Mount Field Visitor Centre
| Nearest Road: | Gordon River Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Westerway |
| Locality: | South West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 40′ 55″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 43′ 1″ |
| Elevation: | 160 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking at the visitor centre. Walk starts just to west of centre. |
5 walks from Mount Field Visitor Centre
Horseshoe Falls Walk
| Goal: | Horseshoe Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,250 m |
| Return distance: | 2,500 m |
| Comment: | From Russell Falls, climb steep path and stairway to Horseshoe Falls. Return or go on to Tall Trees |
References
Raelene and Rod Newell, 2006, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, PO Box 22, Kingston Beach, Tas 7050, Page 30, Number 9, Horseshoe Falls
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 62, Number 25, Russell Falls and Horshoe Falls
1 hour retrace route
“A short walk through dense rainforest on excellent trails to two very attractive waterfalls.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 74, Number 20, Russell Falls
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 3, Number 1, Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls
2 hours circuitretrace
“10 minutes further past Russell Falls, via a steep track…”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Horseshoe falls - Mt Field National Park
45 minutes retrace route
“… meandering through some of Tasmania's best rainforest”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 64, Number 11, 11 - Russell and Lady Barron Falls
“…the main timbered track on the right… zig-zags to another track junction…”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 75, Number 24, Russell Falls
45 minutes circuit
“Stay on the marked track keeping away from slippery edges”
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Horshoe Falls Circuit via Tall Trees Walk
Caution
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| Goal: | Tall Timbers Walk |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 4,250 m |
| Comment: | Russell Fall, Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees Walk. Return via Lake Dobson Road |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 62, Number 25, Russell Falls and Horshoe Falls
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 74, Number 20, Russell Falls
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Lady Barron from Russell Falls
| Goal: | Lady Barron Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,750 m |
| Return distance: | 7,500 m |
| Comment: | Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees walk and Lady Barron Falls. Return the same way. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 74, Number 20, Russell Falls
3 hours retrace route
“There is a circuit but these notes describe a more beautiful and easier option.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 64, Number 11, 11 - Russell and Lady Barron Falls
“… the track sidles across numerous minor watercourses … through forest dominated by ferns…”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lady Barron Falls
“… scenic waterfall to visit when the creek has good flow of water.”
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Russell Falls Walk
| Goal: | Russell Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | From visitor centre, follow path north to falls, cross bridge and return on the east side of the creek. |
References
Parks and Wildlife Services Website, 2020, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Number 15, Russell Falls
25 minutes circuit
“At night, glow worms can be seen among the vegetation on the approach to the falls.”
Raelene and Rod Newell, 2006, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, PO Box 22, Kingston Beach, Tas 7050, Page 72, Number 28, Russell Falls
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 62, Number 25, Russell Falls and Horshoe Falls
“A short walk through dense rainforest on excellent trails to … very attractive waterfall.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 74, Number 20, Russell Falls
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 3, Number 1, Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls
20 minutes circuit
“The path to the fall is sealed and suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Russell Falls - Mt Field National Park
20 minutes circuit
“… originally known as Brownings Falls…”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 64, Number 11, 11 - Russell and Lady Barron Falls
30 minutes circuit
“While most visitors just visit Russell Falls, there is a good circuit walk… on Lady Barron Creek.”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 75, Number 24, Russell Falls
“… well formed, level track.”
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Three Falls Circuit at Mt Field
| Goal: | Lady Barron Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees walk and Lady Barron Falls. Continue circuit walk back. |
References
Parks and Wildlife Services Website, 2020, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Number 14, Three Falls Circuit
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The long loop back to the visitor centre finishes with a long flight of wooden steps.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 64, Number 26, Lady Barron Falls
3 hours circuit
“A medium-length, well-graded circular walk through forest and fern.”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 9, Number 1, Lady Barron Falls Circuit
2 hours circuit
“This circuit covers an amazing array of landscapes in only 6km.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 64, Number 11, 11 - Russell and Lady Barron Falls
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“…the track starts climbing up a long timber stairway. This leads onto the crest of a broad spur.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lady Barron Falls
“Steep staircase, but well managed tracks”