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TOURING GUIDE AND MAP | southerntrove.com.au Contents Your Link to Adventure.

Take in the amazing views across the D’Entrecasteaux Channel with SeaLink’s car and passenger ferries. Operating 7 days a week from Kettering to Roberts Point on North Bruny, the ferry crossing takes just 20 minutes. SeaLink – your link to Bruny Island.

For timetables, fares and bookings visit sealinkbrunyisland.com.au

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4 Explore the 10 Walking Tracks 43 Calendar of Events Southern Trove 12 D’Entrecasteaux 44 Parks and 5 The Southern Channel Reserves Trove region 18 Bruny Island 45 Town Services Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett Tasmania Tourism Credit: 8 Community 22 Huon Valley Markets 24 Southern Trove 9 Boating and Centrefold Map Cycling around the Southern Trove 34 Far South

MEMBER southerntrove.com.au 3 Explore the Southern Trove The Southern Trove region

If you’re ready to explore the Southern Trove, consider this your treasure map. There are four distinct regions: D’ENTRECASTEAUX CHANNEL, BRUNY ISLAND, HUON VALLEY and the FAR SOUTH. This user-friendly guide has colour-coded chapters to showcase each region. Flip to the centre (page 24) and you’ll find a touring map of the entire southern region. Just a 10 minute drive from Hobart, the Southern Trove is within easy reach for a day of exploration. Those who take their time though, and stay overnight, are rewarded with unexpected finds. Days can be lost in these parts. Create your own southern adventure where World Heritage Wilderness mixes with world-class fare, and tree-lined country roads meet hidden bays. Southport Lagoon There are local stories, snap-worthy vistas and fine accommodation options to uncover. This is a place where memories are made. Waterways and Wilderness and opportunities to enjoy the water. As Tasmania’s most southern region, There are extensive bush and coastal HOBART the Southern Trove is wild. After all, the walking tracks, stretching far into South next stop is Antarctica. World Heritage Bruny National Park and along windswept Channel Wilderness and sheltered waterways beaches. Rare wildlife including albino Huon Valley invite exploration on foot and by boat. wallabies and the world’s largest population of the endangered Forty- KETTERING Settlements hug the coastline where livelihoods are carved out through Spotted Pardalote call Bruny home. industries including fishing, aquaculture In the Huon Valley, the has its and tourism. beginnings in ’s DOVER Back in 1792 when Bruni D’Entrecasteaux rugged wilderness. With its flow comes ADVENTURE BAY sought solace from the Roaring Forties, superb fly fishing, on-water activities Far South Bruny he took shelter in The Channel’s and tales untold at the historic boating Island protected coves and bays. This expanse township of Franklin. of water between Bruny Island and Been to the Far South? It’s only an hour Tasmania’s mainland offers smooth from Hobart. It’s where the mountains cruising waters and the coastal drive and forest meet the Great Southern is one of ’s best kept touring Ocean. Flanked to the west by the secrets. Dotted with seaside towns like rugged world of Southwest National Park, Kettering, Margate and Woodbridge, Businesses displaying these logos have completed an accreditation program the Far South also has many sheltered, cast a line or find a hidden cove to picnic. which ensures that they meet and adhere to a high standard and are committed to quiet bays and beaches along its eastern Follow D’Entrecasteaux’s lead. providing quality products, services and experiences. side. Walk a deserted beach, fish for your Bruny Island has often been referred to dinner, conquer a summit or sit with the Visit: tict.com.au as a microcosm of Tasmania. This island stillness. Dover is an ideal base off an island off an island is packed with – the gateway township to the Southwest This symbol indicates that a business has gained Rainbow Tasmania Tourism wilderness experiences, incredible food, National Park. Accreditation and provides a safe and comfortable environment for LGBTI clients. Visit: rainbowtas.org/pinktourism

4 southerntrove.com.au southerntrove.com.au 5 History and Heritage Tastes of the Trove The Southern Trove has been shaped by Cellar doors, artisan cheese makers, a rich history of whaling, timber cutting, boutique breweries and quality cider boat building and fruit growing. Journey producers. These are just some of to Cockle Creek to learn of the Far South’s the Southern Trove’s flavours. A strong rich history. It sits on the edge of the reputation in viticulture has now Southwest National Park and is literally the expanded to regionally produced cider, end of the road. You can drive no further beer and spirits. A tasting journey might south in Australia. include liqueur tastings, plump cherries from a farm gate and delicate croissants It was once a settlement with over 2000 from a wood-fired bakery. residents. Explore the area’s Aboriginal sites, abandoned tramways, whaling With a temperate climate, four distinct stories, gravestones and ruins. seasons and good rainfall, there’s little wonder diverse agriculture flourishes The first Europeans to set eyes on the here. The area has always been famous Huon River were the crew commanded for its apple industry. But a visit today by Admiral Bruni d’Entrecasteaux. The rewards with a list that stretches across river was named by him in honour of fine seafood, distilleries, stone and berry his second in command, Captain Huon fruits, vineyards, mushrooms, saffron and de Kermadec. The name is preserved grass-fed beef. today with a town, river, and the district all bearing the Huon title. Some of the larger wineries are ideal for that long lazy lunch in the countryside. The Huon Valley is well known as one of There’s also an abundance of quality Tasmania’s primary apple growing areas. cider producers, some families Sample organic ciders made from the having been orchardists for up to four valley’s bounty and pick up crisp, freshly generations. Many have reinvented picked apples from roadside stalls. These themselves, tending to the thirst of those days, it’s not just about apples though. acquainted with Tassie organic cider. Cherries, small-scale distilleries and Not only are apples used in making these aquaculture are emerging economic refreshing drops – pears, cherries and drivers for the region. even quinces enhance the flavour profile. The valley also has a proud boat building Local producers busy themselves heritage that continues on Franklin’s preparing premium products including waterfront. At the Wooden Boat Centre, soft cheese, wine, chocolate, bread, bush not only can you delve into the maritime food, locally-pressed olive oil, ice cream, past, but the school also offers courses in yoghurt and more – all easily enjoyed handmade boat building. Further south at events, eateries and local markets. in are stories of the forestry When talented chefs have access to this industry, dating back to early colonisation. produce, you can be sure that tasting your way through the Trove is a treat. For the foragers, collect your produce along the way and prepare a private feast at your accommodation by night.

