Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
Join us for a day tour exploring Tasmania's deep South, where the apples are crisp, the salmon fresh, and the trees ancient. Start in Huonville with a takeaway coffee and a scenic drive along the Huon River, learning about the region's apple orchards, craft cider, wine, and salmon production.
Next, spend two hours at the Tahune Airwalk. Stroll 50 meters up in the tree canopy, cross swinging bridges over the Huon River, or enjoy a tranquil riverbank walk among ancient Huon pines.
After lunch, explore Australia's largest dolomite cave at Hastings Caves. Your guided tour will unveil intricate formations and the region's geological history. Keep an eye out for wildlife like platypus, quolls, and pademelons.
On our way back to Hobart, we'll stop at one of the local cider producers where you can enjoy a tasting paddle with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options or indulge in a complimentary mouth-watering apple pie (seasonal). It's the perfect way to wrap up a day of exploring.
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Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
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What's included in Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Our first stop is Huonville, where you'll have a chance to grab a takeaway coffee and stock up on any essentials for the day. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive along the beautiful Huon River. As you sip your coffee, you'll hear tales about why this area is famous for its apple orchards, craft cider makers, boutique winemakers, and salmon production.
Tahune Adventures
Next, we arrive at the Tahune Airwalk, where you'll have two glorious hours to explore this spectacular region. Choose one or all three of the walks on offer. Start with the famous Airwalk, a 600-meter stroll 50 meters up in the tree canopy amongst the world's tallest flowering plants, the eucalyptus gum trees. Feeling adventurous? Take on the Swinging Bridges Track, a 3.4-kilometer jaunt where you'll cross two swinging bridges over the Huon River the first (100m long) and the Picton Swinging Bridge (64m long). Alternatively, you can stay on the ground and enjoy the tranquillity of strolling along the riverbank through ancient Huon pines, mingling with trees that are 2,500 years old. Talk about a walk-through of ancient times!
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
After lunch, it's time to venture further south to the magical Hastings Caves, where you'll marvel at the underground wonders of Australia's largest dolomite cave. Your entrance ticket (included) grants you a guided tour through this fascinating cave system, led by an experienced and passionate guide. Here you can admire the intricate formations and learn about the area's geological history. While exploring the Hastings Caves State Reserve, keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife like platypus, quolls, pademelons and birds.
Inclusions
- Apple Pie on the way back to Hobart (seasonal)
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Selected Hobart CBD hotel pick up/drop off
- Guided tour through Hastings Caves (ticket price included)
- Meals and drinks at own cost, Lunch and snack options available throughout the day.
- Tahune Airwalk entrance fee
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration includes the travel time
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please make sure you tell us your hotel. If you have not booked your hotel contact us directly once you have. We will direct you to your nearest pickup if your hotel is not on our list.
Meeting / End Points
- The Hobart Travel and Information Centre is our default pick up location. You MUST still notify us should you pick this location. Pick up time here is 7:20am on the corner of Davey St and Elizabeth St. Please remember: We only pick up within a 5km radius of the CBD.
