Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Cave Active Day Tour from Hobart
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Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Cave Active Day Tour from Hobart
By Tours Tasmania
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Head to the forests south of Hobart for a full-day nature trip. Take a walk through the treetops at the Tahune Airwalk, reachings heights of 40 meters. From here, view the great forest canopy and Huon River or take a stroll on solid ground, for an easier option. Explore the caves of Hastings Reserve and finish up with a dip in the natural hot springs.
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Ages 8-99, max of 19 per group
Duration: 10h
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Highlights
- Explore Hobart’s natural surroundings on a day trip to the Southern Forests
- Walk 40 meters in the air at the Tahune Airwalk and view the Huon River
- Head 40 meters below ground with a guided tour at Hastings Reserve
- Take a dip in the natural hot springs surrounding by beautiful forests
- National park entrance fees
- Tahune Airwalk entrance fees
- Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs Pool fees
- Guided Tour of Hastings Caves
- Professional guides and interpretive walks
- Small, friendly groups
- We offer a Hotel pick up from select central city Hotels
- Entry/Admission - Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
What's not included- Food and drinks (please either pre purchase, or there will be the opportunity to purchase a bakery style takeaway lunch on tour.
- We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences
- No luggage on board, only your day pack
- No airport drop offs
- After a pickup from your Hobart hotel, head to the Huon Valley, an area famous for its apple orchards. The first stop is the Tahune Airwalk where you can walk across the treetops on a walkway suspended 40 meters in the air. Back on the ground, walk through the forest and visit the “Swinging Bridges” crossing the Picton and Huon Rivers. Stop at lookout points along the way to Hastings Reserve and listen to informative commentary from your guide. Soak up the beautiful fresh air at the natural hot springs in the Hastings Reserve. Take a dip in the balmy 28-degree Celsius water and wander down the nature trail to see if you can spot a platypus. Finally, head 40 meters underground to explore the Dolomite Caves with expert guides from the reserve, before heading back to your hotel.
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- 20 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000, AustraliaOur General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street. The pickup time is 7:25am, be ready at 7:20am. The tour returns to this same location around 6.00pm. Hotel pick up is available from select Hotels. Contact the Tour Operator directly, via email, to enquire.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26836P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years
- This is an active tour and walking is involved; a suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential
- We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.
- Hotel pickup time is between 7:00am and 7:30am depending on your location. Hotel pickup is available from select central city Hotels and Hostels ( no AirBnB’s). Please arrange pickup from your hotel at least 48 hours prior to departure with the tour operator.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26836P6
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- 20 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000, AustraliaOur General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street. The pickup time is 7:25am, be ready at 7:20am. The tour returns to this same location around 6.00pm. Hotel pick up is available from select Hotels. Contact the Tour Operator directly, via email, to enquire.
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- Helen F0 contributionsGreat trip lavender and Pt ArthurLucas was a great guide and very informative. We did the lavender and Pt Arthur tour. Although it was cold and wet we managed to get a good walk in around the Arch etc. the lavender farm was great - had the lavender cheesecake (yum)! The Pt Arthur site was amazing and they have vehicle movers for those with any walking limitations - which was fantastic for our group. Incredibly interesting history and fun activities at the site. All in all a great day 😊Written 30 November 2024
- Wansbrough20120 contributionsCruise Ship Excursion to Tasman Unzoo and Port ArthurWe took the Hobart Cruise Ship Tour – Port Arthur & Tassie Devils with Ian as our driver for the day. He was very informative and kept us fully briefed during the trip. It's a fair trek out to the Tasman Peninsula from Hobart but it didn't seem to take too long at all. Our first stop was the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo which turned out to be a great experience as our arrival coincided with their feeding time. We would have liked to have stayed longer but due to the cruise ship timings, we were soon on the Port Arthur where we enjoyed several hours walking around on our own and learning about its history and enjoying the scenery. Prior to going in, Ian gave us lots of pointers and places of interest that would enhance our visit. The entrance fee also included a short cruise around the Isle of the Dead. On the way back to Hobart we stopped at the Tasman National Park Lookout for some photo opportunities. Back in good time for a quick stroll around Hobart CBD before going back to the ship. All in all a great day out and one we could certainly recommend.Written 29 November 2024
