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Safety alert: Lockdown advice for national parks and reserves in southern Tasmania
Applies from 15/10/2021

​​In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe, all visitor centres and public facilities in national parks and reserves will be closed within the southern municipalities announced by the Tasmanian Government from 6pm, Friday 15 October until 6pm, Monday 18 October. 

Parks and reserves will remain open during the period of the lockdown for exercise purposes only. 

Visitors should ensure they follow COVID-19 safe practices including maintaining physical distancing while using parks and reserves to exercise. 

The PWS will contact any visitors who have booked to begin overnight walks during this time, including those walkers on the Three Capes Track Experience.

For information visit the Coronavirus website​

Last reviewed 15/10/2021 04:49 PM

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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Safety alert: Lockdown advice for national parks and reserves in southern Tasmania
Applies from 15/10/2021

​​In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe, all visitor centres and public facilities in national parks and reserves will be closed within the southern municipalities announced by the Tasmanian Government from 6pm, Friday 15 October until 6pm, Monday 18 October. 

Parks and reserves will remain open during the period of the lockdown for exercise purposes only. 

Visitors should ensure they follow COVID-19 safe practices including maintaining physical distancing while using parks and reserves to exercise. 

The PWS will contact any visitors who have booked to begin overnight walks during this time, including those walkers on the Three Capes Track Experience.

For information visit the Coronavirus website​

Last reviewed 15/10/2021 04:49 PM

Incident: Visitor Services - Hobart phone support closed
Applies from 15/10/2021

​​Due to recent COVID related announcements, the Visitor Services Office in Hobart is currently closed. Our phone operations are unavailable during this time for the following areas: Three Capes Track, Overland Track, Multiday Walker Registrations & Park Entry Enquiries. 

If you have an urgent enquiry relating:

Booking for the Three Capes Track, please email – threecapestrack@parks.tas.gov.au.

​Booking for the Overland Track, please email – Overlandtrack@parks.tas.gov.au.

​For urgent enquiries relating to National Park Passes, please email - Parkfees@parks.tas.gov.au​. 

Pending advice, the office may re-open on Tuesday 19th October 2021. We expect to receive a high volume of enquiries and it may take us longer than usual to respond to you during this period.

The Parks and Wildlife Service apologises for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.​

Last reviewed 15/10/2021 04:27 PM

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    About

    ​​​​​​Due to COVID-19 restrictions - bookings must be made prior to the intended cave tour.  Bookings can be taken up to 14 days in advance by phoning (03) 6298 3209, between 10am and 2pm.  For tour times and costs refer below.  Numbers are currently limited to 8 people per tour.  No bookings required for the thermal pool.​

    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

    Due to COVID restrictions, there is a limit of 8 people 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 10 am and 2pm.

    1 February - 30 April 2021

    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


    ​1 May - 30 September  2021

    Visitor Centre and thermal pool open 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Cave tours    11:30 am; 12:30 pm;​​ 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm​


    1 October - 24 December  2021

    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 2021 - Closed


    26 December 2021 – 31 January 2022

    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 spring 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. Barbecues 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


    ​​​​​Hastings Caves State Reserve is 105 kilometres (1 hour and 45 minutes) from Hobart city centre.  

    Head West on Davey St and veer left onto the Southern Outlet (A6) towards Huonville. Follow the A6 for 93 Km passing through Huonville, Geeveston and Dover. When you reach the turn-off to Southport, veer right onto Hastings Caves Road (C635). After 4.2 Km, turn right and follow the sealed road for 3.3 Km to the Hastings Visitor Centre. ​

    Stop at the Hastings Visitor Centre for tickets before returning to your vehicle and travelling the last 5 km of sealed road to the cave car park, from there it is a short walk to the cave entrance.


    Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

    Boo​​kings are essential for guided cave tours and can be made up to 14 days in advance. To book please phone the Visitor Centre on 6298 3209 (between 10 and 2).  No email bookings will be accepted. Bookings are not required for the thermal pool.

    Please arrive and check-in at the Visitor Centre 45 minutes before the advertised or booked tour time.  After check-in there is a further 5km drive and then a 200m walk to reach the cave entrance where the tour begins.   

    To protect the cave environment backpacks, selfie sticks, tripods, food and drinks are not allowed in the cave.

    Cave tour fees apply.  A parks pass is not required at Hastings Caves, you will require a pass if visiting a National Park.

    What to wear: Sturdy shoes and warm clothing are recommended for cave tours.   Pool users should wear appropriate clothing such as swimming costumes, or shorts/t shirts.  Please consider sun protection.

    Thermal pool and barbecues: There is a fee for the swimming area which is set in a lush forest glade, picnic facilities and barbecues are available.  Electric barbecues turn off 30 minutes prior to closing time. Portable cookers are not allowed (i.e webber bbqs; gas barbecues, electric fryers)

    Dogs are not allowed in the Reserve or Cave.   

    Light takeaway snacks, coffee and souvenirs are available at the Visitor Centre.   

    Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our Know before you go section.


    Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our Know before you go section.

    ​​​​​The visitor centre and café are fully accessible, as are the toilets. Wheelchair users may need assistance to reach the thermal springs. The pool has steps and a handrail. The change rooms and toilets are accessible, but wheelchair users may require assistance with the showers. There are picnic sites including sheltered tables and barbeques. 

    The Platypus walk is a lovely 5 to 10 minute track through the forest behind the pool. This wide, boardwalked track is wheelchair-friendly. 

    There are guided tours of Newdegate Cave, but the path and cave contain stairs and low lighting, unsuitable for most mobility impaired people.

    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