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Full-Day Guided Tour of Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves

A tourist posing in Tahune Adventures nature walk.
Tourists on Swinging Bridges Walk
A tourist posing in Tahune Adventures nature walk.
A tourist group at Thermal Springs swimming pool

With convenient round-trip transfers, travel to Hastings Caves,\ and delve into the history of Huon Valley on a full-day guided tour.

Highlights

  • Embark on a full-day guided adventure, traversing the treetops of Tahune Forest and exploring the depths of Hastings Caves, round-trip transfers included.

  • Walk high above the ground on the Tahune Airwalk, a unique pathway that provides a bird’s eye view of the lush forest, 50 meters above the Huon River.

  • Swing over the Huon River on a thrilling 100-meter suspension bridge or choose the easy 20-minute Huon Pine Walk.

  • Immerse yourself in the thermal pools of Hastings Caves, and the depths of Newdegate Cave. On your return journey to Hobart, stops for ice cream!

  • Fun fact: The Newdegate Cave is still growing at a rate of 1 centimeter every 100 years.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Hastings Cave

  • Small-group tour of 20 people

  • Expert guides

  • Round-trip transfers

  • Entry to: Tahune airwalk, National Park, Hastings Caves, Thermal Springs pool

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Aerial Delights & Subterranean Splendors

On a day of nature’s finest from Hobart, Tasmania, explore the lush Huon Valley, renowned for apple cultivation. Start your day at Tahune Adventures, where an Airwalk takes you on a thrilling journey 40m above the forest floor. Here, you'll be walking among the ancient Huon Pines, some of which are over 2000 years old. The tour also includes a daring traverse on the Swinging Bridges walk, a suspension bridge that hangs a whopping 100m over the Huon River, providing a stunning view of the river and the surrounding forest.

Thermal Pools & Timeless Caves

Unwind in the constant 28°C thermal pool at Hastings Caves, a natural relaxation point before you explore the underworld. A Parks & Wildlife guide will lead you through Newdegate Cave, a dolerite cathedral adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. This 40-million-year-old cave, still growing at a slow pace of one centimeter every 100 years, is Australia's largest tourist-accessible dolerite cave. The return journey to Hobart includes stops at local stalls, where you can sample Tasmania’s diverse produce, including honey, ice creams, berries, apples, and cherries.

Itinerary

  • Depart from Hobart

  • Tahune Adventures

  • Airwalk

  • Swinging Bridges walk

  • Hastings Cave

  • Thermal pools

  • Cave tour

What to bring

  • Bring your backpack and a refillable water bottle for the trip.

  • Bring a swimsuit and towel to enjoy the mineral-rich thermal springs.

  • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind outside food, beverages, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the caves. Pack wisely!

  • Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years.

Additional information

  • It is recommended to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes such as runners, sneakers, or hiking boots as the Hastings Cave Tour is 45 minutes.

  • Guests will get an opportunity to buy lunch or snacks from a local bakery at a regional town. Guests with special dietary requirements or other choices may bring their own food. Lunch will be in a picnic area at Hastings Reserve.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Tasmanian Travel & Information Center.

  • Address: 20 Davey St and Elizabeth Mall Information Hub, Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

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