The star attraction in Mount Field National Park is the tiered cascade waterfall, Russell Falls. A 20-minute, paved walk from the visitor center leads to the thundering waterfall through enormous fern forests and some of the world's tallest trees. Adjoining hiking tracks meander through gum forests, and Lake Dobson—another park favorite—is located towards the upper reaches of the park.
Guided day tours of Mount Field regularly depart from Hobart while some multi-day tours combine the park with other top attractions such as Cradle Mountain and Montezuma Falls—a great option for those without their own transport who want to see as much as possible.
From Hobart, it’s around a 1.5-hour drive northwest to Mount Field National Park. As there’s no public transportation that can get you there, a guided tour is the best alternative to driving your own vehicle.
During April and June, the upper slopes of Mount Field National Park are ablaze in the colors of fall with deep reds and bright oranges. As for winter, there is enough snowfall from July until September to sustain a ski lodge—popular with both downhill/cross-country skiers and snowboarders. For the best hiking conditions, visit between November and March, when the weather is warm but not too hot.
There are several caves dotted around the park, but most are only suited to experienced cavers. The mouth of Junee Cave—in the Junee State Reserve, just south of the national park— is easy to access. It is part of a large cave system stretching 19 miles (30 kilometers) through 295 caves, including Niggly Cave, which is the deepest cave in Australia and should only be explored by experienced cave divers.