Mt Field National Park

Mt Field National Park [1] is a national park in Tasmania. Understand Mt Field National Park is Tasmania s most accessible national park (90 minutes  drive from Hobart on the Rivers Run route or B61) with a diverse glacial landscape showing the island s geological links to Antarctica. The rocks you walk are at least 170 million years old and the plant life includes giant swamp gums, snow gums, myrtle, sassafras, King Billy pine and Australia s only endemic deciduous tree the fagus or beech. If you are visiting in late April early May the mountains that surround Tarn Shelf are a riot of gold red and orange. The visitor centre features interpretation displays, shop and a bistro. Picnic and camping facilities are nearby. Access to the alpine area is via the Lake Dobson Road, which climbs for 16 km through a succession of forest types to reach Lake Dobson and its walking tracks. Get in Get around See Russell Falls. Tasmania's most famous series of waterfalls, in a lush rainforest setting. This is a relatively easy walk and the scenery is very attractive. The walk begins at the information center. Parking is available. Detailed information is available at [2]. Buy There is a information center where tourists can park and food, drink and souvenirs can be purchased. Camping facilities are also available. A national parks pass will be required for vehicle entry, and costs around $20.00 for a day pass. There is an after hours facility to purchase these passes if the visitor center is closed. Russell Falls is only 10 minutes away from the center. Eat Drink Sleep Platypus Cottage in Ellendale about 80mins drive North West of Hobart. 38 The Avenue Ellendale 7140. Tel: 6288 1280. Self-contained cottage in Derwent Valley. Giants' Table and Cottages, Junee Road Maydena, ☎ (03) 6288 2293, [3]. Situated on the edge of the South West World Heritage Area, ten minutes' drive from Mount Field National Park and close to the entrance to the Styx Valley of the Giants (hence the name). From $140 per couple.  edit Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!