Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls Tour: Scenic Journey through Derwent Valley from Hobart

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Embark on this morning tour from Hobart, as you revel in the loveliness of the Derwent Valley, tour Mt Field National Park, and stop by the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere.

Duration: 7 hours, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Salmon Ponds Heritage Hatchery and Gardens - Set amidst historic surrounds within original and stunning English parklands, this is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea
1 hour , Admission included
Tall Trees Walk - Walk the forest canopy and marvel at the Tall Trees. Take some time to enjoy…

What's Included

Expert local guide
Complimentary on-board WiFi
Visit to the iconic Salmon Ponds
Enjoy a delightful morning tea
Includes entry to Mt Field National Park
Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
Convenient hotel pick up and drop off
Full-day scenic coach tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Location

Mona Brooke Ferry Terminal

Franklin Wharf

Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Reginay428

Jun 4, 2025

Nature Day - Nice trip to visit Mt Field National Park. Well taken care of by our guide (Rod). Great if you’re looking for a break from the city into nature for a while.

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Ollie_n

May 27, 2025

Relaxing - Carmel was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable on all things and relaxed with the itinerary given the small group. A good experience to see Mt Field. Stopped pver at a berry farm which was nice too.

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Stewartsvacation

May 27, 2025

Wonderful walks - We loved this National Park, especially the fact that there were so many walks on offer, from easy half hour to easy 2 hour plus, moderate and more! The easiest walk was the wheelchair and stroller friendly path to Russell Falls. From here, there are about 200 steps up to Horseshoe Falls. The path then connects to the Three Falls Track across to Lady Barron Falls via the Tall Trees Track. The paths had clear signs and were well used. We spotted pademelons, wag tails, yellow crested cockatoos and green parrots along the 2 hour loop walk. The Three Falls Track is considered challenging in the brochure because of some steep sections. TIP: If climbing UP stairs is your preference, then start at Russell Falls, climb UP to Horseshoe Falls and later UP stairs after Lady Barron Falls. If going DOWN stairs suits you best, start by heading to Lady Barron Falls and ending at Russell Falls! The Waterfalls Cafe had great coffee, and the lemon and poppy seed muffin and carrot cake were delicious, and reasonably priced.

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N8485wcnatalial

Apr 19, 2025

Mount Field National Park - Very pretty place. The guide, Tim, was super nice and knowledgeable on the topic, great insights into the culture and nature of Tasmania.

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Elizabeth_b

Mar 27, 2025

Really awesome experience... - Really awesome experience going into the Tasmanian rainforest and seeing 2 waterfalls! Bonus stops along the way at the Salmond Ponds and little towns. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend

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Kerriec580

Feb 26, 2025

Simply magical! - Russell Falls has three tiers of water falling majestically over the rocks. Simply beautiful. The walk then to the Tall Trees, Horseshoe Falls and the Lady Baron Falls was out of this world. The temperate rainforest was lovely to be surrounded by; such a peaceful and amazing place. Truely lucky . The Russell Falls has easy access; the others take more effort.

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Happyjohn2013

Jan 24, 2025

Tall and mighty - Excellent guide, amazing scenery, guide only too willing to help , finally saw Tall Trees, a dream come true - oh and a platypus !

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Kay004

May 27, 2025

Pleasant day travelling inland - Tasmania is a very frustrating place when you can't drive or have access to a car. Day tours from Hobart are a good way to see a bit more of the island. I was keen to go inland for a different view, and this tour fitted the bill. It can seem a long time to travel just to see a waterfall, but said waterfall is definitely worth seeing! It's a 25min return walk through some beautiful rainforest. Unfortunately, the paved route was closed, so we had to take the dirt track (a bit muddy from recent rain and uneven in places), but there were plenty of elderly people managing it just fine. It was pretty nippy, so a woollen jersey or good jacket is advised for this time of year. On the way there is a stop at the salmon ponds. That didn't do it for me, but seeing a wild platypus was a real treat. The morning tea- included in the tour price- at the Cafe there was lovely, a drink and crepe. Our guide suggested the lemon butter option, which we nearly all did! There was a brief stop at a berry farm/shop which wasn't that interesting for me. But it was nice to see the different scenery along the way and find out a bit more about that part of Tasmania. A pleasant way to spend my last day in Australia.

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Christine

Mar 13, 2025

A must do in Tasmania - This area is so serene and peaceful. The vegetation is lush and green and the waterfalls spectacular. It is an old and historical part of Tasmania.

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Tina

Jan 29, 2025

Really good tour - I loved that the tour lady shared with us lots of local histories on the bus. The walks were not difficult which was very family friendly

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From $117

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult