Record visitors at Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs

Parks and Wildlife Tasmania has released its report "Visitors to “Reference Sites” 2018–2019 to 2022-23". Amongst the highlights is that Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs has experienced record growth and record numbers of visitors.

The Hastings Experience includes the cave itself, thermal springs and a cafe, 1.5 hours south from Hobart, Australia. Enjoy a guided cave tour, barbeque, swim and gentle bush walks, before continuing on to the southernmost place in Australia at Cockle Creek, Southwest National Park.

​More info on the PWS website
parks.tas.gov.au/Documents/Visitors%20to%20Selected%20Parks%20and%20Reserves%20%28REFERENCE%20SITES%29%20%e2%80%93%202018-19%20to%202022-23%20fiscal%20year.pdf

Far South Tasmania is a land of waterways, wilderness and wildlife. There is plenty to do warranting a two night stay at Buttongrass Retreat eco cabin. Although it is possible to visit Hastings as a day trip to Hobart, a better way is to spend a few days experiencing Far South Tasmania. Here is an example itinerary:

Four Days, Three nights of Nature in Southern Tasmania

Day One

• Depart Hobart City, TAS
• Mount Wellington, Wellington Park TAS
• Pelverata Falls, Pelverata TAS
• Overnight at Laid Back Manor, Pelverata Road, Pelverata TAS

Day Two

• Huon River Cruises, 5 minutes South of Franklin, Huon Highway, Castle Forbes Bay
• Hartz Mountains National Park,
• First of 2 nights at Buttongrass Retreat, via Dover, Lune River Road, Ida Bay

Day Three

• Cockle Creek and South Cape Bay, Far South Tasmania
• Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs, Hastings Caves Road, Hastings
• Second night at Buttongrass Retreat, via Dover, Lune River Road

Day Four

• Return to Hobart

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