Mt Field National Park Tour

Setting off from the visitor centre at Mt Field National Park, the trail to Russell Falls is a quick and easy 1.4km trek that takes less than 20 minutes. The walk is even suitable for wheelchair users (yay!) as the path is flat with no steps or steep climbs. Upon arriving at the falls, you’ll feel an overwhelming sense of peace as the green, mossy environment of the forest around you melds with the breathtaking beauty of the cascading waterfall. When you’re ready to head back to the visitor centre you can go back the way you came or follow the loop trail around to the other side of the creek. Keep your eyes open – you may spot a platypus hiding in the aquatic ferns. The experience only gets better if you decide to follow this trail at night. Luminescent glow worms fill the mossy, leafy vegetation guiding you along the trail.

As you make your way along the walking tracks in Mt Field National Park, you simply cannot miss the captivating Horseshoe Falls, located only 10 minutes from Russell Falls on a connected trail. The trail will lead you on a learning journey with its informational signage outlining some of the plants and animals you may see along the way. Looking at the falls, you can see why the name Horseshoe Falls was chosen for this magical cascade. The stream above the falls breaks off into two distinct waterfalls that then come together again creating an unusual horseshoe effect. With mossy rocks, flowing ferns and sparkling streams, Horseshoe Falls truly is a magical place to visit.

Mt Field is known as “the park for all seasons” due to its ever-changing views and its stunning atmosphere and environment that never fail to impress, no matter what time of year it is. In 2013 this National Park was added to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area due to its wide range of native flora and fauna and its stunning array of features including glacial lakes and waterfalls. With a visitor centre, café, barbecues, picnic facilities, campsites and caravan access you can choose to visit for the day or camp and take a night-time walk through the park. You’ll need to purchase a National Park pass before entering the park.

Mount Field National Park pass: $23.50 per person, free for children under 5 years old.

Making your way along the Tall Trees Walk you’ll find yourself surrounded by – yep, you guessed it – some insanely tall trees! Witness the life span of the world’s tallest flowering plant, the giant swamp gum, as you gaze upward up to 30 metres to see these beauties in their prime, as well as in their final stages of life, fallen across the forest floor. These trees can live for hundreds of years, sometimes towering over 100 metres in height. The Tall Trees Walk is a 30-minute circuit (about 1km long) with a hardened track surface and gentle hill sections. It is suitable for people of most ages – children must always be supervised along the way. You can access this walk via Lake Dobson Road in Mt Field National Park.

These glorious botanic gardens are the second oldest of their kind in Australia! They feature the largest public collection of conifers in the entire southern hemisphere and a stunningly peaceful Japanese garden. There’s also a delightfully aromatic herb garden and the community food garden known as “Pete’s Patch”. With a delightful little café and activities like birdwatching available to enjoy, these gardens are a must for any Hobart tour. Entry costs just a gold coin donation that goes directly towards the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens.

This quaint little piece of historical goodness is one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s conveniently nestled just 20 minutes out of Hobart and 15 minutes from the airport. Full of gorgeous Georgian architecture heritage buildings that date back to the 1820s, you’ll find yourself transported back in time, adoring the amazing history of this little town. It’s fun for the whole family with craft boutiques, museums, tea shops and much more on offer. Well-established vineyards are just a hop, skip and a jump away, making a cheeky winery tour absolutely on the cards. It’s the perfect place for a romantic getaway or a fun family holiday.