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Guided Adventures around Hobart and Southern Tasmania

Nature experiences around Hobart, Huonville, Bruny Island and the Far South. Get off the main highways, surround yourself with gardens, mountains forest, wildlife and the ocean. Lots of native wildlife and also some exotic farm animals. Enjoy waterways, wilderness and wildlife in these outdoor focused Huon Valley activities.

Nature based things to do
​around Hobart and Huon Valley

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Coastal or river, adventure or calm water
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5 minutes to 5 hours
From 5 minutes to 5 hours, there are many day walks throughout Southern Tasmania. Hobart Domain, Mount Wellington, Wellington Falls, Snug Falls, Mount Misery, Pelverata Falls, Hartz Mountains, Southport Lagoon, Mystery Creek Cave and South Cape Bay
Click for walks and waterfalls info
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Far South Tasmania
Guided cave tours
Warm springs
Cafe and picnic area
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Hobart
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Nature Based Touring Itineraries
​around Hobart and Huon Valley

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This nature based, self drive Huon Valley Escape includes two nights accommodation at four different locations plus the eco adventure cruise, national park entry pass and package guide booklet. The Bruny Island Ferry, meals, car hire and additional attractions are paid separately on arrival at each location.
Prices vary according to which day at which property. Ask us to customise an itinerary to suit your dates or your budget.
Fully guided tour or car hire can be purchased additionally.
See Several Tasmania Tourist Itineraries
3 night Short Nature Break

4 days, 3 nights itinerary:
Explore the nature of Hobart and Huon Valley

Day 1: Arrive Hobart

Mid morning, flight into Hobart airport. Collect your hire car.

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Hobart
30 minutes drive to Richmond for lunch.
Then 30 minutes drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet a Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife.

40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre. Overnight at Old Woolstore Hotel or 2on2 or Corindas Cottages.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
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City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel,
Mid price to premium
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 3 bedroom cottages.Self contained, 
​Premium price
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, Colonial cottages
Self contained, Premium price

Day 3: Explore Huon Valley and Hartz Mountains


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Get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then 

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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours return.
​Park entry pass required.

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Huonville
Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.

Day 3: Explore Huon Valley and Hartz Mountains


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Get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then 

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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours return.
​Park entry pass required.

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Huonville
Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.

Day 4: Return to Hobart (via D'Entrecasteaux Channel)

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Depart Huon Bush Retreats. Return direct to Hobart for a late morning flight or take the scenic route and include Snug Falls Walk if you have an afternoon flight.
6 night Escape to Nature

7 days, 6 nights itinerary:
Walks and waterfalls around Hobart and Huon Valley

Day 1: Arrive Hobart

Mid morning, flight into Hobart airport. Collect your hire car.

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Hobart
30 minutes drive to Richmond for lunch.
Then 30 minutes drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet a Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife.

40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre. Overnight at Old Woolstore Hotel or 2on2 or Corindas Cottages.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
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City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel,
Mid price to premium
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 3 bedroom cottages.Self contained, 
​Premium price
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, Colonial cottages
Self contained, Premium price.

Day 2: Mount Wellington to Huon Valley


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40 minutes drive from Hobart city centre to Mount Wellington Summit. Enjoy the short walks and interpretive information, then descend southwards to the Huon Valley. 

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Pack a snack and a drink, climb through old-growth and rainforest to the sub-alpine plateau. Explore the Aboriginal history along the way. Maybe spend and hour at the summit, then return via the waterfall.
​About 3 hours total return.

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Huonville
Overnight at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.

Day 4: Billy Browns Falls
plus Organic Cider Cafe and Apple Museum


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Get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then half hour drive via Judbury to Billy Browns Falls car park. 

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More info
This is one of the less frequented short walks in Tasmania. The track is of moderate grade and most likely you will meet no one else.
​About 3 hours return walk, then half hour drive to Willi Smiths Organic Cider and Apple Shed.

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Willi Smiths Organic Cider offers tastings and cafe selections in an historic Apple Shed museum. 3km from Huonville.

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Huonville
Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
9 nights exploring Nature

10 days, 9 nights itinerary:
Explore the nature of Hobart and Huon Valley

Day 1: Arrive Hobart

Mid morning, flight into Hobart airport. Collect your hire car.

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Hobart
30 minutes drive to Richmond for lunch.
Then 30 minutes drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet a Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife.

40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre. Overnight at Old Woolstore Hotel or 2on2 or Corindas Cottages.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
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City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel,
Mid price to premium
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 3 bedroom cottages.Self contained, 
​Premium price
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, Colonial cottages. Self contained, Premium price

Day 2: A Day in the Wilderness Flight and Cruise


20 minute drive to Cambridge Airport.

