Hastings Caves, Tahune and Huon Valley Full Day Guided Tour

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You will truly enjoy this one of a kind day tour to this underexplored region of lutruwita/Tasmania which showcases everything that makes lutruwita/Tasmania famous, from fruit orchards to forests. Departing from nipaluna/Hobart, this day adventure takes you deep into the south of lutruwita/Tasmania along the southernmost road in Australia so you can explore the highlights of this stunning region. Discover why the island was once referred to as the Apple Isle as you sip on a tasting paddle. Drive through the historic riverside village of Franklin which still honours the traditional craft of building wooden boats. Soak in the views as you go further south. Head underground with a specialist guide to get the low-down on the dramatic dolomite cave, the largest dolomite cave open to the public in Australia. Warm-up with a dip in the 28-degree swimming pool which is fed by thermal springs. From water to sky, walk high amongst the treetops at Tahune Adventures. Touch some of the oldest trees living trees in Australia on the Huon Pine Trail, swing across a river on the swinging bridge, and walk 50 metres above the forest floor on the airwalk.

THE EXPERIENCE

- 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 ofthe 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.

- 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 your way to Tahune Adventures during the summer months, 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 30 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.

- Aiming to get you back to Hobart around 05:30pm.