Huon Beings In Southern Tasmania

The people of the Huon Valley live here because the place is special to them. See for yourself why some have been drawn here from other parts of the world, and learn more about those who’ve been custodians of this place for thousands of years.

Huon Beings are the people at the heart of the Huon Valley

Huon Beings is a documentary series that captures the diverse stories of life among people living in the Huon Valley.

There’s a sense of possibility and simplicity in this region. Little wonder that people come to southern Tasmania to find a place where they can breathe, where they can make, and where they can feel a part of the natural world while finding their people, their community.

Get to know some of the stories of the Huon Beings of southern Tasmania’s Huon Valley.

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    Ashdowns of Dover

    A love of the Huon Valley and its people

    Gary and Lorraine Ashdown talk about setting up their bed and breakfast in Dover, Tasmania and the help and support they have had from the local community.

    Michelle Crawford – The Bowmont

    Our move to the Huon Valley

    'We wanted to move to the source of our food and wanted to move to an area where produce was a really important part of the culture'

    Phoenix Creations

    Wooden Spoons in the House

    David Rauenbusch and his wife Michelle tell their story of how they came to be living in the Huon Valley, their community and successful wooden spoon business.

    Our Place

    Celebrating people of the Huon

    Residents of the Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania talk about where they live and what makes this such a special place to them.

    Our Uniqueness

    Celebrating people of the Huon

    Residents of the Huon Valley talk about what makes the area unique and unlike any other place in the world.

    The Right Time

    Celebrating people of the Huon

    Residents of the Huon Valley talk about the history of the area since European settlement. They share stories of what life was like when they were younger and for the generations who came before them.