Julie’s guidebook
Food scene
We love Summer Kitchen Bakery for it’s sourdough bread, organic pies, coffee and other freshly made delicious treats (especially the spelt carrot cake!). Definitely worth a visit!
42 locals recommend
Summer Kitchen Organic Bakery
21 Marguerite StWe love Summer Kitchen Bakery for it’s sourdough bread, organic pies, coffee and other freshly made delicious treats (especially the spelt carrot cake!). Definitely worth a visit!
Port Hole Cafe in Cygnet is a great stop to have coffee and lunch. Our personal favourite is the mushroom and halloumi burger.
The Port Hole Cafe
10 Mary StreetPort Hole Cafe in Cygnet is a great stop to have coffee and lunch. Our personal favourite is the mushroom and halloumi burger.
Red Velvet Lounge
24 Mary StRed Velvet Lounge in Cygnet for coffee and food.
We love the pastries, great croissants and pies, especially the Mushroom ragout pie and the pork and fennel sausage rolls.
Poolish & Co.
We love the pastries, great croissants and pies, especially the Mushroom ragout pie and the pork and fennel sausage rolls.
Cygnet Conservatory Cafe @ Cygnet Old Bank
20 Mary StWe love Osteria @ Petty Sessions for delicious home cooked Italian food.
19 locals recommend
Petty Sessions
3445 Huon HwyWe love Osteria @ Petty Sessions for delicious home cooked Italian food.
The Kiln Eatery
Lost Captain
Masaaki’s in Geeveston is worth the drive, just check in with them to see their opening hours as they are in the process of setting up a new restaurant.
25 locals recommend
Masaaki's Sushi
17 Arve RdMasaaki’s in Geeveston is worth the drive, just check in with them to see their opening hours as they are in the process of setting up a new restaurant.
Farah’s IGA in Cygnet has a great range of items for your stay.
17 locals recommend
IGA Everyday Cygnet
28 Mary StFarah’s IGA in Cygnet has a great range of items for your stay.
Cygnet Garden Larder
16 Mary StGreat produce, often from local growers when available.
Neighbourhoods
Cygnet is our closest town about 10 minutes drive away. It’s a great little town, with some lovely shops and cafes and a terrific local market on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
55 locals recommend
Cygnet
Cygnet is our closest town about 10 minutes drive away. It’s a great little town, with some lovely shops and cafes and a terrific local market on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Franklin is just across the river and has the Wooden Boat Centre showcasing the rich history of traditional wooden boat making in Tasmania. Franklin’s local market is on the last Sunday of each month from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
20 locals recommend
Franklin
Franklin is just across the river and has the Wooden Boat Centre showcasing the rich history of traditional wooden boat making in Tasmania. Franklin’s local market is on the last Sunday of each month from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Woodbridge is a pretty town to visit. There’s a community market on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
11 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Woodbridge is a pretty town to visit. There’s a community market on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Geeveston has a strong forestry heritage, there’s Masaaki’s for absolutely amazing Japanese food, cafes and the Platypus Walk for a stroll.
23 locals recommend
Geeveston
Geeveston has a strong forestry heritage, there’s Masaaki’s for absolutely amazing Japanese food, cafes and the Platypus Walk for a stroll.
Sightseeing
Willie Smith’s showcases the history of apple production in the Huon Valley, has delicious food and it’s locally produced acclaimed ciders.
98 locals recommend
Willie Smith's Apple Shed
2064 Huon HwyWillie Smith’s showcases the history of apple production in the Huon Valley, has delicious food and it’s locally produced acclaimed ciders.
Bruny Island is a great day trip. It’s about a 40 minute drive from Bramley Hollow to the ferry in Kettering which runs at 20 minute intervals for the short crossing - there can be a bit of a wait in the Summer but there is a cafe and information centre on the Kettering side if you have to wait. On Bruny, visit Get Shucked for Oysters, Bruny Island Cheese and a stop at The Neck is a must for a photo. We love Cloudy Bay and think that’s worth a look too.
147 locals recommend
Bruny Island
Bruny Island is a great day trip. It’s about a 40 minute drive from Bramley Hollow to the ferry in Kettering which runs at 20 minute intervals for the short crossing - there can be a bit of a wait in the Summer but there is a cafe and information centre on the Kettering side if you have to wait. On Bruny, visit Get Shucked for Oysters, Bruny Island Cheese and a stop at The Neck is a must for a photo. We love Cloudy Bay and think that’s worth a look too.
Tahune Adventures is a great day out, there’s an airwalk through the tree tops, a hang glider experience and more.
23 locals recommend
Tahune Forest Airwalk
Tahune Forest AirwalkTahune Adventures is a great day out, there’s an airwalk through the tree tops, a hang glider experience and more.
For a cruise on the beautiful Huon River, check out Huon River Cruises departing from across the river.
Huon River Cruises
3883 Huon HighwayFor a cruise on the beautiful Huon River, check out Huon River Cruises departing from across the river.
For a great day hike we love the Hartz Mountains just across the river.
55 locals recommend
Hartz Mountains National Park
For a great day hike we love the Hartz Mountains just across the river.
Cockle Creek is approximately a 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Bramley Hollow and the last bit is a dirt road but we think it’s worth the drive - it’s the farthest south you can drive in Tasmania (and Australia) by road and there are some beautiful beaches and interesting history. There are no shops or services so go prepared.
27 locals recommend
Cockle Creek
Cockle Creek is approximately a 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Bramley Hollow and the last bit is a dirt road but we think it’s worth the drive - it’s the farthest south you can drive in Tasmania (and Australia) by road and there are some beautiful beaches and interesting history. There are no shops or services so go prepared.
Hastings caves is worth a visit, to see the caves and swim in the thermal spring pool.
71 locals recommend
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
754 Hastings Caves RdHastings caves is worth a visit, to see the caves and swim in the thermal spring pool.
Shopping Cygnet
Three Twigs
20 Mary StClothing for women and men, jewellery handbags, shoes and gifts
An eclectic mix of homewares, clothing, accessories and eco friendly wares.
8 locals recommend
Near & Far
30 Mary StAn eclectic mix of homewares, clothing, accessories and eco friendly wares.
CuckoO etc
A lovely range of local artisan wares, art & craft supplies and homewares.
Econiche
Eco friendly homewares, locally made crafts and skincare
Trove
36 Mary StA treasure trove of of secondhand goods and collectibles.