- Danielle S0 contributionsSurpassed expectations - Breathtaking scenery, adorable animals and a brilliant guideJust back from this tour and still buzzing. Our guide Karl was absolutely brilliant. He was so informative with historical and nature information, but equally patient when our small group stopped to oooh and aaah and take many photos of passing animals. We never felt rushed and our walking pace was perfect for me, as someone who enjoys a long walk, but doesn’t have the stamina for a hike. The Fossil Cliffs were fascinating and the cliff top views were spectacular, but the Painted Cliffs left me absolutely speechless with their unique and beautiful formation. Then there were the animals, and my new favourite animals are definitely wombats. We saw both dark and blond, and the highlight was seeing a female carrying her joey in her rear pouch (see photo - look at her behind!). Wallabies were also abundant, some too with joeys and the cuteness factor was over the top! In addition we saw rock pool marine life and some interesting sea birds, as well as Cape Barren geese. This day out ticked so many boxes. Karl made it fun and entertaining too. If you haven’t already booked this trip, I can’t recommend it highly enough. We booked through Viator and the whole day was absolutely faultless. Karl… if you’re reading this review… thank you!Written 24 November 2024
- 459bevg0 contributionsAwesome tripThe guide Graham was amazing .. a true asset to your company. The information he shared was great .. a walking encyclopaedia of knowledgeWritten 14 November 2024
- Mish19560 contributionsAmazingOur Tour Guide Heather was excellent. Had a great cruise over to Maria Island. Saw dolphins. The island was amazing. Saw plenty of wildlife. Be prepared for plenty of walking. Thankyou Heather. 👍Written 14 November 2024
- Summer X0 contributionsThe Best TourMy tour guide is so knowledgeable and helpful. I have learnt a lot about Maria Island history, animales and plantations. I will definitely return back to the island and recommend this tour to everyone who wants to experience the real nature in Hobart! Thank you!Written 30 October 2024
- GolferDonK0 contributionsDo it!We are in Hobart for a couple of days. What a great overview of the area. Beautiful cliffside ocean views, a nice walk, Tassie Devils, kangaroos, but best of all was our guide. His knowledge, the fact that he grew up here and his love for Tasmania and Australia made him special. His stories were funny and informative. You can tell he enjoys his role as a tour guide. I just wish I could remember his name …Written 29 October 2024
- Haloragis0 contributionsBrilliant flora and faunaThe highlight for me was the Mt Field walks among tall swamp eucalyptus and rain forest. Trevor was a terrific guide, highly knowledgeable and full of fascinating info. The forest and waterfalls were beautiful. I enjoyed Bonorong too, though maybe we needed a bit more time there to see all the animals. Mt Wellington was icy cold. The trip in the van was comfortable and the three components made up a nature-based trip that I would absolutely recommend.Written 26 October 2024
- MACKLI0 contributionsLoved itGreat trip, definitely worth a try if you like nature! The guide, he was very informative so weren’t board on the way through the rain forest. The mount wellington view was the best and the Russell fall view!Written 1 October 2024
- MinibearX0 contributionsEnjoyable day tripI booked the day trip of Port Arthur and Tasmania Devil from Hobart on Tours Tasmania’s website. It was a good day trip. Our trip guide Heather was friendly and informative. My hotel pick up was 720AM and the van was on time. It was a small group of 9. There were different options people took. Heather made sure she looked after different needs of the group. The trip started with an easy hike with beautiful ocean view, the Unzoo to see Devil deeding. Got to Port Arthur in the afternoon, and short stop at Richmond on the way back. Returned Hobart about 530ish. The small and friendly group atmosphere was great. I enjoyed the trip. Just wish I had more time at Port Arthur.Written 22 September 2024
- bretto9890 contributionsAmazing and inspiringAn amazing day on Bruny Island. Our guide Nick was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. He new the perfect order to see things in, which ended with us having most of the attractions to just our small group. Highly recommend Tours Tasmania. It was a big day but an awesome day, thankyou.Written 20 September 2024
- traveller54840 contributionsUnzoo is a must visitWe loved our time with the animals at the Unzoo! Up close interactions with the kangaroos and wallabies as well as the parrots and birds were a highlight. Port Arthur was interesting from a historical aspect. Would recommend to get the audio for the self directed tour. It is a walk to get around. Be prepared for the weather ( there was an hour or so down pour) Richmond is quaint town but nothing really to see. Just enough time to enjoy a glass of wine/ beer and treatWritten 12 September 2024
