• Australia 2024
    When a hike has a world heritage designation you know it's going to be a good hike.
    We selected the longest hike in this area of the national parkThe initial area of the hike had very promising scenery.And the first stop (Russell waterfall) was just as beautiful.Beautiful trailsSome of the trails are close to the stream.Horseshoe WaterfallAmazing trees -- even the fallen ones.J9 looking up at a really really tall tree...2...and this is what she is looking at!Some trees are hollowed outThe Fern trees are beautiful.Lady Barron WaterfallOne more view of this trail.Marriots Falls trailSmaller trail off the beaten path.A lot different from the other trail.The only restaurant in town, 1862 Bar and Bisto: convict built!Very interesting place.All around us were the giants!1Look at the height of this tree!!

    Giant Trees and Falls

    October 4, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

    Leaving Hobart, our next stop is hiking the Three Falls Circuit in Mount Field National Forest. Absolutely a beautiful trail with ginormous trees and three waterfalls.

    After we finished the first hike, we were a wee short on time , so our second hike was Marriots Falls trail. This ALMOST feels like a work day because we need to be off the road by 5 pm. Kangaroo, Wallaby (smaller kangaroo), and Pademelon (smaller kangaroo) are attracted to light, so driving at dusk can be dangerous.

    After the hike we found our hotel and then a fun local restaurant.    Read more