Tahune AirWalk

This beautiful reserve on the banks of the mighty Huon River is now the home of the popular Tahune Forest AirWalk, swinging bridges and visitor centre.

Although this tourist development has changed the area, it is still a popular place to picnic in one of the many shelters or tables, while cooking lunch on a gas barbecue.

Beyond Tahune (*gates) is the Warra Long Term Ecological Research site. This area is part of a worldwide forest monitoring and research network established under the United Nations Environment Program. More details can be read on the Huon Trail sign located in the picnic area, near the start of the Huon Pine Walk. This 20 minute loop walk is easily managed by most people and is the easiest place in Tasmania to see young and mature Huon pines growing in their natural riverine rainforest environment.


Visitor Centre
As the main entrance to Tahune you can buy your AirWalk tickets here, as well as local crafts and wood products. The bistro serves local fare, hot meals and great coffee. For those who prefer to have a barbecue, the Bluestone Shelter and barbecue sites are close by. A new attraction at the Centre is Southern Forest Threads, a spectacular hand-made quilt, presented to Forestry Tasmania as a memento of its strong ties with the Huon Valley community. Twenty-two women took part in the project, including the Southern Spinners and Craft group and the Huon Valley Quilters, contributing more than 700 hours of labour.

Tahune Forest AirWalk
This 597m walk amongst the trees gets you 20m above the ground. The highlight is the cantilever that is 48m above the river level, providing fantastic views of the forests and the junction of the Picton and Huon Rivers.

Admission fees:
Adults - $22.00
Children - $10.00 (5-16 years old)
Family $45.00
Concession: Student & Senior Cards $19.80
Ph 03 6297 0068
Fax 03 6297 0042

Camping
There are limited sites for campervans and caravans located near the Visitor Centre. Informal, but with more space and privacy, are camping and tent sites located upstream, along a narrow dirt track beside the river.

Fishing
Tahune is popular with anglers, and both trout and blackfish have been caught in the river. Access is available from the two tracks on the southern riverbank.
(Note: Fishing is seasonal and requires a licence.)

Rafting
One sight that most visitors find hard to forget is that of half a dozen rubber rafts drifting lazily down the river on a sunny afternoon. Tahune is a popular finishing point for the day-long adventure of rafting the Picton River. Tours operate all year round, although most people go in the summer. For more information contact the Forest and Heritage Centre at Geeveston or another TVIN Centre.

(*Gates: Some areas of the Southern Forests have boom gates across the roads. These may be placed on a temporary or permanent basis for public safety or security purposes. Keys to gain access or information on closed areas may be sought from Forestry Tasmania's Geeveston Office.)

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