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  Huon Valley Council - About the Huon Valley
The "Taste of the Huon", held each March, is a weekend celebration of the best that the Valley has to offer.
The "Huon News" and "Cygnet Classifieds", published each Wednesday, and Huon FM keep residents and visitors up to date with what is happening in their local area.
The Huon Valley has embraced its heritage while forging ahead with newer industries, agriculture, viticulture, forestry, tourism and aquaculture thrive side by side, providing jobs for the 14,081^ residents and the seasonal influx of fruit pickers.
www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=350   (441 words)

  
 Walkabout - Huonville
The Huon River was first explored by the French Admiral, Bruni D'Entrecasteaux, who named it, a nearby island, a soft pine and the Kermandie River, after the commander of his support vessel, L'Esperance, Captain Huon de Kermadec.
She had a vision of the kind of settlement she wanted to create in the Huon Valley and was prepared to back her commitment with financial assistance.
To the north of Huonville is The Huon Valley Apple Museum and Heritage.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/TASHuonville.shtml   (1060 words)

  
 Tasmania Accommodation Bed Breakfast Heritage Matilda's Ranelagh Huon Valley
The golden retrievers are pictured in the grounds of Matilda's of Ranelagh in the Huon Valley.
It is considered one of the most important houses in the state and the Huon Valley and in April of 1970, the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne took tea in one of the drawing rooms (now The Matilda Suite).
It is an idyllic spot in the heart of the Huon Valley, particularly for lovers of Golden Retrievers.
www.matildasofranelagh.com.au   (729 words)

  
 The Huon Trail welcomes you   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Huon Trail is a delightful journey of diversity and discovery — a region of waterways and wilderness; art, craft and heritage; orchards and vineyards, farms, forests and fishing
One of the most breathtaking routes from Hobart to the Huon Valley is the coast road through Taroona, past sweeping sea views of Storm Bay and the Iron Pot — Australia's oldest lighthouse — to Bruny Island.
Orchards and vineyards abound in the fertile hills of the Huon Valley, beside the dark waters of the Huon River.
www.tasmaniasouth.com /huon/index.html   (238 words)

  
 Tasmania: The Huon Valley
Huon de Kermadec also gave his name to the Huon Island Group, administered by New Caledonia, and the Huon Gulf and Huon Peninsula, in eastern Papua New Guinea.
The principal towns in the Huon Valley are Huonville (near which I lived for 31 years), Cygnet, Franklin, Geeveston, and Dover.
Huon River with fish punt and jetty, picnic ground, and houses along Cygnet Road, viewed from Huonville Bridge (May 2001).
www.justpacific.com /tasmania/huon   (298 words)

  
 Huon Valley Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Huon Valley Council is a Local Government Area of Tasmania.
It encompasses the town of Huonville, on the Huon River, some surrounding towns, and many protected areas and forestry plantations.
The Tahune Airwalk is also in the area, located near the township of Geeveston.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Huon_Valley   (117 words)

  
 Weld Valley Support Camp Firebombed : Melbourne Indymedia
They say rocks were hurled at the campsite on the banks of the Huon River by the occupants of three utes at 3:00am AEDT yesterday.
FIREBOMBS and rocks were thrown at a group of campers in the Huon Valley early yesterday morning, say conservationists.
Huon Valley Environment Centre's Jenny Weber said people in three utes attacked the community camp.
melbourne.indymedia.org /news/2006/12/133014_comment.php   (770 words)

  
 Mushrooms - Jet Boat Package
The package offered by Huon River Jet Boats Pty Ltd in conjunction with Huon Valley Mushrooms, combines an exciting jet boat ride through the rapids and beauty of the Huon River with an educational tour through the Huon Valley Mushroom complex.
Barbecued tastings of the wide variety of mushrooms are provided on the large green lawns by the banks of the Huon River.
Huon Valley Mushrooms has been in operation for 9 years growing white button and honey brown mushrooms for the local market.
www.huonjet.com /trips/mushroom_info.html   (277 words)

  
 Huon Franklin Cottage Huon Valley - Rates To Go
Huon Franklin Cottage is situated in Franklin Tasmania, where The Huon Valley rests.
Huon Franklin Cottage is situated 8 kilometers further South of Huonville (35 mins south of Hobart).
The lovely town of Franklin was the first town settled in the Huon Valley and still retains some original architectural buildings.
www.ratestogo.com /Hotel/EN/Huon_Franklin_Cottage_Hobart   (621 words)

  
 The Huon Trail - Huon Valley
Valley of sunshine and mists, of fruitful orchards and rich soil, of riverside settlements and towns on the forest fringe, the Huon is a valley of surprises.
Across the bridge, you'll follow the valley south to Franklin, where timber shavings curl from the boat-builders' planes, and traditionally-built craft tug at their moorings beyond the workshop.
In the Huon, every friendly local has a story to tell – make sure you stay long enough to discover some of the valley's hidden treasures.
www.huontrail.org.au /index.php?cmd=destination&destination=huon   (190 words)

