Country Farm Cottage on the Huon River
55 minutes south from Hobart, Tasmania

Huon Valley Escapes will be offering this country cottage farm stay accommodation from mid December. If you are planning a Christmas break or ahead for 2021, read on. Otherwise, there are several alternatives nearby:
Overlooking the Huon River, between Huonville and Geeveston, Tasmania, is a comfortable little farmhouse. Huon River Country Cottage offers convenience and privacy. Immersed in a pretty cottage garden in a rural landscape with views through the native treeline to the Huon River below. The adjacent pastures are dotted with farm animals by day and native visitors by night.
Three bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen, veranda, laundry and bathroom make this a great spot for a romantic couples retreat or a family base to explore the Huon Valley and Far South.
 
This original farm homestead has been upgraded with modern furniture whilst still retaining the weatherboard charm and colourful cottage garden.

Just 50 minutes drive south of Hobart, this peaceful and secluded environment will be a memorable highlight of your Huon Valley Escape.
​Phone: 1800 770 224 (8am to 8pm every day)   Email: info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au

Indoors

The master bedroom has a luxurious King Size bed. Wake up each morning with the view across the pasture sloping down to the Huon River.

The other rooms have a queen and 2 singles between them.
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Cottage Inclusion :
Bathroom with separate shower and deep soaking bath, towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Kitchen: microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, cutlery, crockery, glasses, tea, coffee, sugar
Living: TV, sofas, internet,  continental breakfast.

Outdoors

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About 35 minutes drive from Huon Country Cottage, is Hartz Mountains National Park.

Huon Valley:
Tourism Information for
Huonville, Ranelagh, Geeveston

Huon Valley

Just 30 minutes south from Hobart, a great base for the first night or two of your Huon Valley Escape.

Travel to Geeveston and
Huon River Cottage

Bus from Hobart to Geeveston about 4 daily, Dover 2 daily. The bus passes your driveway, as the driver to let you off at the "Huon River Cottage" sign just south from Palmers Road. www.tassielink.com.au
Huonville Taxi
Taxi from Huonville bus stop to Huon River Cottage costs about $30.
0408 125 130
24 hours, 7 days
Airport transfers.
Huon Limousines
0407 055 761
Limited hours
Airport transfers
Wheelchair.

Things to do nearby

15 minutes drive to the track head at Huon Bush Retreats, then 3 hours return walk through rainforest to a mountaintop and small waterfall.
15 minutes to the apple museum and cafe, cider works and distillery.
5 minutes drive to Ranelagh village and this funky eatery.

Home Hill Winery, Ranelagh

With award-winning wines and a menu overflowing with fresh local and Tasmanian produce, Home Hill Winery is a premier dining destination in the Huon Valley.
The restaurant has won numerous awards for its delicious menu, with lunch served between 12pm – 3pm (please check days on website). The cellar door is open for tastings 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.

Huonville, Tasmania

Huonville is close by with a range of supermarkets, eateries, post office vehicle repairs, doctors etc.

With a population is about 2000, it is big enough to have most day to day things but rarely crowed. Note that restaurants close early, so e recommend arriving at the restaurant by 7:30, or phone ahead to be sure.

Home Hill Winery are open for lunches.
​Willie Smiths Apple shed do a fun dinner and music on Friday nights.

Short Cruises on the Huon River
Low per person cost
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Cruise aboard the
Yukon (1.5 hours calm water)

Join us on board a classic wooden sailing vessel, where you can enjoy the scenery of the Huon River and hear the story of Yukon’s  restoration and voyage to Australia. Become a part of the experience as you hoist sail or simply sit back and enjoy the timeless feeling and the beauty of the Huon Valley.
Book online using the "Book This Cruise Now" button below or call us from 9am to 7pm, 7 days on 1800 770 224. Daily Sail Trips on the calm water of the Huon River. 90 minutes cruise costs $50.00 per person.

Cruises depart most days from Franklin Marina (7  days a week)
Morning: 10.30 – 12.00
Afternoon: 15.00 – 16.30.

Franklin Eco-cruise
Groups of 10 or more, No single tickets available
( 2 & 3 hour or lunch cruises)

Charter the whole vessel for your own private two hour cruise in this custom designed vessel. Minimum of 10 people. It has been built specifically to explore the shallow waters of the extensive Egg Islands wetland reserve. The highlight for bird watchers might be a chance spotting of the Australasian Bittern.
This is not a jet boat ride for thrill seekers. It is a tranquil, relaxing, 2 hour introduction to the historic and natural values of the Huon Estuary, Egg Islands and settlements along the rivers edge.