Taste of Tasmania at the Campfire

Taste of Tasmania at the Campfire…..

Crackling Flames, Aroma of the Wild with a Side of Tasmanian Magic…..

Pepper Bush Adventures’ Taste of Tasmania at the Campfire isn’t just a meal; it’s a symphony of crackling flames, hearty laughs, and the tantalising aroma of the wild, served with a side of Tasmanian magic.

Pepper Bush Adventures campfire meals offer an unforgettable dining experience where the rugged beauty of Tasmania meets country flavour. Nestled in the heart of nature, these meals feature local seasonal ingredients prepared with care over an open flame. Guests can savour dishes like Tasmanian cheeses, Tasmanian salmon, and fresh local produce, complemented by rich Tasmanian beverages. Surrounded by the glow of the fire, the starry skies, and the soothing sounds of the wilderness, it’s more than just a meal—it’s a true immersion into the spirit of Tasmania.

Bushie and Ben - Pepper Bush Adventures guides — Pepper Bush Adventures guides – Bushie and Ben.

The guides at Pepper Bush Adventures don’t just cook campfire dinners—they perform culinary wizardry with a sprinkle of bush flair! With one hand tending the fire and the other crafting gourmet delights. They transform local ingredients into dishes so delicious they could make a possum jealous. Toss in their knack for storytelling and their contagious passion for the wild, and your dinner becomes an experience where every bite tells a tale of Tasmania’s rugged charm.

Adventures in Tasmania - kangaroo looking at campfire — Tastes of Tasmania at the Campfire – and With Great Company

Taste of Tasmania – Quoll Patrol

The Pepper Bush Adventures tasting plate is a masterpiece of Tasmanian indulgence. Imagine smoked meats so flavourful they could charm a bandicoot, paired with cheeses that make cows proud and fruits bursting with wild sunshine. It’s not just a plate; it’s a rustic party where the best of Tasmania’s pantry mingles, creating bites so delightful you’ll wonder if the wilderness secretly took up gourmet catering!

Tasmanian tasting platter of cheeses, smoked meats and fruits — Campfire Tasting Platter with Pepper Bush Adventures

Pepper Bush Adventures’ native-spiced poached salmon isn’t just campfire cooking—it’s an artful dance of flames and flavours. As the salmon simmers gently over the fire, infused with aromatic bush spices, it transforms into a dish so perfectly tender and smoky, even the fish might forgive you for eating it. Served by the crackling campfire, it’s a wild culinary adventure that’ll have your taste buds singing campfire songs of their own.

salad and salmon being plated — Campfire Meal of Salmon and Salad with Pepper Bush Adventures

Pepper Bush Adventures’ meatballs are like little flavour-packed globes of joy, sizzling with rustic charm. Paired with a caramelised sidekick trio of capsicum, Portobello mushrooms, and onions, this dish is a campfire symphony of smoky, savoury, and sweet. Each bite feels like a warm hug from the Tasmanian wilderness—comforting, hearty, and just a little wild.

Taste of Tasmania at the Campfire with Pepper Bush Adventures -Meatballs on a red plate — Taste of Tasmania at the Campfire with Pepper Bush Adventures – Meatballs

Desserts at the Pepper Bush Adventures campfire are the grand finale your taste buds didn’t know they needed. These desserts aren’t just served—they’re unveiled, like little sugary secrets whispered by the wilderness. Add a backdrop of crackling fire and twinkling stars, and you’ve got a dessert experience that’s as wild as it’s wonderful.

Taste of Tasmania – Canopy Capers

The Canopy Capers campfire dinner with Pepper Bush Adventures takes beef steak to new heights. Juicy, tender steaks sizzle over open flames, kissed by the wild’s smoky embrace. It’s not just a meal; it’s a Tasmanian love letter to carnivores, served with a side of crackling campfire vibes. One bite, and you’ll swear the wilderness added its own secret seasoning.

Taste of Tasmania - Steak cooking over a flames in outside fire — Taste of Tasmania – Canopy Capers Campfire Dining- Char-Grilled-Steak with Pepper Bush Adventures

At Pepper Bush Adventures’ Canopy Capers dinner, the sides take centre stage—potatoes boil to perfection, corn delivers sweetness worthy of dessert, and green beans snap with just the right crunch. Together, they create a vibrant, flavourful trio that elevates the sizzling beef steak, transforming it into the hero of a deliciously rustic fairy tale.

