Things to see in the Huon Valley

The Huon Valley is a taste sensation with rich, fertile soil and a good water supply.

Well-known Australian chefs Analiese Gregory, Matthew Evans, Masaaki Koyama, and Sarah Clare are all based in the area. 

Farmgate stalls and farmer’s markets abound.  Fresh local produce includes shellfish, salmon, apples, cherries, berries, hazelnuts, chestnuts, potatoes, saffron, olive oil, mushrooms, honey, truffles, culinary lavender, award-winning cheeses, and pork, beef, and lamb.

Wood-fired, baked organic bread and pastries are a specialty. 

Regular Markets in Southern Tasmania

For more Delicious Tastes of the Huon.

The area’s cool climate and high sunshine hours make it a perfect region for complex, high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay and smaller quantities of riesling, shiraz, pinot gris, and some rare varietals are grown.  

Highly awarded wineries include Sailor Seeks Horse, Chatto Wines, Mewstone Wines, Kate Hill’s Wines, Home Hill Wines and Marco Lubiana’s Wines.

Renowned craft cider producers include Pagan Cider, Willie Smith, Franks and Simple Cider.

There is also a growing number of vodka, gin and beer producers in The Valley.

Bakehouse Distillery in Dover is making the worlds first sassafras spirit.

The natural beauty of Southern Tasmania is globally recognised for its untouched wilderness. The Huon Valley and surrounding areas offer a wide selection of hiking trails that suit both the holiday hiker and the more experienced adventurer. See the Tastrails.com website for more information on walks in the immediate area.

There are wonderful local picnic , swimming and fishing spots within a short drive from the Hideaway.

Our concierge, who has excellent local knowledge, will be happy to tell you how to get to 7 Inch Beach, Drip Beach, Poverty Point Walk and Fossil Beach, Randalls Bay and Mickey’s Beach.

You may like to plan ahead and take part in an Italian cooking class at The Farmhouse Kitchen nearby.