1 Day itinerary in Australia, Oceania
Hastings Caves, Tahune and Huon Valley Full Day Guided To...
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. Departing from Hobart, this day adventure takes you deep into the south of Tasmania along the southernmost road in Austral... Read More
By George, George and Jess
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Hobart
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Historic & cultural landmarks
Outdoors & Nature
Classic Sights
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Walk down into the rainforest, adoring the magnificent ferns.
Head underground with a specialist guide to get the low-down on the dramatic dolomite cave.
Swing across a river on a swinging bridge, and walk 30 metres above the forest floor on the Airwalk.
See some of the oldest trees living trees in Australia on the Huon Pine Trail.
Walk down into the rainforest, adoring the magnificent ferns.
Head underground with a specialist guide to get the low-down on the dramatic dolomite cave.
Swing across a river on a swinging bridge, and walk 30 metres above the forest floor on the Airwalk.
See some of the oldest trees living trees in Australia on the Huon Pine Trail.
Itinerary
Mid-Range ($$)
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Hastings Caves, Tahune and Huon Valley Full Day Tour
• Leaving Hobart, we quickly we descend into the bucolic Huon Valley as we embark on our two hour drive. Stopping for a rest at lovely bakery in Huonville then again at the quaint wooden boat building town of Franklin.
• Enjoy the tranquil river views as we drive through the beautiful winding roads of the Deep South to our first destination, Hastings Caves.
• Feeling chilly? Warm up in the nearby swimming pool which is fed by thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees Celsius all year.
• Then 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.
• On our way to Tahune Adventures during the summer months, 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.
• Next, we explore more of the Huon Valley as we wind through the countryside to Tahune Adventures. Spend 1.5 hours exploring the forest at Tahune Adventures. Walk among the treetops on the 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.
• We aim to get you back to Hobart around 5:30pm
Guide: Included for the day
What’s Included
Transport
- Air-conditioned minivan or small bus
Activities
- Admission to Hastings Caves
- Admission to Tahune Airwalk
Extras
- Knowledgeable local tour guide
Not Included
- Lunch/any food or drinks purchased
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$198.00 USD