Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe

The Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe sits at Elizabeth Town in northern Tasmania, roughly midway along the route between Launceston and Cradle Mountain. A beloved working raspberry farm with a popular cafe, it's become a genuine institution — the kind of charming, scenic stop that's a highlight of the drive, famous for its raspberry-themed treats.

The appeal is that combination of a lovely rural setting, a working berry farm and a cafe celebrating its own produce, with raspberry-laden desserts, jams and meals overlooking a pretty lake and grounds. It's a delightful, well-placed pause on a road trip through the north, and a destination in its own right for berry lovers.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 2,800 reviews, it's a much-loved stop. Opening hours, the menu and seasonal offerings vary — and the farm and its produce are seasonal — so it's worth checking current details before you go, particularly if you're timing a visit around the berry season, and it makes an ideal break on the journey to or from Cradle Mountain.