Coal River Farm

Last flight and still need Tasmanian chocolate or cheese?

Coal River Farm in T1 sits airside at Hobart Airport, near the main departure gates, and functions more as a specialty shop than a sit-down café. Think shelves of local chocolate blocks, truffles, and some cheese instead of tables and menus. Prices land in the $$ bracket by airport standards, so expect to pay more than you would at the Richmond farm or city stockists.

Hours roughly track the morning and afternoon bank of departures, with the shop usually open from around the first flights after 6:00 to early evening, though it can close earlier on quieter days. This is mainly grab-and-go: pre-packed chocolate boxes, bars, rocky road, and occasional cheese packs built for travel. If you want a full Coal River lunch, that still means a trip out to the farm; this outlet is for gifts and snacks.

Sticker shock is real here: multiple Google Maps reviewers call out higher prices than at the main property, blaming airport rent. A 100 g chocolate bar that might be a few dollars cheaper off-airport can feel steep when you’re buying several as gifts. The cheese range is also trimmed, with fewer styles than you’d see at the farm, so don’t bank on tracking down a specific wedge you tried earlier in the trip.

Regulars treat this place as a last-minute gift stop and nothing more. They grab neat boxed chocolates or mixed assortments sized for carry-on, and some mention checking best-before dates to cover longer trips to Europe or North America. Staff often help pack purchases with extra padding or bags, and will flag which items travel better on a 3+ hour sector versus a quick hop to Melbourne or Sydney.

Tip: if you have time in Hobart, buy the bulk of your Coal River stash in town or at the farm and use the airport outlet for top-ups only.