Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs is a managed cave and thermal pool complex within Hastings Caves State Reserve near Hastings in the Huon Valley, southern Tasmania. Centred on Newdegate Cave, Australia's largest tourist dolomite cave, it is notable for extensive speleothems, guided cave tours, and a 28-degree thermal springs pool fed by natural warm waters. Surrounded by tall forests, the reserve combines subterranean features with forest walks and visitor facilities about 90 kilometres south of Hobart.

Visitors can explore Newdegate Cave on a guided tour through large chambers with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and shawls, accessed via steps and illuminated walkways. Above ground, the reserve offers a 28-degree thermal springs swimming pool, visitor centre with interpretation, forest walks, picnic and barbecue areas, and tall eucalypt forest surroundings. Access to the cave is by guided tour only at scheduled times, while the thermal pool is available for swimming year-round.