Huon Bush Retreats Huonville

General Information

This award winning, lodging escape proposes, self contained cabins, dainty tipees and privately-owned campsites in a spacious Tasmanian native wood reserve. Unwind by the fire with a glass of local wine or take in the panorama from the deck encircled by native birds and wildlife. Investigate the interpreted bushwalking tracks through rainforest, to a hidden waterfall or a mountain upper.

From a budget family vacation to an amorous weekend getaway, Tasmania’s Huon Valley is exactly 50 mins south from Hobart. The Huon Valley is home to cool-climate plantations of grapevines and is prominent for its apple-growing history. Discover top quality local make with the pioneering, seasonal Huon Food Trail itinerary. Stay local art galleries on the Huon Trail and enjoy a lazy two-course snack at Home Hill winery.

Your up-to-date house is conveniently equiped with self contained gas cooking service, fresh rainwater, solar powered lights, an eco-friendly composting toilet, a homely forest heater and the luxuriant of a relaxing privately-owned open-air bath.

Huon Bush Retreats proposes an authoritative retreat; Nature is your amusement - you'll not need I-net or tv here. Access is by means of 4km winding gravel highway with a steep 500-meter section. Electricity is 12-volt solar power. Phones and cameras able to be charged at reception desk. A CD player and radio is catered. Our environmental amenities and preserved wood makes the escape carbon neutral.

Hotel Attractions

On-site activities comprise: a two minute wheelchair available lookout to a rainforest gully and hidden waterfall. Take the half-hour loop track and experience 60 metre tall, 300-year-old trees in our ancient growth wood. More challenging alternatives also exist for the fit and trained outdoors enthusiast.

Nearby are open-air based activities and destinations such as: Hartz Mountains and Southwest National Parks, Tahune Air Walk, trout fishing, horse riding, Bruny Island and a big variety of bushwalks. It"s 1. five hour"s drive south to Cockle Creek, the southernmost highway in Australia, and a further five hour return wander to South Cape Bay. The Huon is home to some prime plantations of grapevines, restaurants and cafes, museums and craftspeople, and sights such as the apple museum.

Car Parking

Parking situated outside your cabin. Tipees are at the end of a personal one minute strolling track.

We at the end of a four kms winding, narrow, gravel highway. We advise that you come in daylight unless you're used to navigating in remote districts.