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Willie Smith’s Artisan & Produce Market CYCLING ALONG THE SOUTHERN TROVE Every Saturday, 10am – 1pm Apple Shed, 2064 Grove Highway, Grove Whether you’re a mountain bike buff seeking southern hillsides or an Woodbridge Village Market adventure tourer circumnavigating Tasmania, the Southern Trove is made for 2nd Saturday of the month, two wheels. year round 10am – 2.30pm Woodbridge Hall, , Shorter expeditions might include a cycle Woodbridge loop around the Cygnet Coast Road with superb Huon River views, the Esperance Kingston Beach Handmade Market Coast Road from Dover to Police Point 2nd Sunday of the month, with some short, steep undulations or a year round 10am – 3pm 7km pedal from Dover to Roaring Beach. Kingston Beach Hall, For the more ambitious, take in the whole 20 Beach Rd, Kingston Beach Trove on a 240km self-guided tour. kbhm.com.au Don’t have your own bike? Pick up a hire bike from Huon Valley Bicycle Hire Cygnet Market in Wilmot Road. There is a network of 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, Kingston Rotary Market backroads weaving through Ranelagh, year round 10am – 2pm Every Sunday, year round 8am – 2pm Lucaston, Crabtree and Mountain River Cygnet Town Hall, Mary Street, Cygnet 42 Channel Highway, Kingston to explore. cygnetmarket.com.au Snug Market For more cycling tips Dover Community Market Last Sunday of the month, visit southerntrove.com.au 2nd Sunday of the month, year round, 10am – 2pm BOATING AROUND THE year round – 10am – 2pm Snug Hall, 62 Beach Rd, Snug SOUTHERN TROVE Southgate Shopping Centre, It’s a boat enthusiast’s utopia – nearly 1 Station Rd, Dover Market of Designers Eclectic every Southern Trove township sits Last Saturday of the month, on the edge of the Huon River or The Market at Franklin Sept – June, 9am – 3pm D’Entrecasteaux Channel. That means Last Sunday of the month, Kingston Senior Citizens Club, the distance between boat and water is year round 10am – 2pm Redwood Road, Kingston never far. Jetties and boat ramps are as Palais Theatre, Main St, Franklin common as locals with tall fisherman’s Sandfly Community Market tales. Sheltered bays provide overnight Judbury Market Last Saturday of the month, refuge, catamarans from Hobart offer 2nd Sunday of the month, year round 10am – 3pm lunch escapes down The Channel and year round 10am – 2pm Sandfly Hall, Corner Sandfly and marina facilities are available at Margate, Judbury Community Centre, Pelverata Roads, Sandfly Kettering, Franklin and Port Huon. 1273 Rd, Judbury Times and dates may vary, visit southerntrove.com.au For locations of boat ramps and an array of on-water experiences, please visit southerntrove.com.au 8 southerntrove.com.au southerntrove.com.au 9 HUON VALLEY Walking Tracks 24 The * 15 Billy Brown’s Falls Southwest National Park. Slip on your boots and discover treasures at walking pace. From towering waterfalls and Judd’s Creek Road, Judbury-Ranelagh Time: 6 to 8 days. Difficult. dolerite peaks to coastal strolls, we’ve got the tracks mapped out, just flip to the centre map. region. Time: 1.5 hrs return. Moderate. 25 Duckhole Lake* 16 Hartz Mountains* Hastings. Hartz Mountains National Park. Time: 1 hr return. Easy The Hartz Peak. Time: 3 to 5 hrs return. Challenging. *These walks require a Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Waratah Lookout. Time: 5 mins return. Easy. Parks Pass to access. Arve Falls. Time: 20 mins return. Easy. Lake Esperance. Time: 2 hrs return. Moderate. ** Tahune Adventures entry fee required. Lake Osborne. Time 45 mins return. Easy. (Reopens late 2019)

17 Mt Misery Walk These walks are part of Tasmania’s 60 BRUNY ISLAND 8 Mavista Nature Walk Huon Bush Retreats, Browns Road, Great Short Walks. Visit parks.tas.gov.au 1 Ranelagh. Time: 4 hrs return. Moderate. for more information and to purchase Alonnah Sheepwash Track Adventure Bay, South Bruny Island. your park pass. Alonnah, South Bruny Island. Time: 20 mins return. Easy. 18 Tahune Forest Reserve** Before starting a walk, always check www.parks.tas.gov.au/closures for all Time: 1 hr return. Easy. 9 Arve Road, Geeveston. up to date track information, closures Mt Mangana and openings. Tahune Airwalk. Time: 40 mins return. Easy 2 Cape Queen Elizabeth Inland from Adventure Bay, South Bruny Swinging Bridges. Time: 1 hr return. Easy Huon Pine Walk. Time: 20 mins return. Easy Close to The Neck, North Bruny Island. Island. Time: 1.5 hrs return. Moderate. Time: 3 hrs return. Moderate. LEAVE NO TRACE! 10 Nebraska Beach to Bligh Point FAR SOUTH Leave no trace is an internationally 3 East Cloudy Head* Bligh Point, North Bruny Island. 19 Fishers Point accepted way of minimising , South Bruny Island. Time: 10 mins to 2 hrs. Easy. impacts on the places we visit. You Southwest National Park. can do your bit by following these Time: 4 hrs return. Challenging. 11 Lookout Time: 1.5hrs return. Easy. seven principles: 4 Fluted Cape* The Neck, Bruny Island. 20 Mystery Creek Cave Track • plan ahead and prepare Time: 15 mins return. South Bruny Island National Park. • walk and camp on durable Time: 3hrs return. Moderate. Inland from Ida Bay. THE CHANNEL Time: 2 hrs return. Moderate. surfaces 5 * • dispose of waste properly – Grass Point 21 12 Alum Cliffs Track South Cape Bay Walk take out what you take in Adventure Bay, South Bruny Island. Time: 1 hour return. Easy. Tyndall Beach – Taronga Road, Kingston. Southwest National Park. • leave what you find Time: 2 hrs return. Easy. Time: 4 hrs return. Moderate. • minimise campfire impacts – 6 Labillardiere Peninsula Walk* 22 * use a fuel stove 13 Pelverata Falls Southport Bluff Beach South Bruny National Park. • respect wildlife Southport. Time: 7 hrs circuit. Challenging. Snug Tiers Nature Recreation Area. • be considerate of your hosts Time: 3 hrs return. Moderate. Time: 3 hrs return. Moderate. and other visitors. 7 Luggaboine Circuit 23 14 Snug Falls Southport Lagoon Walk For more information on Jetty Beach, South Bruny Island. walking tracks, please visit Southport (from Deep Hole). Time: 1.5 hr circuit. Snug Tiers Nature Recreation Area. southerntrove.com.au Time: 1hr return. Easy. Time : 2 to 3 hours return. Moderate.

10 southerntrove.com.au southerntrove.com.au 11 insider tips D’ENTRECASTEAUX CHANNEL • Snug Falls is a pleasant one hour return walk from The gateway to the Southern Trove. the Snug township. Head there after a heavy rain for spectacular falls! Known to locals as ‘The Channel’, to Bruny Island. Further along are the D’Entrecasteaux Channel was Woodbridge, Birchs Bay, Middleton • Visit the local Art Farm first discovered by French navigator and right round the coast road you’ll • Watch sheep whey spirits Bruni D’Entrecasteaux whilst seeking find Cygnet. being made reprieve from the ferocious Roaring Drop in to Cygnet for a bite or take a • Take a cruise down the Forties. Those secret coves and dip on a warm summer’s day. There D’Entrecasteaux Channel protected bays Bruni happened are local artisan markets, petite cafes across in 1792, are yours to and the likes of Eggs and Bacon Bay enjoy today. to discover. A high road through to Just 10 minutes from Hobart, the the Huon Valley (Woodbridge Hill Channel Highway winds south along Road) offers a fresh perspective the coast and is considered one of as it ambles through orchards and Australia’s great (yet lesser known) farmland. From here, the outlook coastal drives. Peppered along the reaches across boats on the Huon way are seaside towns of Margate, estuary to the Tasmanian Wilderness Snug and Kettering, the gateway World Heritage Area beyond.

