Mt Field National Park

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Hartz Peak

Hartz Peak is the highest point of Hartz Mountains National Park, and offers one of the best views into the south-west.












Type: walk

Length: 4-5 hours return

Difficultly: moderate (alpine walking experience recommended due to inhospitable winter weather and a rocky area)

Highlights: great views into the south-west

Location: Hartz Mountains National Park, Tasmania, Australia

 How to get there

The National Park is 84km south-west of Hobart, drive on the Southern Outlet, following the signs to Huonville and Geeveston. In Geeveston turn right to the Arve Road. A sign marks the turn-off to the National Park, take it and drive to the end of the road which is named Hartz Road, there you will find the start of the walk.

Snink

Wide range of plants near the summit.

Lake Dobson & Eagle Tarn

This an ideal area to see snow and ice. Tasmania's Pencil Pine circle Lake Dobson and Eagle Tarn.












Type: walking area

Length: not recorded - 40 minutes max

Difficulty: easy
Highlights: snow and ice in winter

Location: Mt Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia

How to get there

 

Enter the park on the B61. Once you are in the park drive on the road going up the mountain.

Near Eagle Tarn.

Lake Dobson in Aug.

Marriott Falls Track

This walk goes through a grassy area with patches of ferns, and into a rich rainforest leading to a beautiful waterfall.











Type: Walk

Length: 30-45 minutes one way

Difficulty: moderate - bush walking xp recommend due to poor track and slippery areas

Highlights: falls in Jurassic Park style forest

Location: Marriotts Falls Conservation Reserve, Tyenna, Tasmania, Australia

How to get there

 

Pass Mt Field National Park on the Gordon River Rd (B61) and find the turn-off to the reserve at Tyenna.

Trip done on: 22 mar 2015