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Russell Falls

Waterfalls ·Mount Field National Park
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Most reviewed in Mount Field National ParkTravelers' Choice 2025
  • Visit: 25 min
  • Step-free access
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About

Russell Falls is a tiered cascade on Russell Falls Creek, on Mount Field National Park’s eastern boundary in Tasmania, Australia.

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Why go

  • An easy, flat 1.4 km return walk leads to the falls.
  • Walk through wet forest and cool temperate rainforest with swamp gums, dogwood, musk and myrtle.

Don't miss

  • Russell FallsRussell Falls lies 100 metres downstream of Horseshoe Falls.Mount Field National Park On the map
  • Glow wormsSwitch off torches to see glow worms among the vegetation near the falls.Near Russell FallsAt night On the map

History

  1. Around 1856First named Brownings Falls.
  2. After 1884Known as Russell Falls.
  3. 1885The Falls Reserve was established.
  4. 1899An image of the falls appeared on pictorial postage stamps.

Tips for your visit

  • Return by the same route or take the loop beside a fern-filled creek.
  • You may spot a platypus in the creek.
  • Use the handrail along the approach track in the dark.

Best time to visit

  • Visit after dark to see glow worms.

Know before you go

  • Open 24 hours every day.

Hidden gems nearby

  • Lady Barron FallsA few kilometres from Russell Falls.

How to get there

  • CarMount Field National Park is about 70 km northwest of Hobart via the Brooker and Lyell highways. It is just over an hour’s drive via New Norfolk and Westerway.
  • On footFrom the visitor centre, follow the paved walking track to Russell Falls.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access The return loop is unsuitable for most wheelchair users; retrace the outward route instead.

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Interesting facts3

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  1. The water flows over horizontal marine Permian siltstone benches.

    Russell Falls - Wikipedia

  2. Resistant sandstone layers form the waterfall’s vertical faces.

    Russell Falls - Wikipedia

  3. The falls formed as softer horizontal rock eroded back to more resistant rock with vertical faces.

    Russell Falls | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania

Sources: Russell Falls - Wikipedia · Russell Falls | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasman… · Chutes Russell - Wikipedia · checked 12 Oct 2026

Where
National Park TAS 7140, Australia, Mount Field National Park

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How far is Russell Falls from Hobart?

About 70 km northwest via the Brooker and Lyell highways.

What address should I use for Russell Falls?

Mount Field National Park, National Park TAS 7140, Australia.

What is the contact number for Russell Falls?

+61 3 6288 1149.

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