GIANT TREE Expeditions

Custom tours in Southern Tasmania to discover some of the world's tallest, largest, and oldest trees

Book your place on an Expedition now from Hobart, Maydena, Geeveston, or Huonville!

Marvel at the ancients

Discover the wild forests - Learn the science

Listen to the stories the trees have to tell

Learn about the tallest, largest, oldest plants on Earth

Experience superlative forests

The world's most marvellous plants

We have travelled the world meeting incredible trees

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The charming island of Tasmania is home to the some of the world's tallest, largest, and oldest living things

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Join us!

Meeting the Giant Trees is a life-changing and memorable experience

Join us on expedition and discover for yourself!

"The magic I experienced standing among these ancient giants is a memory that will last a lifetime"

Angus Munro

Technician from Bergen, Norway

"A walking talking Encyclopedia on trees. Can not thank him enough for sharing his knowledge with me very patiently and willingly."

Jaspreet Kaur

Traveller from Chandigarh, India

"Imagine a forest which is mossy, messy,
and MASSIVE…
a truly unique and enigmatic ecosystem."

Nic Fitzgerald

Botanist from Hobart, Tasmania

"The way he can interpret their hidden life and meaning leaves one with not only an increased understanding, but an affection for these beautiful living beings."

Emma-Joy Reardon

Teacher from Mt Beauty, Australia

"Among the few who have an ear
for the stories
trees have to tell"

Harshita Soni

Environmentalist from Delhi, India

"Really appreciate his knowledge and passion for flora. The vegetation around us has become friends along the walk…"

Zoe Zeng

Traveller from Guangzhou, China

Expedition Basics

Experience the world's tallest flowering forests

Tasmania is also home to the Earth's tallest flowering plants, the world's oldest known plants, and the tallest underwater forests

Daytrips departing from Hobart, Huonville, Maydena, and Geeveston

Transportation, picnic lunch, observation gear all included. Book online!

Private custom tours with an expert forest canopy ecologist.

Learn the science and experience the magic of the ancient forest. Suitable for all ages and tailored to your interests.

We acknowledge the long human history of Tasmania and pay our respects to the Tasmanian Aboriginal communities.

Contribute to our citizen science efforts at iNaturalist. Discover the biodiversity of the Giant Forests of Tasmania via our downloadable iNaturalist Field Guide.

© Giant Tree Expeditions. You might enjoy reading about our lovely island at Tasmanian Geographic. Check out our other fun projects at Outreach Ecology. Email us at hello@giant-trees.com. Tell the world about these giant trees at TripAdvisor. Read our story of how we began. Meet ambassador trees we know and love. Learn about and book your place on an Expedition.