With forest walks, up close animals and magnificent views this day tour offers classic tasmania in one spectacular day. Oct 01, 2015 from hobart it should only take about an hour to get to mt field national park, driving up the lyell highway through new norfolk and then taking the gordon river road b61. National park franklin gordon wild rivers national park cradle mountain lake st clair national park savage river national park walls of jerusalem national park mole creek karst national park hartz mtns national park south bruny national park tasman national park strzelecki national park narawntapu national park mount field national park ben. With forest walks, up close animal experiences and magnificent views this day tour offers an opportunity to experience a snap shot of tasmanias worldfamous natural attractions. Lake dobson, mount field, lake webster loop tasmania. Mount field national park is located in the southern region of tasmania towards the west coast.
The village has a rich forestry heritage but is now better known for its close proximity to some of tasmanias most beautiful natural places including mt field national park and southwest national park. Mount field national park national park in tasmania. If you havent got a parks pass, once at the park make sure you drop into the visitor centre and buy a pass for the day. Cafe and photographic gallery in the heart of tassies best kept secret mt. Direction map travel time latlong flight d flight t howfar route tripcost. From hobart it should only take about an hour to get to mt field national park, driving up the lyell highway through new norfolk and then taking the gordon river road b61. Top places to visit in mount field national park, australia. Theres an upstairs, downstairs structure to the park, with its rainforestcovered lower slopes leaking waterfalls, while its tips hold exposed alpine. The 5 best things to do in mount field national park 2020. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from january until march. Some geographical notes on a model of the national park at mt. There are a number of walks in the park through tall forests, alpine meadows and rainforest. It is located near the southeastern boundary of the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area. Established in 1973 as an 8,640 hectares large national park, it has been expanded multiple times, reaching,806 ha in 1980 and 18,439 ha in 1999.
Just outside of hobart you will find one of tasmanias most spectacular national park mount field. Taylor, griffith 1921, some geographical notes on a model of the national park at mt. Mount field national park tasmania just outside of hobart you will find one of tasmanias most spectacular national park mount field. Mt field national park, tasmania caravan rv camping. Mount field east loop tasmania, australia alltrails. Mount field, twinpeaked mountain massif, southcentral tasmania, australia. National park mount field national park ben lomond. For more detailed information, it is recommended that visitors purchase the wellington park recreation map this map, along with the general tasmanian 1. Left of field, caravan park from mapcarta, the free map. Mount field national park tasmania parks and wildlife.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mount field national park, tasmania on tripadvisor. Cross windy moor and continue on to reach a junction at the base of mount field east. There are so many things to do in tasmania, mt field is definitely one of the highlights. Visit mt field national park on this day trip from hobart that introduces you the natural beauty of the rainforest park and surrounding area, including russell falls. Hiking, camping, and skiing in winter are the most popular. Mt william national park douglas apsley national park. Mt field national park, before maydena, is home to one of tasmanias most beautiful waterfalls russell falls, a tieredcascade waterfall. To create a return travel plan from hobart to mount field national park, please enter start and end locations in calculator control and go to the return travel option for complete travel summary. Visit mount field national park, australia audley travel. Check out sites like a historical trout fishery, drive along the river derwent, admire tall tree ferns and go walking along a forest stream. Buy a map from tasmap mount field national park is just over an hours drive from hobart via new norfolk and westerway on the a10 or b62. Mount william is a national park in tasmania, 234 km northeast of hobart.
Retrace back to the junction and continue climbing steadily to windy moor which can be wet after rain. Just over 20 years later, a section of russell falls was labelled a reserve too, and in 1915, legislation was passed and mt. Left of field, caravan park map mt field national park. Top things to do in mount field national park, tasmania. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mount field national park, australia on tripadvisor. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 kmh tending west to southwesterly 20 to 30 kmh during. Some geographical notes on a model of the national park at. There is a viewing area at the base of the approximately 50meter tall 165foot tall waterfall that can be reached on a 1. Apr 08, 2016 a group of five friends explores the alpine regions of tasmania s mt field national park in february 2016, a rugged and beautiful location with geological reminders of glaciation. The mountain lies within the 61squaremile 158squarekm mount field national park. Mt field national park campground, tasmaniamount field. Camping is accommodated at the campground and caravan park near the park entrance.
