Tahune Airwalk Hasting Caves and Thermal Springs Pool from Hobart
Description
Enjoy an action-packed full-day journey from Hobart, offering breathtaking perspectives both above and below ground. Begin with a treetop adventure at the Tahune Airwalk, where a suspended walkway rises up to 40 metres above the forest floor, delivering sweeping views over the canopy and the Huon River. If you prefer something more relaxed, there are also easy walking options at ground level. The journey continues to Hastings Caves Reserve, where you’ll join a guided tour through remarkable underground caverns, descending deep below the surface. Afterwards, unwind with a refreshing swim in the natural thermal springs. Highlights of the experience include visiting the Tahune Airwalk Forest Reserve, strolling along the cantilever section high above the ground, and discovering Tasmania’s ancient trees on the Huon Pine Walk. For those seeking more adventure, cross the river via the Swinging Bridges Walk.
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This tour heads south from Hobart, following the Huon River through the picturesque Huon Valley and into the vast Southern Forests. Rising 50 metres above the river, the Tahune Airwalk offers an exciting treetop adventure with stunning panoramic views. After taking in the scenery from above, the journey continues underground to discover the fascinating cave system at Hastings Caves.
The tour begins with a journey south of Hobart, passing through the scenic Huon Valley—a region well known for its fresh apples, pears, cherries, and thriving fish farming industry. Our first stop is Tahune Adventures, where you can experience the famous AirWalk along with a selection of forest walks. The experience starts with a gentle uphill climb of 104 steps leading to the elevated walkway, positioned about 30 metres above the forest floor. Stretching 619 metres in total, the AirWalk concludes with a dramatic cantilever section that extends 50 metres above the Huon River.
Experience the thrill of being suspended high above the Huon River, with sweeping views across the treetops and surrounding mountains. There’s plenty of time to further explore and enjoy additional walks around Tahune Adventures. For those who enjoy a more active experience, the journey continues to the Swinging Bridges Walk, where a 62-metre bridge stretches across the Picton River. This enjoyable 60-minute walk includes two river crossings and showcases a stunning part of Tasmania. If you prefer a gentler option, the easy 20-minute Huon Pine Walk offers a relaxed experience along the river, where you can see the iconic and rare Huon Pine trees—some estimated to be up to 2,000 years old—making for a peaceful and enchanting stroll.
We then continue south to Hastings Caves Reserve, a peaceful and remote destination known for its stunning natural beauty. Here, you can enjoy a range of activities while taking in the unique surroundings. Bring your swimwear and take a dip in the Thermal Springs pool, where the water is consistently a warm 28°C, naturally heated by nearby springs. Alternatively, relax in the tranquil forest setting or stroll along the Hot Springs Nature Trail, where warm and cool waters meet—also a great spot to watch for the elusive and playful Platypus. The experience continues underground with a guided tour of Hastings Caves, Australia’s largest tourist dolomite cave. Led by knowledgeable Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service guides, this fascinating exploration reveals impressive cave formations. With the temperature inside the cave remaining at around 9°C year-round, it’s a good idea to bring a warm layer.
On the return journey to Hobart, there are opportunities to make a few short stops along the way. You can visit local roadside stalls to sample and purchase fresh regional produce such as cherries, berries, apples, and ice creams, as well as enjoy a honey tasting experience. *(Please note that fruit and produce stops are seasonal.)*
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Provider did not show up, the trip never happened. I waited for an hour at the pickup location early morning and they did not even inform or respond to our calls. Very very unprofessional provider never booking any tour from them again
Our tour guide Steven gave us a lovely full day experience. He was friendly and drove us around safely. We loved Tahune airwalk, it was a great experience. The small tour group was good for our 4 member family.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you had a great full-day experience and enjoyed visiting the Tahune Airwalk. We always aim to provide safe, comfortable, and well-paced tours, and it’s great to know the small group setting worked well for your family. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was honestly unacceptable and potentially unsafe. Our tour to Cradle Mountain was a complete disaster from start to finish. The driver/guide arrived late, and after picking up four participants, we were already an hour behind schedule. To make matters worse, the vehicle looked like a regular rental car with no tour company branding whatsoever—hardly reassuring for a paid tour. About an hour into the journey, the driver’s GPS stopped working, and he had to borrow a participant’s phone to navigate. There was also zero communication or commentary throughout the drive, which made the experience feel unprofessional and disorganised. The first stop was Cataract Gorge—something that was never part of the itinerary. We were told to have breakfast at Basin Cafe (also not listed in the itinerary) and spend as much time as we wanted there. When we questioned this, the driver called the company and it became clear he was trying to manage two tours at the same time. Shockingly, one participant was left behind while the rest of us continued to Cradle Mountain. The breakfast stop itself was disappointing—Basin Cafe had no proper meal options, just coffee and cakes. We were never informed that this would be our only food stop until dinner. On top of that, there were no proper restroom breaks until we reached Cradle Mountain around 1pm. At Cradle Mountain, we were told to join another group for the hike. After 3.5 hours, the second guide wanted to leave, even though we had originally been told we’d have 5 hours to explore. Three of us had to insist on staying back to continue on our own while waiting for our original driver to return—who, unsurprisingly, was late again. The disorganisation continued into the evening. The driver didn’t even know where our dinner (included in the itinerary) was supposed to be until a participant entered it into the GPS for him. We only arrived at the Empire Hotel Deloraine restaurant around 7:30pm, and he then left us there to pick up the other participant from Swiss Village, which was 45 minutes away. He didn’t return until 9:20pm. We finally arrived back in Hobart at 12:30am—completely exhausted and frustrated. We had to miss the drive by Derwent River (it was pitch dark) and the visit to Ross Female Factory (which was also part of the itinerary). To top it off, we later found out this was the driver’s very first tour. He had simply been handed a car and told to proceed because other drivers were on leave. His English was limited, which made communication even more difficult. The company had clearly combined two tours without informing either the driver or the participants. This level of mismanagement is unacceptable. It shows a complete lack of professionalism, planning, and regard for customer safety. The company should have cancelled the tour rather than run it this way. I strongly advise others to avoid this tour operator.
