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Local government area in Tasmania, Australia
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The Huon and Far South (Huon Valley) is Australia's southernmost inhabited area in southern Tasmania with a population of 17,219 (2018). Known for its orchards and production of fruits primarily grown in cold temperate climates, the Huon and Far South alone account for about 10 per cent of Australia's apple production.
As stated in § Get in, you will almost always need a car to get around. Some places, however, like Lion Rock or Adamsons Falls, both of which are somewhat-popular POIs in the Huon Valley, are only accessible on foot.
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the regional centre, and the region's only true settlement of over 1000
an artsy town with a rich arts and folk community
known for its local hand-crafted wooden boats on the banks of the Huon River
the centre of the region's fruit-growing industry
Australia's most southerly permanent settlement
true alpine wilderness, also home to Arve Falls
much of Tasmania's largest park's true beauty lies in the Huon and Far South, though much of it is road-inaccessible.
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