Wool, Warmth and Wanderlust: Why Every VanMania Adventure Comes with a Piece of Waverley Mills

Enter Waverley Mills—a true Tasmanian icon and the last mill of its kind in Australia.

Nestled beside Distillery Creek in Launceston, Waverley Mills has been spinning, weaving, and crafting premium wool textiles since 1874. That’s over 150 years of Tasmanian craftsmanship—still going strong, still 100% Australian made, and still doing things the right way.

Why Waverley? Because Every Thread Tells a Story

Unlike other mills, Waverley doesn’t just design and assemble blankets—they do it all. From turning Australian-grown wool into yarn, to dyeing, weaving, and finishing the final textile, every thread is made right here in Tasmania. That makes them the only woollen mill in Australia that still makes yarn on-site from Australian wool.

For us, it’s about more than just warmth (though trust us, these blankets deliver that in spades). It’s about integrity—knowing where things come from, supporting local makers, and surrounding ourselves with quality that lasts.

That’s why every VanMania van now carries a Waverley Mills wool blanket and throw—crafted from natural fibres, woven with purpose, and ready for any adventure you throw at it.

Built for the Road. Grounded in Tasmania.

Whether you’re chasing the sunset at Bruny Island or waking up beside a foggy forest clearing in the Central Highlands, a Waverley blanket is there to bring you that little bit of comfort that turns a trip into an experience.

These aren’t just good-looking pieces for the 'gram (though they photograph beautifully). They’re water-repellent, temperature regulating, odour resistant, and made from fibres that return to the earth. It’s travel the VanMania way—free, thoughtful, and real.

And let’s be honest—there’s something pretty special about wrapping yourself in a piece of history when the Tassie wind picks up.

Our Kind of People

Like us, the team at Waverley is small, passionate, and proud of where they come from. They care about quality, they care about people, and they’ve built a legacy that’s stitched into the Tasmanian landscape—just like we’re trying to do, one van trip at a time.