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Museum Entrance — Image credit: Rossy

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gallery in the Square and MOWA(Museum of Wearable Art)

The Gallery and Art House BnB are located near the town of Huonville. Gallery in the Square has art and craft, collectables and gifts. View, and or buy original paintings and preloved collectable paintings, art glass, wood, pottery, fibre art, sculpture and more. The gallery also houses a large collection of Kimonos and Obis for sale. The gallery is set in large gardens at the Art House on the outskirts of Huonville with rural surrounds. MOWA has over 60 wearable art garments on display. Bookings preferred.

Huonville TAS

6.7 km away

Pick your own blues — Image credit: Cedarwood Blueberries

Agritourism

Cedarwood Blueberries

Cedarwood Blueberries is a family-owned blueberry farm in Margate, just south of Hobart. Visitors can experience a working Tasmanian farm and, during the blueberry season (Summer to Autumn), pick their own fresh blueberries straight from the orchard. Wander through rows of established blueberry bushes, enjoy the peaceful rural setting and discover how Tasmanian blueberries are grown. Freshly harvested blueberries are also available to take home. Cedarwood offers a genuine farm experience for visitors looking to connect with Tasmanian produce, enjoy the outdoors and experience a working family farm close to Hobart.

Margate TAS

12 km away

Come and appreciate our efforts to preserve the craft of Wooden Boat Building. — Image credit: The Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania Inc.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Wooden Boat Centre - Tasmania

Located on the banks of the Huon River in Franklin, the Wooden Boat Centre is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditional craft of wooden boatbuilding. Visitors are invited to step inside a working boatbuilding shed, where the sights, sounds and smells of timber and tools bring maritime heritage to life. Guided tours offer a rare opportunity to see skilled boatbuilders, students and apprentices at work, using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Beyond tours, the centre offers a range of hands-on courses, from short introductory experiences to more in-depth programs, allowing participants to learn practical skills in a unique and immersive environment. The Wooden Boat Centre plays an active role in sustaining Tasmania's maritime heritage by training apprentices, supporting volunteers, and engaging the wider community. Every visit contributes to keeping these skills alive for future generations. Whether a visitor, a curious learner, or someone with a passion for craftsmanship, the Wooden Boat Centre offers an authentic and memorable experience in the heart of the Huon Valley.

Franklin TAS

12 km away

Harmony Hill Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Harmony Hill Wellness Sanctuary

Are you overworked and feeling worn out or need a digital detox? Would you like to relax and revive your energy? Harmony Hill Health Retreat offers an effective detox and energy cleansing program that will revive your energy, mind and body. Some say the five-day Detox Retreat will make you look and feel 10 years younger! The property includes on-site accommodation and is set in a private 42-acre bush area with beautiful mountain views. They encourage you to unwind and forget about your busy life. Listen to the birds singing, observe the native wildlife, stroll through the bush or perhaps enjoy your spa bath and read a book while enjoying relaxing and rejuvenation spa therapies, healthy spa cuisine, gentle exercise and counselling as required. See the website for details on retreat and spa packages.

Margate TAS

13 km away

Geckostrands Textile Artist — Image credit: Imants Krumins

Shopping and Markets

Geckostrands Textile Artist

Geckostrands is a textile studio creating eco dyed wool and cashmere wearables. The studio is situated 1.9 kilometres south of Franklin Village overlooking the Huon River. This contemporary studio designed by the GASP architects, Room 11 provides a fabulous place to interact with the artist creating the works. You will be able to find fine merino wool scarves, cashmere scarves and handmade one of a kind wearables in natural fibres. Just ring Linda on the number listed so they can warmly welcome you into the studio, explain the process and introduce you to the distinctive smell of Eucalypts embedded into works. All created naturally, without chemicals with a sustainable process and product.

Franklin TAS

15 km away

Street view — Image credit: Bob Burford

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Channel Museum

The Channel Museum showcases the history and heritage of D'Entrecasteaux Channel area of Southern Tasmania. Over 24 individual displays depict the exploration, settlement, industries and social life of the region. Located at Margate, just 20 kilometers south of Hobart, the Channel Museum is an award winning must see stop on your travels around Southern Tasmania's region and has excellent visitor ratings on Trip Advisor and Google. The Channel Museum caters for locals, individual tourists and tour groups, cruise ship groups, school groups and special interest groups. There are ample on-site parking spaces and easy access for elderly and disabled visitors. Companion card accepted. The facility comprises a modern, purpose-built museum and library / reading room that explores all aspects of the history and heritage of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area. There is also an outstanding collection of cameras and photographic equipment. The gallery showcases the work of local artists and organisations, in-house special occasion displays and traveling exhibitions. The gallery display changes monthly and the displayed artwork is often for sale. The Museum has a small gift shop selling local handcrafts and books of local interest. The cafe serves delicious snacks, meals, and drinks made on-site from local ingredients where possible. It serves great coffee.

