Russell Falls

One of the most famous waterfalls in Tasmania is Russell Falls. Its popularity is due not only to its pristine beauty, but also to the accessibility of sightseeing – just a few minutes walk separates it from the main entrance to Mount Field National Park.

The waterfall originally bore the name of Browning, the man who first discovered it among the wild forest thickets. In 1884, it was referred to as Russell Falls. The uniqueness of this natural object was recognized at the end of the XIX century: the waterfall and the area around it were declared a reserve in 1885. Russell Falls has become one of Tasmania’s hallmarks: since 1899, its image has been printed on postage stamps to attract the attention of potential tourists. Whether postage stamps helped, or travel companies did a good job, but today Russell is one of the most visited places.

The rapid flow flows through layered sandy rocks, which form a picturesque “pillow” for water. The water does not fall steeply, it flows along the natural mountain steps. Where the steps are high, the waterfall forms a magnificent water curtain, behind which mysterious grottoes hide. According to various estimates, the total height of the waterfall is from 50 to 58 meters.

On both sides of the stream grow huge eucalyptus – the tallest deciduous trees in the world. Here are the evergreen southern sassafras, whose leaves have a slight aroma of nutmeg. Tree ferns fill the lower level of the forest space with their spreading foliage.

The clean air, the subtle aroma of eucalyptus, the measured sound of water flowing down, the incredibly bright greenery - all this makes hundreds of tourists visit Russell Falls daily, carrying the most vivid impressions in their souls.