Hastings (Caves)
Map Ref L6

DISTANCES: Hobart 100

Just beyond the small township of Hastings the road forks, the left hand fork leading to Lune River.

Cockle Creek is a popular fishing spot and is the starting point for the noted south coast walk to South East Cape and Port Davey. Lune River is a haven for gem collectors and is the site of the old Ida Bay Railway, originally built to carry limestone used in the manufacture of acetylene gas.

From Hastings the right hand fork leads to Hastings Caves, a further 10 kms. The caves, of which there are three, were discovered by timber getters in 1917 and are unique examples of dolomite formations. The Newdegate Cave was opened to the public in 1939 and is regarded as one of the most beautiful caves in Australia. Inspection times vary seasonally.

The thermal springs pool area at Hastings provides sheltered picnic areas, barbecues, streamside reserve walks, change rooms and toilets. A visitor centre is located here.

	Petrol & Oil
	Restaurant, Licensed Restaurant or Hotel counter meals
	Refreshments tea rooms, cafe or take away foods, milk bar etc.
	Accommodation hotel, motel, guest house, holiday unit etc.
	Camping Area often combined with a caravan park
	Caravan Park on site vans or cabins may also be available
	Liquor hotel or bottleshop etc.
	Supplies does NOT represent full supermarket facilities but indicates that basic food items at least are available
	Youth Hostel
	Public Toilets
	Visitor Information available
	Staffed Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre

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Hastings (Caves) Map Ref L6

DISTANCES: Hobart 100

Hastings (Caves)
Map Ref L6