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Attractions Attractions

Tasmanian Jet Ski Adventures Grandvewe Cheeses

1 Map Ref I4 4 Map Ref I6 TASMANIA’S ONLY JET SKI TOURS SHEEP CHEESERY & DISTILLERY Discover the hidden secrets of the world- Come and try the world’s first sheep renowned D’Entrecasteaux Channel on whey distillery and enjoy up to 8 different one of our latest model clean green fun cheeses at Australia’s only organic sheep machines. Choose from three tours — cheesery. Children welcome to pat a leisurely and fun thirty minute run to and feed our lambs (seasonal). Lunch at North Bruny Island, a one hour mix of our café and enjoy sheep milk coffee, exhilaration and adventure including liqueur and ice cream (seasonal) with Bruny Island’s tranquil “Duck Pond” or spectacular views of the D’Entrecasteaux a 90 minute full-on run to the glass-like Channel. Also available is the world’s first waters of Simpson’s Bay where north sheep whey vodka and gin produced in and south Bruny meet at “The Neck”. our newly built distillery. Open all year On every tour you will visit beautiful from 10am–5pm, except June, July and beaches and discover spectacular August open 10am–4pm. Visit our Hobart coastline and wildlife, on an adventure tasting shop inside the Brooke St Pier, that will stay with you forever! open daily.

247 Coningham Road, Coningham | 0409 977 430 59 Devlyns Road, Birchs Bay | (03) 6267 4099 [email protected] | tasmanianjetski.com.au [email protected] | grandvewe.com.au

Woodbridge Hill Art Farm Birchs Bay Inverawe Native Gardens Handweaving Studio 2 Map Ref H5 3 Map Ref I6 5 Map Ref I3

WATCH A WEAVER AT WORK ART IN THE LANDSCAPE TASMANIA’S LARGEST A textile experience with colour and textures Art Farm Birchs Bay, at Five Bob Farm, hosts an LANDSCAPED NATIVE GARDEN in a beautiful location with spectacular views. Annual Sculpture Prize, plus exhibitions, workshops Be inspired! Thousands of colourful native plants, Handwoven wraps, scarves, cushions, rugs, and events. Sculpture Trail, Farm and Forest Walks stunning views and interpretive signs add to the knitwear and wall tapestries, made here from (dogs on-lead) are open year-round. On-site Five experience. Take tea on the terrace. Open daily, handspun alpaca, wool and silk. Open most days Bob Café (Thurs – Sun, Ph 0428 062 255) features Sept to May 9am. Last entry 5pm. Guided tours 9:30am – 1pm or by appointment. Closed Saturday. fresh farm produce including Tasmanian Pepper! available. Located behind the Margate Train. 3866 Channel Highway, Birchs Bay 269 Woodbridge Hill Road, Woodbridge 1565 Channel Highway, Margate | (03) 6267 2020 (03) 6267 4430 | [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] | inverawe.com.au Sail the Channel facebook/woodbridgeweaving artfarmbirchsbay.org.au

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Wineries and dining Accommodation

Peppermint Bay Hotel and Cruises Snug Beach Cabin & Caravan Park  Self Rated

6 Map Ref I5 8 Map Ref I4 RESTAURANT, BAR, DINING & CRUISE CABINS, CARAVANS, CAMPING Cruise down the Derwent River to the Beachfront family holiday beautiful Peppermint Bay Hotel. accommodation just a 30 minutes drive south of Hobart, overlooking Overlooking the picturesque Bruny Island, North West Bay, at the top of the the food is as good as the view, with a D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Ideally suited focus on fresh and seasonal produce. for access to Bruny Island and the Huon A local (delicious) wine list and stellar Valley. Our one-and two-bedroom service. The Peppermint Bay Hotel is Family cabins accommodate up to open 7 days for lunch, and for dinner seven guests with well-equipped Thursday through to Saturday evenings. kitchens and comfortable lounge area. Only 35 minutes drive from Hobart or Some of the level, grassed camping experience the beautiful d’Entrecasteaux sites have beach frontage. Some of the Channel on our Peppermint Bay Lunch powered sites are drive-through. There Cruise (leaves most days from Brooke is a well-equipped amenities block, coin Street Pier, Hobart). operated laundry, a camp kitchen and free WiFi. 3435 Channel Highway, Woodbridge | (03) 6267 4088 [email protected] | [email protected] 35 Beach Road, Snug | (03) 6267 9138 peppermintbay.com.au [email protected] | snugpark.com.au

Hartzview Vineyard Waterview Gardens B&B

7 Map Ref H5 9 Map Ref DELUXE ROOMS, STUNNING BRUNY IS VIEWS Fully hosted luxurious ensuite rooms, stunning views, delicious breakfast catering for all dietary needs. Pet friendly. 589 Frosts Rd, Margate | 03 6267 1501 | 0448 809 210 [email protected] waterviewgardens.com.au

Oyster Cove Chalet CAFÉ, CELLAR DOOR TASTINGS, PICKERS HUTS All day platters and light lunches in café with 10 Map Ref I5 spectacular views. Hand crafted cool climate wines, fortified wines including Spiced Apple Mead TRANQUIL, NATURAL, FRIENDLY, and Tasmanian Cassis. Heritage pickers hut village PRIVATE SANCTUARY and luxury accommodation. Open all year 10am – Private self-contained studio apartments in an 5pm except June, July, August 10am – 4pm. idyllic setting just 4 minutes to the Bruny Ferry. 42 Manuka Road, Oyster Cove | (03) 6267 4209 70 Dillons Road, Gardners Bay | (03) 6295 1623 0490 793 354 | [email protected] [email protected] | hartzview.com.au Savour local flavours Walk the sculpture trail 0490 799 338 | oystercovechalet.com.au

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Bruny Island is just a 45 minute drive of South Bruny National Park, and short ferry ride from Hobart’s where CBD, yet feels a world away. The (circa 1838) warns distant sailors of petite island packs in stunning the island’s presence. Or venture coastlines, spectacular walks and a north where sprawling pastures bounty of produce and rare wildlife. and light bushland wrap around Think albino wallabies and fleeting the townships of Dennes Point and Swift Parrots. Great Bay. There’s good reason locals frequent Take a cruise along Bruny’s coastline Bruny. They island-hop for the to get up close to resident fur seals, secluded beaches, thick-forested seabirds and migrating whales if walks and uncrowded, laid back you’re lucky. Back on land, taste feel. Split by The Neck where Little your way through an abundant Penguins nest, North and South blend of fresh oysters, wine, berries, Bruny are richly diverse. Head handcrafted fudge, cheese and south for the towering rainforests island brews.

insider tips • Catch a sunrise or sunset from the top of the Neck • Watch Penguins come in to nest • If you’re keen to spot a white wallaby, down around Adventure Bay you might just get lucky!

