Trail summary
Hike overview
Gaze into the trees and river with a bird's-eye view as you walk 20 metres above the forest floor. Continuous safety fencing ensures that there's no risk of falling and the AirWalk has been designed to withstand cyclone-strength winds.
Highlights
The Tahune Airwalk offers a rare chance to gain a perspective on a part of the forest that is rarely seen by people - the canopy.
Tahune AirWalk - 50 minute return (1.6km circuit)
Level 1 The AirWalk itself is just 620m in length and is a level structure with a steel walkway. Transport is provided to the start of the AirWalk for those with walking difficulties. Wheelchair users can travel in their own vehicle to the start of AirWalk entrance and wheelchairs can be safely pushed around the AirWalk. For those without walking difficulties, the AirWalk and access paths are a total distance of 1.6km and include 112 steps.
McKays Track - 1 hour return (3km circuit)
Level 2 - McKays Track crosses both the Picton and the Huon rivers by two swinging bridges and then leads back to the AirWalk.
Huon Pine Track - 20 minutes return (500m one way)
Level 2 - Huon Pine Track is a short track allowing access to both old and young Huon pines.
Tips
Site admission fees apply to the AirWalk. Site closed Christmas Day and during hazardous weather conditions. See the Forestry Tasmania website for full details, including prices and opening hours.
Extensive picnic areas in bush surrounds with gas barbecues, shelters, toilets and Huon pine walking track. Visitor centre includes licensed café. Camping and campervan areas provided.
Supervise children, flowing waters.
Dogs are welcome in the reserve if kept on a leash. The AirWalk itself is not suitable for dogs.
Map and GPX file
Max elevation: 109 m
Min elevation: 60 m
Total climbing: 142 m
Total descent: -142 m
For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania
Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Geeveston, Franklin, Huonville, Dover, Cygnet
Road A6 to Geeveston, then roads C632 and C631 to Tahune AirWalk which is 29 km from Geeveston. The speed limit after Geeveston is 60 km/h.Allow 90 minutes from Hobart.
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Track grade
Grade 1 (All-abilities) -Â Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.
About the region
The Tahune Forest Reserve is located 70km south of Hobart, in the heart of the Huon Valley on the banks of the Huon River. Whilst at the reserve, students will have the opportunity to view the forest canopy from the Tahune Airwalk, and also explore the Swinging Bridges walking circuit. The Tahune Airwalk is one of Hobart’s top attractions. As visitors walk 20 metres above the forest floor on a steel-structure suspended over the treetops, they will have a bird’s eye view of the canopy of Tasmania’s southern forests and the Huon River.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
1 Review on “Tahune AirWalk (4km)”
Tahune Airwalk re-opened Feb 2020.
Luke
Currently closed due to damage from fires earlier in year