MOUNT FIELD NATIONAL PARK
Guided Day Trip from Hobart

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A day hiking tour at Tasmania's oldest National Park, Mount Field.

Beautiful alpine lakes, mountains and cool air. Hike to alpine ski fields, glacial lakes,

down through rainforest waterfalls and under some of Tasmania's tallest trees.

Hobart to National Park is a 1.2hr drive. Enjoy rural farming scenery as we following the beautiful River Derwent passing by the colonial farming centre of New Norfolk.
Over morning tea we view the walking map, introduce the Mt. Field Wilderness World Heritage Area and learn the minimal impact bushwalking principles of leave no trace.
A short drive has us arriving at Lake Dobson. Passing a variety of eco-systems as we go.
The first hike for the day a figure 8 loop to the Seal Lake lookout returning via unique Pandani Grove Walk. Taking approx. 2 hrs return, the first section is a great warm-up for the day, as we make our way up to the alpine plateau.
Arriving at Mawson skit field, you will have time to explore the pristine alpine zone, as we prepare lunch, either outside overlooking the Broad Valley.
After lunch, we return back to Lake Dobson and drive back down into the Rain Forest.
Finishing the walk at Russell Falls/Tall Trees, you will feel a great sense of achievement. This spectacular waterfall the reason the surrounding land was first protected.
Arriving back to Hobart approx. 5:30-hotel drop-offs if needed.