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Rodway Range Circuit Hike at Mt Field

January 26, 2026
The Rodway Range Circuit is a beautiful extension to the popular Tarn Shelf hike at Mt Field. The Tarn Shelf is nestled into the eastern side of the Rodway Range, so the circuit hike involves walking along the Tarn Shelf at either the start or end of the hike, passing through Newdegate Pass and enjoying...Read More
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A very special day of platypus viewing

January 12, 2026
Platypus viewing in Tasmania – and indeed anywhere in Australia – requires more than a little luck. Notoriously shy, and extremely well camouflaged, in Tasmania they inhabit ponds, rivers and lakes all over the state. This platypus viewing encounter popped up during a recent 3 day private photography workshop for a couple of guests. We...Read More

Mt Field Lake Fenton Fagus

May 4, 2019
A Lake Fenton fagus trip is always worthwhile, even late in the fagus season – ie right about now. There was a lovely mist and therefore a nice, even light over Mt Field today. The fagus is Australia’s only native deciduous tree, and is a relic from the days of Gondwana. It is a wonderful...Read More

Turning of the Fagus 2014: Tarn Shelf

May 2, 2014
The turning of the fagus is an annual event in Tasmania. The general wisdom is to head to your favourite areas in the mountains around Anzac Day to bask in the glorious autumnal glow of the golden leaves as they change colour. What is the “Turning of the Fagus”? The reason this event is so...Read More

Sunrise The Needles Tasmania

April 20, 2014
The Needles Tasmania is an incredibly rewarding hike in the South West National Park just out of Maydena. The walk starts from the car park on the Gordon River Road at the high point with the sign giving the altitude and rainfall data. For the first short while you will follow pink and green tags...Read More

Rainforest Photos Tasmania: Mt Field & Styx Valley

March 19, 2014
Mt Field and the Styx Valley are close to Hobart and are magnificent places to take rainforest photos. The Tasmanian rainforest is characterised by the dark green of the ancient myrtle beech and sassafras trees, punctuated here and there by the more brilliant green of the tall tree-ferns. At Mt Field, there are a number...Read More

Growling Swallet

April 22, 2013
The Growling Swallet is a unique destination in Tasmania. As well as being a magnificent rainforest ramble in its own right, the sight of this fast flowing creek falling into the cave opening is something you don’t see everyday. The name is said to come from the roaring sound the water makes as it enters...Read More

Fagus Watch 2013

April 17, 2013
I did my first walk of the autumn fagus season and thought I’d write up a “Fagus Watch 2013” as an update on the colours. Today I walked to the Tarn Shelf at Mt Field National Park. The forecast was for cloud and even rain but for most of the day the skies were quite...Read More

Turning of the Fagus Tasmania: Mt Field & Cradle Mountain

April 6, 2013
Autumn is when the turning of the fagus occurs in Tasmania. The fagus is Australia’s only native winter-deciduous tree and attracts visitors from all over from mid April to early May. The fagus is very rare and is found only in mountainous areas of western Tasmania. It is an ancient tree from the family “Nothofagus”...Read More

Russell Falls – Tragedy Strikes!

August 16, 2012
Tragedy has struck at Russell Falls – a couple of Sassafras trees have fallen right across the front of the viewing platform, meaning budding photographers are going to have to walk that extra little bit further to get nice waterfall shots up at Horseshoe Falls… The falls are full and fast flowing right now, so...Read More
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