Australia · Tasmania
Russell Falls
A two-tiered curtain flanked by towering swamp gum trees and ancient tree ferns is reached by one of Tasmania's easiest, most family-friendly rainforest walks, often called the state's most photographed natural feature. It appeared on the reverse of an Australian five-dollar banknote design in the 1960s.
A two-tiered curtain flanked by towering swamp gum trees and ancient tree ferns is reached by one of Tasmania's easiest, most family-friendly rainforest walks, often called the state's most photographed natural feature. It appeared on the reverse of an Australian five-dollar banknote design in the 1960s.
Russell Falls drops 45 metres (148 ft) on the Russell Falls Creek, inside Mount Field National Park. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is National Park, with HBA the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring and autumn balance flow with mild walking conditions on the flat, easy trail.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring and autumn balance flow with mild walking conditions on the flat, easy trail.
Entry: National park entry fee
Getting there
- Base townNational Park
- AirportHBA
- CountryAustralia
- RegionTasmania, Oceania
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-42.6858, 146.7136
Quick answers
How tall is Russell Falls?
Russell Falls drops 45 metres (148 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Russell Falls Creek.
When is the best time to visit Russell Falls?
Peak flow is March to April and October to December. Spring and autumn balance flow with mild walking conditions on the flat, easy trail.
What can you do at Russell Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Russell Falls?
The usual base is National Park, and the closest airport is HBA. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. National park entry fee.
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