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Hastings Caves, Tahune & Huon Valley Tour | Tasmania

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You will truly enjoy this one-of-a-kind day tour to this underexplored region of Tasmania which showcases everything that makes Tasmania famous, from fruit orchards to forests. Drive through the famous orchards of the Huon Valley, then into a rainforest before delving underground at Hastings Caves. After enjoying a sit down lunch (not included) with stunning views you can walk amongst the treetops at Tahune Adventures.  

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Hastings Caves, Tahune & Huon Valley Tour

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Itinerary

08:00

We depart Hobart by 8am

09:00

Our first stop is to stretch our legs at the wooden boat building town of Franklin. See the beautiful ,hand-crafted wooden boats, some made from ancient Huon Pine timber.

Our first stop is to stretch our legs at the wooden boat building town of Franklin. See the beautiful ,hand-crafted wooden boats, some made from ancient Huon Pine timber.
10:00

Enjoy a 15 minute relaxing dip to warm up in the nearby swimming pool which is fed by naturally warmed thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees celsius all year!

Enjoy a 15 minute relaxing dip to warm up in the nearby swimming pool which is fed by naturally warmed thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees celsius all year!
10:20

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the cool temperature rainforest around the thermal pool area. If you are lucky you may see the elusive platypus swimming in the river!

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the cool temperature rainforest around the thermal pool area. If you are lucky you may see the elusive platypus swimming in the river!
13:00

Between October and April we stop at the historic Kermandie Hotel. Built in 1932, the charming Kermandie remains the heart of Port Huon. Here you can enjoy a delicious lunch with spectacular views over its private marina on the Huon River. In the colder months you can enjoy lunch at the Tahune Adventures café. (meal and drinks are not included in your price)

Between October and April we stop at the historic Kermandie Hotel. Built in 1932, the charming Kermandie remains the heart of Port Huon. Here you can enjoy a delicious lunch with spectacular views over its private marina on the Huon River. In the colder months you can enjoy lunch at the Tahune Adventures café. (meal and drinks are not included in your price)
15:00

After lunch we venture into the forest at Tahune, where we will spend two hours exploring the forest.

After lunch we venture into the forest at Tahune, where we will spend two hours exploring the forest.
15:10

Or you can just sit and relax in the café balcony and listen to the sounds of the forest while enjoying a drink.

Or you can just sit and relax in the café balcony and listen to the sounds of the forest while enjoying a drink.
15:30

Walk among the treetops on the Tahune airwalk – a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 50 metres below. Breathe deep as you do a forest walk and be brave as you cross the river on a swinging bridge.

Walk among the treetops on the Tahune airwalk – a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 50 metres below. Breathe deep as you do a forest walk and be brave as you cross the river on a swinging bridge.
15:45

Follow the Huon Pine Trail to see and smell one of Australia’s oldest living trees. Find out how fire has affected the forest and see first-hand the natural regeneration that occurs in a forest environment.

Follow the Huon Pine Trail to see and smell one of Australia’s oldest living trees. Find out how fire has affected the forest and see first-hand the natural regeneration that occurs in a forest environment.
16:30

Finally you can sit back and relax in our premium vehicles as we safely make our way back to Hobart after a fun day out amongst the natural surrounds of Southern Tasmania. We aim to get you back to Hobart by about 5:30pm.