Margate TAS

15 km away

early summer Inverawe — Image credit: Inverawe Native Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Inverawe Native Gardens

Inverawe Native Gardens is located at Margate and at 9.5 hectare is the largest landscaped native Australian garden in Tasmania. It overlooks North-West Bay, with views down to North Bruny Island and back to Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. The garden is an experience, showcasing Australian plants in a landscaped setting. Inverawe features thousands of trees and colourful shrubs. There is always something in bloom. Kilometres of formed paths and many seats take advantage of the views. Visitors are met and introduced to the garden, given a coloured map and are free to wander. The Tea Terrace offers tea, coffee, and light refreshments. 110 bird species have been seen at Inverawe, including all 12 of Tasmania’s endemics. Poetry, whimsy, and explanatory signs enhance the experience. French explorers and early botanists were in the area, 220 years ago. Some of the plant species they named are in the collection. Inverawe Native Gardens is 15 minutes south of Hobart, on the Channel Highway. It is located next to the Margate Train. There is ample parking. Guided tours can be arranged.

Margate TAS

15 km away

Kuuma Sauna Pontoon Boat, Southern Tasmania — Image credit: © Kuuma Nature 2025

Spas and Retreats

Kuuma - Nature Sauna

Kuuma Nature Sauna, Australia's first sauna boat, is located just 20 minutes south of Hobart at Margate Marina. Offering the ultimate blend of adventure and relaxation, Kuuma invites guests to step aboard and discover the ritual of heat and cold on the calm waters of North West Bay. Each sauna cruise begins with the gentle warmth of a traditional wood-fired sauna before an invigorating plunge into the clear Tasmanian waters, leaving body and mind refreshed. The floating sauna is thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection. Sessions are limited to eight guests, creating an intimate atmosphere whether joining a communal session or booking all seats privately. Alongside the sauna, guests can enjoy change facilities, a seating area with fire-pit, a rooftop terrace and music system. For those seeking more time, extended three-hour charters allow space to fully savour the rhythm of soak, steam and swim while taking in uninterrupted views of Tasmania's wilderness. Situated at the gateway to the Huon Valley and Bruny Island, Kuuma pairs beautifully with a day of exploring food, wine and wild landscapes. Operating with care for the natural environment and community, Kuuma offers an experience unlike anywhere else. Those seeking to restore and reconnect are warmly invited to embark on a sauna cruise and discover Kuuma for themselves.

Barretta TAS

16 km away

Observation shelter, kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Wellington Park — Image credit: City of Hobart

Natural Attractions

Wellington Park

Wellington Park is an 18,011 reserve located on the doorstep of Nipaluna / Hobart in southern Lutruwita / Tasmania. The Park stretches west from the 1271m summit of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington and includes spectacular lookouts, dramatic cliff faces, boulder fields, waterfalls, fern glades and amazing dolerite rock formations. Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is accessible to walkers via a network of recreational trails, shuttle bus from the Hobart waterfront or by car or bike on a sealed but winding road to the summit (the Pinnacle), noting that car parking in the Park is limited and road congestion may be experienced during peak holiday periods and snow days. The road may be closed due to ice and snow - check 'Pinnacle Rd Status' on the City of Hobart website before departing. Be prepared for extreme and changeable weather. Lookouts and observation decks at the Pinnacle provide spectacular views over Hobart towards the east coast, to the west over the World Heritage Area of southern Tasmania, and to the south towards Bruny Island. Limited parking and toilet facilities are available. The Park supports a network of tracks for walking, running, mountain bike riding, and horse riding (permit required). Popular locations in the Park include The Springs picnic area, Cathedral Rock, Myrtle Forest picnic area, the Octopus Tree, Sphinx Rock, the Organ Pipes and Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park.

