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UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Mount Field National Park is a Tasmanian national park in the Derwent Valley of Southern Tasmania, a little over an hour away from Hobart. The park is home to Russell Falls, a three layer waterfall, numerous glacial lakes, and a ski resort that make Mount Field NP the way it is. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, one of only two sites anywhere that fulfill seven out of the ten criterion needed to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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A three tier waterfall, one of the few waterfalls anywhere in Tasmania that have that sort of effect, with an easily accessible lookout where eventually the waterfall will flow underneath that lookout.
A waterfall that descends over horizontal marine Permian siltstone benches, while the vertical faces of the falls are composed of resistant sandstone layers.
Short distance from Russell Falls, this waterfall also descends over horizontal marine Permian siltstone benches, while the vertical faces of the falls are composed of resistant sandstone layers. The waterfall was named in honour of Lady Clara Barron, the wife of Sir Harry Barron, a former Governor of Tasmania.
Follow Lake Dobson Rd as it climbs 800 metres up, and walk the Lake Dobson circuit. A short walk by a charming lake, with some magnificent views of Mt Field, and, perhaps, some snow.
One of the easiest lakes to get to, and one of the larger ones too, the views of Lake Fenton are unique in all sorts of ways. Has carpark nearby, and is a minute or two away from the road via foot.
The main lookout overlooking Lake Fenton with numerous mountains surrounded, and a gateway to numerous walking trails beginning from there.
Another small little glacial lake, this one a little more preserved. Particularly a nice spot for photography, but takes a little more walk to get to compared to other lakes in the park.
For some, this small little hut might just be any old hut by a glacial lake in Tasmania. For others, it's a hut by some of the most awe-inspiring views one could ever get. It's also quite a nice little spot to go photography, whether you're a professional or just a beginner photographer.
Another glacial lake in the Tasmanian Wilderness and easily accessible via the Platypus Tarn Track surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Mount Mawson is one of two major locations in Tasmania (with the other being Ben Lomond National Park) known for its snowsports, more particularly skiing and snowboarding. The slope drops seventy metres from 1300 m to 1230 m, suitable for both beginners or intermediate skiers. The same applies to snowboarders. For those wanting practice cross country skiing, but not comparable to Perisher or Thredbo.
The only restaurant/cafe or really anywhere where you could buy some food in the park. Generally the typical non-ethnic aspects of Australian cuisine and American cuisine are served in this cafe. Includes a small gallery too.
These government huts provide an alternative to camping, especially given that this is right next to the snowy alpine regions of the park. Keys need to be picked up at the visitor centre. Unfortunately, with these huts, there's little to offer, with only bunks with mattresses, a sink with only cold water, a wood heater and firewood, and a table and benches on the outside, and there is no electricity nor gas.
An old traditional style hotel that's been since there since the 1920s.
A set of holiday cottages named after the main waterfalls in the park, Russell Falls.
The name may be a bit misleading, but it's just a small cozy accommodation mostly designed for small groups.
Close to the visitor centre alongside the Tyenna River and includes both powered and unpowered sites. It also comes on a "first in best dress" sort of service, and no bookings required.
From Hobart, use the Brooker Highway on National Highway 1 up north up till end of the freeway. From there take the roundabout onto A10 Lyell Highway up till New Norfolk.
Read in the guideThe only road that runs through the park is the C609 Lake Dobson Road, from the visitor centre all the way west to Lake Dobson.
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