Wilderness, Waterfalls & Wildlife! Visit Mt. Field National Park and walk amongst the giants on the Tall Trees track, see spectacular Russell Falls & Horseshoes Falls, visit the local Tassie Devils at feeding time & finish the day with spectacular views of Hobart from the summit of kunanyi/Mt. Wellington.
Highlights: • Explore Mt. Field National Park • Walk to the beautiful Russell Falls • Count the stairs on the way up to Horseshoe Falls • Be amazed by the Giants above on the Tall Trees Track • Complete the Three Falls Circuit via Lady Barron Falls • Visit Bonorong Wildlife Park • Hand feed the wallabies • Stand atop kunanyi/Mt. Wellington 1271m for amazing views across Southern Tasmania
Mount Field is one of Tasmania’s oldest National Parks, and surely the prettiest. Only 1.5 hours from Hobart, this natural wonderland features lush temperate rainforest, moody alpine moorland and cascading waterfalls. It’s a place of serenity and great short walks – and there are plenty on the agenda.
We begin with the walk to Russell Falls which is easily Tasmania’s most recognisable waterfall with its 3-tiered drop. It is an easy and enjoyable walk along a beautiful forest track among mixed forest and temperate rainforest species. This is Tassie’s most photographed waterfall, and we soak up the awesome view before continuing our walk.
Just beyond Russell Falls we climb the stairs to Horseshoe Falls, a majestic waterfall snuggled in the forest, which some regard as even more impressive than Russell Falls!
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• Please make sure you bring a large refillable water bottle, closed sturdy shoes for walking. We recommend runners, sneakers, hiking boots and sensible clothes for outdoor conditions. Warm layers are a great idea! A waterproof rain jacket, just in case. • This tour includes a visit to the summit of Kunanyi/Mt. Wellington. This is 1291m above Hobart. It is often 10 degrees cooler at the summit, please make sure you bring a warm jacket with you today. • You will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park to purchase lunch/snacks to take along with you for your tour day. This stop is in a regional town at a local Bakery. The selection includes sandwiches, rolls, wraps etc. If you have special dietary requirements or prefer other choices, you may wish to come prepared with your own food of choice. • Lunch will be in a picnic area at Mt Field National Park