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Small-group Hastings Caves and Tahune Forest AirWalk Tour from Hobart
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Hastings Caves State Reserve, 754 Hastings Caves Rd, Hastings, Tasmania 7109 Australia
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs in the Huon Valley (Southern Trove) is a 90-minute drive south of Hobart.
Formed millions of years ago, the dolomite cave is one of two show caves found in Australia. Guided tours are available with a Parks and Wildlife Service guide. You will discover spectacular subterranean formations including flowstone, stalactites, columns, shawls, straws, stalagmites and the unusual helictites. The cave is spacious. There are no narrow passages.
Each way inside the cave are 250 stairs, all equipped with handrails.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tahune Adventures, Arve Road, Geeveston, Tasmania 7116 Australia
A scenic 90-minute drive south from Hobart, one of southern Tasmania’s must-see attractions. You can walk high above the forest canopy and share the lives of the forest giants from up-close, looking down to the place where the wild waters of the Huon and Picton Rivers mingle. The 600-metre walkway ends at a spectacular cantilevered platform 50 metres above the riverbank, with views extending to the mountains of the World Heritage Area. Further into the forest follow the trail to the 2 swinging bridges or enjoy a peaceful walk along the Huon river, get up close to see young and mature Huon pines growing in their natural riverine rainforest environment. Expolore paddling, drifting and splashing on a raft or kayak through bouncy rapids and quiet stretches of the Picton and Huon River. Enjoy local Tasmanian produce in the cafe.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Wellington, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
When you select the 10 hour option you will also travel to the summit of Mt. Wellington to experience magnificant views over Hobart and the River Derwent.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hastings Caves State Reserve, 754 Hastings Caves Rd, Hastings, Tasmania 7109 Australia
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs in the Huon Valley (Southern Trove) is a 90-minute drive south of Hobart.
Formed millions of years ago, the dolomite cave is one of two show caves found in Australia. Guided tours are available with a Parks and Wildlife Service guide. You will discover spectacular subterranean formations including flowstone, stalactites, columns, shawls, straws, stalagmites and the unusual helictites. The cave is spacious. There are no narrow passages.
Each way inside the cave are 250 stairs, all equipped with handrails.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tahune Adventures, Arve Road, Geeveston, Tasmania 7116 Australia
A scenic 90-minute drive south from Hobart, one of southern Tasmania’s must-see attractions. You can walk high above the forest canopy and share the lives of the forest giants from up-close, looking down to the place where the wild waters of the Huon and Picton Rivers mingle. The 600-metre walkway ends at a spectacular cantilevered platform 50 metres above the riverbank, with views extending to the mountains of the World Heritage Area. Further into the forest follow the trail to the 2 swinging bridges or enjoy a peaceful walk along the Huon river, get up close to see young and mature Huon pines growing in their natural riverine rainforest environment. Expolore paddling, drifting and splashing on a raft or kayak through bouncy rapids and quiet stretches of the Picton and Huon River. Enjoy local Tasmanian produce in the cafe.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Wellington, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
When you select the 10 hour option you will also travel to the summit of Mt. Wellington to experience magnificant views over Hobart and the River Derwent.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Entry Fees to Hastings Caves and Tahune AirWalk
- Entry/Admission - Hastings Caves State Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Tahune Adventures
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entry fees for the Eagle Hang Glider at Tahune AirWalk
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Cruise ship passengers to provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time – if not on a Cruise Ship, simply inscribe n/a in this field.
- Land-based customers to provide accommodation details, at time of booking, in case we are able to collect them from their central Hobart accommodation – if on a Cruise Ship, simply inscribe n/a in this field.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
60%
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To see the beautiful caves was great with local Guide. For Tahune Forest Airwalk, I would prefer to be guided by a local/knowledgeable person. It was a very long distance from Hobart but four of us were sitting in a car and with the cheap, lousy speakers was not relaxing at all. Every time the driver started to talk, there were squeaky noises from the speakers caused my headache - so, there was no need to use the microphone in a small car anyway. Then the driver stopped at a place for us to buy our lunch where they heated or cooked the 'roast lamb' in microwave tasted like rubber. Disappointed! I don't recommend this 'tour' if you are not travelling by bus even a small bus ... not travelling by car.
Timing and schedule of viewing time is perfect. Our guide Barry was super helpful and join our hiking through the forest and caves
The Airwalk and swinging bridges through the forest were outstanding. Definitely a must if visiting the Hobart area. The Hastings Cave tour was also great and the guide was especially good.
Unfortunately, I was the only person who had booked this tour. The company accommodated me on another tour that went only to the Tahune Forest AirWalk, John, the driver had multiple entertaining stories to pass the drive time and made sure that we were able to stop for photos at great locations.
Hastings caves was definately a highlight of our Tasmania vacation! Our family were the only people in our Tours around Tasmania group, so Gareth gave us a personalized trip. The Tahune forest airwalk was amazing. We also tried one of the trails to a swinging bridge, but it seemed longer than posted and it was very muddy, so we turned back. Running shoes were ideal for the metal structure of hte airwalk, but boots might have been better for the mud.
This tour was amazing!
Loved this trip. The caves were nice, but the drive and the air walk were fantastic. I would have liked a little more time in the Tahune Forst to explore, but we would have been late to the caves. The forest walk to the caves was just as nice as the caves themselves. I highly recommend this excursion.
The tour guide has been super friendly and very knowledgeable. He even assisted us to plan the rest of the trip ahead and has researched on events for us. Mt Wellington was closed and he brought us to Mt Nelson as he wants my mum from overseas to enjoy every bit and view in Tassie!! You are the Champion and I have received the Best Service ever!!