Head south of Hobart and in just 20 minutes you’ll find yourself in a region where green hillsides, boutique vineyards and roadside cherry stalls dot the landscape.

The Huon Valley is well known for its stone fruits, apples, fresh seafood and inventive locals who busily turn apples into cider and grapes into crisp wines.

With its strong maritime links, you’ll also find rugged coastlines along the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, smooth-flowing rivers and World Heritage Wilderness for those willing to explore the far south. No trip is complete without a hop across to Bruny Island so be sure to set aside plenty of time for this region.