King Island Distillery News
Sharing the story about Happy Heidi’s King Island Distillery, handcrafted, 100% local artisan spirits all made with King Island Rain. Taste the island in every bottle handmade locally by a proud, woman-owned distillery and artisan.
At Happy Heidi’s King Island Distillery, I distil and handcraft all my 100% local artisan spirits, liqueurs and cocktails using King Island Rain. Inspired by mentor Lyn Lark’s advice to distil and cut with pure rainwater, each hand‑filled bottle, starting from the beGINning of my first releases with our King Island Native Gin and barrel‑aged edition, celebrates local flavour, sustainability and heartfelt crafts-womanship.
Learn how Happy Heidi turned her small, boutique King Island Distillery into a sustainability leader. Happy Heidi has added an accreditations for responsible tourism and environmental stewardship to her locally owned and operated bespoke distillery. We hope you find this story is GINspiring....
Happy Heidi's King Island Distillery is a Nationally Recognised Quality, Sustainable and Eco Star Business
At King Island Distillery, Happy Heidi has always been committed to crafting exceptional spirits that reflect the unique beauty and character of our island home. Today, Heidi is extra happy to announce a new milestone in our journey: King Island Distillery, Tasmania, has officially been accredited as a Quality Tourism Accredited Business, a Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business and an Eco Star Certified Business!
This recognition is more than just a badge to Happy Heidi, it’s a testament to her dedication to delivering high quality products, providing outstanding customer experiences and operating in a way that respects and protects the environment.
What Do These Accreditations Mean?
The Quality Tourism Accreditation ensures that Heidi's Distillery meets rigorous industry standards for quality, service and best business practices. It’s a promise to Happy Heidi’s customers that King Island Distillery loves to deliver excellence.
The Sustainable Tourism Accreditation highlights our commitment to responsible business practices that minimise environmental impact. From sourcing local ingredients to recycling, repurposing and reusing what I can with minimal waste. As the operator and artisan distiller, Happy Heidi follows actions to ensure her operation contributes positively to the community and the planet.
The Eco Star Certification further demonstrates our dedication to environmental sustainability. This certification recognises businesses that go above and beyond in their efforts to protect natural resources and promote eco-friendly practices.
Why We Love You Choosing Our Accredited Business?
When you choose to support the original King Island Distillery, you will enjoy extra pleasure in every measure of King Island artisan spirits, liqueurs and cocktails; because you are supporting a 100% locally owned and native woman operated business that values the environment and cares deeply about customers and community. Happy Heidi’s business accreditations earned means you can trust this bespoke distillery to deliver quality, while prioritising the well being of our surrounds and the people who call King Island home. Thank you 🫶🏼 ♡ hh♡
Fly to King Island on a big plane, the DC-3, a vintage WWII aircraft refitted for an all inclusive adventure, arriving in an hour from Essendon.
For an immersive tour of the island, ‘Melbourne’s Gooney Bird’ has been flying visitors to King Island for 30 years.
This is a one of a kind experience day trip, with lunch and a local tour guide showcasing the King Island kelp, beef, crayfish, cheese, and distillery.
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