Is the Tahune Airwalk worth it? — Tahune Adventures Tasmania

Is the Tahune Airwalk worth it? — Tahune Adventures Tasmania

An up-to-date guide to what to expect on the Tahune Airwalk with Tahune Adventures Tasmania. Find out now what it's like and whether a visit to Tahune Adventures is worth it!

The Tahune Airwalk is one of Tasmania's most popular adventure and tourist attractions. Located in the Tahune Forest area next to the Huon River, this adventure park offers attractions such as the famous Tahune Forest Airwalk and Cantilever, hiking trails with long swinging suspension bridges, hang gliding and rafting.

What you may not know is that the recent devastating bushfires of 2018 and 2019 wreaked havoc in the Tahune Forest Area, crippling the park and forcing it to temporarily close. Fortunately, Tahune Adventures has since been rebuilt and is now open to the public again.

In this guide, I'll outline everything you need to know about visiting Tahune Adventures since it reopened to help you decide if you want to check it out. I have also included some photos to show you what the park looks like now after the fires.

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Where is the Tahune Airwalk in Tasmania?

The Tahune Airwalk (often referred to as the Tasmania Airwalk) is an attraction at Tahune Adventures Park. This park is located on Arve Road, approximately 28 kilometers from Geeveston or 88 kilometers south of Hobart.

Below I have pinned the exact location of the Tahune Adventures website.

Google Maps Pin: “Tahune Adventures, Tasmania”

Combined: Tahune Airwalk & Day Trip to the Hastings Caves

If you are in Hobart and want to visit the Tahune Forest Airwalk, it might be a good idea to book an organized day trip that also includes a trip to Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs.

This combined tour goes 40 meters below and above the ground! Guests receive round-trip accommodation transfers, guided tours of the caves, entry to the Tahune Airwalk, and all fees are included.

This is one of the most cost-effective ways to experience two of southern Tasmania's best attractions in a single day.

Book: Hastings Caves & Tahune Tour from Hobart

How to get to the Tahune Forest Airwalk from Hobart

If you don't book a guided tour from Hobart, you can also drive here yourself.

The road is quite winding with some steep sections, but it is paved the entire way. Tahune Adventures is accessible by any 2WD car or large van/caravan. However, please note that Arve Road can be slippery and icy in winter.

First drive on the Huon Highway towards Geeveston, about 60 kilometers south of Hobart. Once in Geeveston there are signs turning right for Hartz Mountains and Tahune Adventures on Arve Road.

Follow Arve Road for 27 kilometers before reaching Tahune Adventure Park. There are large red signs along the entire trail to let you know you are approaching.

Did you know: You can also stay at Tahune Adventures Tasmania. Dormitories, bungalows and full family suites are available at Tahune Lodge.
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About Tahune Adventures and the famous Airwalk

Below I will answer all your questions about visiting Tahune Adventures. This is current information following the devastating bushfires.

Is the Tahune Airwalk open?

The Tahune Forest Airwalk will be open again from March 2019. It is open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Note that the last ticket can be purchased around 4:00 p.m. The staff then leaves the premises. However, you can still access the Airwalk and the other trails after these hours by simply closing the gate behind you.

Tickets and prices

So does the Tahune Forest Airwalk offer free entry? No, unfortunately not!

Below you will find the updated prices for the various attractions and activities at Tahune Adventure Park. I took these directly from their website.

Update: I have updated the following prices as of March 2022.

Note that these prices are for park admission only and include the basics like the Tahune Airwalk and surrounding trails.

You must book upon arrival and pay additional fees for the other activities, including the Eagle Glider and Twin Rivers Adventure.

The 2018-2019 Tahune Forest bushfires

Devastatingly, Tasmania experienced some of its most intense bushfires between December 2018 and February 2019.

Thunderstorms and drought caused up to 40 fires to burn across the island during this time. It is said that almost 3% of the island's forests were destroyed during this time. These include rainforest and highland tree areas.

Unfortunately, these fires had a dramatic impact on the Tahune Forest. As a result, much of the once dense rainforest landscape has transformed into drier sclerophyll forest.

With the help of several companies and organizations, extensive renovation work was carried out to restore the Tahune Airwalk.
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Is Tahune Adventures worth it?

This question is relative and depends on what you are looking for in your Tasmanian travel experience. While I want to support Tasmanian tourism businesses, my primary commitment is to you, my readers. That's why I'm always honest in my suggestions.

Due to the damage caused by the fires, those who visit Tahune Adventures and want to experience the Tahune Airwalk will simply no longer have the opportunity to experience the rainforest environment from above as was previously possible.

However, seeing the damage and changes to the forest is an educational experience. The Tasmania Tree Walk (Air Walk) is still open and experiencing the cantilever is still a great highlight.