- Danette M0 contributionsBest way to spend a day in Hobart!David our tour guide was incredible. He was very knowledgeable about Hobart, the national parks, Tasmania, and the history of the places we visited. He gave lots of information, fun stories, and was very kind and consistent about checking in on us. We got to see a lot of cool things and it is a great way to see and learn about a lot in one day trip.Written 14 August 2024
- A6608UZemmab0 contributionsFantastic tripGreat little trip outside of Hobart, perfect for anyone that doesn't have a vehicle to get around or if you don't fancy driving. Ben was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and you can tell he loves his job !! Plenty of downtime to explore and a day full of activities.. the wineglass bay beach is an absolute must, there is a lot of steps on the way back up but it's worth every second. Beautiful views at the winery after and food to celebrate all our hard work. 10/10 would recommendWritten 8 August 2024
- 657heidia0 contributionsFun day out!The tour guide, Ben, was very informative and enthusiastic and always looked out for everyone in the group! We went on a beautiful walk around mount field (about 10k but with lots of breaks) easy track with lots of scenery. About 200 stairs at the end though, just to be warned. Animal sanctuary and mount wellington also a great experience! Would deffo recommend :)Written 11 July 2024
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Paul G
Albury, Australia7 contributions
Sept 2022
A very long bus drive which was broken up by a waste of time 20 min stop at Huonville at the start of the day which could have been added to time spent at the spots you paid money to go to.
Tahune has nowhere near recovered from the 2019 bushfires so the vegetation was sparse and the airwalk very disappointing. I would advise people not to bother going there for some years. Insufficient time spent at location to enable all activities to be completed.
The Hastings cases was a good tour with an informative guide, The Thermal Pool is average considering the thermal pool is basically a heated pool. The short walk from the pool was ok but nothing special.
Long drive back to Hobart was broken by the driver stopping to buy some apples whilst indicating you would not be able to take them home with you due to border restrictions but indicated perhaps someone could buy a bag for everyone to share. Perhaps the tour company could fork out the measly $3 a bag to facilitate such an option.
Other issues was it was the only time in our week in Hobart that we had to wear masks.
Tahune has nowhere near recovered from the 2019 bushfires so the vegetation was sparse and the airwalk very disappointing. I would advise people not to bother going there for some years. Insufficient time spent at location to enable all activities to be completed.
The Hastings cases was a good tour with an informative guide, The Thermal Pool is average considering the thermal pool is basically a heated pool. The short walk from the pool was ok but nothing special.
Long drive back to Hobart was broken by the driver stopping to buy some apples whilst indicating you would not be able to take them home with you due to border restrictions but indicated perhaps someone could buy a bag for everyone to share. Perhaps the tour company could fork out the measly $3 a bag to facilitate such an option.
Other issues was it was the only time in our week in Hobart that we had to wear masks.
Written 2 October 2022
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Heather E
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July 2023 • Couples
An amazing experience all round! We were the only couple on the tour and despite the company likely losing money by only taking us around they still did and treated us like a full group. Trevor (I hope I’m remembering his name correctly) our tour guide, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and a safe driver. We ended up leaving knowing a lot more about Tasmania’s native flora, caves, and hot springs and had many awesome photos as memories. I can definitely recommend this to others who are on the fence about going, and am grateful to Tours Tasmania for such a great day out.
Written 3 July 2023
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Lauren
Maryborough, Australia9 contributions
This was such a fun day! Our tour guide Nick was amazing, knowledgeable and you could tell he loves what he does! We felt safe and taken care of the entire day and learnt so much about Tasmania’s history as well as the native flora and wild life. Well worth the money and was a terrific experience!
Written 4 January 2024
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rachel v v
Rhode Island2 contributions
Feb 2023
This tour was an unexpected day in Tasmania (booked just two days before). Huw was an energetic and informative guide with a great sense of humor. The caves were spectacular and the air walk was a fun adventure! Huw kept us engaged with local history and practical information about Tasmania. He clearly loves his home! It was a fine way to spend a day outside of Hobart.
