Things to do in Mount Field National Park in August

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Overview

August is a good time to visit Mount Field National Park. The weather is usually cold and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 40—52°F (4—11°C).

Mount Field National Park has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your August trip to Mount Field National Park. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to August. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Mount Field National Park in August. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout August, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Mount Field National Park in August

Top experiences in August

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Holidays in Mount Field National Park in August

August

There are no holidays in Mount Field National Park in August

Other notable holidays

Royal Hobart Show (October 22)
Recreation Day (November 2)
Remembrance Day (November 11)
Christmas Eve (December 24)

Weather in Mount Field National Park in August

Temperatures on an average day in Mount Field National Park in August

The average temperature in Mount Field National Park in August for a typical day ranges from a high of 52°F (11°C) to a low of 40°F (4°C). Some would describe the temperature to be cold. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Mount Field National Park, January, has days with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C). The coldest month, August has days with highs of 52°F (11°C) and lows of 40°F (4°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Mount Field National Park in August based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in August

52°F

highs

40°F

lows

General weather summary

Cold, slightly windy

Feels like

26%

Chance of rain

0.072 in

Amount

16.6 mph

Wind speed

82%

Humidity

10.4 hrs

Daylight length

7:03 AM

Sunrise

5:25 PM

Sunset

45%

Cloud cover

Jacket

What to wear

What to wear in August

With an average high of 52°F (11°C) and a low of 40°F (4°C), it generally feels cold and slightly windy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket

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Best attractions for Mount Field National Park in August

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Mount Field National Park has to offer for travelers in August, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Mount Field National Park that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Mount Field National Park for August.

1. Russell Falls

4.8

(2077)

Nature & Parks

Park

Multi-tiered waterfall in Mt. Field National Park, with a viewing platform for photography.

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What an amazing place! It was a short 25 minute round walk from the carpark to the falls and back, but you felt like you were walking back in time. The track to the falls was easier going than the return track, which was slippery due to all the rain, but truly a beautiful place to walk. The falls themselves were magnificent! These are a ‘must-see’ place to go!

Pamela M — Google review

Abundant green, shimmering with mist and perfect for most people of all fitness levels I’d suggest. We came here on our wedding anniversary weekend and it was stella way to cap off our weekend. The track to the fall was easy to navigate and great for hand holding whilst enjoying many stops for my husband to take some of his photos…. Whilst I took pics of him taking photos. A magical cool rainforest to exchange and inspire the artists or the hikers.

Renee G — Google review

Mount Field National Park is stunning. Russell Falls are spectacular, with their tiered cascades and lush surroundings, and the walk is easy and rewarding. I also loved finding the quieter Horseshoe Falls — a hidden spot where the forest feels almost untouched. Great trails, beautiful waterfalls, and plenty of photo opportunities.

R S — Google review

I recommend coming to Russell Falls as it is one hour from Hobart and it is absolutely beautiful. There are many walks and it is wheelchair friendly. There are a couple of hills but the path to the falls is flat. Don't forget you will need a national parks pass, if you don't have one you can get a pass there. There are some wonderful Tasmanian made souvenirs and plenty of information about the plant life there.

Genevieve C — Google review

A great walk through the forest, with massive trees, on well established paths to some beautiful waterfalls. We timed it to be on the day after some heavy rain and the falls were gushing. Epic

Alex R — Google review

A great stop and beautiful falls. We made it a stop over whilst driving from Strahan to Port Arthur. Good paved road in. It is a national park with visitor center so you can get your Tasmanian parkpass here. No extra fee for parking. Make sure to walk the circle track, the path is more attractive on one side than the other. If you are wanting to see glow worms, there is an area here. (We were not here at night, so I didn't experience that).

Dawn N — Google review

Easy to get from Hobart and a simple walk from visitor Centre or tall trees car park. The falls are both Horseshoe and Russell so double falls with the option of also walking to lady Barron Falls. Worth the effort photos do not do it justice.

