Cygnet is a popular Huon Valley small country town well known for its creative community and beautiful scenic location in the sheltered Port Cygnet Bay. Situated just 15 minutes drive from Huonville or 50 minutes from Hobart following the DâEntrecasteaux Channel around, either way, you will enjoy the scenic drive in this picturesque area. Cygnet…
As you venture into the far south of the Huon Valley you will come across the sheltered settlement of Southport skirts a bay that opens south-east to the Great Southern Ocean. This bay was part of the indigenous Lyluequonny (Pangherninghe) people’s country. The aboriginals travelled this area, venturing north from Recherche Bay and round to…
The small towns of Franklin and Port Huon are less than an easy hour south of Hobart. Franklin You will find the beautiful and historic town of Franklin only a further 10 minutes drive south of Huonville on the banks of the Huon River. The town of Franklin was named after Sir John Franklin and…
Situated in Huon Valley’s Far South at the head of Port Esperance Bay, Dover is a beautiful fishing village. The town offers excellent views across the bay to the islands of Faith, Hope, and Charity; with the imposing Adamsons Peak in the background. Take the 45-minute drive south from Huonville on the Huon Highway (A6)…
Drive as far south as you can possibly drive in Tasmania (and Australia!) you will arrive in Cockle Creek, Far South Tasmania. Only 2 hours (148km) drive from Hobart, sitting on the edge of the beautiful Recherche Bay and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, it feels like paradise at the end of the world.…
Hartz Mountain National Park is at the southern end of the Huon Valley and looks out towards the south-west wilderness area. It is one of 19 Tasmanian National Parks which became part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area in 1989. This was in recognition of its significant natural and cultural values. Shaped by ancient…
