Visiting this Mill was one of my highlights visiting Strahan, and Strahan was one of the highlights of my first trip to Tassie. A definite ‘MUST DO’ in my opinion because it is just so fascinating to see skilled timber workers do their stuff and do it so well. Kiah gave such an impassioned and informative commentary and after completing our trip around Tassie, the prices and variety of gifts (made of huon pine) are the best I have seen anywhere by far. What IS it about the beautiful aroma of huon pine? You never forget it. This is one of those rare establishments where you feel directly connected to real history and a way of life that is utterly unique. Thank you Strahan and thank you...
Read moreAfter browsing in the Huon Pine Shop and Gallery, we came across the Huon Pine Sawmill in the building just behind the gallery. It was closed, but by looking at and over the gate, we figured it was a historic site! We visited the next morning and discovered that at about 3pm every afternoon, when the Gordon River boats return, there was a free milling demonstration. There was a small museum of photographs in a shed out the back and a small shop area with a good range of superbly crafted Huon Pine products. The demonstration involved the sawing of a very large Huon Pine log. The commentary was interesting and informative. The staff were all friendly...
Read moreGreat customer service and fantastic prices. I chose couple of pieces of wood and the lovely gentleman cut it to my specified length for free.they also had a big range of already cut raw wood and polished huon pine pieces such as chopping boards, coasters, cheese platters, kitchen utensils etc. the places smells great. I love huon pine and every time I come to Tasmania, I buy the pines for me and gifts. It is such a...
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