Mount Field Waterfalls Tour: Walk Falls & Taste Local Produce

Walk beneath towering eucalypts to three cascading waterfalls, then sample what grows in the valley below

A full-day tour from Hobart that combines rainforest walking in Mount Field National Park with a tasting trail through the Derwent Valley. You walk to Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Lady Barron Falls beneath ancient trees, then stop at local producers to sample Tasmanian cider, wine and seasonal berries. The group stays under 13 guests with a nature-based guide. The walking is active but not extreme, with time built in to photograph and rest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mount Field and Tasting Trail

• Walk through Mount Field National Park
• Visit Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls
• Stroll through rainforest and spot wildlife
• Stop at Westerway Raspberry Farm
• Taste Tasmanian cider and local produce

The experience

How do you fit Mount Field's waterfalls and the valley's food scene into one day without rushing either one? This tour splits the day: the morning and early afternoon stay in the rainforest, the later hours move to the producers. You start from your Hobart hotel and drive into Mount Field National Park, one of Australia's oldest and most diverse reserves. The walking takes you beneath some of the tallest trees in the Southern Hemisphere to three named falls (Russell, Horseshoe and Lady Barron), where water cascades through the canopy. The pace lets you stop for photos and to spot native wildlife: wallabies, echidnas, platypuses and rare birds move through this part of the park regularly.

The afternoon shifts to the Derwent Valley Tasting Trail, where you sample what the region grows and makes. Depending on the season (November through June), you can hand-pick your own berries at Westerway Raspberry Farm or taste the ice cream made from them. The stops include local cider and wine tastings, along with other seasonal produce the operators source from nearby growers. The group maxes out at 13 people, which keeps the experience social without feeling crowded. Your guide is a nature-based local who knows the park and the valley. The vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive between sites.

The whole day runs eight hours from pickup to return. The walking itself is described as active and rewarding without being extreme hiking: the terrain and pace suit most fitness levels, though the rainforest sections do involve uneven ground and tree roots. Bring water and wear shoes with grip. The tour includes park entry and transport. You'll want to budget separately for any food or drinks you buy at the tasting stops beyond what you sample as part of the tastings.

What’s included

• Park entry fee.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from your Hobart hotel.
• knowledgeable nature-based guide for the full day.
• rainforest walking to three named waterfalls.
• seasonal berry picking at Westerway Raspberry Farm (November to June) or alternative tasting stops.
• local cider and wine tastings on the Derwent Valley Tasting Trail.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tassie Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to combine rainforest walking with Tasmanian food and wine tastings in one day, and prefer moving with a small group following a set route rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What are the three waterfalls I'll see in Mount Field?

Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Lady Barron Falls are the three main stops on the walking section. All three cascade through the rainforest, and the walk between them takes you beneath towering eucalypts and ancient trees in the national park.

Can I pick berries myself at the farm?

Westerway Raspberry Farm is open November through June, and during those months you can hand-pick your own berries or try raspberry ice cream made on-site. Outside that season, the afternoon tasting trail includes other local producers in the valley.

Is the rainforest walking difficult?

The walking is active and rewarding but not extreme hiking. The terrain includes uneven ground and tree roots, and the pace allows time to stop, photograph and rest. The tour suits all fitness levels, though you'll want sturdy shoes with good grip for the forest floor.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay for separately?

Park entry, the air-conditioned vehicle, guide and hotel pickup from Hobart are all included. You'll budget separately for any food or drinks you choose to buy at the tasting stops beyond the samples offered as part of the tastings.

How many people go on this tour?

The group maxes out at 13 guests, which keeps the experience personal and social without feeling crowded. Your guide is a nature-based local who knows both the park and the valley producers.

What time does the tour start and finish?

The full day runs eight hours from hotel pickup in Hobart through return. Your hotel pickup time will be confirmed when you book, and the tour includes the drive to and from Mount Field National Park.