Hobart Day Tour: Mt Field, Russell Falls & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Wildlife Adventure
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
11 hours
Fitness Level
Moderately fit — able to manage several short hikes (30–60 minutes each) with some stair/climb sections and a full day on your feet.
Overview
Spend a full day exploring Mt Field National Park’s waterfalls and towering swamp gums, meet native wildlife at Bonorong, and finish with panoramic views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington. This active Hobart day tour combines short rainforest walks with a mountaintop finale.
Hobart Day Tour: Mt Field, Russell Falls & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Wildlife Adventure
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You step onto the coach in central Hobart before dawn and watch the city slide away as the island compresses into forest. Rainforest fists press close to the road, the air cooling with each kilometre toward Mt Field National Park. At the park entrance the guide gestures toward a channel of water that runs like a nervous current through the gullies — today it dares you to move faster.
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Adventure Tips
Dress in layers
Summit temperatures are often 8–12°C cooler than Hobart — pack a warm midlayer and a waterproof shell.
Bring a refillable bottle
There’s a picnic stop but limited drinking water on trails — 1–2 litres per person is sensible.
Sturdy closed shoes
Trails include boardwalks, wet rock near falls, and stair climbs — sneakers or light hiking boots work best.
Respect wildlife viewing rules
Keep to paths and follow guide instructions during feedings to avoid stressing animals and prevent habituation.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bennett’s wallaby (often hand-feed friendly)
- Tasmanian devil (viewed during feeding demonstrations at Bonorong)
History
Mt Field National Park is one of Tasmania’s earliest protected reserves and the area has long cultural significance to palawa people.
Conservation
Bonorong focuses on rescue and rehabilitation; visitors are asked to stay on tracks, avoid feeding native animals outside controlled contexts, and follow guide instructions to reduce disturbance.
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Recommended Gear
Waterproof rain jacket
Protects against sudden alpine showers and wind on the kunanyi summit.
Sturdy closed shoes
Provides traction on wet boardwalks, rocky steps, and uneven forest trails.
Refillable water bottle (1–2L)
Keeps you hydrated during walks and the picnic lunch at Mt Field.
Warm midlayer (fleece or light down)
Useful for the cooler summit and changeable mountain weather.