Experience Huonville on the Huon River

Huonville sits on the banks of the Huon River, surrounded by mountains such as Sleeping Beauty. The town is also on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The river and landscape shape the destination, while walking tracks, arts offerings and community events add to its character. This can help you decide whether a stay focused on these attractions fits your travel plans.

Walks and time at the Esplanade

The Huonville Esplanade is a place to stroll by the water. It has picnic facilities with seating, sheltered areas and tables, as well as a fenced children’s playground. The Esplanade also has public toilets with accessible access and a boat ramp. If you’d like to include a break outdoors during your stay, you’ll find several practical options in one place here.

The Skinners Creek Walking Track offers a different way to experience Huonville’s waterways: this flat, scenic track follows the creek between the Esplanade, Flood Road and Sale Street. It is wheelchair-accessible and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. There are also opportunities for birdwatching, including native dusky moorhens, green rosellas and birds of prey. While the Esplanade is about walking by the water, the track is clearly defined by its creekside route and named endpoints.

Events and art

The Hilltop Hike is a community-organised event, with participants walking a two-kilometre route together up Scenic Hill in Huonville. On the day, there are activities, food, music and entertainment. Its community spirit and route make the Hilltop Hike a different way to experience Huonville than a walk at the Esplanade or along Skinners Creek. If you’d like to plan your trip around the Hilltop Hike, check the event date in advance.

ARTBOX is an exhibition space in Huonville that supports community art and creative and cultural projects. Near Huonville is the Gallery in the Square. It offers arts and crafts, collectibles and gifts, as well as original paintings, art glass, woodwork, ceramics, textile art and sculptures to view or buy. The offerings differ: ARTBOX supports community art and cultural projects, while the Gallery in the Square offers a wide range of arts and crafts and works to view or buy.

Tastings and market stall

Kate Hill Wines offers a selection of wines and tastings at its Cellar Door. The Honey Pot offers free tastings; there, you can also watch the queen and her worker bees producing honey through an observation hive. If you’re planning a tasting or this behind-the-scenes look, check the tasting options and visitor arrangements before your trip.

The CWA market stall in Huonville sells homemade cakes, slices, biscuits and scones, as well as homemade jams and relishes. It also offers seasonal, home-grown fruit and vegetables. As the stall’s operations may change, check the details before planning a visit. This way, you can treat the market stall as a separate activity, distinct from the tastings at Kate Hill Wines and The Honey Pot.

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