Tasmania's Huon Valley: Lots to see and do.The Huon Trail is the perfect touring route to take you around the area to the south of Hobart. In just a 20-minute drive, you will find a world of extensive and serene waterways, wild coastlines, quiet farmlands, boutique vineyards, and rugged but accessible World Heritage wilderness. The Huon Trail leads you to ideal places for a relaxing holiday or short break, offering an inspiring mix of outdoor adventures, accommodation to suit all budgets, delicious food – especially cheeses, cherries, stone fruits, berries, meats and the freshest of seafood – top class cool-climate wines, a rich maritime, forest and rural heritage, and friendly, creative people.
There are four areas along The Huon Trail – the Huon Valley, the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island and the remote and wild Far South. Each of these areas offers unique experiences and attractions ranging from towering sea cliffs, dramatic mountain peaks, ancient forests, wondrous underground caves, pristine waterways, native flora and fauna and truly sensational landscapes. So why not relax and escape to Tasmania's Huon Valley. |
Click to download a Huon Trail Touring Guide
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Far South TasmaniaFar South Tasmania, where mountain and forests meet the Great Southern Ocean. Relax and unwind at your choice of quality accommodation in the region, choose from the many beautiful walks through pristine forests and exquisite beaches, Try your hand at fishing, sailing, boating, diving or stroll along the white, sandy beaches that epitomise Tasmania's Far South region.
The island’s natural features blend and weave their way with you on your journey to the Far South. The wild, rugged essence of mountains comes down from the west, a legacy of dramatic coastlines and alpine tarns, to turn at the southern tip, away from the bracing, yet alluring force of the great Southern Ocean - to the more sheltered calm of the Tasman Sea. 43 degrees of pure southern latitude! Quiet – Fresh – Beautiful. More information is available www.huonvalleyescapes.net/far-south.html and a downloadable Far South brochure from http://www.farsouthtasmania.com/documents/farsouthmap08.pdf |
Attractions in Far South Tasmania
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Map of Far South TasmaniaClick for a printable map
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A day trip as far south as you can go
Cockle Creek and Recherche BayExplore the southernmost tip of Australia, a variety of bushwalks, bird
watching, picnics, fishing and boating. 20 km of gravel road Travel time (one way) - 45 minutes www.parks.tas.gov.au/factsheets/parks_and_places/Cockle.pdf |
Day Walks from your cabin and from a short drive nearby
Here on the edge of Tasmania's World Heritage Area, there are many walks, ranging from 1 hour to many days. We have selected a few of our favorites.
Downloadable Walks Guide BookletThese sketch maps are provided free of charge as a guide only. They form no contract with Buttongrass Retreat or its operators or any other person. You should use a full topographic map for navigation. Tracks are either operating or abandoned four wheel drive tracks and suit most people of good fitness with strong shoes. Routes are in a mix of open grasslands, shrubby gullies and woodland and suit fit, experienced bushwalkers with good navigation skills.
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Gemstones
Gemstone Fosicking,
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Lunaris Gemstones, 1 km north175 Lune River Road, Lune River. e-mail: lunaris@tsn.cc Ph: 03 6298 3182
Retailers in rare Jurassic fossils, crystals and gemstones. The show-room has displays of locally found fossils and gemstones from the Lune River gemfields, including rare, petrified fern – fossil remnants of a Jurassic forest. Various coloured agates, jasper, petrified wood and onyx are found in the area. Minerals and crystals from Tasmania also feature and are for sale, alongside overseas and Australian specimens. Located between two Public Fossicking Areas, the owners can provide useful information for those who are keen to find their own gemstones. Admission is free, and Lunaris Gemstones is open most days 9am to 5pm. You will also find them in attendance at Hobart’s Salamanca Market on Saturdays. |
Bushwalks in Far South Tasmania
Adamsons Peak |
Adamsons Falls |
Duckhole Lake |
Mystery Creek Cave |
Southern Ranges |