27 km
distance
35 min
Contour time
5.3
avg score
Sealed
surface
Scenery
Tasmania
The Huon Valley runs south from Huonville along the Huon River to Geeveston and beyond. The valley is one of Tasmania's...
Road quality
5.3 RQS
Every segment scored on 40+ data signals.
Accessibility
Fully sealed
Best in Sports car. Peak season: Year-round.
7-day forecast
Excellent sports car and motorbike road. The best introduction to the Huon Valley in the collection.
Scored 5.3/10 by Contour's road quality algorithm across curviness, surface, elevation and traffic. Best suited for sports car drivers.
The road
The opening stage of the Targa Wrest Point collection runs 27 kilometres down the Huon Valley from Huonville to the timber town of Geeveston. The road follows the Huon River for most of its length, a fast and flowing stage with excellent surface and minimal traffic outside of summer. The Huon Valley was settled for apple and pear orchards in the 1850s and remains one of the most productive fruit-growing regions in Australia. Geeveston was built around the timber industry and the Hartz Mountains behind it still carry old-growth forest above the logging boundary.
The opening stage of the Targa Wrest Point collection runs 27 kilometres down the Huon Valley from Huonville to the timber town of Geeveston.
Why this road
The region
The Huon Valley runs south from Huonville along the Huon River to Geeveston and beyond. The valley is one of Tasmania's most fertile agricultural areas, known for apples, pears, cherries and soft fruits. Geeveston at the end of the stage is the gateway to the Tahune Forest and the Hartz Mountains National Park.
Before you go
Fuel in Huonville. Geeveston has a general store and cafe. The road is open year-round and in good condition. Light traffic on weekdays.
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Huon Apple and Heritage Museum
The story of the apple industry that built the Huon Valley, located in Huonville.
Hartz Mountains National Park
Alpine wilderness accessible from Geeveston - a full-day walk to the summits above the treeline.
Route
Start
Huonville
End
Geeveston
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