Mount Field National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Australia. It is located 64 kilometres northwest of Hobart, with a diverse landscape of striking mountain peaks, rainforests, waterfalls and glacial lakes. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, in winter it transforms into a ski field and in autumn it is ablaze with the changing colours of the Fagus (deciduous beech tree). Home to Russell Falls, one of Tasmania's favourite waterfalls, and some of the tallest trees in the world.
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There are many spectacular walks and hikes at Mount Field National Park. Go on a majestic journey through alpine meadows, rainforests, tall trees, lakes, and waterfalls. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for pademelon, echidna and wombat, and let the unique flora and fauna pique your curiosity.
Tarn Shelf is both a pilgrimage during the turning of the Fagus and a natural wonder on the Rodway Range. Join locals on their annual trek to witness a dazzling display of colour. The trio of waterfalls Horseshoe Falls, Lady Barron Falls and Russell Falls, is the most visited area of the national park. Have your camera ready because you'll want to document your time at the most photographed waterfall in Tasmania. Discover the swamp gum, otherwise known as the king of the rainforest. These trees are the tallest in Australia growing up to 100 metres in height.
Walk the 1.5-kilometre circuit around Lake Dobson and through the forest of Pandani Grove. Enjoy 30 minutes of a magical forest, shaggy grove and pandani, the world's tallest heath plant.
Take your time as you meander around some of the tallest flowering plants on the planet. Look up to trees reaching for the sky and marvel at their height. This track is one kilometre of pure wonder.
This is an easy 1.4-kilometre track that is great to do with the family. Walk around Tasmania's most popular waterfall on a trail that is wheelchair friendly and lit with glowworms at night. If you are a little more adventurous and don't mind climbing a few stairs, you can extend this hike to view Horseshoe Falls. At the Russell Falls platform take the stairs about 400 metres up to the smaller but equally beautiful Horseshoe Falls.
A must-do in autumn is the Tarn Shelf Circuit. It is a 12-kilometre loop of alpine meadow and follows the perfect arrangement of stunning lakes across the Tarn Shelf. Witness a scene of glacial lakes surrounded by a sea of red, orange and gold leaves.
Mount Field is a place you can visit during any season depending on what you'd like to see and do. In winter Mount Mawson becomes a snow-covered cross-country skiing playground. As winter fades and spring arrives Mt Field receives its most rainfall and the waterfalls are in full flow. Autumn is a photographer's dream as the leaves turn to orange and red and all you can see is a riot of colour.
The Mount Field National Park is an approximate 60-minute drive from Hobart and three hours from Launceston. If you are based in Hobart, the proximity makes it perfect for a day of adventure. You could do a short hike, visit a few waterfalls and drive to Lake Dobson all in a day.
Mount Field is one of the first national parks created in Tasmania, the roads are therefore easily accessible and there are numerous signposts along the way. The visitor centre is well-equipped with information, a playground for kids, camping and picnic facilities and a restaurant.
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