Gourlay's Famous Sweets

Gourlay's Famous Sweets Established in 1896 by William Gourlay, manufacturing all your favourites, old and new. Come in and check out our range of handmade sweets and chocolates.

23/12/2025

Christmas Greetings everyone.
Limited supply,
just arrived from the factory is some Rocky road, Snowballs and Peach Bon Bon 😃

22/12/2025

What makes Gourlay's sweets unique?

Gourlay's sweets stand out due to their rich history and commitment to traditional methods. Here are some key factors that contribute to their uniqueness¹ ²:
- Over 125 Years of Experience: Gourlay's has been handcrafting sweets in Launceston, Tasmania since 1896, making them a true Tasmanian icon.
- Traditional Equipment and Techniques: The sweet shop still uses the same equipment and techniques today as they did back then, preserving their heritage and uniqueness.
- Handmade Chocolates and Sweets: Every sweet is crafted the old-fashioned way, from decadent chocolate to famous raspberry drops, ensuring a nostalgic taste experience.
- Variety of Treats: Gourlay's offers an impressive array of handmade chocolates, lollies, and unique novelty gifts, including diabetic-friendly and sugar-free options.
- Factory Tours: Visitors can take a 50-minute guided tour of the factory, taste signature sweets, and discover the heritage of Gourlay's while watching the manufacturing process.
- Passionate Staff: The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the products and history, making the experience even more special for visitors.

Overall, Gourlay's unique blend of tradition, quality, and heritage makes their sweets truly special.

22/12/2025

🎄 Gourlay’s Sweet Shop – Christmas Treats 🎄

Make this Christmas extra sweet with Gourlay’s!
Discover our delicious range of traditional sweets, chocolates, fudges, and festive favourites, perfect for the most magical time of the year.

From stocking fillers and gift boxes, great range of Christmas tins and a little festive indulgence just for you, there’s something for everyone at Gourlay’s.

🎁 Traditional treats
🍬 Family favourites
🎅 Perfect Christmas gifts

Visit Gourlay’s Sweet Shop and let the taste of Christmas begin!

06/08/2025

Chocolate Winterfest Latrobe this Sunday
10th August.
Great Day and Gourlays will be there waiting for you 😀

11/04/2025

We have a good variety of NAS easter eggs in store hand made by us, for the diabetics come in and check them out.

Check out our beautiful window. Thank you Anna for your gorgeous artwork.
11/04/2025

Check out our beautiful window. Thank you Anna for your gorgeous artwork.

The beginning of making our chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs can be seen at our factory and packaged in our store in th...
11/03/2025

The beginning of making our chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs can be seen at our factory and packaged in our store in the Quadrant mall. 🪺🐰🐣 However, the factory will be closed on the 18th and 19th of March.

We are finally now sharing our booking website for our Thursday factory tours, if you are interested in the confectionar...
28/01/2025

We are finally now sharing our booking website for our Thursday factory tours, if you are interested in the confectionary manufacturing experience you may place a booking via the link in our bio or the QR code

20/12/2024

With Christmas only a matter of days away we are open every day til Christmas. Get in and grab those last minute pressies. Will we will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 24th reopening 9.30am 2nd Jan 2025.

05/12/2024

On Saturday7th and Sunday 8th at the Christmas market at Door of Hope. If you'd like a tour of our factory they are doing tours Saturday 11am 12pm 1pm and 3pm Sunday 11am 12pm and 1pm
Limited numbers per tour. Need to let us know on here or at our stall on the day.

05/12/2024

Busy weekend coming up.
This Friday night 6th Dec we will have a stall at the Devonport Twilight Market also on the following Friday 13th. Times are 4pm tol 8pm. Will have lots of Christmas ideas.
This Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th from 9.30am til 3pm we will be at the Door of Hope Artisan Christmas Market. With a great range of all your favourites and great Christmas ideas.

Address

12 The Quadrant Mall
Launceston, TAS
7250

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61363314053

Website

https://events.humanitix.com/gourlay-s-sweet-shop-factory-tour

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