Large cave carn with wonderful formations including stalagtites and stalamites at Newdegate Cave, part of Hastings Caves
Newdegate Cave, Hastings Caves (photograph: Alastair Bett)

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs

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Closed area: Pool closure - Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
Applies from 22/9/2023

​The swimming pool at Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs State Reserve is closed due to an unexpected maintenance issue.  Other Reserve facilities will remain available unless circumstances require the emptying the pool​. Please contact the Hastings Visitor Centre for further information on 03 6298 3209 from 9.30am to 3.30pm any day.​​

Last reviewed 27/9/2023 02:45 PM


Bookings:

Bookings are not essential but are recommended during peak holiday times, and can be made up to 14 days in advance. To book please phone the Visitor Centre on 03 6298 3209 between 9.30am and 3:30pm.  

The caves are a further 5 km from the Visitor Centre on a sealed road. From the cave car park, it is a short walk to the cave entrance.

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​​Newdegate Cave tours

Guided tours of Newdegate Cave led by Parks and Wildlife Service staff are available throughout the day. Tours take approximately 45 minutes. ​

Tickets for the cave tour must be paid and collected at the Hastings Cave Visitor Centre. A parks pass is not required to visit Hastings Cave State Reserve. 

Please arrive 45 minutes prior to tour times, this allows time to buy or collect tickets and self-drive approximately 20 minutes to the cave car park. You will then take the short walk through the forest to the cave entrance. The guide will meet you at the cave entrance at the specified tour time. 

Admission prices - Cave tour

Cave tours are limited to 20 participants per tour. Cave tour fees include complimentary access to the thermal pool area. 

Adults (18 years and over)
$24.00
Child (4 to 17 years. No charge under 4 years)
$12.00
Concession (Seniors, Pensioners and Health Care Card holders)
$19.20
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
$60.00

Cave tour times

Cave tour times vary at different times of the year, so check the times based on the date you intend to visit. The site is closed on Christmas Day.  Please arrive at the Visitor Centre 45 minutes prior to your allocated booking time to pay and collect your cave tour ticket.   

To book your cave tour phone 6298 3209, between 10am and 3:30pm.

1 February - 5 February 2023

Visitor Centre and thermal pool open 9:00am - 5:00pm
​Cave tours    10:00am; 11:00 am; 12:00 pm;  1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm​ ; 4:00pm

6 February - 15 September 2023

Visitor Centre and thermal pool open    10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cave tours    11:00 am; 12:00 pm;  1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm

​16 September - 24 December 2023

Visitor Centre and thermal pool open     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cave tours    11:00 am; 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm

25 December 2023 - Closed

26 December 2023 – 31 January 2024

Visitor Centre and thermal pool open    9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cave tours    10:00 am; 11:00 am; 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm; 4:00 pm​​

​Thermal s​​pring entry prices 

This entry includes the use of the thermal springs pool and amenities all day and access to the 5-10 minute Platypus and 20 minute Hot Springs forest walks.  Bookings are not required for the thermal pool. Barbeques close down 30 minutes prior to closure time.

Adults (18 years and over)
$5.00
Child (4 to 17 years. No charge under 4 years)
$2.50
Concession (Seniors, Pensioners and Health Care Card holders)
$4.00
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
$12.00


Contact

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
754 Hastings Caves Road, Hastings TAS 7109
Postal: c/- 22 Main Street
Huonville TAS 7109
Phone: 03 6298 3209
Email: HastingsCaves@parks.tas.gov.au