Honestly, if you want to learn about the effects of fire, see the changing forests from above, and experience the cantilever, then I would say take the trip. Also, those reading this with kids – they will absolutely love it!

On the other hand, for adventure travelers like me or those who spend a lot of time in nature, I would say that a visit to Tahune Adventures might leave you feeling a little disappointed. In saying that, I'm glad I was here to see the extent of the fire damage and to support this Tasmanian tourism business that was treated incredibly rudely.

What to Expect at Tahune Adventures

Now with the basics out of the way, let's get into what you can actually expect at Tahune Adventures in Tasmania!

The Tahune Forest Airwalk

The main highlight of the park and the reason it is so famous is of course the Tahune Airwalk. This Tahune Tree Top Walk in Tasmania follows a 30 meter high walkway that rises above the forest floor.

It is made of solid steel beams and wires that feel really secure.
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It's a pretty cool experience to walk across the forest floor and get a unique perspective of the huge trees that dominate the landscape in the Tahune Forest.
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The cantilever chair

The Cantilever is the pièce de résistance of the Tasmanian Airwalk and Tahune Adventures in general. A cantilever is basically a long projecting beam that is attached at only one end.

The Tahune boom looks like it defies gravity as it leaps 50 meters above the forest floor overlooking the Huon River.
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The swinging bridges

Another attraction in the park is the Swinging Bridges Walk. This is an easy 40 minute to 1 hour walk that crosses both the Huon River and the Picton River. The route starts at the Tahune Airwalk and returns to the Tahune Bridge near the visitor center.

The highlight of the hike are the two epic suspension bridges, the larger of which is over 100 meters long. I've been on some pretty epic suspension bridges, including thrilling ones in the Himalayas and New Zealand, and I still found the Swinging Bridges pretty impressive.

If you visit Tahune Adventures Tasmania, be sure to at least check out this short circular hike.
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The Huon Pine Walk

Huon Pine is a famous Tasmanian tree found nowhere else in the world. This special wood achieved world fame as an excellent material for boat building. Consequently, Huon Pine was a huge timber industry in the early days of settlement in Tasmania.

Today, Huon Pine is only very well-maintained forested. Luckily, because these are some of the oldest living trees on earth! The Huon Pine Walk is a quick 20-minute walk through a rainforest section of the park that appeared to be mostly undamaged by the fires.

There are some Huon pines growing near the river at the end of the loop.
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Unfortunately, old and old growth forests are still being cut down in Tasmania. If you would like to learn more about the damage and what you can do to protect Tasmania's forests like the Tarkine, visit the Bob Brown Foundation website.

Eagle hang gliding

The Eagle hang gliding experience is another attraction in the park. This is a fixed rope gliding experience that somehow combines zip-lining and hang gliding.

The total length of the Eagle Hang Glider is 400 meters and it crosses the Huon River at a height of about 50 meters. Unfortunately the Eagle Glider was not open when I visited, but I was told it is now back in operation.

Visitors must pay extra for this experience ($22 for adults and $20 for children).
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Twin Rivers Adventure

The Twin Rivers Adventure is a guided rafting experience. This experience must be booked in advance and there are either 3.5-hour or 4.5-hour trips.

River rafting at Tahune Adventures is one of the things I wish I had done during my visit. However, we missed the timing! If you want to do this then it's worth booking in advance!
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Accommodation near Tahune Airwalk

Looking for accommodation near Tahune Airwalk? Below I have you covered with the best option.

The Tahune Airwalk LodgeYou may be surprised to hear that you can actually stay overnight at Tahune Adventures. There are a variety of rooms to choose from, from dorms with bunk beds to suites suitable for the entire family. Facilities include a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, as well as free WiFi.

Check price and availability for your dates at Tahune Airwalk Lodge

Otherwise there are also a few hotels and motels in the next town of Geeveston. Click the button below to find out more with updated prices and availability on Booking.com

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Motorhomes and caravans: Stay overnight at The Tahune Airwalk

Previously, you could simply buy your ticket for the Tahune Airwalk and then park for free in the large overflow parking lot.

However, the park recently began charging $10 per vehicle, which is still a lot considering there isn't actually any other accommodations. You pay this directly at the visitor center office (only during opening hours).

We stayed here in our large van and were able to see the Airwalk and surrounding routes in the late afternoon and early morning. After the airwalk, however, we drove to the Hartzberge and stayed here for free (probably not legal, but no one would look there).

More Tasmania travel guides and adventure inspiration

I hope you enjoyed this free guide to visiting Tahune Adventures and experiencing the Tahune Airwalk Tasmania. If you have any updated information or personal insights, let me and other readers know by leaving a comment below.

Otherwise, why not check out some of my other in-depth Tasmania travel and adventure guides. I've covered a lot of this island and I'm sure you'll find something that will inspire you to do something new to add to the list of things to do in Tasmania!

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