Wellington Park TAS

16 km away

Adult karts — Image credit: Hyperdrive Kart Racing

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hyperdrive Kart Racing

Hyperdrive Kart Racing is a state-of-the-art, solar-powered, electric go-kart centre, with a modern 80's twist. There are karts for any age, from Adult karts, Junior Karts, Duo Karts, and super-fast Shifter Karts for those that qualify. Hyperdrive offers not only the most exciting go-karting experience in Australia, with a combined indoor-outdoor track of over 550m, and a bridge that shoots out of a wall, but also offers the most sustainable experience, with 100% electric karts, charged mostly with their large solar panel system located on their warehouse roof. Safety is assured with the most modern and safe barrier system in the world, along with remote slow down, or shutoff of karts if ever required. Hyperdrive is located 15-minute drive from Hobart with Mount Wellington and the beautiful hills of Kingston and Sandfly as the backdrop to their outdoor section. There is also a café, private rooms for parties, and free classic 80's arcade machines to further enhance the experience. Hyperdrive is an experience like no other and one that all tourists and Tasmanians can enjoy and be proud of.

Kingston TAS

17 km away

Flower Pitcher — Image credit: Earthenry

Agritourism

Earthenry Farm

Earthenry is a seasonal flower farm growing over 100 different varieties of field grown flowers for 'pick your own' flower sessions. The farm is in bloom from October through to April, and guests can visit the farm during the listed event times to explore the beautiful range of interesting and uncommon flowers growing in our cool temperate region. After guidance from the field staff, you are free to wander through the flower fields to choose and pick your own favourite colours and blooms. Visitors can also tour the extensive gardens and pre-book a picnic platter to enjoy in the grounds. The fortnightly Friday night Twilight session (5-9pm) with a food truck, music and pop-up bar serving floral drinks is a very popular session. For visitors who are travelling and don't wish to take flowers home with them - they offer free delivery of their picked blooms to the local Snug Nursing home for a sustainable tourism option to spread joy and give back to the local community. Earthenry also offers workshops, organically grown seeds and has a cut flower specialty nursery operating during spring. They hope to see you at the farm soon!

Lower Snug TAS

18 km away

Harvesting saffron flowers overlooking the picturesque Huon River

Agritourism

Tas-Saff

Tas-Saff is the saffron hub south of the equator. Terry, Nicky and Patrick Noonan original sea-changers from Sydney in the late '80s, pioneered the saffron industry in Australia. You will find Tas-Saff perched high on the hill overlooking Glaziers Bay in the idyllic Huon Valley south of Hobart. Saffron is harvested each year during April and May. The lilac crocus flowers must be picked early each day before the sun comprises the integrity of the saffron. At night, they sit like little rockets with the tip poking through the soil, then they shoot up a few centimetres high in the morning when the sun comes out, hence their name, the Flower of the Sun. Spice collected from the fiery red stigma of the lilac crocus flowers has been valued for its culinary and medicinal properties for thousands of years. Tas-Saf offers free saffron gin and saffron tea tastings. The Tas-Saff farm is open 10 am - 5 pm for farm gate visits nearly all year by appointment.

Glaziers Bay TAS

18 km away

Cradle Mountain/Dove Lake Tasmania. Original oil painting by Richard Stanley — Image credit: Richard Stanley

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Stanley's Studio and Gallery - The Art of Richard Stanley

Stanley's Studio / Gallery is located in Cygnet, Southern Tasmania, around 50 km south of Hobart. This is an Art Gallery run by award-winning resident artist, Richard Stanley. Come, view, and purchase Richards's Original Oil Paintings, Fine Art Prints, and Greeting Cards. The Gallery is situated on the main street of Cygnet in a beautiful Federation building with stained glass doors and high ornate ceilings. Commission work is encouraged. (Bring your photo to be painted)

Cygnet TAS

19 km away

A Fresh Pitch. Oil painting by Richard Stanley — Image credit: Richard Stanley

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Art of Richard Stanley, Studio and Gallery

The Art of Richard Stanley, Studio and Gallery is located in Cygnet, Southern Tasmania. The Art Gallery resides in one of the first general stores in Cygnet, circa. 1905. A vast open space with high ceilings gives room for large canvases and drawings, artworks and glass jewellery. Meet Richard Stanley, the resident artist and talk about his work. Listen to ambient music as you peruse his original landscape paintings, limited edition prints, open prints and art greeting cards. The gallery is located in a beautiful rural setting with mountain and river views. All work is created by Richard, the resident artist, on the premises. Artworks are based on landscapes in Tasmania with emphasis on the South. Richard makes his own stretched canvases so can make any size to suit the customer's needs. Richard is a prolific producer of commissioned work. ie he can paint favourite personalised photos or can source photos himself of chosen subhects. Stanley's Studio/Gallery is on the main road on the left, as you come into Cygnet from Huonville. Cygnet is a 49-minute drive (55 kilometres) south of Hobart.

