Cygnet
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Cygnet is a small town in the Huon Valley region of Southeast Tasmania, of population 839. It is nessled in an apple and berry growing district, a short distance from the Huon river, amongst ungulating hills and valleys.The township has a burgeoning artistic community and a number of excellent cafes, restaurants and galleries. There is much local agricultural produce that can be procured from the side of the road and forms a theme through the local cuisine. The best produce, food and art is best found by asking one of the many friendly locals or shopkeepers. This is a town with an old fashioned small town ethos with a unique Tasmanian fusion of art and argerianism.
Get in
Cygnet is a 56 km (50 minute) drive south-west from Hobart. The township is within an hour from the Hartz mountains national park and many other local towns.
Do
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address: Esplanade, HuonvilleRide in a jet boat on the Huon River
Buy
Fresh fruit from the side of the road.
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Chemmart Chemist
address: 59 Main Road HuonvilleFor pharmaceutical needs, photo processing, fragrances and beauty. -
address: Main St, HuonvilleSellers of Tasmanian timbers and fine furniture.
Eat
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Red Velvet Lounge
phone: +61 3 6295 0466address: 24 Mary Street
Sleep
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address: Main Road, Port HuonFully self contained cottages with BBQ and fishing equipment.
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Cygnet Hotel
address: 77 Mary Street