Topping the Australian Tourism Awards from the Bottom of the World It’s March, 2020. Gary and Lorraine Ashdown are sitting in a packed Canberra venue, surrounded by the finest of Australia’s tourism industry. Neither can believe it when Ashdowns at Dover is named winner of the Hosted Accommodation category, toppling favourites nationwide. The elation of…

Residents of the Huon Valley reflect on the history of the Aboriginal population and members of the South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation recall their struggle for recognition and acceptance. Huon Beings is a documentary series that captures the diverse stories of life among people living in the Huon Valley. Created by Digital Arts & Cultural Development Officer…

Arad tells his story of being an indigenous person in Iran, becoming a refugee and his journey to Australia. He has made a home in the Huon Valley in Tasmania, even though his visa status remains temporary.

Every town has a story. This bold new Huon Valley podcast project takes you on a journey like no other. The Huon Valley Council has partnered with storytelling tech company Storytowns, to produce new audio tours and a revolutionary experience for travellers. Simply download the app and tune in while podcast hosts guide travellers through…

Lune River resident Boris Ellis talks about his passion for fossils and gemstones fuelled by the uniqueness of the far south of the Huon Valley. For more information about Lunaris Gemstones, visit their website: www.lunarisgemstones.com.au

David Rauenbusch and his wife Michelle tell their story of how they came to be living in the Huon Valley and selling wooden spoons that can be found across the globe. Learn about the community of Cygnet where they live and their strong ethical approach in making their spoons. Alice Hansen also wrote a ‘Story…