Cygnet TAS

19 km away

Realeasing a beauty

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Raptor Refuge

A private tour of the Raptor Refuge is unforgettable! It's a rare opportunity to see the raptor rehabilitation facility first-hand, where they've helped injured birds of prey return to the wild for over 20 years. Explore the grounds with friendly and knowledgeable guides. Discover how fast peregrine falcons can fly, see a rare grey goshawk, witness the silent flight of masked owls, and get up close to Australia's largest raptor—the majestic Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle. Located just 30 minutes from Hobart in peaceful bushland, the refuge includes some of Tasmania's largest aviaries and a purpose-built Education Centre. The display birds have permanent injuries that prevent their release. They now help educate the public about raptors and conservation. Tours last 90 minutes and include time for photos and questions. They run Monday to Saturday at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Bookings must be made via the website at least 12 hours in advance. They're a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting Tasmania's raptors. All funds raised go directly toward their care and rehabilitation. If you're looking to extend your visit, eco-accommodation is available next door at Eagle Ridge Retreat—two beautiful, semi-luxurious wilderness studios nestled in the bush. While operated separately from the Refuge, they offer a peaceful stay with stunning views and are perfect for nature lovers. You can find more information by searching "Eagle Ridge Retreat".

Kettering TAS

19 km away

Kingston Beach Golf Course - tricky 12th fairway — Image credit: Lois Ryan

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Kingston Beach Golf Club

The best spot for a round of golf if you're visiting Hobart! Kingston Beach Golf Club is a stunning 18-hole championship golf course with spectacular beach and river views and is home to many species of native wildlife and trees. Almost all on the flat (with the quirky Inclinator to help out on the only uphill), the course suits all levels of players and welcomes visitors. Their friendly Pro Shop staff will help you book a game and take care of your club rental needs and buggy hire. A range of clothing, clubs and accessories is for sale at good prices. A forgiving practice range and balls are also available. A casual restaurant and bar caters to members, visitors, and special events.

Kingston TAS

19 km away

Interior of studio gallery of artist and photographer, Emma Coombes — Image credit: The Elm & the Raven, Emma Coombes

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Elm & the Raven

Visit the studio gallery of artist and photographer Emma Coombes, set within the gorgeously restored Balfour House and part of the working artist collective, The Artisan's Hand. Emma Coombes is a Tasmanian fine art photographer known for moody, painterly compositions that move between landscape and still life, weaving native wildlife into atmospheric, narrative-driven scenes. Emma's work has been shortlisted in state and national juried art awards, and spans moody, atmospheric Tasmanian landscapes, playful studies of Australian native animals, and dramatic still-life compositions, with occasional forays into illustration and fantasy. Located in the picturesque village of Cygnet in Tasmania's Huon Valley, the gallery sits within a vibrant creative community rich with artists and makers. Visitors will find easy parking, along with excellent coffee and food just moments away. Step inside to meet the artists and gain insight into the process and inspiration behind the work.

Cygnet TAS

19 km away

Hand-cut kumiko panel in Huon Pine — Image credit: Peter Mark Rhodes

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Artisan's Hand - Balfour House

Experience the art of hand-made being created right before your eyes at The Artisan's Hand, the working studios of Balfour House. Located in the middle of the historic township of Cygnet, only a 50-minute drive south of Hobart. The Artisan's Hand accommodates both permanent artisans and a rotating cast of artists-in-residence showcasing their work in studios within the house. The studios are truly working spaces as the artisans are designing and making pieces every day, clearly demonstrating their skills, their unique tools and their knowledge of trade and craft. As you meet the artisans, you are encouraged to ask questions, explore their work and get up close with the process as unique techniques and fine workmanship are on show. The works created in the studios are displayed throughout the gallery and are available to purchase, or you can commission a unique piece to be made for you. An ongoing program of workshops and classes is also available from not only the resident artisans but a host of other creatives from around the Huon Valley. Explore the art of hand-made in a half-day, full-day or full-term adventure and collaborate with like-minded people at The Artisan's Hand at Balfour House.

Cygnet TAS

19 km away

Lovett Gallery Cygnet — Image credit: Lovett Gallery Cygnet

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Lovett Gallery Cygnet

The Lovett Gallery, located behind Cygnet Town Hall in the Huon Valley, is a community gallery presenting changing exhibitions, workshops and creative events throughout the year. Exhibitions feature work by emerging and established artists, with painting, photography, sculpture, craft and other forms of visual art regularly represented. The changing program gives visitors the chance to see new work and connect with Cygnet's active arts community. Managed by the Huon Art Exhibitions Group (HAEG), the gallery provides a space for artists to exhibit their work and for the community to take part in workshops and other creative activities. Visitors can drop in to explore current exhibitions, attend events or find out more about upcoming workshops and opportunities for artists. For details on current exhibitions and upcoming events, visit the Huon Art Exhibitions Group website.