Written 18 March 2023
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Carolyn M
Christchurch, New Zealand22 contributions
Mar 2023
My partner and I have been to a lot of caves in our time and we rate this one quite highly with well formed stalactites and some stalagmites. Yes this is a long trip from Hobart but is broken up with the sky walk and a lunch stop before the caves. Our guide was very informative and friendly. I rate this as a must do if you like caves.
Written 25 March 2023
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Marie
Murgon, Australia91 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
It was a long day and lots of driving but well worth it. I have some mobility issues and chose not to do the sky walk but still had a lovely walk down the the river and a very nice coffee at the information centre.
My adult nieces did do the walks and said that they were fantastic. Nicholas the guide was very knowledgeable and looked after us well, except for feeding us pepper berries lol.
The Hasting caves were what I came for and they were excellent. The tour guide was so patient with me and even got me out a chair to sit for a minute mid cave tour, so lovely of her.
Such a beautiful cave system well worth all the steps.
My adult nieces did do the walks and said that they were fantastic. Nicholas the guide was very knowledgeable and looked after us well, except for feeding us pepper berries lol.
The Hasting caves were what I came for and they were excellent. The tour guide was so patient with me and even got me out a chair to sit for a minute mid cave tour, so lovely of her.
Such a beautiful cave system well worth all the steps.
Written 22 March 2022
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Lily Belle M
Port Macquarie, Australia20 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
This was an excellent full day tour of three great events. It's a fairly long drive to the Huon Valley through Kingston but very lovely, lots to see. Keep in mind that the Skywalk is about a 2 hour walk on this tour and that there is a lot of steps. You need to be fairly fit and a regular walker. It was a brisk walk but you don't have to do all of it , you could sit in the cozy kiosk and enjoy bush views or just do a short walk and go up to the canterlever part. There are also two suspension bridges as well and the skywalk is very high up. All very safe.
The thermal pool is a fun swim. 28 degrees, so warm in but cold underfoot. Very hot showers when changing and open fires for warming up, great fun. Be brave!
The Caves are close by and magnificent. Lots of steps but absolutely worth the trip. Very safe and talented tour guide.
A really fun active day, we'll worth the money. Take a packed lunch and plenty of nibbles. 😁
The thermal pool is a fun swim. 28 degrees, so warm in but cold underfoot. Very hot showers when changing and open fires for warming up, great fun. Be brave!
The Caves are close by and magnificent. Lots of steps but absolutely worth the trip. Very safe and talented tour guide.
A really fun active day, we'll worth the money. Take a packed lunch and plenty of nibbles. 😁
Written 7 July 2023
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Kristina T
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Small groups, great guide/driver, lovely day out walking in nature, crossing high bridges and rivers. Hastings cave guide very knowledgeable and great to see so many different formations. A nice treat at end, passing by to get apples from a local farm (bring some coins). Thank you!
Written 23 September 2022
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58jnapper
Brisbane, Australia356 contributions
Oct 2022
A 35 minute drive inland from Geeveston brings you to the Tahune Air Walk and other adventures. We started with the Airwalk that takes you across the treetops ending with a Cantilever hanging out towards the Huon River for a lovely view, even on a rainy day and with the cantilever moving it's well worth a visit. Can also recommend the Swinging Bridges Walk and Huon Pine Walk.
Written 26 January 2023
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Dominique B
Brisbane, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2023
This is such a fantastic place to visit. It is so well worth the drive. The staff are so welcoming and helpful. I was unable to walk the 100 steps to the entrance and then 70 steps back. So, one of the staff drove me to the entrance on the buggy. The walk was so wonderful, and it is elevated so high from the ground. The different vantage points are so great, and they offer unforgettable panoramic views. Well worth the entrance fee. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Written 7 March 2023
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We have a six year old child who is quite energetic. Are we allowed to bring her on the tour or is it strictly 8 years and above only? thanks.
Written 16 March 2024
icebluexmari
Sydney, Australia
Hi, i'd be staying in Battery Point. What are the hotels you are providing pickups? Also is there a lot of walking in this tour?
Tahune Airwalk Active Day Trip from Hobart Including Hastings Caves
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Mari
Written 25 November 2020
Can we do this excursion independently as we are afamily group ,8 people,Can we park our bus then walk.
Written 6 June 2018
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