Offbeat goodies galore

IF a heat-reactive mug with David Walsh’s face on it, a carton of Willie Smith’s cider or a platter of preserves from Harvest and Light appear on your Easter wishlist, you’re in luck.

All of those things, plus plenty of other unique and unusual goodies, can now be delivered to your door.

Hundreds of businesses across the state have come up with innovative ideas to continue selling their products during the coronavirus crisis.

Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys this week called on people to “step up, stay home, be kind to each other and support our local communities and businesses”.

“For many businesses and enterprises in the tourism industry, this is a particularly dire time,” he said.

“This Easter break, we are all required to stay at home. That said, there are still ways you can safely support local businesses.”

Mr Heroys said many restaurants and cafes had implemented contactless delivery services, while other businesses had developed online shops.

“For example, while you can’t travel to the Huon Valley, local business Harvest and Light will deliver their preserves and pickles to you in Hobart and the surrounding area,” he said.

“Bruny residents can enjoy home-cooked meals for pickup or delivery from Bruny Island Premium Wines, or swing by Hotel Bruny for food and beverage takeaways.”

Other examples of innovation include the Salamanca Market switching to online, and McHenry’s, Lark, Willie Smith’s and Hartshorn Distillery all making hand sanitiser.

“If we work together, we will get through this pandemic and be stronger on the other side,” Mr Heroys said.