Full-Day Guided Tour of Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves

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

Full-Day Guided Tour of Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves

Embarking on an invigorating adventure through Tasmania's lush Huon Valley, this tour weaves a tapestry of forest canopies and subterranean wonders, crafted for explorers of the natural world, devotees of geological mysteries, and seekers of serene relaxation. With the Tahune Airwalk providing a breathtaking vantage point high above the verdant landscape, visitors are invited to traverse across suspension bridges that sway gently in the breeze, offering panoramic views of the Huon River winding through the valley below. As the day progresses, guests delve into the thermal pools and caverns at Hastings Caves, where the Newdegate Cave whispers secrets of ancient times, still growing at a rate of 1 centimeter every century. This journey weaves together the heights and depths, offering memorable encounters to forge connections with nature while understanding that each step taken is part of an ongoing story millions of years in the making.

Exploring Tahune Airwalk's Bird’s Eye View

Visiting Tahune Forest during the tour's highlight segment where you ascend 50 meters into the treetops, this airwalk invites explorers to walk among the clouds and experience a world of greenery from above. The wooden pathway twists and turns through ancient trees, each step revealing new vistas of the forest canopy and the Huon River snaking beneath. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, swinging across the 100-meter suspension bridge offers a thrilling view of the valley below. Alternatively, for a more serene stroll, the easy 20-minute Huon Pine Walk provides an intimate encounter with Tasmania’s iconic trees, their gnarled bark and delicate needles telling tales of centuries past.

Diving into Hastings Caves' Thermal Pools

Experience Hastings Caves as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring thermal pools that soothe aches and relax weary muscles after an exhilarating day in the air. The waters here are infused with minerals from deep within the earth, creating a healing oasis where visitors can unwind amidst serene surroundings. Descend into Newdegate Cave, still growing at a rate of 1 centimeter every century, to marvel at its intricate formations and cool temperatures that contrast sharply with the warm pools outside.

Relaxing in Hastings Caves' Thermal Pools

Access Hastings Caves included in the tour package enabling visitors to immerse themselves in natural thermal waters enriched by mineral-rich springs. The soothing pools offer a respite from earlier activities, allowing guests to relax and rejuvenate before exploring the cave system below. The caverns of Newdegate Cave provide an opportunity for quiet reflection amidst ancient rock formations that have been slowly growing over millennia.

Tour Highlights

• Walk Tahune Airwalk's canopy pathway highest viewpoint
• Swing across 100-meter suspension bridge thrilling experience
• Explore Huon Pine Walk easy stroll through iconic trees
• Immerse in Hastings Caves thermal pools soothing relaxation
• Delve into Newdegate Cave growing cave impressive formations
• Return journey ice cream stops sweet treat included

Adventure seekers, nature enthusiasts, and tranquility lovers alike will find themselves enchanted by this full-day excursion that intertwines the heights of Tahune Airwalk with the depths of Hastings Caves. Join us on a journey through Tasmania's natural wonders to uncover breathtaking vistas and hidden cave secrets, crafting memories that feel like stepping into another world where every moment is a story waiting to be told.