The Big Pitchfork
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Unknown
Year Built
Address
Huntingfield, TAS 7055
The Lowdown
The Big Pitchfork stands tall in Huntingfield, a suburb in the Channel region south of Hobart, paying tribute to Tasmania's rich agricultural heritage. This oversized farming implement represents the generations of farmers who have worked the fertile soils of southern Tasmania, producing everything from apples and berries to vegetables and grain. The Channel region, named for the D'Entrecasteaux Channel that separates the mainland from Bruny Island, has been farmed since the early colonial era. The Big Pitchfork honours this tradition while serving as a quirky roadside attraction for visitors heading south to Bruny Island and beyond.
Did you know?
"The Channel region is one of Tasmania's premier agricultural areas"
History
The Channel region of Tasmania has been farmed since the early 1800s when settlers established orchards, vegetable farms, and grazing properties on the fertile lands south of Hobart. The pitchfork was an essential tool on every farm, used for pitching hay, turning compost, and countless other tasks. Huntingfield developed as a residential area serving Hobart while maintaining connections to the surrounding agricultural communities. The Big Pitchfork celebrates this farming heritage and the generations of Tasmanians who have worked the land with simple but effective tools.
More Fun Facts
- •The Channel region is one of Tasmania's premier agricultural areas
- •Bruny Island and the Huon Valley are nearby gourmet food destinations
- •Huntingfield is on the road to the Bruny Island ferry at Kettering
- •Tasmania produces world-famous apples, cherries, and berries
- •The pitchfork has been an essential farming tool for thousands of years
Visiting Tips
- 💡Continue south to catch the ferry to Bruny Island
- 💡The Huon Valley is just to the west with excellent food trails
- 💡Kingston Beach is nearby for swimming and fish and chips
- 💡Stop at Willie Smith's Apple Shed for cider tasting
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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