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Mount Field National Park Top 10 Things to Do
Mount Field National Park is one of Tasmania’s oldest national parks and is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It has wonderful waterfalls, some of the world’s tallest eucalypt forests, and a unique array of alpine vegetation.
Russell Falls in Mt Field National Park is one of the most popular and visited Waterfalls in Tasmania, and as you stand on the viewing platform gazing up at this wonderful waterfall, you will see why.
Horseshoe Falls is a delightful waterfall set in a natural amphitheatre surrounded by lovely ferns and mossy rocks. It is a short uphill walk from Russell Falls and is a lovely spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the peaceful ambience of the rainforest.
Lady Barron Falls is a lovely waterfall that cascades 8 metres down several tiers before gently flowing along the creek. It is particularly impressive after heavy rains. The viewing platform provides an excellent place to take photos.
This amazing one-kilometre loop walk is about the tallest flowering plants in the world: swamp gums (Eucalyptus regnans). Eucalyptus regnans, also known as mountain ash, swamp gum, or stringy gum, is a species of very tall forest tree native to Tasmania and Victoria.
Spot a Platypus
You can spot a Platypus in the top section of Russell Falls, in the Tyenna River that runs through Mount Field National Park or in Lake Dobson, in the Alpine Region of the park. Sit quietly and be very patient.
Explore Lake Dobson
In the upper region of the Mount Field National Park, you can explore Lake Dobson; there are a range of short and long walks through this beautiful alpine region. Mount Mawson ski fields are also located here, and in Autumn you can see the changing colours of the Fagus trees.
This is an easy 1.5-kilometre circuit walk around the edge of Lake Dobson and passes many pandani growing amidst the alpine gums and lush tree ferns. Along the walk, you will also see a large variety of alpine plants and pencil pine trees.
Watch Wildlife
Mount Field National Park has an abundance of wildlife, including pademelons, wombats, wallabies, echidnas, possums, eastern quolls, and eastern barred bandicoots.
Have a Picnic or BBQ
The extensive visitor centre grounds, along the banks of the Tyenna River and Russell Falls Creek, have many sheltered huts with electric barbecues. There is also a playground, toilets, and many wonderful grassy areas to enjoy a picnic.
See the Glow Worms
At night, you can see the glow worms amongst the vegetation on the edges of the walkway to Russell Falls. Turn all lights off and let your eyes adjust to the dark. Hold onto the handrail, as it will help you move safely along the track in the dark.
Enjoy the beautiful Russell Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls in Tasmania in this pristine National Park.
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