About this tour
This eight-hour loop from Hobart pairs hands-on wildlife encounters with rainforest walking. Start at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary feeding kangaroos and observing Tasmanian devils, wombats, and echidnas whilst keepers explain rehabilitation work. Then drive to Mount Field National Park for gentle walks beneath towering eucalypts to Russell Falls. Small groups mean unhurried time at each stop, local expertise throughout, and return to Hobart by mid-afternoon.
Highlights
- Hand-feed kangaroos and meet rescued Tasmanian devils
- Keeper-led wildlife presentation on conservation efforts
- Russell Falls walk through cool temperate rainforest
- Spot native birds, wombats, and echidnas in their habitat
- Tasmania's oldest national park, accessible walking trails
- Small group size allows flexible pacing
What to expect
You'll depart Hobart at dawn and spend roughly two hours at Bonorong, where the sanctuary's staff demonstrate handling and behaviour of local species. Expect close-up photo opportunities and genuine interaction rather than observation from behind barriers. After a drive south, Mount Field introduces you to old-growth rainforest via well-maintained tracks—Russell Falls is the centrepiece, but quieter paths branch off if you want solitude. Walking difficulty is low to moderate; the terrain is muddy after rain but graded for mixed fitness levels. You return to Hobart around 3 PM.
Good to know
Bring sturdy, water-resistant footwear and layers—rainforest weather shifts quickly. Breakfast isn't included; eat before 7 AM departure or bring snacks. Children's prams are catered for. Moderate fitness is expected; steep sections are brief. Bottled water and entry fees are covered.
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