WOODBRIDGE, CYGNET & FRANKLIN
Our next accommodation was a beautifully restored one-bedroom cottage nestled within a stunning 12-hectare olive grove containing around 1,000 olive trees in Woodbridge, about 40 minutes south of Hobart. Once an old tack shed on the farm, this charming cottage had been lovingly transformed while retaining its original footprint and old-world character. Surrounded by peaceful countryside and with the D'Entrecasteaux Channel forming the eastern boundary, it was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Huon Valley and Channel region. Before heading off to explore the surrounding area, we spent some time driving through the small village of Woodbridge and discovered some delightful little community touches. Among the photos I captured were several charming street libraries lined up together, each one adding a little character and kindness to the neighbourhood. But my favourite discovery was a tiny “dog library” sitting underneath them, with a sign that simply read, “Take a stick, l...