Where:

Mt Field National Park

Tasmania, Australia

About one hours drive from Hobart.

Last Visited:

Last visited in October 2006

Why Go:

• beautiful waterfalls

Highlights:

• Waterfalls: Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Lady Barron Falls
• Walks: the trail from the visitor centre to Russell Falls is a delightful walk along a lush fern lined creek, where platypus are sometimes seen.
• Tall Trees Circuit: with towering Swamp Gums.

Eating & Drinking:

• free gas barbeques are available in a nice setting near the visitor centre

Other things you should know about:

• Mt Field National Park is Australia's oldest.

More information:

• see the photo gallery from Mount Field National Park