Valley Campground

A great little shed in the Huon Valley that pumps! An old apple packing shed, built in 1942, The Apple Shed is the home of Willie Smith’s award-winning cider - just 25 minutes south of Hobart, in the Huon Valley. Charles Oates Distilling is also part of the family, distilling fine apple spirits on-site. Have a wander in the museum, see the heritage apples on display, enjoy a cider tasting or a tour of the Still, feast on the seriously good food and check out their Saturday morning produce market. Open year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Willie Smith's Artisan Market occurs each Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Willie Smith's Apple Shed in Grove. Willie Smith’s are proud to showcase local Huon Valley artisans, with an ever-changing variety of products, including handmade jewelry, honey, art, condiments, jams, ceramics, quality leather goods, and many more. Willie Smith’s Apple Shed kitchen is open from 10 am with coffee and changing breakfast specials every Saturday.

Mike's experience means that his guided fly fishing trips are first-rate and professionally run. There are no compromises on quality of service or equipment. Typically we use five to six weight rods with floating line, and selected wet and dry flies. Tours cater for up to three anglers, each trip includes tackle and return transport from Hobart to the lakes (two hours). Two and three day fishing tours, including accommodation and meals are available. You may witness a trout feeding frenzy (water boiling with trout) caused by a sudden dun fly or gum beetle hatch. Rod and Fly is a Tasmanian Tourism accredited business, and a member of Trout Guides and Lodges Tasmania Incorporation. This is your assurance of quality. Rod and Fly introductory fly fishing classes offer comprehensive instruction in essential fly fishing skills. Mike has been teaching for over 30 years, holding workshops on land and water to help anglers develop and hone correct fishing skills. Classes are based in Hobart and include all aspects of fly fishing: equipment; fly selection based on the area's native insects; and casting techniques with overhead casting and line loop presented in detail.