THE HUON VALLEY VISITOR CENTRE IS CELEBRATING ITS 1st BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH!

The past 12 months have been a busy time with the Centre gaining both TICT (Tourism Industry Council Tasmania) and TVIN (Tasmanian Visitor Information Network) accreditation.


Many other projects have also been completed. The Centre has received a fantastic Huon Trail branded make-over and operator advertising within the Centre has increased providing visitors with many touring options. Tasting events have been held and staff have participated in familiarisation tours around the Huon Trail to increase their knowledge of all venues. It has been a rewarding and enjoyable year for the Visitor Centre and staff!

We aim to provide local knowledge and information to all visitors encouraging them to explore our wonderful region! So if you haven't visited the Huon Trail or would love to return again, make sure you stop in at the Huon Valley Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre is staffed by experienced and friendly locals and has all the inside information to make your holiday even more memorable.

Whether you're looking for advice, brochures, maps, adventure or a special event, the staff will be more than happy to help.

PHONE: 03 6264 0326  |  FAX: 03 6264 0394  |  ADDRESS: 2273 Huon Highway, Huonville
EMAIL: huon.vic@huonvalley.tas.gov.au

ROBERT IS STILL AVAILABLE TO TAKE DONATIONS

On Tuesday, 31 May 2011, Tasmanian entrepreneur Robert Pennicott departed for an epic journey entitled Follow the Yellow Boat Road, where he circumnavigated Australia in a 5.4m inflatable yellow dinghy to raise funds for Polio eradication. His aim is to raise the additional $39 million needed by Rotary International to hit the $200 million benchmark, to which Bill Gates has pledged to contribute $355 million more. The grand total of $555 million is anticipated to lead to the total worldwide eradication of polio, with a donation of just $10 vaccinating 17 children.
www.followtheyellowboatroad.com

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Brief Notices

Tahune AirWalk Lodge is now open

The newly developed 25-bed Tahune AirWalk Lodge is ideal for all visitors including families, school groups and backpackers. Set amongst the tall trees of the southern forest, the accommodation includes three bedroom wings with a total of eight rooms. Download the attached brochure for full details. To book phone 1300 720 507 between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week.

For more information please visit:
www.adventureforests.com.au

Woodbridge Hill Hideaway, Woodbridge

We now have four luxury spa cabins. All were booked out for opening night in August. The sun and moon rises have been stunning with some guests enjoying taking photos from the open windows in their double spa. They feature Tasmanian timbers, with names of Celery Top Pine, Silver Wattle, Myrtle and Blackheart Sassafras. There are some amazing glass pieces to compliment the finedetail of workmanship. These are designed as indulgent four star cabins with the option of buying food and wine while staying. The aim is to relax, enjoy the reclining couch and soak up Tasmania's great Vistas.

For more information please visit:
www.woodbridgehillhideaway.com.au

Inverawe Native Gardens, Margate

What's new at Inverawe this season? Visitors can now book guided tours of the gardens, supplementing our successful self-guided tours. The guided tours, which last about two hours, can be tailored to suit the interests of visitors. Early French explorers Bruni D'Entrecasteaux and Nicolas Baudin were here, Botanists Labillardiere and Robert Brown were here. Come and see some of the plants that astonished them, in a magnificentlandscaped setting. Native plants sit softly on our fragile landscapes. They are sustainable, waterwise, low chemical use and bird attracting. Come and findout how colourful they are, too.On the ground, there's Andrew Murphy's latest sculpture, "The Myth of Trees". Andrew has also refreshed his other pieces, "Endangered Species" - they look better than new! Landscaping has been refined and there are may, many more plants in the ground. Good rain in late winter and early spring has set up the garden for a very colourful season.

www.inverawe.com.au

Lune River Cottage and B&B, Ida Bay

Susan Smith is the new owner/operator! Lune River Cottage offers double and single guest rooms and guest lounge. Internet, fax, scanning and printing are available. Nightly rates from $50. Weekly or long term stays available by negotiation. Pet friendly. Situated 200 m from Ida Bay Railway.

www.idabaycottage.com

Brief Notices – continued

Track work underway at The Peninsula Experience

When completd, the track network, near Dover in the Huon Valley, will help guests to explore this 100ha peninsula at the entrance to Port Esperance and provide spectacular view of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Southern Ocean and Adamsons Peak. The track project is being run by Huon Valley Escapes, with help from locals and international backpackers and will be opened in stages. For more information contact Paul Dimmick on 03 6264 2233 at Huon Valley Escapes.

www.huonvalleyescapes.com.au

Billy Brown's Falls Bushwalk, Judbury

IThe Falls and Bushwalk are approximately 12 kilometres up Judds Creek Road in Judbury. The bushwalk commences at the side of Judds Creek Road, and is signposted. It is about 1.5 hours return to the Falls, through beautiful fern gullies and tall eucalypt trees. There is one very large, tall tree. There are a number of accommodation businesses including Horsehaven Farmstay which cater for bushwalkers and other outdoors people.

Contact Conny at Horeshaven Farmstay on (03) 6266 0343 for more details.

Shanleys Huon Valley, Glendevie

Exclusively yours, this unique self-contained, one bedroom romantic hideaway will feel like your own luxury country home. Relax in your sunken spa bath and pamper yourself with a selection of organic Tasmanian bath salts as you enjoy panoramic valley views through floor to ceiling windows.Treat yourself to the complimentary breakfast hamper of home baked bread, fresh farm eggs, bacon, assorted jams, tea and coffee. Time is yours to spend as you like – whether you choose to sample boutique wines and fresh produce from the many first classvineyards; test your courage and take in the spectacular vistas at the Tahune Airwalk; or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of this remarkable property. Shanleys Huon Valley is not for everyone, it's just for you - so come to the Huon Valley where enjoyment comes naturally!

www.shanleys.com.au

Cobweb Designs, Cygnet

A dynamic array of local art and unusual wares housed in a storybook cottage in the heart of town. Come and meet the artists in residence making contemporary jewellery and whimsical illustrative fairytales in their working studio.

www.cobwebdesigns.blogspot.com

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