Huon Valley Walks

02/02/2023

ABC News reports that during, " the past two years much of Australia, including eastern Tasmania, has flooded — but western Tasmania has been having a record dry spell." Last summer was Tasmania's driest in 40 years. This is causing drought problems for the natural systems, such as at Hartz Mountains and Tarn Shelf, that are dependent on Western Tasmania's normally high rainfall.

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Unusually dry weather is leaving the state's Wilderness World Heritage Area sensitive to fire. It's a prospect that threatens a living fossil that traces its history to the ancient super-continent Gondwana.

15/12/2022

Explore 4 secret waterfalls in the Huon Valley, south from Hobart Tasmania. Watch the 20 minute video guide at
https://www.huonvalleyescapes.net/walks.html...

A 20 minute guide to exploring 4 secret waterfalls in the Huon Valley, south from Hobart Tasmania. Watch the video at
https://www.huonvalleyescapes.net/walks.html
Your video guide is Caedence Kuepper. Discover his YouTube channel of waterfall walks around Tasmania. These are not your average tourist waterfalls. You will need a sense of adventure, strong boots and suitable outdoor clothing, plus navigation skills. If this sounds like you, be sure to include one or two of these secret waterfalls as part of your Huon Valley Escape.

02/12/2022

Bushwalker transport is now available from Hobart to South Coast, Federation Peak, Port Davey, Mount Anne, Three Capes and other walking tracks in southern Tasmania. South Coast Track, Buttongrass Retreat, Southern Ranges, Mystery Creek Cave, Cockle Creek, Southwest National Park,
Federation Peak. More info and book online at https://www.huonvalleyescapes.net/custom-and-bushwalker-transport.html

28/11/2022

A new report, discussed in "The Conversation", has found that climate change will clearly influence the El Niño-Southern Oscillation by 2030.
El Niño causes a major shift in cloud formation and weather patterns across the Pacific, leading to dry conditions in eastern Australia.
During La Niña, the associated changes in weather patterns include higher than average rainfall over much of Australia. For example, the wet weather that is occurring now.
This article explains the big implications for Australians to prepare for extreme weather events.

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The findings have big implications for how Australians prepare for extreme weather events.

19/11/2022

Willie Smiths Apple Shed wins big at the Australian Cider Awards 2022. Taking home multiple prizes including " Most Successful Large Producer" based on the number of specialty categories won.

You can stop in at the Apple Shed on your way to or from the great walks in the Huon Valley.

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As the largest cider show in Australia, these Awards are at the cutting edge of cider judging and are highly respected nationally and internationally. William Smith and Sons took home multiple...

08/12/2021

PCR tests to be free for travellers coming to Tasmania, says Tasmania's Premier. PCR tests are required for entry for those coming to Tasmania from high-risk destinations can be conducted in State-run clinics in those states, at no cost to the traveller. The costs will be jointly met by the State and Federal Governments, with the pre-testing required for incoming travellers from 15 December for up to four weeks.

Read the full statement at https://www.premier.tas.gov.au/site_resources_2015/additional_releases/pcr_tests_to_be_free_for_travellers_coming_to_tasmania

01/10/2021

HUON VALLEY COUNCIL BLOCKS TOURISM INSTALATION

Destination Southern Tasmania today stated its extreme disappointment with the Huon Valley Council’s rejection of the $9.5 million Dark Lab Transformer Development Application.
Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys said the Dark Lab project arose from the 2019 bushfire recovery. “Dark Lab’s Transformer was designed to increase visitation to the Huon Valley as well as create another attraction to spread the risk when dealing with attraction closures during disasters,” Mr Heroys.
“This project was strongly supported by local tourism and hospitality operators and they have been looking forward to the expected visitation of 30,000 people annually.”

“Transformer will boost the overall economics of the Huon Valley and especially the Far South region, support many businesses, create employment and help the visitor economy recover from the effects of Covid. “Art tourism is something that resonates strongly in the Huon Valley community, with
many artists choosing this area to create and showcase their work and Transformer, with world renowned artist Doug Aitken, will elevate this focus to a global stage.”

Mr Heroys said Destination Southern Tasmania strongly encourages Dark Lab to consider an appeal against the Council decision. “We do not want to lose this once in a generation opportunity for the entire Huon Valley region.”
Mr Heroys said Dark Lab is committed to maintaining the heritage values of the historical Ida Bay railway site, in collaboration with the Ida Bay Railway Preservation Society.

Mr Heroys said “The most important point here is to recognise the opportunity that will benefit the community most and embrace it, rather than looking for ways to derail it”

26/08/2021

Allow extra 10 minutes travel Huon Valley to Hobart during September and October 2021

13/08/2021

Be sure to drop into Home Hill Winery on your way to the in the Valley, . More info at https://www.huonvalleyescapes.net/home-hill-winery.html

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