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Huonville
Huonville () is a town located on the banks of the Huon River in the Huon Valley, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. It serves as the administrative centre of the Huon Valley Council and is the largest town in the Huon Valley region. Situated approximately 38 kilometres south of the state capital, Hobart, Huonville acts as a gateway to Tasmania’s wilderness areas and the Southwest National Park.
Key facts
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- town
- Australian place.name
- Huonville
- Australian place.state
- tas
- Australian place.image
- Huonville (cropped).JPG
- Australian place.caption
- Huonville township from Scenic Hill
- Australian place.relief
- 1
- Australian place.pushpin_label_position
- top
- Australian place.pop
- 3002
- Australian place.est
- 1891
- Australian place.timezone
- AEST
- Australian place.utc
- +10
- Australian place.timezone dst
- AEDT
Article
11 sectionsContents
- History
- Apple production
- Economy
- Demographics
- Climate
- Access
- Notable people
- Arts and culture
- Sport
- References
- External links
Huonville () is a town located on the banks of the Huon River in the Huon Valley, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. It serves as the administrative centre of the Huon Valley Council and is the largest town in the Huon Valley region. Situated approximately 38 kilometres south of the state capital, Hobart, Huonville acts as a gateway to Tasmania’s wilderness areas and the Southwest National Park.
The town is historically significant for its role in Tasmania's apple-growing industry, earning the Huon Valley the nickname "Golden Valley" due to its production of Golden Delicious apples. While the apple industry has declined, Huonville remains an important agricultural hub, now also known for aquaculture, including salmon farming, and for tourism. As the most centrally located township in the Huon Valley, Huonville serves as a hub for visitors exploring the region’s scenic landscapes, artisanal food and drink, and outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and fishing.