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Attractions Wineries and dining Accommodation

Bruny Island Cruises Bruny Island Premium Wines Captain Cook Holiday Park  11 Map Refs J1, J9 13 Map Ref I9 14 Map Ref J9 AWARD WINNING ECO CRUISES STAY AND EXPLORE Join our passionate local guides and Captain Cook Holiday Park is the perfect location to spend an unforgettable three hours explore all the treasures of Bruny Island and offers exploring Bruny Island’s rugged villas, family cabins, sites and camping areas. coastline. Feel the power of the 786 Adventure Bay Road, Adventure Bay Southern Ocean, discover deep sea (03) 6293 1128 | 0408 147 862 caves and cruise alongside some of [email protected] | captaincookpark.com Australia’s highest sea cliffs. Drift up close to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’ and spectacular dolerite sea stacks Camping and Glamping at including ‘The Monument’. Search for BRUNY ISLAND FAMILY FRUIT GROWERS Bruny Island dolphins, seals, migrating whales and seabirds. Cruises depart daily from SINCE 1922 15 Map Ref H10 Adventure Bay or join our Full Day Tour Premium wine and cider hand-crafted at Australia’s from Hobart. Enjoy a delicious lunch at most southern vineyard/winery. Extensive menu PRIVATE ECO PET FRIENDLY our beachside restaurant, featuring the featuring Bruny Island produce, from the paddock Camping and glamping on pristine waterfront freshest Tassie seafood. to the plate. Open 7 days for lunch from 11am – 4pm. property, private and secluded, bordering the Open for dinner Thurs, Fri & Sat nights 1 Oct to 30 Apr. National Park – by appointment only. Call to book. 4391 Main Road, Lunawanna | 0409 973 033 Lighthouse Road, Cape Bruny, Bruny Island 1005 Adventure Bay Road, Bruny Island | (03) 6293 1465 [email protected] (03) 6293 1477 | [email protected] [email protected] | brunycruises.com.au brunyislandwine.com campingatbrunyisland.com

Bruny Island Traveller Bruny Ocean Cottage

12 Map Ref J1 16 Map Ref J9 BRUNY FOOD TOUR FROM HOBART FULLY SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION Visit the renowned artisan producers Holiday accommodation for families and couples. of Bruny Island on a tasting trail whilst Free WIFI and bicycles provided, close to beach, taking in the spectacular scenery of walks and attractions. Tasmania’s favourite island. 824 Adventure Bay Road, Bruny Island Meet the makers whilst you enjoy 0439 319 894 | [email protected] freshly shucked oysters, award-winning brunyoceancottage.com.au cheeses and ales, premium wines, handmade fudge, local honey, world- class whisky or gin and a beautiful winery lunch at Australia’s southernmost vineyard. Let’s keep the Marvel at the views from the iconic Southern Trove Neck Lookout, search for rare white wallabies and walk along pristine a beautiful sandy beaches. place!

Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart | (03) 6234 4270 [email protected] | brunytraveller.com.au See fur seals

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HUON VALLEY insider tips • Plan your trip around a valley event. Find yourself The enchanting Huon. amid an ancient pagan ritual or moving to the tune of folksy beats! The rolling hills of the Huon Valley popular haunt for second-hand are just a 30 minute commute south enthusiasts. About 15 minutes from • Enjoy the seasons and of Hobart. Follow the bends to a Huonville, is Cygnet. This town has its bounty – take a drive through the Huon Valley lush valley – where vines and stone drawn makers, designers and those and explore local shops, fruits and apples thrive. The region seeking a gentler pace for decades. cafes and wares is known for its creative community, There are galleries, affable locals, an its generational fruit growers and off-grid baker and riverside picnic • Pick up some local freshly-picked produce. coves to happen upon. goods from producers and take it back to your From roadside stalls and award- From Huonville, cross the bridge and accommodation to enjoy winning Pinot to artist studios tucked you’re en route to Franklin, one of in the evening down laneways, discover it slowly. the world’s last refuges for the craft • Keep your eyes out Sip slowly. Take your cider with a of wooden boat building. Forge on for road side stalls and side of apple heritage. Mix your to the southern edge of the valley honesty boxes seasonal berries with maritime and you’ll come across the township heritage. of Geeveston, rich with pioneer In the heart of the valley is Huonville, heritage of logging days gone by. the last major southern township. Geeveston is your gateway to the Surrounded by orchards and World wonderful temperate rainforests of Heritage Area peaks, it’s also a the Far South.

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SNOWY RANGE WELLINGTON PARK Driving Times HOBART 1 Hobart to Kingston (A6) 20mins kunanyi / 1 Hobart to Huonville (A6) 35mins WELLINGTON RANGEMT WELLINGTON Hobart to Tahune Airwalk (A6 & C631) 90mins 1270

Hobart to Dover (A6) 75mins R Huonville to Geeveston (A6) 20mins C643

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Geeveston to Tahune Reserve (C631) 35mins Ridgeway V

Geeveston to Hartz Mountain NP (C631&2) 40mins Mountain B64 Taroona E

Geeveston to Dover (A6) 20mins River Neika R 2 C617 2 Dover to Cockle Creek (A6 & C636) 60minsLonnavale Crabtree Leslie Vale

Hobart to Margate (via Taroona B68) 25mins 15 C618 Longley C645 12 Hobart to Kettering (A6 & B68) 35mins 17 Grove D Kettering to Verona Sands (B68) 25mins KINGSTON Lower E Lucaston Verona Sands to Cygnet (B68) 15mins Sandfly BLOW Judbury Longley R Oyster Cove to Cygnet (C626) 20mins HOLE C619 C622 W Woodbridge to Cygnet (C627) 20mins Ranelagh Blackmans 3 Allens 3 Bay E Cygnet to Huonville (via B68) 15mins C619 Kaoota Rivulet N Roberts Point to Adventure Bay (B66 & C630) 45mins Glen C619 Huonville C621 Margate Howden Roberts Point to Bruny Lighthouse (B66 & C629) 70mins C624 T Huon MtDriving Frederick times listed are intended as a guide only NORTH HWY Pelverata River WEST Tinderbox 13 PELVERATA Electrona DIVE TRAIL BAY MARINE Iron FALLS Snug Dennes Pot 4 RESERVE 4 HUON 14 Woodstock Point 10 TAHUNE AIRWALK SNUG FALLS Coningham Huon SCOTTS DIVIDE Franklin Oyster B68 EAGLE HANG GLIDING Egg Is Killora C625 One Tree Pt 18 Cradoc Cove Barnes Barnes Bay C639 B68 C626 Kettering Arve R Castle Forbes Bay Yellow Bluff 5 Bay 5 River ARVE ROAD C631 Glaziers FERRY Lake FOREST DRIVE Bay CRUISE B66 Port Nicholls Rt Woodbridge Trumpeter Picton C632 C641 Peppermint Bay Huon Cygnet Bay KEOGHS Wattle Apollo Bay Geeveston C640 Lake CREEK WALK Grove BRUNY C627 Riveaux PICNIC AREA C634 Birchs Bay

