The Huon Valley is a local government area of Tasmania. It is the southern-most local government area in Australia. Image File history File links Map of Tasmanian LGAs feat Huon Valley File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Map of Tasmanian LGAs feat Huon Valley File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Local Government Areas of Tasmania, Australia This article also includes lists of towns, suburbs and localities of Tasmania. ... Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ...
It encompasses the town of Huonville, on the Huon River, some surrounding towns, and many protected areas and forestry plantations. The Tahune Airwalk is also in the area, located near the township of Geeveston. Huonville is a town on the Huon River, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. ... Forestry is the art, science, and practice of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources. ...
The municipal area has a population of 13 675 (2001 census). A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The "Taste of the Huon", held each March, is a weekend celebration of the best that the Valley has to offer.
The "Huon News" and "Cygnet Classifieds", published each Wednesday, and Huon FM keep residents and visitors up to date with what is happening in their local area.
The HuonValley has embraced its heritage while forging ahead with newer industries, agriculture, viticulture, forestry, tourism and aquaculture thrive side by side, providing jobs for the 14,081^ residents and the seasonal influx of fruit pickers.
The Huon River was first explored by the French Admiral, Bruni D'Entrecasteaux, who named it, a nearby island, a soft pine and the Kermandie River, after the commander of his support vessel, L'Esperance, Captain Huon de Kermadec.
She had a vision of the kind of settlement she wanted to create in the HuonValley and was prepared to back her commitment with financial assistance.
To the north of Huonville is The HuonValley Apple Museum and Heritage.
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