Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon tasting trail
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Join us for an unforgettable day tour exploring the pristine beauty of Tasmania's deep South, where the apples are crisp, the salmon is fresh, and the trees have been around since before your great-great-grandparents were born!
Description
Our first stop is Huonville, where you'll have a chance to grab a takeaway coffee and stock up on any essentials for the day. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive along the beautiful Huon River. As you sip your coffee, you'll hear tales about why this area is famous for its apple orchards, craft cider makers, boutique winemakers, and salmon production.
Next, we arrive at the Tahune Airwalk, where you'll have two glorious hours to explore this spectacular region. Choose one or all three of the walks on offer. Start with the famous Airwalk, a 600-meter stroll 50 meters up in the tree canopy amongst the world's tallest flowering plants, the eucalyptus gum trees. Feeling adventurous? Take on the Swinging Bridges Track, a 3.4-kilometer jaunt where you'll cross two swinging bridges over the Huon River the first (100m long) and the Picton Swinging Bridge (64m long). Alternatively, you can stay on the ground and enjoy the tranquillity of strolling along the riverbank through ancient Huon pines, mingling with trees that are 2,500 years old. Talk about a walk-through of ancient times!
After lunch, it's time to venture further south to the magical Hastings Caves, where you'll marvel at the underground wonders of Australia's largest dolomite cave. Your entrance ticket (included) grants you a guided tour through this fascinating cave system, led by an experienced and passionate guide. Here you can admire the intricate formations and learn about the area's geological history. While exploring the Hastings Caves State Reserve, keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife like platypus, quolls, pademelons and birds.
On our way back to Hobart, we'll stop at one of the local cider producers where you can enjoy a tasting paddle with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options or indulge in a complimentary mouth-watering apple pie if your stomach desires. It's the perfect way to wrap up a day of exploring. There's truly nothing better than sitting back, relaxing in a historic venue, enjoying a drink, and sharing stories with your fellow adventurers.
What you need to know
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected locations, but pickup times and exact locations may vary based on where you’re staying. We offer pickups from most hotels in and around Hobart. If your accommodation isn’t listed, and you're staying within the city, your designated pickup point will typically be within a 100–300 metre walk.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Entry to Tahune Airwalk
Guided tour of Hastings Cave
Knowledgeable and friendly guide
Complimentary Apply Pie
Meal, tastings and beverages are not included
Meeting points
Central Hotel Hobart
Ibis Styles Hobart
Travelodge Hotel Hobart
Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre
Cancellation Policy
Minimum 10 days notice of cancellation required. Notification for instance, in person, via email, mobile phone ‘text message’ and/or fax, or any other means will be accepted subject to confirmation in writing.
Reviews
133 reviews
It was a wonderful trip in Tasmania
Coastal54453763893,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Skype, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The tour was very comprehensive, taking us up to the trees at the Tahune Airwalk, down into Hastings Cave, and finishing with a delicious apple pie in Frank’s It was a wonderful experience.
Some amazing experiences...
Juliette S,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Some amazing experiences in one day, soaking up some of Tassie's best natural wonders. Our guide, Skye, was a wealth of knowledge, which she shared freely. We were thoroughly engaged, even on the long drives.
I love the trips, our...
Carolina H,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I love the trips, our driver is very informative. The tahune walk and hasting cave are fascinating. And before we go back to hobart, we stop by to eat a very delicious apple pie and ice cream
Best Apple pie of my life!
Dee W,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group tour, friendly guide and advised clearly how long at each stop. Great variety of an activity and sights to see. Cave walk was a highlight and very easy steps and railing.
Long day but well worth the effort!
Liz N,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very long day, but worth the lovely sights and knowledge gained from the great tour guide JODIE. Hastings Caves were amazing, the Tahune Airwalk was great also. Lots of driving time for this tour but we had a few little stops to break up the trip, which was great. JODIE was knowledgeable and very down to earth - a real credit to Tassie Tours. Thanks so much for a lovely day!
Up high and down below
Jacqueline J,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are looking for a great day out I highly recommend this tour.Be sure to wear layers, it’s cold in the cave. You also need to be willing and able to climb up and down stairs, there are a lot in the cave but also to get to the top of the airwalk.
Great Day out with Tassie Tours and driver Ben
gary w,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Quite a long day and weather can change quickly. Hastings Cave always around 10 degrees C no matter how hot outside so pays to carry a jacket oy jumper. Also steps going up and down ( as you have to retrace) are quite steep Sturdy Walking shoes recommended. Plenty of short stops throughout the tour. Tahunne Airwalk and swing bridges. Require sturdy shoes and a good head for heights. The roads throughout the tour very winding in places if you are prone to motion sickness remember to take your "Kwells" or similar medication. The Apple Pie and cream at Franks Cider Farm stop was delicious and included in tour price. The cider sampling good too ( at your own cost).
Spectacular above & below !
U9747AEbrianc,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All aspects of this tour were great.
Yes to the activities, no to this tour group
Gary L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00First off the Air walk and the cave tour are great and not to be missed. Why the one star? The tour guide was so bad it made the entire day awkward and uncomfortable. He clearly didn’t want to be there, no tour details, poor participation, grumpy and argumentative when ask clarifying questions. Why the tour agency hasn’t fired is beyond us. This is the consensus of the entire tour group that had come from several different parts of the world. For planning purposes the length of the air walk is quite long and the cave is cold year round, be prepared. There are many other tour groups choices, choose them not this one.
Ask for Skye
shonip350,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day out exploring areas southwest of Hobart. Skye, our guide for the day was a breath of fresh air. Knowledgable, friendly & very capable she was full of information and an excellent driver! Ask for Skye on your tour.
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