Mount Field National Park

Mount Field National Park is a protected area in southern Tasmania, established in the early 20th century and located roughly 70 km northwest of Hobart. The park protects a mix of tall temperate rainforest and an upland alpine plateau.

Visitors commonly see the park’s signature sights such as the tiered waterfall at Russell Falls and the Tall Trees Walk, which passes through stands of very tall Eucalyptus regnans. The park also includes Lake Dobson and an alpine area that receives winter snow and supports cross-country skiing and snow play.

The park was set aside to protect representative highland and forest ecosystems and has long been used for recreation, education and field study. Over time infrastructure such as boardwalks and marked trails has made the most visited features accessible to day visitors.

Geographically the park occupies a transition zone between Tasmania’s lowland river valleys and its central highlands, with access from the Tasmanian highway network and short drives from towns in the Derwent Valley region.

• Proximity to Hobart: About 70 km northwest of Hobart, the park is one of Tasmania's older protected areas and is easily visited as a day trip from the Hobart region.
• Climate and seasons: The park contains both temperate rainforest and an alpine plateau, so conditions vary widely with elevation and season; winter snow is common on the high plateau.

What to See #

• Russell Falls: Russell Falls - a tiered waterfall reached by a short walking track from the main park carpark and one of the park's most visited attractions.
• Tall Trees Walk: Tall Trees Walk - a boardwalk through old-growth Eucalyptus regnans forest featuring some of the tallest flowering trees in the world.
• Lake Dobson: Lake Dobson and the alpine plateau - a high-country area within the park used for walking, snow activities and access to longer trails in summer and winter.