Tasmanian tourism icon, Russell Falls, is now more accessible for people of all abilities following a major upgrade to the track in the Mount Field National Park.
The $280,000 project demonstrates the Hodgman Liberal Government’s ongoing support and commitment to the State’s booming eco-tourism industry that supports thousands of jobs and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Russell Falls is a spectacular glaciated landscape and boasts some of the world’s tallest eucalypt forests. It’s also one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks.
Situated in one of the State’s oldest National Parks, the 25 minute return walk to Russell Falls has been improved with a focus on access for people with limited mobility.
The track has been widened to 1.8 metres, which is wide enough for two wheelchairs to pass and a bitumen surface has been added to improve the comfort for visitors and families with prams.
Our commitment to take tourism in Tasmania to the next level is continuing with a new day shelter currently under construction at Mount Mawson.