HARTZ MTNS Petcheys C646 ISLAND Cairns Bay Bay C639 T Gardners Variety E 6 Lymington GREAT 6 N Bay Great L Bay 16 G Deep BAY Bay Waterloo Y Flowerpot C Bay ARVE FALLS E BrooksHUON RIVER ESPERANCE Surges Bay T Bay R O N Picton LAKE WALK Esperance C638 P Eggs and Garden Is CrMiddleton Simpsons Hartz Lake HARTZ PK Glendevie Police Bacon Bay Garden NPt 1255 Point Island Cr A 2 C637 Randalls ISTHMUS HARTZ MOUNTAINS Bay H Cape 7 Gordon 7 C BAY Queen Elizabeth MONUMENT NATIONAL PARK River Verona PENGUIN ROOKERY Pine Lake Surveyors Sands Simpsons 11 L Sydney Bay MARINE Bay ESPERANCE RIVER Huon I X ADVENTURE CONSERVATION AREA C638 RESERVE U C628 1 Dover A Roberts E BAY 8 PORT T Satellite I 8 Raminea Alonnah ESPERANCE Esperance Pt S B66 C630 A SOUTH BRUNY 1226 Ventenat Pt 5 C Adventure WALKS DUCKHOLE Strathblane 4 Fluted Cape River ADAMSONS E 25 LAKE Lunawanna Bay PK R Mt Mangana T Picton 9 8 9 Salisbury R 9 HASTINGS CAVES N MAVISTA E Partridge I C Connella C635 C629 PICNIC THERMAL ' AREA D C644 BRUNY Bay SPRINGS GREAT C635 Hopwood Pt of ISLAND Islands Lune River Southport PENINSULA TAYLORS WALK Mangana Bluff Mt Victoria SOUTHPORT 6

10 River Ida Bay BRUNY ISLAND 10 Cross BAY CLOUDY 7 CRUISES 20 HISTORIC 22 23 Standaway BAY C636 3 SOUTH BRUNY RAILWAY Bay t West Mt Bruny0 5 10km cas eau Southport Southport I NATIONAL PARK re x Cloudy nt Lagoon SOUTHPORT 'E R Hd East D LAGOON CA Courts I Mt La Perouse Cloudy Boreel Hd 11 Pindars 1161 C Bruny Hd 11 Peak Catamaran Tasman Hd Oval Lake South 24 Eliza Pt STH CAPE RANGE 0 5 10km River Cape Catamaran 12 19 Fishers Pt 12 Rt WHALE SCULPTURE sealed unsealed Ile du Golfe Cockle Primary (A route) ...... Over 7 500 inhabitants ...... 21 Creek Secondary (B route) ...... B19 1 000 - 7 500 inhabitants ...... Surprise Bay Bare Hill C319 Shoemaker Pt Minor (C route) ...... 200 - 1 000 inhabitants ...... South Cape N Railway ...... Less than 200 inhabitants; (with facilities) ...... Bay 13 3 13 South Cape Whale Hd Walking track; Great Short Walk .. Rest area or picnic ground; Public toilets ... Tsealedasmanian V isitor unsealed Information ...... Lighthouse; Boat ramp ...... Primary (A route) ...... Over 7 500 inhabitants ...... Caravan park ...... Scenic lookout ...... Secondary (B route) ...... B19 1 000 - 7 500 inhabitants ...... Wastewater dump station ...... Landing ground ...... Minor (C route) ...... C319 200 - 1 000 inhabitants ...... Camping ground ...... Boat cruise ...... 14 Railway ...... Less than 200 inhabitants; (with facilities) ...... 14 Vineyard (with cellar door sales) ...... National park ...... Walking track; Great Short Walk .. 3 Rest area or picnic ground; Public toilets ... www.tasmap.tas.gov.au Tourist feature ...... DIVE TRAIL Tasmanian Wilderness WHA boundary ... Tasmanian Visitor Information ...... Lighthouse; Boat ramp ......

Caravan park ...... Scenic lookout ...... Wastewater dump station ...... Landing ground ...... 15 15 Tourists are warned that not all roads shown on this map are construCampingcted or maintainedground ...... by the State Government or Local CoBoatunci cruisels and ...... no warranty is given that all roads will be open or fully maintained at all times. Some of the secondary roads shown may be Forestry roads constructVineyarded and (withused fcellaror timber door haulage sales) ...... and great care shouldNational be taken park when ...... using such roads as they may be narrow and used by log trucks. Tourist feature ...... Tasmanian Wilderness WHA boundary ... DIVE TRAIL 4525/17 A B C D E F G H I J K HUON VALLEY HUON VALLEY

Attractions Attractions

Huon Jet Yukon Tours

17 Map Ref F3 19 Map Ref F4 JET BOATING ON THE HUON RIVER SAIL TODAY - ON THE STUNNING Come jet boating on the Huon River. HUON RIVER Experience the thrill of white water Join us for a relaxing Calm Water Cruise jet boating and view the magnificent aboard the traditional sailing ketch reflections in the dark tannin-stained Yukon. Become part of the experience as water. To add to the excitement, your you hoist sail or simply sit back and enjoy driver executes a number of 360 degree the beauty of the Huon Valley. Explore spins, all in complete safety. Rides depart below deck and find out more about regularly throughout the day. For the less the restoration of the vessel and our adventurous, stretch your legs on our adventures on the high seas. Pedal Boats and Aqua Bikes, or just sit and Depart from Franklin Marina next to enjoy a coffee or snack in our riverside the Wooden Boat Centre. Including café. Tasmania’s only white water jet refreshments. boating adventure just 35 minutes south Other adventures on board: Gourmet of Hobart. lunch cruise/Wooden boat sleep alongside jetty/Overnight cruises Bruny Island or Port Davey.

Esplanade, Huonville | (03) 6264 1838 3335 Huon Highway, Franklin | 0498 578 535 [email protected] | huonjet.com [email protected] | yukon-tours.com.au

Willie Smith’s Apple Shed The Wooden Boat Centre – Franklin

18 Map Ref G3 20 Map Ref F4 CIDERHOUSE, DISTILLERY, EATERY TAKE A WORKSHOP GUIDED TOUR AND APPLE MUSEUM Be enticed into the fascinating world of An old apple packing shed, built in 1942, the traditional wooden boats and their The Apple Shed is the home of Willie Huon heritage. Learn about the history of Smith’s award-winning cider – just 25 boat building and water transport. minutes south of Hobart, in the Huon Marvel at the beauty and fragrance of Valley. Charles Oates Distilling is also part © JNatalie Mendham the local timbers as craftsmen transform of the family, distilling Fine Apple Brandy raw timbers into superbly crafted vessels and Apple Blanco on site. Have a wander before your eyes. in the museum, see the heritage apples on display, enjoy a cider tasting or a tour Examine the tools and maritime artifacts, of the Still, and then feast on the Shed’s choose a keepsake or nautical gift from local, seasonal dishes. Open year-round*, the shop, all built by our own craft person check the Willie Smith’s website for in our workshop. details on Friday night Live Music and Take a tour of our facility then stroll the the Saturday morning produce market. quiet riverside and admire the boats. *Closed Christmas and Boxing Day.

