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Rubigold: The world’s rarest apple?

James Griggs arrived from England in 1842. He settled in Franklin, some 40 kilometres southwest of Hobart as the crow flies. At the time, the…

Huon women’s international rowing success

The dark waters of the Huon River flow from deep in the Tasmanian wilderness, beneath the bridge at Huonville and past the river town of…

Conservation at its very heart – Huon Bush Retreats

In the mid-seventies the Tasmanian community found itself polarised. The proposed construction of the Franklin Dam threatened pristine wilderness in the state’s remote west. The…

From one carved spoon to thousands – the story of Phoenix Creations

It all began with a few frustrated words, “you’re a woodworker and I don’t have one wooden spoon in the house.” As a peace offering,…

A tale of Sleeping Beauty – Our beloved Huon Belle

It’s ironic that the dolerite rock that was violently forced up thousands of years ago formed such a serene romantic southern sphinx. Her hair lying…

10 Huon Valley Instagram Accounts you should be following

When you think of the Huon Valley, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Tasty food? Beautiful views? Talented makers? A strong sense of…

Family fun in the Huon Valley

One of the features of the Huon Valley that makes it so attractive to families is the enormous range of activities that are on offer…

A story of love, surf and sushi rolled with Masaaki precision

When Sushi Chef Masaaki Koyama met an English teacher in his native Osaka, he could not have foreseen that decision would lead him to a…

The Edge of Tassie’s Wilds – South Cape Bay Trek

On the cliffs of South Cape Bay there’s nothing but deep sea and somewhere out there – Antarctica. When we hop in the car to…