Our top picks of the Huon region
Food Scene
Top quality food and wine in a stunning, sophisticated setting.
37 locals recommend
Home Hill Winery Restaurant
38 Nairn RdTop quality food and wine in a stunning, sophisticated setting.
Top choice for traditional Aussie-style pizza. There are some other great takeaway choices in Huonville as well, including Vietnamese and Indian.
Great Southern Pizza
20A Main StTop choice for traditional Aussie-style pizza. There are some other great takeaway choices in Huonville as well, including Vietnamese and Indian.
More cafe than coffee house, DS offers good value meals including all-day breakfast options.
15 locals recommend
DS Coffee House Cafe
12 Main StMore cafe than coffee house, DS offers good value meals including all-day breakfast options.
Renowned sushi at quaint Geeveston, on the way to Tahune Airwalk or Hastings Caves.
25 locals recommend
Masaaki's Sushi
17 Arve RdRenowned sushi at quaint Geeveston, on the way to Tahune Airwalk or Hastings Caves.
Delicious gourmet burgers, calamari and fries. Also good coffee.
10 locals recommend
Ranelagh General Store Cafe
31 Marguerite StDelicious gourmet burgers, calamari and fries. Also good coffee.
Summer Kitchen Organic Bakery
21 Marguerite StBest pies and pastries. Good coffee.
Alternative Japanese Restaurant
15 Main StYummy and authentic!
The Kiln Eatery
A sophisticated menu in a piece of Huon history.
Jin's Kitchen
YUMMY Korean in the valley. Takeaway available.
These guys have great Turkish inspired tapas and a wonderful view across the river.
9 locals recommend
Cinnamon and Cherry
3416 Huon HwyThese guys have great Turkish inspired tapas and a wonderful view across the river.
Entertainment & Activities
Jet boat rides up the beautiful Huon River. Paddle boats are also available.
25 locals recommend
Huon Jet
44 The EsplanadeJet boat rides up the beautiful Huon River. Paddle boats are also available.
Huon Bikes
105 Wilmot RdRestored vintage and modern bikes for hire.
A heritage-listed, bush tramway in stunning surrounds. Perfect day trip.
19 locals recommend
Ida Bay Railway & Cafe
328 Lune River RdA heritage-listed, bush tramway in stunning surrounds. Perfect day trip.
Lunaris Gemstones
175 Lune River RdFull of information about fossicking for gemstones in the area.
The Rivulet Horse Riding
329 Allens Rivulet RdHorse riding for beginners through to advanced riders.
Huon Valley Golf Club
80 Golf Club RdA rustic, 12-hole course alongside the Huon River.
A unique forest experience suitable for all ages .
Tahune Adventures - Forest Airwalk 50m above the river bank, and ground-level forest walks.
Eagle Glider - Cable hang gliding across the river.
Twin Rivers Adventure - Paddle, drift and splash on a raft or kayak through bouncy rapids and quiet stretches of the Picton river.
23 locals recommend
Tahune Forest Airwalk
Tahune Forest AirwalkA unique forest experience suitable for all ages .
Tahune Adventures - Forest Airwalk 50m above the river bank, and ground-level forest walks.
Eagle Glider - Cable hang gliding across the river.
Twin Rivers Adventure - Paddle, drift and splash on a raft or kayak through bouncy rapids and quiet stretches of the Picton river.
Sightseeing
Interesting museum and active wooden boat building facility set in the picturesque town of Franklin.
27 locals recommend
The Wooden Boat Centre
3333 Huon HwyInteresting museum and active wooden boat building facility set in the picturesque town of Franklin.
Hobart's iconic mountain is accessible by car most days of the year. Plenty of walking tracks as well!
283 locals recommend
Mount Wellington
Hobart's iconic mountain is accessible by car most days of the year. Plenty of walking tracks as well!
Drive through some beautiful rural and wilderness areas to reach Hastings. There are guided tours through the caves, and the pool at the thermal springs is also open all year. Very picturesque.
71 locals recommend
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
754 Hastings Caves RdDrive through some beautiful rural and wilderness areas to reach Hastings. There are guided tours through the caves, and the pool at the thermal springs is also open all year. Very picturesque.
Duckhole Lake walking Track
Easy 1-hour return walk suitable for all ages.
A convict site centrally located in South Hobart - they do very informative (and moving) tours and performances year-round.
44 locals recommend
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
16 Degraves StA convict site centrally located in South Hobart - they do very informative (and moving) tours and performances year-round.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great coffee as well as flights of cider and a rustic, modern lunch menu. Includes a small museum focusing on the Huon Valley's heritage as an apple producing district.
98 locals recommend
Willie Smith's Apple Shed
2064 Huon HwyGreat coffee as well as flights of cider and a rustic, modern lunch menu. Includes a small museum focusing on the Huon Valley's heritage as an apple producing district.
Frank's Cider
3328 Huon HwyLocal cider house.
Free cider tastings on-site at the brewery. A clean, crisp style of cider.
19 locals recommend
Pagan Cider Cellar Door
7891 Channel HwyFree cider tastings on-site at the brewery. A clean, crisp style of cider.
Kate Hill Wines
21 Dowlings RdOne of the many wineries in the Huon.
Essentials
Groceries, petrol, beauty services and doctors are all located nearby.
This little supermarket has some choice local products, as well as a selection of fair trade/organic items and the usual supermarket basics. There's also a Woolworths up the road.
Festival IGA
This little supermarket has some choice local products, as well as a selection of fair trade/organic items and the usual supermarket basics. There's also a Woolworths up the road.
Hidden Body & Nails
37 Pettits RdStar Anise Beauty Therapy
2b Main Stbp
60 Main StThere are several petrol stations in Huonville; this is one of them.
If you need something outside IGA hours, Woolworths is just up the road.
13 locals recommend
Woolworths Huonville
79 Main StIf you need something outside IGA hours, Woolworths is just up the road.
Huon Valley Health Centre
85 Main StLocal doctors.
Arts & Culture
Recently redeveloped State museum and art gallery, well worth a visit on the way through Hobart.
220 locals recommend
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceRecently redeveloped State museum and art gallery, well worth a visit on the way through Hobart.
Huon Art
41 Mary StThe Museum of Old and New Art speaks for itself, although plenty has been said about it.
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdThe Museum of Old and New Art speaks for itself, although plenty has been said about it.
Lovett Gallery
15 Mary StOperated by the Huon Exhibitions Group.
Theatre Royal
27-29 Campbell StThere's always something on at the Royal.
Everything Else
Huon Natural Healthcare
Massage! Also lymphatic drainage, reflexology and more.
The Visitor's Centre has plenty of information about the Huon Valley region.
6 locals recommend
Huon Valley Visitor Centre
25 Main StThe Visitor's Centre has plenty of information about the Huon Valley region.