The Huon community is a hugely creative one, with numerous makers and craftspeople choosing to make their home in the beautiful surroundings of the valley. Inspired by the spectacular scenery, the soft light, and perhaps the solitude, artists from Tasmania’s Huon Valley create delightful pieces in a variety of mediums, and many of them are…
With the warmer, lighter days of summer finally upon us, it’s the perfect time to start getting out and about for some short walks around Tasmania. The Huon Valley and Far South are packed with family-friendly walks, and you’ll find tracks and trails that are suitable for every level of experience. We’ve pulled together a…
Adamsons Peak is a mountain in the Hartz Mountains National Park in southern Tasmania. With an elevation of 1,225 metres above sea level, it’s the 55th highest mountain in the state. It is a prominent feature of the national park, and is very popular with bushwalkers. The peak was named by John Hayes who explored…
Roadside farm-gate stalls offering in-season specialties of the local area are just some of the attractions of travelling in rural Tasmania. Many of the best and most appealing of them are found alongside the highways and byways of the Huon Valley. The products might be garden-fresh vegetables, hand-picked fruit from a local orchard, honey from…
Shipbuilding has been a significant industrial activity in Tasmania since the early colonial period. It flourished through the need for vessels to carry the greater part of commerce around the Tasmanian coast, interstate and overseas. Most of the vessels have been built between Hobart and the Huon valley in southern Tasmania, due to the availability…
Brian Looker grew up wandering the remote New Zealand countryside. A tramper at heart, always happiest outdoors, he was the small boy who spent hours climbing hillsides, collecting birds’ nests and whittling sticks. Fascinated with the natural world from an early age, Brian translated his observations into sketches and sculptures – honest representations of his…
