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AIRWALK
Forestry Tasmania has launched into a new, imaginative era of tourism with the opening of the $4.3 million Tahune Forest AirWalk and Visitor Centre on 1/July/2001
The development will be the first facility on State forest where visitors will pay for using the amenities.
Stage one of the project involved the construction of the AirWalk, the Visitor Centre and the sealing of the 26 kilometre section of the road from Geeveston to Tahune. The facilities are operated by Forestry Tasmania. The project has evolved from a partnership between the Huon Valley Council, the State Government, Forestry Tasmania and the local community.
The AirWalk is 620 metres long, and varies between 25m and 45m in height and be constructed of galvanised steel and timber.
PARK PASSES
Parks Passes are required when entering National Parks in Tasmania. The purchase of a park pass helps to protect these parks and improve their facilities. Park Rangers are regularly policing the system and infringement notices issued.
Park Passes Available & Pricing
Daily (up to 24 hrs)
$22.00 per vehicle (up to 8 seats)
$11.00 per person/passenger
Holiday (up to 2 months)
$56.00 per vehicle (up to 8 seats)
$28.00 per person
Park Passes are available from the Forest & Heritage Centre and are required for the Hartz Mountains National Park and Southwest National Park. Visitors from Cockle Creek walking the South Cape track are required to have a pass.
ACCOMMODATION
The Huon Trail region covers south of Hobart down to Cockle Creek. The Forest & Heritage Centre offers you the facility to pre-book accommodation in the region. There is a large variety of accommodation available from Bed & Breakfast, Self Contained Cottages to Motel Rooms and Self Contained Units to Caravan Parks. Prices range from $50.00 per night to $150.00 per night per couple.
For a complete list of accommodation, activities and attractions within the Huon Trail, please go to www.geevestonandhuontrail.com here you will be able to put together a complete personal experience of your own.
The staff at the Forest & Heritage Centre will assist you with the best possible accommodation to suit both your requirements and budget. Please contact us for further information at geeveston@tasvisinfo.com.au
SITES OF INTEREST
The Hartz Mountains National Park in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, offers easy return walks from 20 minutes through to 5 hours in an alpine region. (Appropriate foot-wear and clothing recommended.)
The Southern Forests offers you a wonderful experience in a working forest region, with a great variety of different style interpretation sites and short walks through varying types of rainforests.
The Hastings Caves and Thermal Pool complex is located approximately 60 minutes drive south of Geeveston. The thermal pool's spring-fed waters are remarkably constant at around 28 degrees - ideal for a relaxing dip. The surrounding forest also has a delightful nature trail; while the nearby caves have excellent guided tours.
The region also offers a large range of attractions and activities, please refer to the Huon Trail website link for further information, or contact the staff at the Forest & Heritage Centre.
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