Huon Valley and Bruny Island
South of Hobart along the Huon Highway: orchards, caves and the car ferry to Bruny Island.
- Distance
- 150 km
- Driving
- 3 hours
- Take
- 2 days
- Route
- Hobart to Southport
The Huon Highway runs about 116 km from Kingston to Southport, through Huonville, Franklin, Geeveston and Dover. Side trips go to Hastings Caves and the Tahune Airwalk, and the car ferry to Bruny Island leaves from Kettering.
The stops
Start
Hobart
Town
Huonville
River and cider
Town
Franklin
Wooden boat centre
Town
Geeveston
Forest town
Park
Hastings Caves
Thermal pool
Town
Dover
Fishing town
Landmark
Bruny Island
Cheese, oysters and lighthouse
Finish
Southport
Where to stay
Night 1
Geeveston
Cabins and B&Bs
- When to go
- Summer and autumn; apples Mar to May
- On the road
- Sealed; steep forest roads for Tahune.
Take the trip with you
Roadtrip finds the cheapest fuel on the way, warns you about tolls and cameras, and splits the cost with everyone in the car.
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