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Cygnet and surroundsCygnet is a vibrant little town which lies between the Huon River and the majestic D`entrecasteaux Channel and in the midst of the fruit growing Huon Valley with many apple, cherry, pear and blue berry farms lining the hills. It is well known for it`s creative inhabitants from writers, photographers, painters and lets not forget our foody, The Gourmet Farmer. Fat Pig Farm is only a 4 minute drive from our farm.On Cygnets main street you will find great little cafes, like the Red Velvet Lounge and Lotus Eaters that serve great local produce. Also well worth mentioning is Cygnets Woodfired Bakery where you can get many delicious treats. And of course Cygnet has two local pubs where you can get a nice informal family meal. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month the colourful Cygnet farmers market takes place, where you can meet our local farmers and artists and feel part of this special community. Every year on the 2nd weekend in January you will find the `famous` Cygnet Folkfestival which fills the town up with musicians and artists from all over. There is also the French weekend, Le Weekend, the Cygnet Art Trail and lantern parade which are held annually. Cygnet has it`s own little harbour, Burtons Reserve which is a great bird viewing spot and there are lovely beaches and wineries nearby. Cygnet sits only 45 minutes from Hobart and is central to many of Southern Tasmanias great attractions like the Tahune Airwalk, Hartz Mountain National Park, Hastings Caves, Ida Bay Railway, Bruny island, Salamanca markets, Mona and Mt Wellington and so much more. Some great attractions within driving distance are:
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