  
 The Huon Trail touring route guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Fruit trees line the highways and country roads of the Huon and Channel district and fresh apples, cherries and other produce of the region are available in season from roadside fruit stalls and packing sheds.
The valley produces fine fresh produce of the land — sweet summer berries, crisp autumn apples, full-flavoured wines as well as fruits of the sea — succulent salmon and shellfish.
And tucked away in hidden corners of the valley are the galleries and studios of many artists and craftspeople, who make beautiful things from paint, clay, glass, wool and fragrant Huon pine.
www.tasmaniasouth.com /huon/route.html   (866 words)

  
 Weld Valley Online Media-Hub - How You Can Help   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Huon Valley Environment Centre is a network of community members who are concerned about the imminent threat to the Weld Valley.
The Huon Valley Environment Centre is working toward the protection of the pristine southern forests and we welcome your support.
Produced by the Huon Valley Environment Centre, this double CD compilation is jam packed with fabulous music from the likes of John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Michael Franti, Ani Difranco, Spiderbait, Stiff Gins, Jeff Lang, and many more.
huon.green.net.au /weldvalley/help.html   (272 words)

  
 Huon Valley Mushrooms - Thirty Australian Champions Shaping the future for rural Australia
At the end of 10 days outside the bag in a climate- controlled grow room, the first shiitake mushrooms are picked." At the current facility, the growing area is about 1, 000 square metres, split into 10 growing rooms, with five racks in each room.
in the idyllic Huon Valley in southern Tasmania.
This new plan drew investments, keeping Huon Valley Mushrooms operating, and allowing them the resources to further the business towards their original market:specialty mushrooms.
www.rirdc.gov.au /champions/HuonValleyMushrooms.html   (1971 words)

  
 Huon Valley Environment Centre - Beyond the Tahune Airwalk
The middle and upper Weld Valleys contain the deepest cave in Australia as well as caves used by indigenous people during the ice age.
This track was used by the early Huon Piners to access Port Davey and the routes in between.
Part of the Eastern side of the valley was taken from Hartz Mountains National Park.
www.huon.org /beyond_airwalk.html   (1064 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: Huon Valley
Tasmania is known as the "Apple Isle", and the majority of apples (and other fruit) are produced in the Huon region.
The Huon also serves as a gateway to the Hartz Mountains National Park, entered via the turnoff at Geeveston.
Slightly to the west of the river is Port Cygnet, the associated town of Cygnet being the centre of local berry production.
tourtasmania.com /content.php?id=huon   (88 words)

  
 Huon Valley, Tasmania Luxury Bed and Breakfast Accommodation - Views of Rooms
Huon Franklin Cottage is the place to base an authentic Tasmanian country experience.
In fact Sir John and Lady Franklin spent many years in the area, some of the landmark trees in Franklin, planted by Lady Jane, are tall, mature reminders of links to world history that originate in Tasmania.
Huon Franklin Cottage is perfectly located to provide a holiday base for exploration of the entire Huon and Channel Districts, and is close enough to Hobart that you can travel there for events such as the Saturday Salamanca Market.
www.huonfranklincottage.com.au /views.htm   (259 words)

  
 Huon LINC : Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Huon LINC is an exciting new centre that makes it easier for people in the Huon Valley to access information services and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Huon LINC also promotes lifelong learning for people in the Huon Valley by providing high quality meeting rooms at affordable cost for the community and for training providers.
The Huon LINC is part of the Tasmanian Department of Education and has been established with the financial support of the Tasmanian and Australian Governments.
www.huonlinc.education.tas.gov.au   (269 words)

  
 Huon Valley, D’Entrecasteaux Channel & Bruny Island Tasmania
One of the most memorable routes from Hobart to the Huon is on the coast road through Taroona, where the world ’s oldest round shot tower stands.
Bruny Island is an island of surprises - gentle countryside and wild coastlines, quiet beaches and roaring surf, lighthouses, farmhouses, and a rich heritage of sealers, whalers and explorers.
Heart of the apple country is Huonville, on the willow-clad banks of the Huon River.
www.discovertasmania.com.au /home/index.cfm?SiteID=350   (357 words)

  
 Huonville Online Access Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Huon LINC is part of the Department of Education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities...
Huon LINC are offering 2 hour short courses during January for people of all ages.
Huon LINC in partnership with the Huon Valley Health Centre are holding monthly meetings to support people who have had lapband surgery or are...
www.tco.asn.au /oac/home.cgi?oacID=61   (150 words)

  
 Huon Valley Apple & Heritage Museum - Huonville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Guided tours are conducted if required and you will be taken through the history of apple growing, picking and packing in the Huon valley for over 100 years.
It was the high quality and quantity of apples from the Huon Valley which earned Tasmanian the nickname 'The Apple Isle'.
The Museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm from September to May, and from 10am to 4pm.
www.wilmap.com.au /tas/atts/huon_valley_apple.html   (173 words)

  
 Huon Valley cabins, cottage and retreat accommodation Tasmania
Huon Valley cabins, cottage and retreat accommodation Tasmania
Donalea is located in the heart of the Huon Valley among the apple orchards and is close to the Tahune Air Walk, Hastings Caves, and South West National Park.
Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Forest Airwalk, having traveled the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets.
www.bcl.com.au /hobart/huonvalley-accommodation.htm   (397 words)

