Step off your ship into Tasmania’s cool rainforest and follow a gentle, guided walk to Russell Falls in Mt Field National Park. This four‑hour shore excursion pairs easy walking with dramatic waterfalls, towering eucalypts, and a close-up look at local wildlife.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the ship into Hobart’s cool morning and the air immediately feels different — sharper, moss-scented, edged with eucalypt. The coach unspools through the Derwent Valley: neat paddocks, stone cottages, and hills folding toward Mount Field National Park. Within an hour the landscape tightens into rainforest; tree ferns lift fronds like green umbrellas and the guide’s voice lowers, pointing out the quick rustle of a pademelon vanishing into leaf litter.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, easy walks on maintained tracks and minor elevation changes.
Wildlife
History
Mt Field National Park was one of Tasmania’s earliest protected areas, established in the early 20th century on land long used seasonally by Palawa people.
Conservation
Stick to marked trails and avoid feeding wildlife; the park balances visitor access with protecting fragile understory and water quality.
Reserve your spot on the Mt Field Shore Excursion today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a waterproof layer
Tasmanian weather changes quickly — a lightweight rain shell keeps you comfortable during spray and sudden showers.
Wear sturdy, grippy shoes
Trails are well maintained but can be slippery near the falls; closed-toe hiking shoes or trail runners are ideal.
Carry a reusable water bottle
The walk is short but hydration matters, especially on warmer days; drinking water is not always available on the trail.
Stay on marked paths
Boardwalks and tracks protect fragile understory and reduce erosion — keep to them to protect the forest.
Waterproof shell
Keeps you dry from rain and waterfall spray in a variable mountain climate.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on wet boardwalks and leaf‑strewn paths.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important on the coach and during the walk.
summer
Binoculars or camera with zoom
Helps with spotting shy wildlife and framing detailed shots of the falls and canopy.