2064 Huon Highway, Grove | (03) 6266 4345 3333 Huon Highway, Franklin | (03) 6266 3586 [email protected] | williesmiths.com.au [email protected] | woodenboatcentre.com

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Attractions Attractions

Three Twigs Tahune Adventures

21 Map Ref G5 23 Map Ref B4 CLOTHING | ACCESSORIES | GIFTS RIVER. FOREST. SKY. Located in the centre of Cygnet just 50 Discover them all at Tahune Adventures minutes south of Hobart. With a focus on Tasmania, one of Tasmania’s must-visit clothing made from natural fibres, new destinations. Walk high above the forest designs arriving weekly and friendly, canopy on the famous Tahune AirWalk. caring customer service at all times. Try the Twin Rivers Adventure for all the • Linen & Cotton Clothing, with Plus Size family. 2.5 hours of gentle rafting on the • Australian Merino & Lambswool Knitwear stunning Huon and Picton rivers. Feel the wind beneath your wings as you fly over • Leather Handbags, Wallets & Shoes the Huon River with Eagle Hang Gliding. • Sterling Silver Jewellery Explore easy walking tracks alongside • Menswear wild rivers, across swinging bridges and • Gifts past Huon pines in the rainforest. Enjoy • Body-Beauty-Homewares local food and fabulous views from our • OPEN 7 DAYS licensed café and visitor centre. Browse in With the Conservatory Café in the same the gift shop for that special something. building, it is the perfect destination to Did you know? We are pet friendly! enjoy a coffee/brunch and shop. Cygnet Old Bank, 20 Mary Street, Cygnet | (03) 6295 1097 Arve Road, Geeveston | (03) 6251 3903 Find us on Facebook and Instagram: threetwigstasmania [email protected] | tahuneadventures.com.au

Frank’s Cider House The Honey Pot & Bruny Island Cygnet Old Bank Honey 22 Map Ref F4 24 Map Ref F3 25 Map Ref G5 ORCHARD TOUR, MUSEUM, CIDER HOUSE & CAFE Discover the history of the Apple Isle by visiting a heritage orchard, and meeting a 5th generation fruit grower. Wander among the trees and learn the secrets of cider and culinary apples and pears. Enjoy a tasting of Frank’s multi award winning ciders, and lunch at Frank’s Cider House & Cafe, where Huon Valley seasonal produce features on the menu. Surround PURE TASMANIAN HONEY B & B ACCOMMODATION | CAFÉ | yourself in history as you wander through Sales and free tastings of our local & unique honey. CLOTHING & GIFTS | RESIDENT ARTIST the museum and discover the history of Observe the bees in the glass hive, enjoy a An elegant National Trust building on the main street Franklin and it’s pioneer settlers. Open 7 leatherwood honey ice cream or browse our of Cygnet. A perfect retreat offering three elegantly days, Summer 10am – 5pm, Winter 10am skincare range, beeswax products, giftware, restored & furnished accommodation rooms. Enjoy – 4pm (closed some public holidays). honey treats & more! breakfast & lunch in our licenced Conservatory Café. Orchard Tours: Sun and Mon – Dec to Apr Browse the Three Twig Store & Paddock to Garment (large groups all year ph 0438 663 525). 2273 Huon Highway, Huonville (03) 6366 0342 | 0400 583 099 with our Artist in Residence. Stay & share the ambience. 3328 Huon Highway, Franklin (03) 6266 3828 [email protected] 20 Mary Street, Cygnet | [email protected] [email protected] | frankscider.com.au thehoney-pot.com (03) 6295 1818 | cygnetoldbank.com.au

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Attractions Wineries and dining

Huon Valley Visitor Centre Geeveston Visitor Centre Two Bud Spur Vineyard Home Hill Winery & Restaurant

26 Map Ref F3 27 Map Ref E5 28 Map Ref G6 30 Map Ref F3 CELLAR DOOR AND RESTAURANT Located 30 minutes drive south of Hobart. Iconic award winning wines. Paddock to plate local produce.

38 Nairn Street, Ranelagh | (03) 6264 1200 [email protected] | homehillwines.com.au

The Farmhouse Kitchen BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION CENTRE MORE THAN A VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE WINERY AND CELLAR DOOR The Huon Valley Visitor Centre offers a free Showcasing unique local arts, crafts, and the Specialising in hand-crafted wines capturing the 31 Map Ref F6 statewide booking service for all accommodation, wonderful world class produce of the Huon Valley. essence of our cool-climate region. Visit our eco- attractions and tours, information, maps and Visitors can view a working wood turner, linocut friendly strawbale winery and cellar door and try COOKING CLASSES OF ITALIAN FOOD guides. Local products, gifts and souvenirs, visitor artist, even an augmented reality platypus! Free our medal-winning wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Learn to make genuinely traditional cuisine from lounge and re-charge stations. Open 7 days 9am- booking and information service. Open 7 days Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay and Gewürztraminer. Open Southern Italy, the home of the Mediterranean diet. 5pm (except Good Friday and Christmas Day). except Christmas Day. Summer weekends 11am-5pm, or by appointment. 23 Main Street, Huonville | (03) 6264 0326 15 Church Street, Geeveston | (03) 6297 1120 1033 Woodbridge Hill Road, Gardners Bay 292 Sunday Hill Road, Wattle Grove | 0400 532 074 [email protected] [email protected] 0429 006 486 | [email protected] [email protected] huonvalleytas.com.au huonvalleytas.com.au twobudspur.com.au thefarmhousekitchen-tas.com

Summer Kitchen Bakery Kate Hill Wines

29 Map Ref F3 32 Map Ref F3 Discover the best ORGANIC WOODFIRED SOURDOUGH BREAD Delicious range of sourdough breads, cakes, vegetarian and meat pies, soups and sandwiches. of Huon Valley 21 Marguerite Street, Ranelagh (03) 6264 3388 | 0417 504 671 [email protected] | facebook.com/ Browse special offers for food Summer-Kitchen-Bakery-389693084374495 and drink, attractions and more.

Search for “Huon Valley Tasmania” in your app WINERY AND CELLAR DOOR store or visit thehuon.com/app to download now. Located just outside Huonville on the Huon Highway, we offer intimate wine tastings of our full product range from our heritage farmhouse and cellar door. Open Friday to Sunday 11am – 5pm. Closed in the winter months or by appointment only.

21 Dowlings Road, Huonville | 0448 842 696 Wine & dine [email protected] | katehillwines.com.au

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Accommodation Accommodation

Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages and Miniature Pony Stud  Huon Valley Escapes

33 Map Ref E4 35 Map Refs E3, D10 SELF-CONTAINED IN BEAUTIFUL, TWO ECO-RETREATS IN NATURE QUIET SURROUNDINGS Both locations feature many eco-features and offer discounts for multi night stays. Refreshing retreat with valley and mountain views and secluded gardens. Watch the Buttongrass Retreat foals play in the paddocks and meet the Southernmost accommodation in ponies. Experience farm life, go for walks, Australia. This two bedroom eco-cabin is enjoy the wildlife at night, keep a lookout a perfect base to explore , for the shy platypus. Cosy one-bedroom Hastings Caves and Cockle Creek. Wide cottage and the unique Strawbale House open views to the southern mountains. with a luxury spa-bath and two double Huon Bush Retreats bedrooms with ensuites. Hearty breakfast Relax, explore and experience nature. provisions are included for the first Self contained cabins, deluxe tipees and night. The perfect base to experience all camping with 5km of bushwalking tracks attractions in the Southern Trove. Multi- onsite. Each cabin is in its own individual night and weekly discounts. Awarded setting in protected forest, surrounded by Green STAR Environmentally Friendly. wildlife in a private nature reserve. Visit our Farm Produce Stall as well. 300 Browns Road, Ranelagh and 308 Lune River Road, Ida Bay | (03) 6264 2233 253 Swamp Road, Franklin (off A6) | (03) 6266 3341 [email protected] | huonvalleyescapes.net [email protected] | whisperingspirit.com.au

