Huonville – Riverbanks, Mountains and Trails

Huonville lies on the banks of the Huon River and is surrounded by mountains such as Sleeping Beauty. The town is also on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Water and mountain scenery give the destination distinct character: the Huonville Esplanade is a place for a waterside stroll, while the Skinners Creek Walking Track follows a creek.

Walks and time at the Esplanade

The Huonville Esplanade combines a waterside walk with practical facilities for a break. Picnic facilities include seating, sheltered areas and tables. There is also a fenced children’s playground, public toilets with accessible access, and a boat ramp. This lets you include different activities in your day at one place—from a picnic to spending time by the water.

The Skinners Creek Walking Track offers a different perspective: the flat, scenic path runs alongside the creek between the Esplanade, Flood Road and Sale Street. It is wheelchair accessible and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. The track offers opportunities for birdwatching, including native moorhens, green rosellas and birds of prey. The creek and the bird species found there also make the track appealing to anyone who likes to combine time outdoors with nature watching.

Community event and art

The Hilltop Hike is a community-organised event featuring a shared two-kilometre route up Scenic Hill in Huonville. On the day, activities, food, music and entertainment are part of the program. This is a different way to experience the area than on the flat creek path: the shared route and the event-day program take centre stage. If you would like to plan your stay around it, check the event dates in advance.

Art and culture are also local points of interest. ARTBOX is an exhibition space in Huonville that supports community art as well as creative and cultural projects. Nearby, the Gallery in the Square offers crafts, collectibles and gifts, as well as original paintings, art glass, woodwork, ceramics, textile art and sculptures to view or buy. If you plan to visit, check the gallery’s current offerings in advance.

Wine, honey and market stall

There are several different options for tastings. Kate Hill Wines offers a selection of wines and tastings at its cellar door; check the availability of tastings before you arrive. The Honey Pot offers free tastings. Visitors can also watch the queen and her workers producing honey in an observation hive. Check the current tasting and visiting arrangements before your trip.

Another local stop is the CWA market stall in Huonville. It sells homemade cakes, slices, biscuits and scones, homemade jams and relishes, and seasonal homegrown fruit and vegetables. As the stall’s operating arrangements may change, it is worth checking the latest information before visiting. Along with the tasting venues, it offers another way to discover local produce.

Discover more destinations: Rowella, Port Huon, Pipers River, Dennes Point, Richmond, Cranbrook, Castle Forbes Bay, Queenstown.

For the broader travel overview: Tasmania.