TAHUNE AIRWALK & HASTINGS CAVES
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Additional Information
Cave Temperature is 9 degrees Celcius. Thermal Pool temperature is 28 degrees celcius.
- Included in price:
- Included • Tahune Airwalk Entrance Fees • National Park Entrance Fees • Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs Pool Fees • Hotel/Hostel Pick Up & Drop Off
- What to bring:
- Day pack, camera, comfortable, sturdy footwear, warm jumper, rainjacket, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle. The weather can change quickly; we always recommend bringing a warm jumper and a rain jacket … just in case!
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- This tour is not suitable to children under 12 years.
- Departure points:
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Departure time:
-
No Specific Times Mon, Thu
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- We pick up from Hobart CBD Hotels and Hostels. Pick up times commence from 7.00am. You will need to ensure your pick up is confirmed and your time is confirmed prior to departure.
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Approximate Return Time:
- Returns Hobart ~ 5.00pm
Tour Details
- Operator
- Active Tours Tasmania
- Destinations
- Huonville, Huon Valley and Tahune Airwalk
- Departs From
- Hobart
Tour Description
Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves - Explore 40 metres above ground and 40 metres below ground.
Today’s tour travels south of Hobart into the great Southern Forests, along the Huon River through the Huon Valley. Walk “through the trees” suspended 40m high above the ground, then further south we drive to delve 40m underground into the vast chambers of a cave tour.
Our first major adventure for today is to explore the Tahune Forest Airwalk. We head up the short hill to begin our walk along the Cantilever. It stretches for 597 m through the treetops. Enjoy the sensation of being suspended above the Huon River with breathtaking views across the treetops and surrounding mountains. We have time to explore and enjoy more walking here at Tahune. We can take on a longer walk (45mins) to experience the “Swinging Bridges”. With a 50m span across the river this is another thrilling experience and makes for fabulous photos! For a more “tame” experience there is the easy 20 minute Huon Pine Walk where these famous and unique local trees grow alongside the river with some as old as 2000 years, a delightful and enchanting short walk.
We continue our journey south enjoying a number of short stops for easy walks, fabulous scenery and lookouts along the way.
The Hastings Cave Reserve is another spectacular place where we enjoy a variety of activities and soak up the unique atmosphere. Bring your swim gear and jump into the Thermal Springs pool where the water is always 28 degrees. Relax in the beautiful forest surrounds or wander the Hot Springs Nature Trail where the warm water meets the cool water.
We begin our Cave Tour conducted by the National Parks expert guides. Cave temperature is always 9 degrees so bring your jumper along for this one. We head underground to explore this spectacular cave which is Australia’s largest tourist Dolomite Cave.
Our return to Hobart takes around 1.5 hours with a few short stops along the way.
This is a fun, diverse and relaxed day out. We return to Hobart around 5.00pm.
Highlights
Tahune Forest Reserve
Tahune Airwalk Cantilever
Swinging Bridges Walk or Huon Pine Walk
“Big Tree” Lookout, Keoghs Creek Walk
Hastings Caves State Reserve
Hastings Cave Guided Tour
Thermal Springs Pool
Thermal Springs Nature Trail
Tasmania’s Southern Forests
The Huon Valley
Included
Tahune Airwalk entrance fees
National Park entrance fees
Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs Pool fees
Professional guides and interpretive walks
Small, friendly groups
Hotel/Hostel Pick Up & Drop Off
Not included
Meals are not included
You may bring your lunch with you or there is opportunity to purchase your lunch on the day
What to bring/wear
Sensible shoes for walking
A variety of warm clothing (Cave temperature 9 degrees)
Swim gear for Thermal pool
Hat, sunscreen
Water Bottle, Snacks, Lunch (or buy it on the day)
Camera
Sense of adventure
Details
• Starts and finishes Hobart
• Pick ups from Hobart CBD Hotels and Hostels begin at 7.00am
• Actual departure from Hobart is 7.30am
• Drop offs to Hobart CBD Hotels and Hostels around 6.30-7.00pm
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