Elsewhere Beach House is neatly sheltered in the southern corner of Eggs and Bacon Bay – a quiet alcove, which is itself, little known. The name – quite strange, isn’t it?! – comes from the many yellow and white native flowers that flood the area through spring and summer.

The main town of the region is Cygnet (population ~1800pp), which is ever-popular with artists, sailors and craftspeople, and showcases the globally renowned Cygnet Folk Festival in January each year.

The Huon Valley is Australia’s southernmost municipality and home to some rather magical natural wonders, many of which are little known outside of the local area. Home to a cool climate, average temperatures hover around the high teens to low twenties through summer and the early months of autumn, and fall down to single digits on cold, winter days. Snow falls occasionally on the nearby mountain peaks, which creates a rather wonderful winter spectacle when juxtaposed with the many sprawling beaches below.

You can swim the waters year-round, and many people do, but it can be rather nippy. The optimal swimming months are December through to April, but there are plenty of cooler weather activities if swimming isn’t your thing.

If you’re wondering what to do in the local area, you can start by exploring the Discover Tasmania website. You’ll also find a neat, little compendium at Elsewhere with a bunch more niche recommendations for local food, hikes, kayak trips, or fun for young kids.