Campfire Dinner Venues

The campfire dinner venues for Pepper Bush Adventures’ Canopy Capers and Quoll Patrol tours are like nature’s secret dining rooms, with starry ceilings and the symphony of the wild as background music. Whether tucked beneath ancient trees or perched in the heart of quoll country, these spots turn every meal into a story. It’s gourmet dining with a side of adventure, where the wilderness isn’t just the setting—it’s the guest of honour.

people dining outside with kangaroos — Best tours in Tasmania with Pepper Bush Adventures – Dinner with Kangaroos

At Pepper Bush Adventures, Tasmanian beverages aren’t just drinks—they’re the liquid embodiment of the island’s wild spirit. As the campfire crackles, they serve up Tassie beers and fine wines. Even native-inspired concoctions pair perfectly with your meal. Each sip is like a toast to the wilderness. Whether it’s a smoky red wine or a refreshing cider as crisp as the Tasmanian air, it’s not just a drink; it’s an adventure in a glass!

Dietary Requirements Catered For

With Pepper Bush Adventures, no one gets left behind at the campfire. Whether you’re allergic to peanuts or prefer your veggies over your steaks, they’ve got you covered! The guides are culinary wizards, weaving their magic to create mouth-watering meals that cater to all dietary needs. Vegetarians get their own bush-tucker feasts, and food allergies are treated with the utmost care. The only thing more important than a great meal is ensuring everyone gets to savour it around the fire. It’s inclusivity with a side of adventure!

Pepper Bush Adventures’ Taste of Tasmania Campfire Meals are available on Quoll Patrol and Canopy Capers tours. See wildlife tour packages here:

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Great personalised tour of Ben Lomond I did a personal tour of Ben Lomond National Park in early November 2022. I enjoyed my experience thoroughly. You need a certain type of vehicle to get into Ben Lomond National Park and I found it fascinating. My guide made plenty of stops along the way, I had lots of photo opportunities and the scenery is just stunning. I highly recommend. It's a great spot off the beaten track that a lot of tourists dont' think to go to. The wildlife is lovely as well as the lookouts and scenery. Very peaceful place. Even received some delicious fresh sandwiches from the award winning scottsdale bakery. Yum :) Thanks for a great half day trip.

Michelle P

25/02/2023

Tassie wildlife We did a 3 night / 2 day tour enjoying both Mt William & Ben Lomond NP our guide was informative and the meals supplied were more than sufficient The best part was watching the playful baby quolls enjoying their evening seach for food, so small, playful and moved so fast

MAW

09/12/2022

Lifelong memories My wife and I had booked the Canopy Capers’ excursion with ‘Pepperbush Adventures’ as part of our road trip in Tasmania. Ben came promptly at 5 pm and we were taken to a nearby irrigation pond to look for platypuses. Whilst there were a few glimpses it was very difficult to see as it was quite windy so the water was quite rippled. We left there and drove to an area of private land where there was a small cabin overlooking a lake. There were some kookaburras, and we saw some pademelons and some possums. Ben prepared a meal for us to eat - there was an appetiser tray of smoked wallaby and smoked chicken, salmon, grapes and strawberries. After that he cooked steaks on the barbecue which we had a with some beans, new potatoes and salad. We finished off with some cheesecake and fruit. There was wine and soft drinks to accompany our meal - pre-arranged with the company. We stayed until it got dark. Although the animal sightings were rather scant, this was offset by the passionate and educational input from Ben. He is the consummate host / guide and we greatly enjoyed learning so much about the flora and fauna of the area. The next day we enjoyed a full day out with Ben on another excursion - aptly named ‘The Quoll Patrol’. Ben arrived just before 11 am as arranged. We had another look for platypuses but again the sightings were fleeting even though it was much less windy. We then had a long drive into Ben Lomond National Park in the extreme north-east of Tasmania. We had periodic stops, whenever there was a wildlife sighting or a point of interest. We had a stop at a lookout where we had lunch - rolls and sandwiches bought from the cottage bakery back in Scottsdale. We drove further up to reach Ben Lomond village - it was only 5 degrees there. We stopped to look at the interesting geological formations - 300 metre tall dolorite columns with huge areas of rocky boulders beneath. Ben dropped us at the village - we did a short trail for about 20 minutes where we met up with him again waiting for us in the car. We drove back down from the National Park and again made a number of stops, smelling and tasting some of the roadside plants. We reached our final destination, a cabin surrounded by pasture. Ben set the fire and we were able to view and feed the kangaroos which lived there - it was an unofficial nature reserve of about 100 acres. The original kangaroos had come from Bonorong and now numbered about 40. It was a very engaging experience watching the kangaroos as we had our first course - a range of appetisers similar to the previous day. Ben then prepared wallaby meatballs with onions and courgettes. We thought this was the main course but later we were given some salmon and salad - my wife couldn’t eat any more as she was full already. The dessert course was chocolate fudge cake served with raspberries and blackberries. During the evening we sat beside the fire, watching the Eastern Quolls appearing, followed by the pademelons and finally the possums. As it got dark there was a long drive back to Scottsdale. We were exhausted at the end of the day but felt utterly thrilled by the experiences we had. As a guide Ben is truly fantastic. His personable nature, coupled with his commitment to the natural world, will remain in our memories. We thoroughly enjoyed his company - such a kind and generous spirited man. PS. We went to the irrigation pond on our last day as we were leaving Scottsdale and guess what - we saw two platypuses at the surface of the water. We managed to bag some quality photos - result! Thanks again, Ben. You’re a top guy. Good luck with your new hobby of crafting in metalwork.