Most people make their way to mount field to enjoy bushwalking, waterfall adventures, picnicking and bird watching. Maria island national park maria island national park. Mount field national park is a nature hub, filled with waterfalls, tall growth trees, running streams, lakes and wild animals. Highlights of mount field national park highlights include walking through manferns and wet eucalypt forest to the multitiered russell falls and visiting the secluded styx valley, where the worlds tallest hardwood trees grow in the valley. Mount field national park ben lomond national park rocky cape national park for more detail on roads, visitor attractions and services, refer to visitors map of tasmania available at the above web address or service tasmania outlets, visitor information centres and selected retail outlets statewide. Proclaimed in 1916, mt field is tasmania s oldest national park along with freycinet and sits little more than an hours drive north of hobart. Just a onehour drive northwest of hobart, the park stretches across a diverse landscape with many great walks and several beautiful waterfalls to discover. For more detail on roads, visitor attractions and services, refer to visitors map of tasmania available at the above web address or service tasmania outlets, visitor information centres and selected retail. Russell falls is likely the mostvisited attraction in mount field national park, and one of tasmanias bestknown waterfalls. Mt field national park is one of tasmanias oldest and most accessible national parks. I take a quick trip to mount field national park, a 60 minute drive west of hboart, tasmania, australia. Mt field national park active daytrip including bonorong and. Mt field national park, bonorong and mt wellington from. Left of field, caravan park with an interactive map and directions.
Located almost in the heart of the island, this national park is made unique by its abundance of lakes, waterfalls and. Threetiered russell falls the parks most visited spot. A group of five friends explores the alpine regions of tasmanias mt field national park in february 2016, a rugged and beautiful location with geological reminders of glaciation. Launceston cradle mountain strahan lake st clair lake pedder lake gordon franklingordon wild rivers national park mt field national park adventure bay dentrecasteaux channel tarkine wilderness stanley currie. From westerway it is a short, winding drive to the small township of national park and the entrance to mount field national park. Mount field national park tasmania a travellers footsteps. Field and freycinet were deemed the areas first national parks.
Mt field national park and russell falls from hobart 2020. High 80% chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A stunning day of dramatic wilderness, waterfalls and wildlife. Mt field national park is a national park in tasmania. Bible map tr visitors touring guide to tasmania, australia. Mt anne ales range frenchmans cap mt ossa 1617 arthur range g r e a t.
The best hiking in tasmania at mt field national park tasmania is a place like nowhere else on earth, and there is no better example of this than mt field national park. Mount field national park ben lomond national park rocky cape national park f li n d e s is l a n dc l a u n c e s t o n d i re t b r is b a n e l t o l a u n c e s t o n d i r e c t s y d y o 0 a u n c e s t o n direct melbourne to launceston d. The 10 best tasmania accommodation deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Proclaimed in 1916, mt field is tasmanias oldest national park along with freycinet and sits little more than an hours drive north of hobart.
National park mt field national park adventure bay dentrecasteaux channel tarkine wilderness stanley currie marrawah burnie sheffield kimberley rossarden mole creek campbell town st marys fingal avoca st helens scottsdale swansea dunalley bicheno triabunna coles bay devonport ulverstone hobart port arthur evandale bruny island maria island. Mount field mountain, tasmania, australia britannica. Russell falls is one of tasmanias most famous natural attractions. Mt field national park, tasmania, australia, oceania. Photo by kris mccracken activities as tasmanias most diverse national park, mount field national park offers a wide variety of activities. Field national park, in the heart of rugged, wild and beautiful tasmania, is the place to be for a real demonstration of whats. Find all the transport options for your trip from hobart to mount field national park right here. Beyond this gateway, one of tasmanias most visited regions is lovely mount field national park. Mt anne ales range frenchmans cap mt ossa 1617 arthur range g r e a t w e s t e r n. Mount field national park is a national park in tasmania, australia, 64 km northwest of hobart. Winds westerly 15 to 25 kmh turning northwesterly 25 to 40 kmh during the morning and early afternoon. Threetiered russell falls the park s most visited spot.
Just outside of hobart you will find one of tasmania s most spectacular national park mount field. Mount field national park 15,881 ha is one of the most popular protected areas in tasmania. For over a century people have flocked to this beautiful spot, about 2 hours from hobart. Mt field national park from mapcarta, the free map. Hobart to mount field national park 2 ways to travel via. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations.
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 be amazed along the. Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. Lake dobson, mount field, lake webster loop is a 15. Mt field national park travel tasmania, australia lonely. The 5 best things to do in mount field national park. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Despite being classified in the south of the state, mount field national park is a 1hour drive to the northwest of hobart on the way to the west coast. Mt field national park is one of tasmania s oldest and most accessible national parks. The walk commences at the car park near lake fenton and crosses lady barron creek. Mount field weather forecast, tas 7140 willyweather. The landscape ranges from eucalyptus temperate rainforest to alpine moorland, rising to 1,434 metres 4,705 ft at the summit of mount field west. Aug 26, 20 i take a quick trip to mount field national park, a 60 minute drive west of hboart, tasmania, australia.
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