Hastings Caves & Tahune Airwalk day tour from Hobart

Two hours among 2,500-year-old trees, then underground into Australia's largest dolomite cave

A full-day guided tour from Hobart explores Tasmania's Deep South, stopping in Huonville, spending two hours at Tahune Airwalk choosing between the canopy walk, swinging bridges or riverside stroll, then descending into Hastings Caves for a guided tour of the dolomite formations. Hotel pickup and cave entry are included. The day runs ten hours total with a cider producer stop on the return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tasmania's Deep South

• Grab takeaway coffee in Huonville
• Scenic drive along Huon River
• Explore Tahune Airwalk and trails
• Guided tour of Hastings Caves
• Stop at local cider producer

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Hobart hotel and heads south along the Huon River valley. The first stop is Huonville, where you grab a takeaway coffee and hear about the region's apple orchards, cider makers, wineries and salmon farms as the drive unfolds. From there the road climbs to Tahune Airwalk, where you have two full hours to choose your own path through the forest. The 600-meter Airwalk itself takes you 50 meters up into the eucalyptus canopy: the world's tallest flowering plants. If you want more distance, the Swinging Bridges Track is a 3.4-kilometer loop that crosses two bridges over the Huon River, the longer one stretching 100 meters. Or stay on the ground and walk the riverbank among ancient Huon pines, some of them 2,500 years old. You pick the walk that suits your pace.

After lunch, the tour heads further south to Hastings Caves State Reserve. Your guide leads you through Australia's largest dolomite cave, pointing out the mineral formations and explaining the geology. The cave system sits inside a reserve where platypus, quolls, pademelons and native birds live, so keep an eye out as you move through the passages. The guided tour is included in the price.

On the drive back to Hobart, you stop at a local cider producer. You can order a tasting paddle with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, a single glass, or a seasonal apple pie if you prefer dessert. It's a chance to sit down, decompress, and swap stories with the other travelers before heading home. The whole day, including travel time, runs ten hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart.
• air-conditioned transport for the full day.
• entry to Tahune Airwalk and access to all three walking routes.
• a guided tour through Hastings Caves with your entrance ticket included.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday, Friday and SundayDeparts at 07:45

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tassie Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?The two hours at Tahune Airwalk are yours to spend (walk the canopy, cross the swinging bridges, or stroll the riverbank), so you set the pace and the distance. If you want a guided cave experience and forest time without building the day yourself, the fixed schedule and included transport handle the logistics.

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Top questions

What are the three walks I can do at Tahune Airwalk?

The Airwalk is a 600-meter walk 50 meters up in the eucalyptus canopy; the Swinging Bridges Track is a 3.4-kilometer loop with two bridges over the river, the first 100 meters long and the Picton Bridge 64 meters; and the riverbank walk stays on the ground among ancient Huon pines that are 2,500 years old. You have two hours and can do one, combine them, or repeat any of them.

Is the Hastings Caves tour guided, or do I walk through on my own?

Hastings Caves includes a guided tour led by an experienced guide who explains the dolomite formations and the area's geological history. Your entrance ticket is included in the tour price.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart, air-conditioned transport, entry to Tahune Airwalk, the guided cave tour at Hastings Caves, and access to all three walks at Tahune are included. Meals, drinks and the cider tasting are at your own cost, though lunch and snack options are available throughout the day.

How long is the whole day?

The tour runs ten hours total, including travel time from Hobart and back. Two of those hours are yours to spend at Tahune Airwalk choosing your walk.

Can I bring young children on this tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the walking options at Tahune and the cave tour.

Where do we stop on the way back to Hobart?

The tour stops at a local cider producer where you can order a tasting paddle, a glass of cider, or seasonal apple pie. It's a relaxed moment to enjoy a drink and share stories before returning to your hotel.