HOBART PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into the Cool Green: A Full-Day Photography Walk through Mt Field and Styx Valley
A full-day photography tour from Hobart into Mt Field National Park and the Styx Valley to photograph waterfalls, ancient cool temperate rainforest and some of the region’s largest trees.
Into the Cool Green: A Full-Day Photography Walk through Mt Field and Styx Valley.
This full-day photography tour from Hobart immerses you in Tasmania’s cool temperate rainforest, where cascading waterfalls, serene streams and towering, ancient trees provide ever-changing compositions and light. The route through Mt Field National Park and the Styx Valley focuses on practical, hands-on photography in an ancient environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cool temperate rainforest and giant trees
Wander the deep green of Tasmania’s cool temperate rainforest and pause among some of the biggest trees in the world—an ancient setting that rewards time and a careful camera.
Russell & Horseshoe Falls
Photographic stops at Russell and Horseshoe Falls showcase cascading water and streamside compositions that define the Mt Field experience.
Styx Valley — Big Tree Reserve & Riverside Amble
An afternoon amble in the Styx Valley’s Big Tree Reserve offers quiet streams and colossal trunks—ideal for framing scale and texture in shaded conditions.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
The tour is a measured, full-day outing that moves from Hobart into cool rainforest: morning visits to Mt Field National Park to shoot Russell and Horseshoe Falls, a midday break for lunch, then an afternoon in the Styx Valley at the Big Tree Reserve and along riverside paths before returning to Hobart in the evening.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and the key booking considerations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your camera and tripod, wet-weather gear for both yourself and your camera, sturdy shoes, plus water and snacks.
Expect rainforest conditions—sturdy shoes and wet-weather protection are advised for comfort and to safeguard camera gear.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Mt Field and Styx Valley photography tour?
This is a full-day tour.
What time does the tour depart and when will we return to Hobart?
The tour departs Hobart at 8:30 and returns to Hobart by about 18:30.
What key locations will we visit?
Stops include Mt Field National Park to photograph Russell and Horseshoe Falls, and the Styx Valley for the Big Tree Reserve and a riverside amble.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes transport, photography tuition and a National Parks pass.
What should I bring for the day?
Bring a camera and tripod, wet-weather gear for yourself and your camera, sturdy shoes, water and snacks.