Forest Walks Lodge

Deloraine forms the centre of a rich agricultural district and increasingly local farmers are turning to specialty crops to diversify their incomes. Forest Walks Lodge obtains the raw ingredients for its meals from these sources where possible. As well as being fresh, this also reduces the food miles on our meals.

Local cheesmakers Asgrove and Elgar Farms provide a variety of cheeses, milk and yoghurt. Other foods are sourced from a local traditional smallgoods maker and salmon and ginsing producer 40degree South. Free range eggs and organic meats come from the neighbours at High Marsh. Fresh fruit and vegetables, much of it organic, come from the valley and increasingly our own garden and orchard.

Many of our dishes feature fresh Tasmanian fish. We have access to local venison, organic lamb, fresh wasabi and truffles. For a special occasion birthday or anniversary we can cook almost anything you would like, as long as it is local, including crayfish in season.

Evening meals typically consist of three courses, an entree, main course and desert or cheese platter. Our chef will discuss the menu with you before preparing the meals to discover your preferences. All meals are prepared individually with whatever ingredients are to hand at the time. There is no set menu and we have experience with a range of diets including gluten free, lactose free and low fat.

Breakfasts feature a full range of fresh and home preserved fruits, breads, cereals, yoghurt, cheese, and cold meats as well as a hot dish most mornings.

Lunches are either a picnic hamper or a soup and salad combination with fresh home-baked bread and local cheese.