Waterfall

Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park

National Park, Tasmania

Two-tier waterfall on an easy, partly sealed walk behind the Mount Field visitor centre.

Price
National parks pass required (vehicle or per person)
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

One of Tasmania's most photographed waterfalls and only 25 minutes return on a wide track suited to prams and wheelchairs. Carry on to the Tall Trees circuit among enormous swamp gums. Glow worms appear near the falls after dark, which makes a late visit worthwhile.

Good to know

  • Do the falls early before the tour buses
  • Continue on to the Tall Trees circuit, about 30 minutes
  • Return after dark with a torch for the glow worms
Best time
Early morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road to a large car park at the visitor centre.
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Kitchen
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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