  
 Huon Valley.net.au
This website commenced in August 2005 by a small team of local Tasmanians and recently adopted interstate residents, who wanted to encourage the world to discover our special place called the Huon Valley as well as provide useful, significant information for everyone.
We have found that many new residents to the area often have to rely upon our locally produced newspaper or the telephone book to source a business or recreational activities.
We are most interested in compiling history on the Towns of the Huon (see below), so if you have something you would like to share with us, please feel welcome to contact us.
www.huonvalley.net.au   (457 words)

  
 Huon Valley - Tasmania - Australia
The spectacular Huon Valley is not far from Hobart - the state's capital, is situated under the protective shadows of Mt Wellington on the banks of the Derwent River.   Aside from the spectacular wilderness you can also get busy and find yourself some seasonal work fruit picking with the local farmers.
Huon Valley Backpackers is located in Tasmania's Huon Valley, just 45 minutes from Hobart and is the perfect base to explore Bruny Island and the South West World Heritage Wilderness.
The region offers harvest work including strawberry, cherry and apple picking and the crew at Huon Valley can point you in the right direction to stock up your finances.
www.nomadsworld.com /productlist.asp?backpack=Huon+Valley   (336 words)

  
 Huon Valley, Tasmania Luxury Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Our Bed & Breakfast is in The Huon Valley at Franklin gives you luxury, and also features, great views from our rooms, fully equipped for your comfort.
At Huon Franklin Cottage, you can rest, assured that all your needs for good food and serenity can be catered for in a bed and breakfast retreat set up for just two couples at a time.
Caring and expert hosts who can be on hand to cater to your needs throughout your stay, or just be there, in the background, perhaps to simply assist you with their local knowledge.
www.huonfranklincottage.com.au /index.htm   (203 words)

  
 The Huon Valley and D'Entrecasteaux Channel
The Huon Valley, less than 50 kilometres south of Hobart as the river nears the coast, is an area of intensive orcharding, producing more than half of Tasmania’s apples.
Franklin is the oldest township on the Huon, with some surviving early architecture and a flourishing arts and craft community, including some notable woodturners.
Inland from Port Huon is Geeveston, known as the gateway to 1740-hectare Hartz Mountains National Park.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Featured_Regions.asp?RegionId=10   (842 words)

  
 The Huon Valley - Tasmania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
There are dozens of things to do in the Huon Valley from visiting craft shops and galleries to buying fresh food and produce and visiting museums such as the Huon Valley Apple Centre and learning the history of apples and hops which made the Huon famous.
Activities on the river are popular and the main interest is in the Huon Pine forests which cover the southern regions.
The Hastings Caves are one of the most popular attractions in the Huon Valley.
www.wilmap.com.au /tourareas/huon.html   (170 words)

  
 Huon Valley & D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Tasmania, Australia - Travel information - Tasmania Visitors Bureau
The Huon Trail begins south of Hobart and leads through the Huon Valley, D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island.
Take the coast road south to the Huon Valley (40 minutes) through Taroona for spectacular views, apple orchards, pristine waterways and salmon farms.
You can cruise from Dover and Port Huon to see salmon farms or visit the Snowy Range Trout Fishery to try and hook your own fish.
www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.com.au /region12.html   (679 words)

  
 ELDERS HUONVILLE TITLE (TEAM)
Here in this beautiful Huon Valley there are many types of properties for sale with a variety of different lifestyles, call our office today and let the local experts in the area help you find your dream home.
Jimmy was born and educated in the Huon Valley, he worked in the apple and fishing industries before serving in the Army for twenty years.
Sharon has lived in the Huon Valley most of her life and has been in Real Estate since 1998, first starting out in sales with Roberts Real Estate before moving to Elders.
www.eldershuon.com /team.cgi?sectionID=221031   (981 words)

  
 Huon Valley Accommdation - huon bush retreats
huon bush retreats - Private, contemporary, self-contained cabins, tipees and campground set in an extensive nature reserve, make Huon Bush Retreats the perfect place to relax, explore and experience nature.
Self cater in well equipped kitchens or enjoy a gourmet dinner served direct to your cabin or the outdoor entertainment area.
Sip a glass of fine local wine whilst soaking in the outdoor bath under the stars, to end the perfect day at Huon Bush Retreats.
www.ozstays.com /8834   (190 words)

  
 Integration of Biodiversity Into Regional NRM Planning: Case Study 3 - Huon Healthy Rivers Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Huon Healthy Rivers Project is an integrated natural resource management project operating at a municipal level.
State Government staff (eg: Threatened Species Unit) plus all available technical information (which is summarised in a comprehensive "state of the environment" section in the draft Huon Valley NRM strategy).
Healthy Rivers staff co-ordinated the 'Huon Valley Protection of Priority Vegetation Project', which was funded through the Natural Heritage Trust as a devolved grants project;
www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/publications/case-studies/huon.html   (1103 words)

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