Stephen L — Google review

Impressive! The noise, the powerful flow. The walk is easy, accessible to all. I would recommend continue the loop up to the other 2 waterfalls. 2h return. Beautiful

Charlotte P — Google review

2. Horseshoe Falls

4.7

(129)

Nature & Parks

Waterfalls

Waterfall upstream from the famous Russell Falls, with a tiered cascade amid rocks, ferns & forest.

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Absolutely breathtaking! 🤩 Horseshoe Falls is a truly stunning sight. The way the water cascades down the rocks is mesmerizing. ✨ It's like a natural work of art! 🖼️ The sound of the rushing water is so powerful and calming at the same time. 🌊 Definitely a must-see in Tasmania! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hdbs P — Google review

This is a falls that is located near the famous Russell Falls within the Mount Fields National Park. It can be conveniently added to the Russell Falls Short Walk as a detour if you want to see an additional cascading falls before returning back to the Visitor Centre. The falls are less impressive than Russell Falls but still nice to see if you enjoy waterfalls and/or are planning to combine the series of short walks that include Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees and Lady Baron Falls informally known as 'The Three Falls Circuit' that starts and finishes at the Visitor Centre.

Brad — Google review

Very nice nature and waterfalls. Lots of walking needed and it takes abt 2.5hours to cover the easy trek that will cover 3 waterfalls and big trees. Highly recommended. You can get a one day national park pass from the information centre.

Eugene C — Google review

A little further on from Russell Falls. There’s a fair climb up around 200 wooden stairs to get there but there’s plenty of spots to stop and catch your breath if you need to!

Patrick J — Google review

If you're already at Russel's falls, the horseshoe Falls is only about 15 minutes away - there are some stairs involved. It's quite a pleasant as easy walk though. The waterfall itself is quite small but it's shaped like a horseshoe so it's quite interesting. This is part of the Mount Field National Park so you'll need a National park pass to enter.

Xiao C — Google review

Just 5 to 10 min upstream from Russell Falls. It's a beautiful site with crystal clear water and cool shade from the tall trees 70 to 80m tall. You'll need a National Park permit to enter the park.

Jason K — Google review

This fall is less gorgeous than Russell falls. Nevertheless, it is only a bit of walk more. It was a great walk and it was very cooling. An enjoyable walk indeed to breathe in fresh air!

Zhi C — Google review

This beautiful waterfall is located in Mount Field National Park. There is a short walk from the visitor's to get there. The walk up to the Russell Falls is flat. But after that there are well maintained steep steps to climb. Shape of the waterfall is like a horseshoe. That may be the reason behind the name.

Dinusha W — Google review

3. FOREST SECRETS

4.8

(12)

Permanently Closed

Shopping

Forests

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Discovered this place by chance. A lovely spot where there is a set up trail for bush tucker and learning about some of the fauna and flora of Tasmania. The bonus is that it situated on a river where a platypus and at the moment her baby preside. You aren't certain to see the platypus as it is a wild one but there is a good chance to! Good luck!

Richard S — Google review

This was really cool. Kids thought so too. Get a tucker box of things to eat and you eat them at specified points on the way. Kids get a quiz to fill in along the way for an extra treat which keeps them engaged. Good chance to see platypus! We even saw a snake. Guy at the counter is super friendly and informative.

Bernhard S — Google review

Forest secrets is a great way to spend an hour or so with the kids. You could possibly stretch to 2 hours but certainly no more. We were lucky enough to get a glimpse of a wild platypus which resides in the river there.

Peter B — Google review

A wonderful multi-sensory experience through nature, exploring the natural habitats of native wildlife and discussing modern use of traditional food and medicine.

James R — Google review

Really interesting place, very informative and great chance of seeing a platypus!

David O — Google review

Delightful interesting place. Native food information great. Be warned .they close for winter.

Julia K — Google review

Beautiful

Doran C — Google review

Fantastic

Richard P — Google review

4. Lake Dobson Rd

Nature & Parks

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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What's the weather like in Mount Field National Park?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Mount Field National Park for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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