Huon Valley Backpackers (“Balfes Hill”) is a farm-based backpacker hostel in Cradoc, offering views over the Huon River and the mountains of the South West Wilderness World Heritage Area. It’s situated in the heart of the Huon Valley’s fruit-growing district, around 45 minutes south of Hobart. The property offers double rooms, family rooms with ensuites, and twin rooms, along with a games room (pool table, table tennis and darts), a TV lounge, a shop for essentials, and internet access. It’s a good base for visiting the Tahune Air Walk, Hartz Mountains, Arve Valley and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Motorhomes and campervans are welcome, and pick-up to the Cygnet bus service can be arranged.
huonvalleybackpackers.com(opens in a new tab)Pilgrim Hill
Caravan park in Lucaston, Tasmania
Off-grid, family-run, Christian hostel, warmly welcoming travellers from any background. A 100% off-grid, family-run Christian hostel in the hills of the Huon Valley, warmly welcoming working-holiday makers, international backpackers and travellers of any background. Just 35 minutes from Hobart and 15 minutes from Huonville, guests will find themselves surrounded by 26 acres of natural Australian bush and native wildlife. The property is also ideally located near major orchards, including Hansen Orchards, Lucaston Park Orchards, Reid Fruits and Willie Smiths — well suited to guests on a 417 or 462 working-holiday visa. Enjoy warm hospitality, shared meals and thoughtful discussions, amid the natural beauty and sustainable rhythms of a 100% off-grid lifestyle. Facilities include 6-person dorms, free wifi, a free guest/work shuttle, bedding and showers included, separate male and female dorms, 100% off-grid solar power, shared meals three times weekly, a wood-fired pizza oven, outdoor kitchen, shared veggie garden, walking trails, sports field, and volleyball/badminton. The team is multilingual.
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