Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington & Tassie Devils
What your day looks like
Wilderness, Waterfalls & Wildlife! Walk among the giants on the Tall Trees track, see spectacular Russell Falls, visit the local Tassie Devils at feeding time & finish the day with expansive views of Hobart & beyond from kunanyi/Mt. Wellington. Mt. Field offers a variety of walks in one of Tasmania’s oldest National Parks. Most famous for Russell Falls & the Tall Trees track we explore the great short walks within this diverse Park which is just a short 1.5 hour drive from Hobart. The Three Falls Circuit and Tall Trees Walk form a loop of the lower rainforest section of Mount Field National Park. The full circuit walk of 6kms, over reasonably easy terrain covers the parks highlights of Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Lady Barron Falls & the Tall Trees Track. You have the option and time to complete 1 waterfall, 2 waterfalls or the whole circuit depending on your sense of adventure on the day! 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! We continue along the Three Falls Circuit and enter the section known as the Tall Trees Track. High above us stand the giant Swamp Gums around 80 metres tall, the world's tallest flowering plant. From here, we have the option to complete the full circuit by continuing onto Lady Barron Falls, this is best suited to our fit and active participants. Or return back to our start point for those looking for a more relaxed experience. We enjoy our lunch break in one of the many beautiful picnic settings of the National Park. We visit Bonorong Wildlife Park which is home to many of our rescued and well-loved wildlife. Tassie Devils are close up; wallabies are freely hopping around the park and many more of our local favourites are easily discovered here. Learn about Tasmania’s rare and precious fauna during an informative wildlife tour conducted by the expert staff at Bonorong. To top off this very Tasmanian day we head to the summit of kunanyi /Mt. Wellington. Standing high above Hobart at 1271m on a clear day is nothing short of spectacular. The views from the top are expansive. This is a fantastic way to wrap up a day exploring many of Tassie’s most unique and noteworthy experiences, rainforests, waterfalls, wildlife, and fabulous scenery. We return you to your Hobart central city accommodation around 5.30 – 6.00 pm.
The experience, in brief
- Explore the Mt. Field National Park (4 hrs)
- Walk to the beautiful Russell Falls (easy grade 40 mins)
- Count the stairs on the way up to Horseshoe Falls
- Experience the majestic walk to Lady Barron Falls
- Be amazed along with the Tall Trees Track (easy grade 30 mins)
- Visit Bonorong Wildlife Park
- Enjoy the ferocious action of a Tassie Devil Feeding
- Hand feed the wallabies
- Stand atop Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington 1271m) for amazing views across Southern Tasmania
Your day, step by step
Hobart
Hiking at Mount Field National Park.
Hobart
Nature Walks at Russell Falls.
Hobart
Nature Walks at Horseshoe Falls (Tasmania).
Hobart
Wildlife Safari at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hobart
Sightseeing at Mount Wellington (Tasmania).
What to know before booking
Included
National Park entrance fee Wildlife Park entrance fee Friendly & knowledgeable tour guides informative tours Guided walks and free walking opportunities
Not Included
Food / drinks /snacks are not included in this day tour. 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.
What to Bring
•Comfortable trail walking/ running shoes suitable for outdoor active activity •Clothes to suit outdoor conditions (warm layers are a good idea) •Waterproof jacket (just in case) •Hat for the sun, beanie for the cold (sometimes you need both in one day!) •Water Bottle, Snacks, Lunch (or buy it on the day) •Day pack with everything you will need for the day •Sense of adventure •Swimwear and towel
Meeting & Pickup
7:25 am from the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart. The tour returns to the same location around 5:30 pm.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Lovely day and highly recommend for those that love being in nature. Wonderful guide as well!