Port Huon Cottages Ambience on Huon B & B

34 Map Ref E5 36 Map Ref F5 RELAX & UNWIND WITH MAGNIFICANT VIEWS The Port Huon Cottages offer self- contained accommodation including their own barbeque and balcony with stunning views over the Huon River and Hartz Mountains. Accommodation options include 1 or 2 bedroom cottages and Spa Cottage. Perfectly located to use as a base to explore and discover the Huon Valley and surrounds; near major attractions, such as the Tahune AirWalk, BE CAPTIVATED BY THE BEAUTY Hastings Caves and Ida Bay Railway. Enjoy peaceful serenity at our luxury fully-hosted Off street parking and fishing tackle are B & B, set on 6 acres with stunning views of the Huon also available. Ask about multi-night stay River and Hartz Mountains. Ideally located to explore and group booking offers. Port Huon the treasures of the South. Dinner on request. Cottages is the ideal place to be based for a Southern Tasmanian holiday. 1134 Cygnet Coast Road, Wattle Grove (03) 6297 7286 | 0447 648 668 4396 Huon Highway, Port Huon | (03) 6297 1060 [email protected] [email protected] | Picnic in the Huon Valley porthuoncottages.com.au ambienceonhuon.com.au

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FAR SOUTH insider tips • Head for the bronze whale sculpture at Cockle Far out and further. Creek and imagine a time when 2000 early settlers including sealers, whalers The name is fitting, but it’s only an Here, fishermen harvest the and convicts called Cockle hour South of Hobart! In Tasmania’s Southern Ocean’s bountiful crayfish, Creek home Far South, you’ll find yourself far oysters and salmon that will find • Watch a sunrise over the from the madding crowd. It’s a their way to restaurant plates Dover Bay place where nature is raw, wild and worldwide. untamed. Here, the air is some of the Down this way pristine beaches • Take the kids to Geeveston to play on an awesome purest on Earth. Cool deep waters stretch out, often without another of the Southern Ocean compete for playground, or your soul to be seen. The power of nature furbaby to the dog park your attention with warm thermal calls surfers to secret breaks. nearby springs. Dolomite caves create For the adventurous, Cockle Creek is nature’s cathedrals below ground, • Visit large scale public art the beginning of a trail that leads to installations in the region while above, temperate rainforests South Cape Bay. It’s about four hours invite wandering and wonder. return along unspoilt coastline. Take • Plan a weekend around The forests give up their secret the track and you’ll feel like you’ve one of the many spectacular walks in the solitude to those willing to take time literally walked to the world’s edge. on two feet. Deep bays of the coast region shelter the seaside towns of Dover and Southport.

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Attractions Attractions Wineries and dining

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs Esperance Adventures Bakehouse Distillery

37 Map Refs D9, D10 39 Map Ref F8 40 Map Ref F8 EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL ATTRACTIONS 1 hour south of Huonville (C635 off A6). Be fascinated and enchanted by entering one of the world’s great dolomite caves. Experience nature’s best with forest walks, picnic facilities and the 28ºC naturally-heated spring water swimming pool. Guided cave tours, visitor centre, snacks, barbecues, short walks. Open every day of the year KAYAK WILD FAR SOUTH TASMANIA INSPIRED BY TASMANIA’S WILD SIDE except Christmas Day. Operating hours vary seasonally – please check website Enjoy an easy flat water kayak tour on the beautiful, Small batch, handcrafted botanical spirit, exuding sheltered water ways of Far South Tasmania. or phone before visit. local provenance and ancient heritage. Tastings and Learn about local natural and cultural history as you Cellar door sales, December–April: open weekends, cruise slowly through this pristine landscape. 10am–2pm and 4pm–6pm, otherwise when the No experience necessary. open sign is up, or group bookings.

754 Hastings Caves Road, Hastings | (03) 6298 3209 42Q Cemetery Road, Dover 8 Station Road, Dover [email protected] | parks.tas.gov.au/reserves/hastings 0428 279 002 | [email protected] 0409 981 062 | [email protected] esperanceadventures.com.au bakehousedistillery.com

Tasmanian Visitor Information Network Tasmania’s nationally accredited Visitor Centres located throughout the State offering personalised service – look for the blue sign with the yellow all around Tasmania. Visit www.startwithi.com.au or download our free app

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Accommodation

Ashdowns of Dover Lune Mill River House Bed and Breakfast 42 Map Ref F8 43 Map Ref D10

WORTH LEAVING HOME FOR PEACEFUL RUSTIC CHARM Tasmania’s gold medal winning B&B with spacious, With deep water frontage to the jetty, this unique modern well appointed ensuite rooms, TV/DVD, property is located on the pristine Lune River at the free WiFi, wheelchair accessible and mini-bar. edge of the stunning World Heritage Wilderness, Within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and offers comfortable self-catering facilities for up and beach. Experience warm hospitality and to 8 people. delicious cooked breakfasts. 23 Lune Mill Road, Lune River 6957 Huon Highway, Dover | 0417 746 437 0425 254 340 or 0401 818 667 [email protected] [email protected] ashdownsofdover.com.au lunemillriverhouse.com

Southport Hotel & Caravan Park  44 Map Ref E10

AUSTRALIA’S SOUTHERNMOST HOTEL56 A journey worth taking! Set in the beautiful seaside town of Southport, the park offers a range of accommodation including motel units, cabins, powered and unpowered sites. Laundry, general store and fuel available. Southport Hotel offers great country-style meals. Please phone for bookings.

8777 Huon Highway, Southport | (03) 6298 3144 Swim in a thermal pool southportcaravanpark.com.au

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40 southerntrove.com.au southerntrove.com.au 41 FAR SOUTH Calendar of Events Accommodation Huon Show 51 November 2019 | Ranelagh Recreation Ground (near Huonville) huonshow.com.au Geeveston Twilight Feast First Thursday of each month Geeveston Town Hall and Visitor Centre huonvalley.tas.gov.au/events/geeveston- twilight-feast JANUARY Cygnet Township cygnetfolkfestival.org Love Living Locally Australia Day Breakfast by the River Kingborough Civic Centre, Kingston Franklin Oval, Franklin lovelivinglocally.com huonvalley.tas.gov.au/events Kingston Beach Regatta/ Small Farms Expo Huon Showgrounds, Ranelagh A Day on the Beach huonsmallfarmsexpo.com.au Kingston Beach adayonthebeach.com.au Dover Seafest Dover Foreshore FEBRUARY Middleton Country Fair/ APRIL Expo Scarecrow Competition Huon Tasmanian Salmon middletonexpo.southchannel.com.au Port Esperance Regatta Port Esperance Sailing Club, Dover Wheels in the Park pesc.com.au Heritage Park, Brady St, Geeveston huonvalley.tas.gov.au/events/wheels-in- Targa Tasmania the-park targa.com.au MARCH JULY Southern Vineyards Open Weekend Huon Valley Mid Winter Festival winesouth.com.au Willie Smith’s Apple Shed, Huonville huonvalleymidwinterfest.com.au A Taste of the Huon Ranelagh Recreation Ground Visit tasteofthehuon.com southerntrove.com.au/events/ for dates and the dates and times Cygnet Regatta of many other events and markets Port Cygnet Sailing Club, Port Cygnet within the Southern Trove. Surf Southport Lagoon cygnetsailing.org.au

