Guidebook for Surges Bay
Food Scene
A hidden gem among the wonderful eateries of southern Tassie. All day breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Famous scallop pies.
Port Huon Post Office
4478 Huon HwyA hidden gem among the wonderful eateries of southern Tassie. All day breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Famous scallop pies.
Lady Franklin Hotel is located on the beautiful Huon River in the heart of the Huon Valley only 25 minutes from Surges Bay, Franklin is a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. Franklin is a perfect stopover for many of the attractions in the Valley. The town provides a mix of dining, antique shops, craft shops and the famous Wooden Boat Centre.
The Lady Franklin Hotel offers classic pub meals along with smoked bbq and other 'American diner' greats! Public bar, dining room, large enclosed timber deck overlooking the Huon River with plenty of onsite parking.
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The Lady Franklin Hotel
3382 Huon HwyLady Franklin Hotel is located on the beautiful Huon River in the heart of the Huon Valley only 25 minutes from Surges Bay, Franklin is a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. Franklin is a perfect stopover for many of the attractions in the Valley. The town provides a mix of dining, antique shops, craft shops and the famous Wooden Boat Centre.
The Lady Franklin Hotel offers classic pub meals along with smoked bbq and other 'American diner' greats! Public bar, dining room, large enclosed timber deck overlooking the Huon River with plenty of onsite parking.
A large rustic barn surrounded by green pastures and old wooden out-buildings, Willie Smith’s Apple Shed (home of the award winning organic cider) is a place to learn about the history of the Huon Valley and apple industry while enjoying food made in our kitchen from local and regional produce.
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Willie Smith's Apple Shed
2064 Huon HwyA large rustic barn surrounded by green pastures and old wooden out-buildings, Willie Smith’s Apple Shed (home of the award winning organic cider) is a place to learn about the history of the Huon Valley and apple industry while enjoying food made in our kitchen from local and regional produce.
The Kermandie was built in 1932 to welcome weary travellers to the lower Huon and Esperance district and as a watering hole for timber, orchard and river workers. The Kermandie has been recently refurbished to provide a destination for fine dining and four star accommodation. And you can arrive by road or river.
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Kermandie Lodge
4512 Huon HwyThe Kermandie was built in 1932 to welcome weary travellers to the lower Huon and Esperance district and as a watering hole for timber, orchard and river workers. The Kermandie has been recently refurbished to provide a destination for fine dining and four star accommodation. And you can arrive by road or river.
Tasmania's best sushi – including fresh Tasmanian wasabi – is in sleepy Geeveston. Opening hours are limited (and he usually sells out by 2pm). He is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Advisable to check their Facebook page before visiting, as this can change.
Tip: Get there 15-30 minutes early...there is always a line up!!
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Masaaki's Sushi
17 Arve RdTasmania's best sushi – including fresh Tasmanian wasabi – is in sleepy Geeveston. Opening hours are limited (and he usually sells out by 2pm). He is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Advisable to check their Facebook page before visiting, as this can change.
Tip: Get there 15-30 minutes early...there is always a line up!!
Sightseeing
For nearly 25 years, the Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania has been producing a range of beautiful timber boats, crafted by hand on the banks of the Huon River, in Franklin, Tasmania. Franklin has a proud shipbuilding and maritime heritage, and it offers a first-choice location for the building and refurbishment of wooden boats.
Founded in 1992, the Wooden Boat Centre offers a 20 to 30 minutes guided tour through the workshop.
You will gain an understanding of the rich background of Australia's premier wooden boat centre, our passion, as well as Franklin's maritime history. Learn about the precious boat building timbers that are found exclusively in Tasmania.
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The Wooden Boat Centre
3333 Huon HwyFor nearly 25 years, the Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania has been producing a range of beautiful timber boats, crafted by hand on the banks of the Huon River, in Franklin, Tasmania. Franklin has a proud shipbuilding and maritime heritage, and it offers a first-choice location for the building and refurbishment of wooden boats.
Founded in 1992, the Wooden Boat Centre offers a 20 to 30 minutes guided tour through the workshop.
You will gain an understanding of the rich background of Australia's premier wooden boat centre, our passion, as well as Franklin's maritime history. Learn about the precious boat building timbers that are found exclusively in Tasmania.
Parks & Nature
A great walk as the track zig zags up through magnificent tall swamp gums and delightful sassafras rainforest before opening up into alpine heath. Terrific views out toward Snowy Range, the Western Arthurs and down to Precipitous Bluff from a spot called Flat Rock. From there its an easy walk to the end of the track on Mount Misery.
