Cygnet
Attractive alternative lifestyle town set in an area of great
peace and beauty.
Located 56 km south of Hobart, Cygnet is one of the major centres
(they are all rather small) in the Huon Valley area. Once an
important apple growing town in recent times it has become the
centre of an alternative lifestyle community which have established
woodturning, wholefoods shops, craft activities, vintage car
restoring and holiday cottage accommodation as important local
industries. It should, however, be noted that the farmers in the
area still rely on dairy cattle, apple orchards, mixed farming and
sawmilling for their economic livelihood.