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90 minutes flight time
3 on the ground including an hour or 2 by boat, ​morning tea and lunch

20 minute drive back to your Hobart accommodation. Just time for a spot of shopping or The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

Day 3: Mount Wellington to Huon Valley


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20 minutes drive from Hobart city centre to Ferntree. Buy a packed lunch and drink at the local store then 2 hours walk to Mount Wellington Summit. Enjoy views and interpretive information, then 1.5 hours return to Ferntree. Drive south, descending into to the Huon Valley. 

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Huonville
Overnight at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.

Day 4: Sleep late and Climb Mount Misery

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Pack a snack and a drink, climb through old-growth and rainforest to the sub-alpine plateau. Explore the Aboriginal history along the way. Maybe spend and hour at the summit, then return via the waterfall.
​About 3 hours total return.

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Huonville
Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Maybe order a Gourmet Platter for dinner, followed by a long bath under the stars.

Day 5: Explore Huon Valley and Hartz Mountains


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Depart Huon Bush Retreats and get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then 

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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours.
​Park entry pass required.

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Hastings then Buttongrass Retreat overnight.

Hastings then Buttongrass Retreat overnight.

How to book one of these itineraries

Click here to send us your desired arrival and departure dates. We will check prices and get back to you with a quote. We can then reserve the entire itinerary for you, and get your payment details.
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Meet a Tasmanian Devil

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Bonorong has been a successful breeding site for Tasmanian devils for well over twenty years.  Currently Bonorong houses 17 fantastic devils.  A number of our devils are hand-reared and have amazing personalities.  Tasmanian Devils are a very misunderstood animal.  You will be utterly amazed when you see how friendly and playful these animals can be once a bond is formed with a keeper.
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Nature based self contained cabins
​around Hobart and Huon Valley

Cabins, tipees, wildlife, bushwalks and protected forest

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Huonville

This award winning, eco-retreat offers self contained cabins, deluxe tipees and private campsites against an inspiring backdrop of Tasmanian native forest. Your cabin is comfortably catered for with gas cooking facilities, fresh rainwater, solar powered lights, an eco-friendly composting toilet, a cosy wood heater and a private outdoor bath.
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2 bedroom Eco Retreat
Southernmost accommodation in Australia

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Far South
In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open
buttongrass plain. 
Your modern two bedroom cabin is a comfortable eco experience with solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is free of distractions like TV and in-room phones. The perfect place to base for exploring the natural beauty of Tasmania's Far South.
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Nature Based Camping and Glamping
​around Hobart and Huon Valley

3 days Glamping
in Southwest Tasmanian Wilderness

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Departing Hobart, the 40 minute flight takes you to the remote wilderness of Port Davey. 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Aboriginal and mining history, a cruise of Port Davey, fine food and wine. Add some walks or lounge on the beach. Spend each night under canvas at base camp.  
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Camp in nature,
50 minutes south
​ from Hobart.

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Eco-experiences elsewhere in Tasmania

Beyond the Huon Trail...

Wilderness walking tours Tarkine and Cradle Mountain

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The journey starts in Hobart with guests joining us on route to Burnie for lunch and a gear check. After lunch, we head south toward our Tarkine Rainforest Retreat located in the South East corner of the Tarkine. We depart the main road and drive along a remote gravel track before gathering our packs for the forty minutes up a steep ridge into the lush green rain forest and towering canopy of giant Eucalyptus and Myrtle that surround the camp. On arrival at our camp, your guides show you to your accommodation (large twin share canvas tents) and then busy themselves preparing the evening meal in the Tarkine Longhouse, our new custom designed shelter perched on the edge of Tiger Ridge, affording stunning views into the rainforest canopy. Each meal has been carefully selected and designed by a Tasmanian chef to add to your experience. After dinner around our 12 seater Tasmanian Oak dinner table, relax on the lounge by our fire before a peaceful sleep nestled in the rainforest.
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Huonville
Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours return.
​Park entry pass required.
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Meet our new baby wallaby

Ruby the Rufous Wallaby was raised as an orphan at Huon Bush Retreats. She lives mainly outside with the other wallabies but now that she has a growing joey in her pouch, she enjoys the indoor comforts of a beanbag. You can often meet Ruby and the other wildlife at Huon Bush Retreats
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Featured Nature Based Accommodation and Attractions
(all bookable individually or as the package above)


Enjoy nature around Hobart, Bruny Island, Huonville, Geeveston and Far South

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We welcome your phone calls from 9am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
​Current time in Tasmania is 

9am to 7pm phone 1800 770 224
or email 24/7 info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au
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Map from Hobart Airport  and Mona to Mount Wellington, things to do and places to stay in Hobart and suburbs
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Beach houses and motel rooms, walks, penguins and cheese plus the
Bruny Island
Cruise
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Waterfalls, Shot Tower, museum, sheep cheese, accommodation and D'Entrecasteaux Channel
tourist map and info
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Huon Valley
eco-retreat, waterview cottages and a country hotel. River cruising, road maps and itineraries
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Map to Hastings Caves, Ida Bay Railway, Hartz Mountains and South Coast Walk and unique accommodation in
Far South Tasmania

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