The walk starts at the Huon Bush Retreats visitors centre near Ranelagh south of Hobart. Its about 5 km return along a well marked and signposted track.
Theres a short 20 minute return side trip to the "Lightning Tree" and a waterfall well worth the excursion!
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Mount Misery
A great walk as the track zig zags up through magnificent tall swamp gums and delightful sassafras rainforest before opening up into alpine heath. Terrific views out toward Snowy Range, the Western Arthurs and down to Precipitous Bluff from a spot called Flat Rock. From there its an easy walk to the end of the track on Mount Misery.
The walk starts at the Huon Bush Retreats visitors centre near Ranelagh south of Hobart. Its about 5 km return along a well marked and signposted track.
Theres a short 20 minute return side trip to the "Lightning Tree" and a waterfall well worth the excursion!
The home of the beautiful South Bruny National Park, Bruny Island provides the ultimate Tasmanian wilderness experience. On land, you can venture into the wilderness on one of the many Bruny Island bushwalks. On sea, you can join travel on an eco-cruise exploring the stunning coastline of the island. Bruny Island is home to fur seals, fairy penguins, white wallaby and provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
Bruny Island offers tantalising locally produced food and premium quality wine. You will find hand made fudge, chocolate, truffles, berries, cheese and fresh oysters.
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Bruny Island
The home of the beautiful South Bruny National Park, Bruny Island provides the ultimate Tasmanian wilderness experience. On land, you can venture into the wilderness on one of the many Bruny Island bushwalks. On sea, you can join travel on an eco-cruise exploring the stunning coastline of the island. Bruny Island is home to fur seals, fairy penguins, white wallaby and provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
Bruny Island offers tantalising locally produced food and premium quality wine. You will find hand made fudge, chocolate, truffles, berries, cheese and fresh oysters.
Hartz Mountains National Park is a window into the south-west wilderness, offering views of remote mountain ranges as far as the southern coast. As well as spectacular views of a landscape which has been shaped by glaciers during past ice ages, the park offers a variety of unique features. Waterfalls tumble off the dolerite range that runs through the centre of the park and small glacial lakes dot the plateau. The park contains a wide variety of vegetation from wet eucalypt forest and rainforest through to alpine heath on the exposed mountain tops.
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Hartz Mountains National Park
Hartz Mountains National Park is a window into the south-west wilderness, offering views of remote mountain ranges as far as the southern coast. As well as spectacular views of a landscape which has been shaped by glaciers during past ice ages, the park offers a variety of unique features. Waterfalls tumble off the dolerite range that runs through the centre of the park and small glacial lakes dot the plateau. The park contains a wide variety of vegetation from wet eucalypt forest and rainforest through to alpine heath on the exposed mountain tops.
The Hastings Caves offers visitors a variety of experiences, from relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal springs pool, walking in the rich forests of the reserve and, the unique experience of exploring Newdegate Cave. Both the thermal pool and the trail which leads through the surrounding forests are accessible to wheelchair users.
Named after Sir Francis Newdegate, the Governor of Tasmania from 1917-1920, Newdegate Cave is the largest tourist cave in Australia which occurs in dolomite, rather than limestone.
Its richly decorated chambers began forming tens of millions of years ago. Don't miss the opportunity to take a tour of the cave with qualified Parks and Wildlife Service guides.
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Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
754 Hastings Caves RdThe Hastings Caves offers visitors a variety of experiences, from relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal springs pool, walking in the rich forests of the reserve and, the unique experience of exploring Newdegate Cave. Both the thermal pool and the trail which leads through the surrounding forests are accessible to wheelchair users.
Named after Sir Francis Newdegate, the Governor of Tasmania from 1917-1920, Newdegate Cave is the largest tourist cave in Australia which occurs in dolomite, rather than limestone.
Its richly decorated chambers began forming tens of millions of years ago. Don't miss the opportunity to take a tour of the cave with qualified Parks and Wildlife Service guides.
Experience the power of nature at southern Tasmania's must-see attraction, the Tahune AirWalk. With breathtaking views of the forest canopy, spine-tingling swinging bridges across the Huon and Picton Rivers, and Tasmanian food and wine in the licensed cafe, there's a full day of fun for the whole family.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful forest ramble or are up for a more challenging hike, one of Tahune's trails is sure to fit the bill. Pick your own path to the AirWalk by taking time out to enjoy one of the many forest walks en route, all clearly signposted along the Arve Road.