Owen Thesaints

07/12/2022

A fantastic wildlife experience The 2 days we spent with Craig was the highlight for us of a month travelling around Tasmania and a fantastic opportunity to see wildlife, especially the nocturnal creatures you don't usually get to meet. Craig has a wealth of knowledge and experience of living in the bush, so we learned alot about the flora and fauna of the north-east part of Tasmania and saw platypus on several occasions, along with wallabies, echidnas , kangaroos and, padmelons during the day. The Canopy Capers and Quoll Patrol experiences are both amazing. After a great meal in the open air, we watched as the wildlife drew near at dusk - possums, quolls, wombats. It's an incredible, magical experience, I can't recommend enough.

Island Sue

10/04/2020

A great wildlife experience A great day with Bushy seeing visiting Ben Lomond, learning so much about the flora and fauna of Tasmania, topped off by a delicious bush meal, sharing the site with possums, quolls, wombats and more

D H

31/03/2020

A Wonderful Backwoods Experience With Bushy The Ben Lomand and Quoll Patrol adventure was fantastic. We drove up Jacob's ladder at Ben Lomand and Bushy took us into the forest for exploring. Dinner at the cabin and the night adventure with the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Paddymellons and Quolls was a highlight. You can't believe the wildlife here.

Laura R

24/03/2020

Marvellous Some good walks and opportunity for wildlife viewing. The evening barbecue with kangaroos, wallabies and quolls was magical. A very good insight into local life - the farming and cheese making. Fabulous scenery all around.

Sally G

11/03/2020

Amazing We had a 1 day tour with Craig and it was truly amazing. Started with a sighting of a platypus and then an echidna. A great scenic drive up Ben Lomond via Jacob's ladder and then sightings of some iconic wildlife including wombats, quolls, tawny frogmouths and wallaby's and kangaroos. The bush supper with quality wines was a great success. We loved the whole experience.

LondonWelshboyo

07/02/2020

Outstanding bush experience, some of the best wildlife viewing in Tasmania We thought we had already had some amazing wildlife experiences in Tasmania, but Ben's Quoll Patrol with us was truly over the top. Lots of wildlife, including a number of elusive quolls. You have to see it all to believe it! Kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, bushy-tailed opossums, eastern quolls, short-snouted echidna, come to mind. Meeting his mob of kangaroos is an experience not to be missed. And on top of it all, Ben cooked us an excellent meal out there in the bush. All in all, a very memorable experience.

LafayetteJohn

Outstanding experience in the Tasmanian bush We spent 9 hours with Craig who took us to the Ben Lomond National Park and its surroundings, watching for a wide variety of Tasmanian wildlife. This ended with an excellent and copious dinner he cooked around a fire in the open surrounded by Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Pademelon, Possums....and even sighting a platypus and a quoll. We are amazed by the extent of Craig's knowledge of the bush, its flora and fauna and his ability to communicate his passion for them to us. He enabled us to experience at first hand many examples of the plants and animals unique to Tasmania. An amazing and unforgettable experience.

Peter B

26/01/2020

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