The Southeast
A favourite southern national park for its proximity to Hobart, 80km away, and the relative ease of reaching its vast alpine views, Hartz Mountains forms…
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The Southeast
Still harbours, misty valleys, a fringe of wilderness – Tasmania’s southeast has much to entice. The apple-producing heartland of the Apple Isle, this fertile area also churns out cherries, apricots, Atlantic salmon, wines, mushrooms, cheeses, vodka…and apple cider! The wide, tea-coloured Huon River remains the region's lifeblood and pretty much everything that claims 'southernmost in Australia' is here.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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The Southeast
At Grove, 5km north of Huonville, this barn-like wooden shed is home to Willie Smith's Organic Apple Cider, and functions as a cafe-cum-provedore-cum…
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The Southeast
This fabulous community-owned museum on the roadside just south of central Margate is well worth a stop. A series of intimate, passionately curated…
Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs
The Southeast
A 7.5km drive inland from the Southport turn-off on the Huon Hwy are the amazing Hastings Caves and their adjunct thermal springs. Cave tours (45 minutes)…
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The Southeast
This gorgeous, tree-lined natural harbour was the spot where, in 1792, two French ships captained by Bruni d’Entrecasteaux – L’Espérance and La Recherche …
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The Southeast
Margate Train is a chance for train geeks to gawk at Tasmania's last passenger train, the good ol' Tasman Ltd, which stopped chugging in 1978. It stands…
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The Southeast
Hartzview is a scenic 8km drive up the hill from Woodbridge (or 11km from Cygnet), off the road to Gardners Bay. For your palate’s pleasure there are…
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The Southeast
This engaging, sea-centric spot is a unique institution running accredited courses in traditional boat building (from one week to build a kayak, up to…
