Salmon Ponds

Get out of the city and see the luscious rainforests of Mt. Field National Park on a day tour from Hobart. Stroll through New Norfolk, enjoy morning tea at the Salmon Ponds, and marvel at Russell Falls in the beautiful Mt. Field National Park. Meet your guide in Hobart and head out of the city along the shores of the Derwent River, Enjoy the views of rich farmland before arriving in New Norfolk. Wander around this bustling rural town, the third oldest settlement in Tasmania. Continue through the hop fields of Bushy Park to reach the Salmon Ponds. Feed the fish and wander through the beautiful English-style parklands before enjoying morning tea and a hot drink. Once you've finished tea, head to Mt. Field National Park. Start with a leisurely walk through the rainforest canopy to reach the Tall Trees Walk, where you can see the giant eucalyptus trees. Follow the path to the picturesque, 3-tiered Russell Falls. After your walk, enjoy lunch at your own expense in the park before heading back to Hobart. Depending on the season, enjoy a quick stop to purchase fresh raspberries from roadside stalls.

Join us on this unforgettable tour where we explore two of Tasmania’s most iconic locations, combining the natural beauty of Mt Field National Park with its giant eucalyptus trees, ancient rainforest and stunning waterfalls, to the quirky and interactive art scene at MONA Museum, the largest privately owned museum in the Southern Hemisphere. If MONA isn’t for you, we offer a shuttle service from Mount Field back to Hobart excluding MONA within this tour. Drive through the picturesque Derwent Valley region before reaching Mount Field National Park. Witness the most remarkable landscapes and step inside a part of the Tasmanian World Heritage Area. Being one of Australia’s oldest and most diverse national parks, with some of the tallest flowering trees in the world, Mount Field is full of natural wonders, abundant wildlife and ecological richness. Walk through the rainforest and admire the tall trees as you head to the iconic Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls where cascading waterfalls await. Along the way, you may also spot native wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas, the unique platypus and various rare bird species that inhabit this environment. *min 2 hours. In the afternoon consider exploring some options of locally-grown produce, along with tastings both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Visit the Westerway Raspberry Farm (available November to June) to hand-pick a variety of berries, or explore the historic Salmon Ponds, the birthplace of trout in Australia, renowned for its famous pancakes. There is also the option to enjoy a tasting and grab a bite to eat at the family-owned Plenty Cider or the New Norfolk Rum Distillery. From heritage buildings to lush gardens and unique tastings, there is something for everyone. Enjoy some free time to explore one of the world's most unique museums MONA, where you can check out the art exhibits that have been described by its owner David Walsh as a “subversive adult Disneyland” If the museum isn't for you, check out the local winery and craft brewery also on the MONA site. For those on the shuttle service, we will make our way back to Hobart and your drop-off location. For those at MONA, the choice is yours. Book a scenic and relaxing ferry ride on the Mona Roma back to Hobart, or wait for our friendly guide to pick you up and return to Hobart.