Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour

About this tour

Spend 12 hours in Tasmania's wilderness, starting with walks through Mt. Field National Park past three cascading waterfalls and towering mountain ash trees. Meet native wildlife—Tasmanian devils, wombats, echidnas and wallabies—at Bonorong Wildlife Park, then drive to kunanyi/Mt. Wellington's 1271-metre summit for sweeping views across Hobart and the southern landscape. Small groups travel with knowledgeable guides who interpret the natural and cultural significance of each stop.

Highlights

• Walk beneath 70-metre mountain ash on the Tall Trees track
• Reach three separate falls via interconnected circuit paths
• Hand-feed wallabies at native animal sanctuary
• Spot Tasmanian devils, wombats and echidnas in natural settings
• Summit kunanyi/Mt. Wellington for panoramic southern vistas
• Local bakery stop to gather provisions for the day

What to expect

You'll start with forest walks at Mt. Field, moving between Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Lady Barron Falls—the terrain is varied but manageable. A mid-morning bakery stop lets you pick up lunch before heading to Bonorong, where you'll observe and touch native animals in open enclosures. The final leg involves a steady climb to the mountain summit; most walkers reach it comfortably. Throughout, guides share stories about Tasmania's ecology, geology and Indigenous heritage. Weather changes quickly at altitude, so layering matters.

Good to know

Suitable for varying fitness levels, though expect 3–4 hours of walking across the day. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip for wet forest paths. Bring water and sun protection. The bakery stop is your chance to stock food—no other meal outlets on the route.