Full-Day Guided Tour of Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves
Full-Day Guided Tour of Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves
Duration: 10 hours
10 hours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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With convenient round-trip transfers, travel to Hastings Caves,\ and delve into the history of Huon Valley on a full-day guided tour.
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.
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
Group of tourists on Tahune Airwalk with forest and river view, Tasmania.
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
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Depart from Hobart
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Tahune Adventures
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Airwalk
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Swinging Bridges walk
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Hastings Cave
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Thermal pools
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Cave tour
Person inside a hollow tree trunk at Tahune Airwalk forest.
Visitors crossing a suspension bridge at Tahune Airwalk surrounded by lush forest.
Group of tourists on Tahune Airwalk with forest and river view, Tasmania.
Person inside a hollow tree trunk at Tahune Airwalk forest.
Visitors crossing a suspension bridge at Tahune Airwalk surrounded by lush forest.
Guide explaining Huon River view to tourists on Tahune Airwalk tour.
What to bring
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Bring your backpack and a refillable water bottle for the trip.
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Bring a swimsuit and towel to enjoy the mineral-rich thermal springs.
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Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind outside food, beverages, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the caves. Pack wisely!
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Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years.
Additional information
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It is recommended to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes such as runners, sneakers, or hiking boots as the Hastings Cave Tour is 45 minutes.
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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.
Visitors enjoying a swim at Hastings Caves thermal pool surrounded by lush forest.
Staircase leading through stalactites and stalagmites in Hastings Caves, Tasmania.
Guide explaining Huon River view to tourists on Tahune Airwalk tour.
Visitors enjoying a swim at Hastings Caves thermal pool surrounded by lush forest.
Staircase leading through stalactites and stalagmites in Hastings Caves, Tasmania.
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