Description

This full-day adventure takes you deep into the south of Tasmania so you can explore the highlights of this stunning region, including Hastings Caves and Tahune Adventures. Leaving Hobart, you'll quickly descend into the beautiful Huon Valley as the group embarks on a 2 hr drive. Travel through the beautiful winding roads of the Deep South on the way to the first destination, Hastings Caves. 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. Feeling chilly from the cave experience? Warm up in the nearby swimming pool fed by thermal springs. The water is 28 degrees Celsius all year, so bring your towel and bathers! Next, explore more of the Huon Valley as you wind through the countryside toward Tahune Adventures. Along the way, stop at the historic Kermandie Hotel. After lunch, venture into the forest at Tahune, where you'll find ancient Huon Pines and other native Tasmanian trees. Walk among the treetops on the Airwalk a steel canopy that overlooks the forest floor 50 metres below. Breathe deeply 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. Finally, you will make your way back to Hobart