Private customised science excursions to the Tahune Airwalk departing Hobart on-demand
Discover the Treetops at Tahune Airwalk with a local forest ecologist
Come to the Airwalk in the company of an expert - we wrote the interpretative signs for the Airwalk!
Travel into the Giant Forest and learn about the wildfires and the rainforest remnants.
Giant Tree Expeditions has grown alongside Tahune Airwalk as a specialist forest ecology tour provider.
We first studied the stringybark forests near the Airwalk back in 2002.
Treetop stories from a treetop scientist
Learn to read the trees and hear their stories
Two decades experience in these forests
See Ancient Huon Pine Groves
Rain shelter and cosy cafe on-site
Gourmet picnic provided
Discover the Southern Forests
Travel up to Hartz Mountains National Park, down to the Huon River, and through the backroads to the finest remaining forests of the South
Expedition Basics
Daytrips leaving from Hobart, Maydena, Geeveston, and Huonville
Transportation, picnic lunch, observation gear all included. Driving tours, easy walks. Book online!
Meet the world's tallest flowering tree species
Tasmania is also home to the Earth's tallest flowering plants, the world's oldest known plants, and the tallest underwater forests
Private customised daytrips 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.
Join us!
We’ll take care of everything!
“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.”
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”
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
We went on the big tree experience as a small group of three couples under supervision of our marvellous and knowledgeable guide Yoav and our driver George. I cannot recommend… read more
January 5, 2022
Great tracking these magnificent giant trees in a pristine environment with Yoav. He tailored the day around what we wanted to see eg. the only native deciduous trees turning color… read more
April 25, 2021
We are so glad we did this tour! Our guide was superb and attentive to our requests when organising the day. His knowledge of the vast landscapes, eco systems and… read more
June 28, 2022
