Cascade Brewery

Cascade Brewery is Australia's oldest operating brewery, located at 140 Cascade Road in South Hobart at the foothills of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Established in 1824 by Peter Degraves, the heritage-listed sandstone complex is known for its historic buildings, landscaped gardens and working brewery. It offers guided tours, a bar and function spaces, and remains an iconic Tasmanian landmark combining industrial heritage, architecture and brewing tradition.

Visitors can expect a working heritage brewery set against the slopes of kunanyi / Mount Wellington with sandstone buildings, landscaped Cascade Gardens and the Hobart Rivulet nearby. The site includes a visitor bar with tastings, a heritage tour route through parts of the operational brewery, exhibition displays on brewing history, a gift shop and gardens. Tours are guided and focus on brewing process, architecture and history, while the bar and gardens are accessible for casual visits and food and drink.

Established in 1824 by Peter Degraves, Cascade Brewery is recognised as Australia's oldest operating brewery. Built on the Hobart Rivulet to use its water supply, the sandstone complex developed through the 19th century and remains a rare example of a colonial-era industrial site in continuous operation. It is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register for its historical and architectural significance.

Cascade is an iconic Tasmanian brand and landmark, strongly associated with Hobart's identity and brewing heritage. Its historic buildings, gardens and long continuous operation reflect colonial industrial heritage and local community tradition, and it remains a major visitor attraction at the gateway to kunanyi / Mount Wellington.