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Tahune Forest AirWalk and Visitor Centre
Arve RoadExperience the power of nature at southern Tasmania's must-see attraction, the Tahune AirWalk. With breathtaking views of the forest canopy, spine-tingling swinging bridges across the Huon and Picton Rivers, and Tasmanian food and wine in the licensed cafe, there's a full day of fun for the whole family.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful forest ramble or are up for a more challenging hike, one of Tahune's trails is sure to fit the bill. Pick your own path to the AirWalk by taking time out to enjoy one of the many forest walks en route, all clearly signposted along the Arve Road.
Arts & Culture
The small hamlet of Cygnet lies between the beautiful D'Entrecasteaux Channel on one side and the majestic Huon River on the other. The town is the centre of the fruit growing Huon Valley where apple, cherry and berry orchards line the hills.
Popular among artists, musicians and those looking for alternative lifestyles, Cygnet includes several craft shops, art studios and galleries. You can see their works firsthand in a meet the maker experience on the Cygnet Art Trail.
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Cygnet
The small hamlet of Cygnet lies between the beautiful D'Entrecasteaux Channel on one side and the majestic Huon River on the other. The town is the centre of the fruit growing Huon Valley where apple, cherry and berry orchards line the hills.
Popular among artists, musicians and those looking for alternative lifestyles, Cygnet includes several craft shops, art studios and galleries. You can see their works firsthand in a meet the maker experience on the Cygnet Art Trail.
Shopping
The Wall of Lollies is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, and has some of the most amazing varieties of sugary confectionery you’ve ever seen – and even some sugarless lollies too, just to prove they can cater to every taste.
After your appetite for sugary goodness is satisfied, the Wall of Lollies has more to offer. Valhalla Ice Creams, a local Tasmanian company, provides twenty six flavours, from chocolate to pistachio and even avocado and lavender.
The shop is known for its giftware as well. Wall plaques, teddy bears and all sorts of knick-knacks to capture your imagination. If you want a souvenir of your visit to the Huon Valley, this is the place to see.
The Wall of Lollies
20 Church StThe Wall of Lollies is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, and has some of the most amazing varieties of sugary confectionery you’ve ever seen – and even some sugarless lollies too, just to prove they can cater to every taste.
After your appetite for sugary goodness is satisfied, the Wall of Lollies has more to offer. Valhalla Ice Creams, a local Tasmanian company, provides twenty six flavours, from chocolate to pistachio and even avocado and lavender.
The shop is known for its giftware as well. Wall plaques, teddy bears and all sorts of knick-knacks to capture your imagination. If you want a souvenir of your visit to the Huon Valley, this is the place to see.
Essentials
Geeveston has a range of shops, eateries and local attractions and a main street full of hand-carved timber sculptures of famous locals. Geeveston is only 10 minutes away and has all the essentials you will need for your stay. Includes; Fuel, groceries, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, ATM, Lollie shop and the Geeveston visitor information centre.
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Geeveston
Geeveston has a range of shops, eateries and local attractions and a main street full of hand-carved timber sculptures of famous locals. Geeveston is only 10 minutes away and has all the essentials you will need for your stay. Includes; Fuel, groceries, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, ATM, Lollie shop and the Geeveston visitor information centre.
Entertainment & Activities
The 35 minute jet boat ride races you along the riverbank, weaving in and out of the forest canopy, over exciting rapids and through 360 degree spins.
The jet boat stops at tranquil locations to view huon pine and take in the stunning beauty of the area. Platypus and sea eagles can be spotted and even the occasional dolphin comes to visit in the river. Following winter storms, snow can be seen on the surrounding peaks.
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Huon Jet
44 The EsplanadeThe 35 minute jet boat ride races you along the riverbank, weaving in and out of the forest canopy, over exciting rapids and through 360 degree spins.
The jet boat stops at tranquil locations to view huon pine and take in the stunning beauty of the area. Platypus and sea eagles can be spotted and even the occasional dolphin comes to visit in the river. Following winter storms, snow can be seen on the surrounding peaks.
Step aboard our historic WWII Diesel locomotive,
enjoy an unforgettable 2-hour journey alongside the
water’s edge, through bush planes and enjoy a history
talk from your tour guide at the historic cemetery.
Once you arrive at ‘Deep-hole’ you will be able
to walk around a pristine white beach or even
take a walk to the Southport Lagoon
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Ida Bay Railway & Cafe
328 Lune River RdStep aboard our historic WWII Diesel locomotive,
enjoy an unforgettable 2-hour journey alongside the
water’s edge, through bush planes and enjoy a history
talk from your tour guide at the historic cemetery.
Once you arrive at ‘Deep-hole’ you will be able
to walk around a pristine white beach or even
take a walk to the Southport Lagoon