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Dirt road surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a scenic view of a lake and distant hills under a cloudy sky. Tall trees frame the foreground, and rolling fields stretch towards the water.

Welcome to

the Huon Valley

The Huon Valley Council is the southernmost local government area in Australia. The main townships are Huonville, Franklin, Cygnet, Geeveston and Dover.
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Hilltop Hike
backs PCYC

The 2026 Hilltop Hike will support Huon Valley PCYC's youth drop-in program for a second year. Register, donate or get involved at hilltophike.org before the 1 March hike.

Shaping Cygnet's
future

Strong community engagement revealed clear priorities: protect heritage, improve transport, boost connectivity. Help design key sites at the workshop this November.
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Mental Health
Week event

Join us 11 October at PCYC for free workshops, activities, and a BBQ celebrating community connections. All ages welcome to explore local groups and services across the Valley.
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Coastal project
a finalist

A Garden Island Sands partnership addressing coastal erosion is competing nationally. Council's environmental sustainability manager represents the team. Free event, 14 October—attend or watch online

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9 Oct 2025

Heritage at Cygnet’s heart 

Protecting Cygnet’s unique heritage, improving access to public transport, and ensuring reliable digital connectivity have emerged as top priorities for…

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8 Oct 2025

Hilltop Hike: community support keeps PCYC youth program alive and growing 

The Hilltop Hike committee is proud to announce the Huon Valley PCYC as the official 2026 beneficiary, marking a second year…

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6 Oct 2025

Tender invited

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to submit Expressions of Interests (EoI) for:  MST226 Provision of Mechanical Services  A…

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Huon Valley Council
Acknowledgement

The Huon Valley Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the South East Nation, the Melukerdee people of the Huon River and the Lylequonny people of the Far South. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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(03) 6264 0300
PO Box 210 Huonville, TAS, 7109
Huon Valley Council,
40 Main Street Huonville, TAS, 7109

ABN: 77 602 207 026
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