Mt Field National Park & Russell Falls Day Tour from Hobart with Bonorong Wildlife

Hobart•moderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers with a basic level of fitness—short, easy to moderate walks with minimal elevation; portions are wheel- or pram-friendly

Overview

A seamless day trip from Hobart that pairs moss-draped rainforest and tiered waterfalls at Mount Field with hands-on wildlife encounters at Bonorong. Expect easy walks, historic trout ponds, and conservation-focused animal encounters—perfect for a single-day immersion in Tasmania’s wild south.

Mt Field National Park & Russell Falls Day Tour from Hobart with Bonorong Wildlife

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Eco Tour

Bus Tour

Wildlife

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The coach eases away from Hobart's waterfront and the air shifts—salt fades, timber and moss step forward. By the time the bus ticks into the highlands, the road threads past hop fields and historic trout ponds; the Salmon Ponds arrive like a postcard of nineteenth-century parkland, where ornate gates and gravel paths frame glassy water and fat trout that take a tentative feed from your hand.

Adventure Photos

Mt Field National Park & Russell Falls Day Tour from Hobart with Bonorong Wildlife photo 1

Adventure Tips

Wear water-resistant footwear

Boardwalks and creek-edge paths can be slippery from spray and runoff—choose grippy shoes to stay steady.

Bring a waterproof layer

The falls and rainforest keep a cool, damp microclimate year-round; a light shell keeps you comfortable.

Mind the wildlife timing

Platypus sightings are best at dawn/dusk—move quietly and limit flash photography to increase your chances.

Carry small change

Visitor centre and gift shop purchases are convenient on-site; having a card is fine but cash can speed transactions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Tasmanian devil
Platypus

History

The Salmon Ponds at Plenty began trout and salmon cultivation in 1864 and remain the oldest hatchery of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Conservation

Mount Field’s rainforest is sensitive—stick to boardwalks to protect root systems and rare understorey plants; Bonorong focuses on rescue and rehabilitation to reduce wildlife road-injury and disease impacts.