🍎 Huon Valley Tasmania ~ Top 10 Things to Do ~ Discover Tasmania
The Huon Valley, with its lovely green rolling hills and picturesque countryside, is only a 30-minute drive from Hobart. The Huon region starts at the Mount Wellington Range and continues to Cockle Creek, Australia's southernmost point.
It is a place of incredible natural beauty, with the pristine Huon River and the Far South coastline, fantastic mountain ranges, World Heritage-listed national parks, stunning forests, iconic caves and beautiful waterfalls. The Huon Valley has a long history of apple growing, boutique cider making and fascinating forestry heritage.
Today, we will show you our favourite ten things to do in the Huon Valley in Tasmania.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Tahune Adventures
02:00 Hastings Caves
02:45 Hartz Mountains National Park
03:35 Lake Esperance
04:20 Cockle Creek
05:25 Pelverata Falls
06:00 Duckhole Lake
06:45 Huon River
07:20 Geeveston Platypus Walk
08:10 Huon Valley Apples
Tahune Adventures
The Tahune AirWalk is a walkway elevated 30 metres above the forest floor, and the narrow cantilever section juts out 50 metres over the Huon River.
There are stunning views of the confluence of the Huon and Picton Rivers and vistas of the peaks of the World Heritage Area.
You can also wander along the swinging bridges walk; this lovely 3-kilometre circuit walk through the forest has excellent views over the river.
Hastings Caves
On a guided tour at Hastings Caves, you can explore the fantastic Dolomite cave system, a labyrinth of chambers richly decorated and cleverly lit to highlight these incredible formations. Newdegate Cave is part of Hastings Caves and is the largest Dolomite tourist cave in Australia.
Hartz Mountains National Park
Hartz Mountains National Park, shaped by ancient glaciers, is a beautiful place to visit in Tasmania’s remote and rugged southwest wilderness. It features dolerite mountains, small glacial lakes and waterfalls, and various alpine plants and vegetation.
Lake Esperance
Lake Esperance is in the Hartz Mountains National Park. This 3.5-kilometre return walk is one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks.
The Lake is actually a tarn created by a glacier in the Alpine Highlands. Its crystal-clear waters are spectacularly beautiful.
Cockle Creek
Cockle Creek is as far south as you can drive in Australia. It's on Recherche Bay in the Southwest National Park and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This remote stretch of white sandy beach is stunning.
Pelverata Falls
Pelverata Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Tasmania, plunging 114 metres down the rock face. The walk to the viewing platform at the base of the falls is 5.2 kilometres and takes about 3 hours. Take care, as the track is rocky and slippery in places.
Duckhole Lake
A 4.2-kilometre return walk through the forest will bring you to Duckhole Lake. This delightful, tranquil lake is actually a flooded sinkhole, and it's a great spot for a picnic.
Huon River
The Huon River is 174 kilometres long and flows east through the fertile Huon Valley, ending at the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. You can explore it by Jet Boat, Sailing Boat or kayak. It is also a popular spot for swimming and fishing.
Geeveston Platypus Walk
Wander along the banks of the Kermandie River at Geeveston and see if you can spot a platypus. There are several viewing areas and bridges where you can wait patiently and quietly to spot these elusive creatures.
Huon Valley Apples
Apples have been grown in the Huon Valley in Tasmania for over 170 years, and several organic apple orchards are now located in this region.
At Willie Smiths, Apple Shed, you can try the organic apple cider and delicious apple pie and then wander around the cellar door and museum.
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4 авг 2024
