CYGNET - TASMANIA - 7112
Old building in Cygnet's main street		Population: 800 Elevation: 10m Latitude: 43.0900 Longitude: 147.0100 Location: 55km south west of Hobart Highway: Huon or Channel Hwys  Nearest Major Town: Hobart Nearest Airport: Hobart Touring Area: Huon Valley		Cygnet's main street

Originally named Port de Cygnet Noir, meaning Black Swanport by French Admiral D'Entrecasteaux it eventually became known as Cygnet due to the abundance of Black Swans in the bay. Small town at the centre of a large apple and hop growing area on the Huon River south west of Huonville. Easily visited on a round trip of the Channel. My father, Jack Wallace, lived here all his life. Visit the historic museum, art and craft shops and nearby wineries. Fishing from the wharf is a popular pastime, and you can play a round of golf, or spend a little time in Burton's reserve beside and Port Cygnet. Talune Wildlife Park and Koala Gardens on Woodbridge Hill Rd. Art/Craft/Antiques The Deepings Wooden Dolls (Nicholls Rivulet) Hand painted dolls ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: (Huonville) Huon Visitors Centre Esplanade,Huonville. Tasmania. 7112 Ph: 03 6264 1838 HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Channel Hwy or the Huon Hwy through Huonville. Coach Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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