SUPER EARLY BIRD | Book before 7 January
Family Business
Site Visits
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of Hobart's most dynamic and innovative family-owned businesses through our Site Visits on Tuesday 19 May, a long time Family Business Conference favourite.
Step inside these local family businesses and hear directly from the family members who run them, experiencing first-hand the systems, values and decision-making that set these remarkable businesses apart.
Family Business Site Visits are included in your delegate rate. You will be able to attend one of the eight businesses on offer. If you are planning to attend, make sure to share your preference during registration and we will do our best to accommodate your selection, but it cannot be guaranteed. Please note: transport is arranged to and from each Site Visit.
Local family businesses are opening their doors to you
Daly Farms and Hellfire Bluff Distillery
Get a close look at Daly Farms and Hellfire Bluff Distillery, where a leading potato operation and a paddock-to-bottle distillery work side-by-side. Meet the family, hear their story and see the process in action, turning homegrown produce into award-winning spirits.
Hansen Orchards
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Hansen Orchards, a fourth-generation family business known for premium cherries and apples. Hear how innovation and tradition come together, explore their advanced sorting technology and learn how the family balances growth with sustainability.
INCAT
Step inside INCAT, Hobart’s family-led shipyard and a global leader in high-speed aluminium vessels. Explore the production line, hear directly from the Clifford family and discover how they are blending tradition, innovation, and sustainability to build the world’s largest electric ferry.
Pennicott Wilderness Journey
Join Rob Pennicott for an exclusive cruise along Hobart’s waterways, exploring historic landmarks and stunning scenery. Hear the story of his family business, discover how it operates sustainably and experience firsthand the passion behind one of Tasmania’s most iconic adventure companies.
Pooley Wines
Visit Pooley Wines, a third-generation family vineyard in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Enjoy a guided tasting showcasing estate-grown wines, see the heritage-listed Belmont home and restored Prospect Country House, and hear directly from the family about their history, winemaking philosophy and commitment to sustainable practices.
Red Decker
Step behind the scenes at Red Decker Company, Tasmania’s iconic family-run double-decker bus business. Join Fiona and Jon for a 90-minute City Loop tour, take in Hobart’s stunning views and historic streetscapes, and hear how heritage, sustainability and innovation shape the business and create memorable experiences for every visitor.
Willie Smith's and Grandvewe
Enjoy this special five-hour Site Visit exploring Tasmanian family businesses, including Grandvewe’s sustainable farm, artisanal cheeses, gin and Ewe Care sheep milk skincare range, and Willie Smith’s cider-making facility. Meet the families, get a behind-the-scenes look, enjoy delicious tastings and hear their stories.
Wrest Point
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Wrest Point, one of Tasmania’s most iconic family-owned venues. From a modest inn, Wrest Point has grown into a premier destination with casino, restaurants, bars, entertainment and accommodation. Meet the Farrell family, see how the site has evolved over time, and discover how they run a major hospitality destination while keeping family values at the core.