Fish and Falls – Mount Field

A Bespoke Tasmanian Adventure

Fish and Falls – Mount Field

A Bespoke Tasmanian Adventure

Scenic Walks • Trout Fishing • Waterfalls • Rain Forest • Salmon Ponds • Cider tasting

Discover Tasmania’s Wild Beauty

Escape Hobart for the day and journey into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness, including the iconic Russell Falls. Fish’n’Falls is a small-group tour (max 11 guests) that blends breathtaking scenery with the excitement of trout fishing, and the chance to walk among the world’s tallest flowering plants — the giant Eucalyptus regnans.

Highlights

  • Small group (up to 11 guests)
  • Return transport from Hobart
  • National Park entry fees included
  • Flexible walking and fishing options
  • Bespoke Local lunch
  • Feed giant trout at Australia’s oldest hatchery with seasonal cider tasting
Test your skill as an angler – the rivers are ripe with Brown Trout.
Accessible and magical the walks will take you into an amazing world.
The local rivers provide picturesque scenery and ample opportunities for fly fishing.
Test your skill as an angler – the rivers are ripe with Brown Trout.
Accessible and magical the walks will take you into an amazing world.
The Salmon Ponds, circa 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the birthplace of trout in Australia and the origin of Tasmania's legendary trout fishery.
The Tyenna River is a large fast water stream providing excellent fishing for all methods of angling.
The Salmon Ponds, circa 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the birthplace of trout in Australia and the origin of Tasmania's legendary trout fishery.
The Brown Trout was introduced to Tasmania from Europe in 1864 and is now in good numbers in most lakes and rivers, all of which have self-sustaining populations.
The charming Possum Shed cafe in Westerway.
The Salmon Ponds, circa 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the birthplace of trout in Australia and the origin of Tasmania's legendary trout fishery.
The Tyenna River is a large fast water stream providing excellent fishing for all methods of angling.

Your Day at a Glance

8:30 am – Depart Hobart
Enjoy a scenic 1.25 hr drive through the rolling hills of the Derwent Valley to Mt Field National Park.


9:45 am – Mt Field National Park
Choose your adventure:
Option 1 – Fishing
🎣 2 hr 30 min self-guided trout fishing along the Tyenna River.
All rods & lures provided.
Option 2 – Scenic Walk 3 Falls
🚶‍♂️ 2 hr 30 min walk taking in Lady Barron Falls, Tall Trees, Little Annie Falls & Russell Falls.
Option 3 – Mixed Experience
• Short Walk 2 Falls (45 min) from Tall Trees to Russell and Horseshoe Falls + 1 hr 45 min fishing
• Easiest Walk 1 Falls (30 min) to the base of Russell Falls + 2 hrs fishing


12:45 pm – Westerway Lunch
Relax with lunch at the quirky Possum Shed Café on the Tyenna River.
Optional extras: more fishing, platypus spotting, or seasonal raspberry picking.


3:30 pm – Salmon Ponds and Plenty Cider
Visit Australia’s oldest heritage trout hatchery and fishing museum, feed the giant trout and enjoy a Plenty Cider across the road.


5:30 pm – Return to Hobart

What’s Included

  • National Park entry fees
  • Comfortable transport
  • Spinning rods (6-8 foot graphite) & lures
  • Knowledgeable guide/driver
  • Salmon Ponds entry Fees

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Hat, sunscreen, water bottle
  • Tasmanian fishing license (can be purchased on-line or by phone, enroute)

Price per Adult $250 / Child $125
Departs: Hobart CBD, 8:30 am | Returns: 5:30 pm

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