Tasmania · Attraction
Willie Smith's Apple Shed
Cider, history and fresh produce
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Housed in a restored 1942 apple packing shed on the Huon Highway at Grove, Willie Smith's Apple Shed is a lively combination of heritage museum, farm restaurant, cider bar, and artisan market. It sits at the heart of Tasmania's apple country and draws visitors who want to taste award-winning organic ciders while learning about the industry that shaped the valley.
The self-guided Apple Museum inside the shed displays over 390 heritage apple varieties alongside antique machinery, orchard tools, and archival photographs that trace the Huon Valley's rise as Australia's premier apple-growing region. Entry to the museum is included with no ticket required, making it an easy stop for anyone passing through.
The restaurant serves seasonal Tasmanian produce with the famous apple pie drawing repeat visitors from Hobart and beyond. Friday nights bring live music, and Saturday mornings see a popular artisan market set up around the shed. The on-site distillery rounds out the offering for adults keen to explore beyond cider.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Willie Smith's Apple Shed.
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