About Willie Smith's Apple Shed
Willie Smith planted the first apple tree on this Huon Valley orchard in 1888, and four generations later the family still picks from it. In 1998 the orchard became Australia's first certified organic orchard, and in 2012 the family started making cider. The 151-acre farm sits about 25 minutes south of Hobart, and the cider is grown, pressed and made on site.
The Apple Shed is the farm's cellar door, bar and restaurant, open every day except Christmas Day. The cider list runs from Organic Apple and Bone Dry to a lighter Gold, a spiced ginger beer and a non-alcoholic apple cider, and there's also an apple brandy and limited releases such as Kingston Black. A self-guided Apple Museum tells the story of how Tasmania became the 'Apple Isle', and how its orchards declined and recovered.
The kitchen is best known for its apple pie, with shared platters, vegetarian and vegan mains and a kids' menu. Fridays stay open late, with free live music from 6:30pm. Saturdays bring a makers' market from 10am to 2pm, with music from midday. The shed also hosts weddings, Christmas functions in November and December, and private events.
Campo de Flori, a small lavender farm at Glen Huon, is about 20 minutes away through Huonville. Check their website for appointment times before combining the two.
What to do
- Taste organic ciders grown, pressed and made on the farm
- Order the Apple Shed's apple pie
- Walk through the self-guided Apple Museum
- Come on a Friday from 6:30pm for free live music
- Browse the Saturday makers' market, 10am–2pm
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round except Christmas Day; Saturday market weekly; Christmas functions November–December
- Hours
- 2026: Monday–Thursday 10am–4pm; Friday 10am–9pm; Saturday–Sunday 10am–5pm (kitchen closes 30–60 minutes earlier); Saturday hours may vary for private events
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking, ramp access, and indoor and outdoor seating for all mobility needs
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- The kitchen closes before the venue does, at 3:30pm Monday to Thursday
- Saturday hours can change for private events, so check their social pages first
- Book a table through their website for busy weekend lunches
- Plan a designated driver, or try the non-alcoholic cider
Pair it with a lavender farm
Campo de Flori · about 20 minutes away
Both are in the Huon Valley, so a lavender farm visit at Glen Huon pairs well with lunch and cider at the Apple Shed.
Getting there
Questions
Is Willie Smith's family friendly?
Yes, the menu includes a kids' menu, and the venue is accessible.
When is there live music?
Every Friday from 6:30pm (free), and Saturdays from midday after the market.
Is the cider organic?
Yes. The orchard was Australia's first certified organic orchard, in 1998.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Huon Valley, Tasmania
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