Hastings Caves, Tahune, Huon Valley
Drive through the famous orchards of the Huon Valley, delve underground at Hastings Caves then walk amongst the treetops
Hours
9
Adult
$198
Child
$158
Embark on our signature day tour from Hobart to Hastings Cave and Tahune Airwalk departing four times per week. You will truly enjoy this one-of-a-kind day tour. This underexplored region of Tasmania which showcases everything that makes Tasmania famous, from fruit orchards to forests. Morning:…
Hastings Caves, Tahune, Huon Valley
Embark on our signature day tour from Hobart to Hastings Cave and Tahune Airwalk departing four times per week. You will truly enjoy this one-of-a-kind day tour. This underexplored region of Tasmania which showcases everything that makes Tasmania famous, from fruit orchards to forests.
Morning: Hastings Caves
Departing from Hobart by 8am, this day tour takes you deep into the south of Tasmania along the southernmost road in Australia. Here you will explore the highlights of this stunning region at Hastings Caves and Tahune Airwalk. Discover why our island is referred to as the Apple Isle as you drive through the Huon Valley’s many orchards. We drive along the tranquil Huon River and through the historic riverside village of Franklin. Here we stretch our legs and marvel at the beautiful wooden boats this area is famous for.
Soak in the views as we travel further south where we enjoy a short stroll through a cool-temperature rainforest. Then we head underground as we explore Hastings Cave on a guided tour with a cave specialist. Hastings Caves is the biggest dolomite cave open to the public in Australia.
Afternoon: Tahune Airwalk
During October to April, we enjoy lunch at the charming Kermandie Hotel before embarking to Tahune Adventures.
From water to sky, walk high amongst the treetops at Tahune Adventures. Here you will see some of the oldest trees living trees in Australia on the Huon Pine Trail. Swing across a river on the swinging bridge, or walk 30 metres above the forest floor on the Tahune Airwalk.
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Tour Highlights
Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs
Step into the largest dolomite cave that is open to visitors in Australia. See spectacular stalactites, columns, shawls and stalagmites. Then warm up in a thermal-spring pool.
Tahune Adventures
Walk in the treetops on the Tahune airwalk, cross a swinging bridge, see Huon pines and relish the views of the surrounding forest on this two-hour forest adventure. Scared of heights? No problem! Follow the sturdy footpath or relax on the deck overlooking the forest and enjoy a drink or snack from the cafe.
Lunch at the Kermandie Hotel
Enjoy a delicious lunch (not included in price) with a view (October to April). Built in 1932, the Kermandie Hotel remains the heart of Port Huon, offering charming, comfortable accommodation, great food, a fully restored bar and its own marina.
THE EXPERIENCE
Morning of the tour
Embark on our favourite day tour from Hobart to Hastings Cave and Tahune Airwalk in Tasmania's Far South. Leaving Hobart, we quickly descend into the beautiful Huon Valley as we embark on our two hour journey. We drive through the beautiful winding roads of the Deep South as we stretch our legs at the wooden boat building town of Franklin before we head to our first destination, Hastings Caves.
After a quick walk through a spectacular cool temperature rainforest, we head underground with a specialist guides. They will expertly guide you through the largest dolomite cave open to visitors in Australia. Above all, you will learn about the spectacular stalactites, columns, shawls and stalagmites. Although underground, the cave is spacious with no narrow passages. However, there are 250 stairs with handrails leading you in and out of Hastings Cave.
Following our visit to Hastings Caves, we explore more of the Huon Valley as we wind through the countryside toward Tahune Airwalk.
Middle of the day
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 (not included in price) with spectacular views over its private marina on the Huon River. Alternatively, in the colder months you can enjoy lunch (not included in price) at the Tahune Airwalk café.
Afternoon tour
After lunch our tour ventures into the forest at Tahune, where we will spend two hours exploring the forest. Here you get to walk among the treetops on the Tahune Airwalk – a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 30 metres below. Breathe deep as you do a forest walk and be brave as you cross the river on a swinging bridge. Scared of heights? No problem! Follow the sturdy footpath or relax on the deck overlooking the forest and enjoy a drink or snack from the cafe.
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.
Finally, you can sit back and relax as we make our tour makes its 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 ready for you to rest at your hotel or enjoy a range of cuisines at one of Hobart's many fine restaurants.
Further Information
If you prefer something a little more adventurous you can replace the visit to Hastings Cave with a 2.5 hour guided kayak tour before rejoining our day tour to Tahune Airwalk. Do you prefer to tour privately? Contact us to tailor this tour specially for your group. Some of our other private tour options in this treasured region include Channel Food and Wine Day Tour.
Have some other questions? Please chat with us using the box at the bottom right of this page or check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or Contact us.
Are you looking for further information about Tasmania such as where to stay? Have a look at our Discover Tasmania page where we run through some useful tips about our island home'.
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SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US
We had a fabulous day with our guide jack last week , the highlight was the swim in the thermal pool, we were on a cruise , a similar tour from the ship was literally about 200% more $ , and we would have been packed into large coaches, we were in a small bus and were able to ask questions, everyone was really accomodating from the booking process , I rang the office and booked over the phone, to jack making sure I got a swim in. We would definitely recommend tours around Tasmania. Xx
Response from Tours around Tasmania
Thankyou Lynn and Bob we always appreciate any feedback to improve our tour, but such positive reviews certainly give us a welcome boost! We love providing amazing experiences and hearing you enjoyed it just as much is very satisfying.
A great tour. Our guide Gerard was extremely knowledgeable and looked after us perfectly. Probably one of the best tour guides we have ever had. It was a really good day
Jack was our fabulous guide for the day & he was a wealth of knowledge & a great sense of humour to boot!
Jack told us snippets of interesting facts as we passed throughout the small towns along the way, making it a memorable tour.
He highlighted many interesting local spots & interacted with all of us- including our 10yr old daughter. It was a magnificent day, exploring a part of Tasmania we had not been to before. The van was clean & comfortable & Jacks driving was superb on the windy country roads! We will definitely using your great service again to explore other parts of Tassie!
Response from Tours around Tasmania
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your day out with Tours around Tasmania. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Jack.
Both the tour & its organisation are worth commenting on. I was caught up in COVID test delays & George could not have been more accommodating, including rearranging things the evening before the tour when the test finally came through. On the day, Gerard was a true guide, not just a driver. He brings lived experience, tactful explanations of history, personal recommendations & does everything to make sure that you don’t just get delivered to a place, but told how to get the most out of it. He was good company on the drive and made it an experience, not just a tour.
I am writing to thank your company and especially Jack for a fabulous trip. My friends and I went to the caves, thermal pools and air walk yesterday and we had a great day. Jack was very professional and knowledgable. He allowed us to stop and buy fruit and let my son play in the playground. My son left his hat on the bus and Jack returned it to our motel.
Fantastic trip! Jack was wonderful in finding stops for pictures and telling us about the history of the various towns we passed through. The cave was amazing and the air walk terrifying but fun. We all had a great day out.