Cygnet TAS

19 km away

Zest East West

Spas and Retreats

Zest East West

Zest East West is a Hobart specialist clinic in Massage and Oriental Therapies, located in Blackmans Bay, Southern Tasmania. Our peaceful retreat is located a short 5 minute walk from Blackmans Bay Beach, a 15-minute drive from Hobart CBD. Combining traditional Eastern with refined Western techniques for profound results. Sessions are individually tailored multi-modality treatments unique to Zest: Remedial & Relaxation, Shiatsu, Thai, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Advanced Cupping Therapy & Moxa, Advanced Integrated Energy Medicine, Specialist Herbal Formulas & Oils. Come and experience why people trust us.

Blackmans Bay TAS

19 km away

Burnie’s private hot-stone sauna by Sweaty Penguins.

Spas and Retreats

Sweaty Penguins Private Sauna Experience

Sweaty Penguins offers a premium, private hot-stone sauna experience across six Tasmanian locations, Burnie, Penguin, Turners Beach, Kingston, Sandy Bay and Hobart , with Launceston opening soon. Each sauna is custom built to deliver a high-end, luxury experience, designed with balanced heat, soft steam and an intimate, calming atmosphere. Every space is thoughtfully crafted using premium materials, traditional hot-stone heating and our premium sauna heater for even heat and gentle löyly. Sessions are completely private and self-check-in, allowing visitors to slow down, breathe and reset without interruption. Whether you're seeking recovery, relaxation or a quiet moment away, Sweaty Penguins provides an elevated wellness experience that feels uniquely Tasmanian warm, quiet and beautifully considered.

Kingston Beach TAS

19 km away

Olde Time Portraits — Image credit: Olde Time Portraits

Amusement and Theme Parks

Olde Time Portraits

Olde Time Portraits is a fun experience for the whole family. Dress in costume themes to create a unique portrait in colour or old-fashioned Sepia. Over 200 costumes which fit over your own clothes, in multi sizes to suit the whole family, dress as the residents of Old Hobart Town in colonial Victorian gowns and top hats and tails, gangsters, saloon girls, wild west, bush rangers, convicts. The studio relocated from Richmond to Blackmans Bay Beach which is only a 12 min drive south of Hobart. Listed by the Spirit of Tasmania in 2022 as one of the top five family experiences in Tasmania that everyone will love.

Blackmans Bay TAS

19 km away

Winners — Image credit: Michelle Rauenbusch

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Phoenix Creations

About 45 minutes south of Hobart, Tasmania, you will find the beautiful village of Cygnet. In this thriving centre for artisans, you will discover a beautiful little studio gallery tucked away on Golden Valley Road - Phoenix Creations. Inside you will find the home of the gorgeous hand-carved wooden Soul Spoon range-not only spoons but salad servers, knives, scoops and spurtles. The first Australians to be awarded the Wille Sundqvist & Bill Coperthwaite Slojd Fellowship in 2025, Michelle and David Rauenbusch would love to welcome you into their studio where you can watch them at work. All pieces are hand carved by David, celebrating the past by breathing new life into recycled vintage and green timbers. Michelle adds to the range with whimsical Bloom Spoons and mosaic and beaded jewellery. Phoenix Creations Studio Gallery opens September-May, Sundays, Noon -5 pm' ish (other times by request- just call to arrange). As well as visiting the gallery, there is now an opportunity to join the fun. Spoon Carving Workshops are available, catering for ages 5 and up, absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their skills. Perfect for corporate team building too! Dave and Michelle can't wait to share their carving passion. Bookings can be made on the telephone or via the web store. Workshops are by demand, running all year long. Warning: Spoon Carving is addictive!

Cygnet TAS

20 km away

Cygnet Gallery — Image credit: Darren Wright

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cygnet Gallery

The Cygnet Gallery showcases the work of artists from Cygnet, the Huon Valley and southern Tasmania. Found in the centre of Cygnet, around a 45-minute drive south of nipaluna / Hobart, the gallery is a good place to discover the region's creative community. The collection changes regularly and includes paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, mixed media and textile art. With work from a range of local artists on display, there is usually something new to see on each visit. The Cygnet Gallery is managed by the Huon Art Exhibitions Group (HAEG), which supports artists and exhibitions across the Huon Valley. HAEG also presents the annual Huon Art Awards each March, along with solo exhibitions and special art events at the nearby Lovett Gallery.

Cygnet TAS

20 km away

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