Geeveston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Tasmania, Australia
About Geeveston
It is rich in Tasmania's forestry history and only a short drive away from the Hartz Mountains National Park. Once called Light Wood Bottom, Geeveston was named after William Geeves, a preacher who was granted land in 1842. The name was changed to Geeveston in 1851. Geeveston is a small, thriving town with a bank, post office, accommodation, launderette and shops. It is also the last stop for supplies and petrol before entering the Southern Forest (where the Tahune airwalk is located). The town only has one (non-bank) ATM in the IGA store which will incur a usage charge, so it may be best to withdraw money before arriving. Take a walk around 'Tasmania's Forest Town' and keep an eye out for the increasing number of wooden sculptures of prominent local figures. The road between Huonville, Ge
Top Attractions in Geeveston
Explore the best things to see and do in Geeveston:
- ★Eagle Hang Gliding
- ★Geeveston Visitor Centre
- ★Tahune Forest Airwalk
Where to Eat in Geeveston
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ma Pippins
Where to Stay in Geeveston
- 🏨Bob's Bunkhouse
- 🏨Cambridge House Bed and Breakfast
Geeveston Travel Guide Sections
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