42 southerntrove.com.au southerntrove.com.au 43 Parks and Reserves Town Services POLICE, AMBULANCE AND FIRE RV DUMPING SITES AND Mountain River Hall BBQ, bins, picnic table station, lawn/grassed area, picnic tables, EMERGENCY DIAL: 000 POTABLE WATER and shelter (no toilets) play area, seating, shelter, toilets, walking Bruny Island Alonnah: online access, post office, Huonville Dump Point: Esplanade Huonville (no Glen Huon Park BBQ, bins, picnic tables, track and wheelchair accessible areas general store. camping). Camping available at Huon Valley Caravan playground, shelter, toilets Blackmans Bay – Foreshore BBQ (free Adventure Bay: petrol, ATM, general store Park. Potable Water: Huonville Foreshore picnic area Huonville BBQ (free electric), disabled electric), play area, disability access toilets, Cygnet Pharmacy, bank, petrol, vehicle servicing/ Franklin (RV Friendly Town) Dump Point and access public toilets, dogs on-leash beach, fishing, skate park repairs, online access, post office, doctor, Potable Water: RV site at Franklin Foreshore Reserve exercise, fishing, river, ducks, lawn/grassed Bruny Island – Dennes Point Foreshore BBQ supermarket, real estate agent, library, ATM, (next to Petty Sessions Restaurant) area, picnic tables, play area fenced, RV (free electric), toilets, boat ramp, jetty laundromat Port Huon (RV Friendly Town) Dump Point and dump point, seating, shelter, wheelchair Bruny Island – Adventure Bay BBQ (free Dover Pharmacy, bank, petrol, vehicle servicing/ Potable Water: Shipwright’s Point RV site accessible areas and double boat ramp electric), toilets, playground, tennis court, repairs, online access, post office, doctor, ATM, Geeveston Dump Point: Arve Road, near entrance supermarket, laundromat Cradoc Park BBQ, bins, shelter, tables, toilets boat ramp, jetty to Heritage Park Ranelagh BBQ (free electric), shelter, play Bruny Island – Alonnah BBQ (free electric), Franklin Vehicle servicing/repairs, post office, ATM, Cygnet Dump Point: Burton’s Reserve (no camping), general store area (fenced), picnic tables, lawn/grassed toilets, skate park, oval, boat ramp, jetty Channel Highway, Cygnet. Camping available at Cygnet Holiday Park area and small bike track Kettering – Trial Bay Foreshore BBQ (free Geeveston Pharmacy, bank, petrol, vehicle servicing/repairs, online access, post office, doctor, Judbury BBQ (free electric), shelter, play electric), play area, river, fishing Kingston Dump Point: Behind Kingston Hotel, ATM, supermarket, laundromat, library towards Browns Road wetlands area, lawn/grassed area, disabled access, Kingston – Christopher Johnson Memorial Huonville Pharmacy, bank, petrol, LPG, vehicle toilets, picnic tables, walking track along Park (next to Browns River) BBQ (free Gordon Dump Point: Recreation Ground Channel servicing/repairs, online access, post office, doctor, Hwy, and kayak platform electric), play area, toilets, river, ducks, lawn/ optometrist, dentist, physiotherapist, naturopath, Franklin Foreshore BBQ (free electric), boat grassed area, dog beach at northern end ATM, major chain supermarket, laundromat, lawyers Bruny Island Dump Point: Alonnah Council depot ramp, disabled access public toilets, off Margate – Dru Point Reserve BBQ (free and property surveyors, real estate agent, library leash dog exercise, fishing, river, lawn/ electric), play ground, disability access Kettering Petrol, post office COMPUTER ACCESS call for opening hours info grassed area, Franklin Oval, picnic tables, to most areas of play area including Kingston Pharmacy, bank, petrol, LPG, vehicle play area, RV dump point, seating, shelter, disability access swing (key available from servicing/repairs, online access, post office, doctor, Bruny Island online School Road, Alonnah toilets, walking track and wheelchair Office, Kingston), optometrist, dentist, physiotherapist, naturopath, (03) 6293 2036 accessible areas children’s bike track, boat ramp, jetty, fishing, x-ray, ultrasound, ATM, major chain supermarket, Dover ‘The Old School’ Main Road | (03) 6298 1552 laundromat, lawyers and property surveyors, real Port Huon – Shipwrights Point Recreation dog exercise area, disabled access toilets, estate agent, library Geeveston Library Area BBQ (free electric), boat ramp and jetty, wheelchair accessible areas, lawn/grassed Church Street | (03) 6297 1582 RV dump point, fishing, play area (fenced) area, walking track Margate Pharmacy, petrol, LPG, vehicle servicing/ repairs, online access, post office, ATM, real estate Geeveston Community Centre – GeCo with small bike track and inclusive orbit, off Taroona Beach – Taroona Crescent BBQ (free agent, general store 6 School Road | (03) 6297 1616 leash dog exercise, river, lawn/grassed area, electric), play area, toilets, boat ramp, beach Huonville Library 1 Skinner Drive | (03) 6121 7010 picnic tables, shelter, seating, public toilets Middleton Petrol station, general store, post office Tinderbox Foreshore Reserve – Fergusson Kingston Library 11 Hutchins Street | (03) 6165 6208 and wheelchair accessible areas Avenue, Tinderbox BBQ (free electric), play Snug Petrol, post office, doctor, general store Geeveston – Heritage Park BBQ (free area, toilets, boat ramp, jetty, river, fishing Southport Petrol, post office Woodbridge West Winds Community Centre 3528 Channel Highway | (03) 6267 4713 electric), disabled access toilets, dogs on- Woodbridge – Silverwater Park, Channel Woodbridge Post office, online access, leash exercise, river/creek, lawn/ grassed area, Highway BBQ (free electric), play area, general store FREE WIFI picnic tables, platypus walkway, seating, toilets, toilets, boat ramp, jetty, river, fishing wheelchair accessible areas, small skate park, Huonville Esplanade Channel Highway Gordon Disabled access toilet, picnic tables, playground and educational bike track RV dump point, lawn/grassed area, fishing, Blackmans Bay Pearsal Avenue – payphone Dover Foreshore BBQ (free electric), boat boat ramp (nearby) Cygnet 60 Mary St – payphone and ramp, fishing, play area, dog exercise, river, Coningham Beach and Reserve Toilets, 24 Mary St – Red Velvet Lounge beach, picnic tables, toilets and exercise station disabled access toilet, fishing, beach, Geeveston 9 Church St – payphone Southport Picnic tables, toilets picnic tables, seating, BBQ (free electric), Kettering Terminal Cygnet – Burtons Reserve BBQ (free walking tracks electric), disabled access toilets, exercise

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46 southerntrove.com.au southerntrove.com.au 47 Driving is a great way to explore everything Tasmania has to offer, but there are some essential rules you must follow to keep you and your passengers safe.

Always drive on the left side of the road.

Driver and passengers must wear a seatbelt at all times.

Never use a mobile phone while driving.

Slow down and look out for animals on the road, especially at dawn and dusk.

Pull off the road when stopping to take photos, enjoy scenery or read maps.

Slow down on winding, gravel or icy roads in bad weather.

You must obey speed limits. In poor conditions, drive slower than the limit.

Hazard markers warn that the road ahead is about to change direction.

Everything you need to know about driving safely in Tasmania is on our website. Visit rsac.tas.gov.au/visitingdrivers before you drive.

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