Finally you can sit back and relax in our premium vehicles as we safely make our way back to Hobart after a fun day out amongst the natural surrounds of Southern Tasmania. We aim to get you back to Hobart by about 5:30pm.
Our first stop is to stretch our legs at the wooden boat building town of Franklin. See the beautiful ,hand-crafted wooden boats, some made from ancient Huon Pine timber.
Our first stop is to stretch our legs at the wooden boat building town of Franklin. See the beautiful ,hand-crafted wooden boats, some made from ancient Huon Pine timber.
Enjoy a 15 minute relaxing dip to warm up in the nearby swimming pool which is fed by naturally warmed thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees celsius all year!
Enjoy a 15 minute relaxing dip to warm up in the nearby swimming pool which is fed by naturally warmed thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees celsius all year!
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the cool temperature rainforest around the thermal pool area. If you are lucky you may see the elusive platypus swimming in the river!
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the cool temperature rainforest around the thermal pool area. If you are lucky you may see the elusive platypus swimming in the river!
Head underground with a specialist guide to explore the largest dolomite cave open to visitors in Australia. See spectacular stalactites, columns, shawls and stalagmites. The cave is spacious with no narrow passages, however, there are 250 stairs with handrails leading in and out of the cave.
Head underground with a specialist guide to explore the largest dolomite cave open to visitors in Australia. See spectacular stalactites, columns, shawls and stalagmites. The cave is spacious with no narrow passages, however, there are 250 stairs with handrails leading in and out of the cave.
Between October and April we stop at the historic Kermandie Hotel. Built in 1932, the charming Kermandie remains the heart of Port Huon. Here you can enjoy a delicious lunch with spectacular views over its private marina on the Huon River. In the colder months you can enjoy lunch at the Tahune Adventures café.
Between October and April we stop at the historic Kermandie Hotel. Built in 1932, the charming Kermandie remains the heart of Port Huon. Here you can enjoy a delicious lunch with spectacular views over its private marina on the Huon River. In the colder months you can enjoy lunch at the Tahune Adventures café.
After lunch we venture into the forest at Tahune, where we will spend two hours exploring the forest.
After lunch we venture into the forest at Tahune, where we will spend two hours exploring the forest.
Walk among the treetops on the Tahune airwalk – a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 50 metres below. Breathe deep as you do a forest walk and be brave as you cross the river on a swinging bridge.
Walk among the treetops on the Tahune airwalk – a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 50 metres below. Breathe deep as you do a forest walk and be brave as you cross the river on a swinging bridge.
Follow the Huon Pine Trail to see and smell one of Australia’s oldest living trees. Find out how fire has affected the forest and see first-hand the natural regeneration that occurs in a forest environment.
Follow the Huon Pine Trail to see and smell one of Australia’s oldest living trees. Find out how fire has affected the forest and see first-hand the natural regeneration that occurs in a forest environment.
Or you can just sit and relax in the café balcony and listen to the sounds of the forest while enjoying a drink.
Or you can just sit and relax in the café balcony and listen to the sounds of the forest while enjoying a drink.
Finally you can sit back and relax in our premium vehicles as we safely make our way back to Hobart after a fun day out amongst the natural surrounds of Southern Tasmania. We aim to get you back to Hobart by about 5:30pm.
Finally you can sit back and relax in our premium vehicles as we safely make our way back to Hobart after a fun day out amongst the natural surrounds of Southern Tasmania. We aim to get you back to Hobart by about 5:30pm.

— What You Can Expect —

Leaving Hobart, we quickly descend into the beautiful Huon Valley as we embark on our two-hour drive. We drive through the beautiful winding roads of the Deep South as we head to our first destination, Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs.

Head underground with a specialist guide to exploring the largest dolomite cave open to visitors in Australia. See spectacular stalactites, columns, shawls and stalagmites. The cave is spacious with no narrow passages, however, there are 250 stairs with handrails leading in and out of the cave.

Feeling chilly from the cave experience? Warm up in the nearby swimming pool which is fed by thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees Celsius all year.

Next, we explore more of the Huon Valley as we wind through the countryside toward Tahune Adventures.

Between October and April, we stop at the historic Kermandie Hotel. Built-in 1932, the charming Kermandie remains the heart of Port Huon. Here you can enjoy a delicious lunch with spectacular views over its private marina on the Huon River. In the colder months, you can enjoy lunch at the Tahune Adventures café.

After lunch, we venture into the forest at Tahune, where we will spend two hours exploring the forest. Walk among the treetops on the Tahune airwalk – a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 50 metres below. Breathe deep as you do a forest walk and be brave as you cross the river on a swinging bridge.

Follow the Huon Pine Trail to see and smell one of Australia’s oldest living trees. Find out how fire has affected the forest and see first-hand the natural regeneration that occurs in a forest environment.

For the thrill-seekers, there’s an optional extra to take on the Cable Eagle Hang Glider. Be whisked 250 metres across the Huon River at speeds of up to 40km per hour.

Finally, you can sit back and relax as we make our way back to Hobart after a fun day out amongst the natural surroundings of Southern Tasmania. We aim to get you back to Hobart by about 5:30 pm ready for you to rest at your hotel or enjoy a range of cuisines at one of Hobart's many fine restaurants.

Inclusions

  • Admission to Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs
  • Admission to Tahune Adventures
  • Passionate and knowledgeable local guide
  • Comfortable and air-conditioned modern vehicle
  • Orientation tour of each and every location
  • Small group sizes
  • Meals and drinks
  • A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 16:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time

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  • Hobart CBD
    PICK-UP is between 7:30 am and 8:00 am - If you are staying in the Hobart CBD we can pick you up outside your hotel. Simply enter your hotel name when completing your booking. Your guide will notify you the day before to confirm the exact pick-up time
    Between07:30 - 08:00
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PICK UP 

  • 8:00 am - If you are staying in the CBD we can pick you up outside your hotel
  • Your guide will notify you the day before to confirm the exact pick-up time. Please let us know your mobile number when booking

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • In Tasmania, you can experience four seasons in one day. We love our changeable weather. Our east coast is often dry while our west coast is wet. Wear layers. Our sun can get hot, but once it goes down, the cool can set in fast. We recommend you bring a sunhat (and beanie), sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket

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