Huonville

Huonville is a 39 km drive south-west from Hobart.

Huonville offers minimal public transportation. It's best to drive a personal car, or hire a car and drive from Hobart.

Buildings and landmarks

Huonville retains a few historical buildings. The river is the major landmark.

Natural features

Built in a broad valley, the central feature is the Huon River. On each side are mountains, including Mount Misery (pictured).
Native forest is visible in every direction from the town itself. The Mount Misery walk is the easiest place to access rainforest and oldgrowth forest.
River access is easy at the esplanade. Playground, toilets, picnic tables.

• Scenic HillLocated on the edge of an old quarry, the lookout itself is nothing special but it does give a good view over the town to the mountains beyond.

• Huon Jet

  address: Esplanade
  Ride in a jet boat on the Huon River.

• Mount Misery Walk

  address: 320 Browns Road, Ranelagh via
  5km of interpreted bushwalks from old-growth and rainforest, sub-alpine heathland and a mountaintop. Free maps available at walker registration booth.

As the largest town in the Huon Valley, the main shopping street is also the main thoroughfare, with housing extending about 1 km off a few side streets. Never too busy, but never deserted, parking is easy and most services that travellers need are available.
Fresh fruit and vegetables from many roadside stalls. Cherries and apples are the main varieties. Other fruits available seasonally.

• Chemmart Chemist

  address: 59 Main Road
  For pharmaceutical needs, photo processing, fragrances and beauty.

• Gondwana Forest Products

  address: Main St
  Sellers of Tasmanian timbers and fine furniture.

• Boat House Cafe

  address: The Esplanade
  The cafe is licensed and cooks fish and chips, burgers and seafood to order. The cafe has gluten free food, home-made ice-cream and old fashioned milk-shakes available. Don't expect local fish though; they import much of their food from elsewhere.

• The Cafe

  address: Main Road, Port Huon
  A cafe which offers internet access and a wood fire. A shop including post office, groceries and deli are attached to the cafe.

• Huon Manor

  phone: +61 3 6264 1311
  address: 2 Short Street
  Open for lunch and dinner, the magnificent Federation house overlooks the Huon river and specializes in seafood and salmon in an elegant setting. The seafood chowder is a specialty and the manor is a licensed wine bar.

• Rustic Reflections Wine Bar Restaurant

  phone: +61 3 6264 2228
  address: Huonville, 1/15 Main Rd

• Willie Smith's Apple Shed

  phone: +61 3 6266 4345
  address: 2064 Huon Hwy, Grove

• Port Huon Cottages

  address: Main Road, Port Huon
  Fully self-contained cottages with BBQ and fishing equipment.

• Huon Bush Retreats

  phone: +61 3 6264 2233
  address: 300 Browns Road, Ranelagh
  Self-contained cottages in an extensive private habitat reserve.

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