yet very delicious! They also cater to allergens extremely well, for GF they make the effort to change their gloves and scoop from different ice cream containers to eliminate any cross contamination! They also have GF cones available. A must try if you’re in the area

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that not only are their ice creams all gluten free, they also offer gluten free cones and are knowledgeable about coeliac disease! They will get a fresh tub from the freezer and use separate utensils if you tell them you're coeliac. The ice cream was absolutely delicious as well which was a huge bonus!

Nice ice-cream place on top of the water. We could enjoy the ice cream while watching the rain on the dock. The flavor was great. They let you sample as well. I tried some flavors but eventually decided to go with the classic salted caramel flavor.

True Tasmanian ice cream and gelato. Rich, creamy, popular. Climb aboard the floating shop. Check out the many flavors, mostly ice cream but some Gelatos too. Cone or cup; one flavor or two There are benches nearby to enjoy the moment.

The flavor are incredible creative and the ice cream versions are nicely creamy. They do give free tastes but portions are small and highly portioned controlled to the gram! While I appreciate the local ingredients of honey and exotic flora, there seems to be more interest in the ingredients than what's in the final cup.

There are lots of tourist spots in Hobart harbor, but this is different. It's a boutique ice cream shop that takes its name from the original name of Tasmania. The ice cream is made from locally sourced ingredients. You may not know what olive oil rosemary ice cream is, but if you are a hit adventurous you will find a new love for savory and creamy. The menu is simple. Pick cup or cone. A single orna double and then a flavor. It is like gelato. Rich and creamy. The honeycomb crunch gelato is wonderful for dairy free lovers. Other cool flavors include Cafe late, mango, lemon sorbet, chocolate hazelnut l, ginger, and a local apricot sorbet, salted lime sorbet, tropical sorbet and other lovely flavors. Overall this is a great stop for kids or the young at heart. Just be prepared to wait a hit for you delight!

We've been staying at the Macq01 hotel down the street and every night in town, we decided to take a little walk after dinner. By the dock are several boats that have been turned into little "food boats." Some of them you can board them and buy something to eat while others you come up to the window and order take away. One of the boats is Van Diemens Land Creamery a little ice cream/gelato parlor that is frequently busy with a line going out the door. The ice cream here is delicious and often will feature local flavors (pepperberry, milo, etc). I always go with the cone and the waffle cones here are quite delicious. Remember to pick up your frequent ice cream card because after several purchases, you can get a free one! Appreciated their proximity to the hotel and the center of town. Is it the best in Hobart? Can't say that I have had enough ice cream in Hobart to make that proclamation but it definitely ranks highly!

I think this is the best ice cream I've ever had and I've been around the world. Simply amazing. Unique flavors, creamy and vivid flavors. I'm going to dream about this for years to come.. any chance you'll make it to the US? I'd return to Tassie just for this delicacy..

The restaurant is docked at the waterfront near the sidewalk. Throughout the week, I would notice crowds coming in and out of this barge especially in the evenings. On my last day, I decided to stop by after my lunch when there was no line. Although I was actually thirsty, my vacation mindset convinced me that ice cream would be a suitable substitute. Rather than order a single flavor, I decided to be different and chose two. The service from the employees was fast and friendly. That combined with the interesting flavors, I understand why this place gets the crowds it does.

After the cluster known as our lunch place (Asian Gourmet), we knew better than to suffer through dessert there, so with time to kill before our tour bus picked us up in another hour, we walked the wharf and stumbled upon this place. I ordered a double of Lemon/Myrtle and Swiss Caramel/Macadamia and the hubs got Cherry Ripple. Super delish, perfect balance of sweet and creamy, without being cloyingly sweet! They've got a total of about 2 dozen different flavors of ice cream and gelato, so there's something to suit everyone!

We decided to make a swing by Van Diemans at the waterfront once my wife spotted one of the floating docks was advertising 'ice cream and gelato' instead of fish (which is every other dock there). Given the holiday, there was a little bit of a line, but we didn't wait more than a few minutes before we had made it to the front. The ice cream selection certainly seemed to tend less towards gelato (nothing, to be honest, really screamed 'gelato' right off), but there's a healthy number of choices when it comes to ice creams and sorbets. We ended up sharing a two-scoop cup with leatherwood honey, along with maple & walnut. Both choices turned out to be winners; the honey had a nice, soft sweetness to it (perhaps too much - I would have prepared something that had a little more of the tart sweetness that honey on its own has), while in our other flavor, the walnuts were very lightly candied and provided a nice crunch, and the maple was very subdued and did not overpower the rest of the cup. I wouldn't say that the ice cream is going to blow you away, and you're not going to find flavors that are highly unique or that you would only find here (although the leatherwood variety of honey is something I have only encountered in Tasmania so far in my life). Nonetheless, it's a fun little shop to visit if you're in Hobart's waterfront, and the ice cream itself is still quite tasty. When it's summertime (like it is now), it's a handy spot to swing by and refresh yourself.

Best ice cream in Tasmania! Try everything but I highly recommend the local flavours - Manuka Honey, Lavender, etc. These change constantly so enjoy while you can. Ice cream is well priced and there's seating inside for a great view of the harbour.