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Mount Field National Park

📍 Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Quick Facts

Location
Australia, Hobart
Category
National Park & Nature
Duration
Half a day - 1 day
Address
Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Coordinates
-42.6800, 146.6000

Introduction

Mount Field National Park is one of Tasmania's oldest and most popular national parks. About 1.5 hours from Hobart, it features spectacular temperate rainforest, stunning waterfall clusters (including iconic Russell Falls) and autumn fagus color change — Tasmania's most classic day-trip destination. Russell Falls — three-tiered ~58 m waterfall in temperate rainforest; flat trail (~20 min walk). Haston Falls above. Low-altitude temperate rainforest with giant eucalyptus and ferns. High-altitude alpine wilderness and lakes. Autumn (Apr-May) — Fagus (one of the Southern Hemisphere's few deciduous trees) turns gold and deep red. Visiting for rainforest and waterfalls is a classic Hobart nature trip.

✨ Highlights

1
Russell Falls
Tasmania's most famous three-tiered waterfall in rainforest.
2
Fagus color
Autumn fagus turns gold and deep red — Tasmania's most spectacular autumn sight.
3
Temperate rainforest
Giant eucalyptus and ferns form green tunnels.
4
Tasmania's oldest
One of Tasmania's oldest national parks.

🛈 Practical Info

→Russell Falls：Flat trail; about 20 min walk.
→Autumn：Autumn (Apr-May) for spectacular fagus color change.
→Duration：Half a day to one day.
→Combine：Pair with Hobart, Mt Wellington and East Coast Tasmania.
→Ticket Information：Buy a Tasmania national park pass.
→Transportation：By car (about 1.5 hours from Hobart)

💡 Tips

• Flat trail; about 20 min walk to Russell Falls.
• Autumn (Apr-May) for spectacular fagus color change.
• Pair with Hobart and Mt Wellington.
• Opening and admission are subject to Parks Tasmania official notice.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Mount Field National Park?

Buy a Tasmania national park pass.

Any practical tips for visiting Mount Field National Park?

Flat trail; about 20 min walk to Russell Falls. Autumn (Apr-May) for spectacular fagus color change.

How long should I spend at Mount Field National Park?

A typical visit takes Half a day - 1 day.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.