Mount Field Walk Map

An essential walking map for discovering the glacial landscapes, spectacular waterfalls and diverse trails of one of Tasmania’s oldest national parks.

The Mount Field Walk Map provides detailed topographic coverage of Mount Field National Park, located approximately 75 kilometres west of Hobart along the Gordon River Road. From accessible rainforest walks and celebrated waterfalls to alpine tarns, glacial valleys and exposed high-country routes, the park offers an extraordinary variety of scenery within a compact area.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between practical walking detail and broad coverage of the national park.

Produced in 2024, this map highlights walking tracks and combines tourist information with general topographic detail. The reverse-side notes outline walks available within the park and provide useful bushwalking tips and safety essentials.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Mount Field Walk Map covers the varied landscapes of Mount Field National Park, from its forested lower slopes to its elevated alpine country.

The mapped area includes:

• Walking tracks and access routes throughout Mount Field National Park

• Glacial valleys and alpine terrain

• Mountain tarns, lakes and waterways

• Spectacular waterfalls and associated walking areas

• Forests, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Visitor features and tourist information

• Roads, access points and named geographic features

• General topographic detail for planning and navigation

The map helps visitors understand how the park’s walking tracks, visitor areas and natural features relate to the surrounding terrain.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

Designed for trip planning, recreation and practical field reference, the map includes:

• Contours for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Hill and mountain features, ridgelines and valleys

• Walking tracks and mapped access routes

• Waterfalls, lakes, tarns, rivers and drainage features

• Roads and visitor access

• Vegetation and land-cover information

• National park coverage and named locations

• Tourist information and points of interest

• Standard topographic detail for efficient map reading

At 1:50,000 scale, the map provides sufficient surrounding context for understanding the park while retaining the detail required for planning walks and interpreting terrain.

🥾 Walk Information on the Reverse

The reverse side complements the main map with useful visitor information, including:

• An outline of walks available within Mount Field National Park

• Bushwalking tips for preparing and travelling responsibly

• Essential safety information for park visitors

This combination of mapping and supporting notes makes the Mount Field Walk Map a valuable resource for both first-time visitors and experienced walkers exploring different parts of the park.

🌿 Explore Mount Field National Park

Mount Field National Park is renowned for the remarkable variety of landscapes found within its boundaries. Visitors can experience lush forest, waterfalls and abundant wildlife at lower elevations before moving into a dramatically different environment of alpine vegetation, glacial landforms and mountain tarns.

Whether planning a short scenic walk or exploring the park’s more demanding high-country routes, a printed map provides an independent overview of the terrain, track network and surrounding natural features.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Mount Field Walk Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers planning short walks or longer park adventures

• Families and visitors exploring Mount Field’s waterfalls and natural attractions

• Experienced walkers preparing for elevated or exposed routes

• Outdoor guides and tourism operators working in the Derwent Valley region

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services requiring a printed topographic reference

• Park, conservation and environmental workers undertaking field activities

• Outdoor educators and geography students learning navigation and terrain interpretation

• Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts researching scenic locations and access

⚠️ Bushwalking Safety

Conditions in Mount Field National Park can vary significantly between the sheltered lower forests and exposed alpine areas. Cold, wind, rain, low cloud, sleet or snow may occur in the high country, and weather can change quickly.

Before setting out:

• Check current park alerts, track conditions and weather forecasts

• Select a walk suited to your fitness, experience and available daylight

• Carry this map with a compass and know how to use them on remote routes

• Take appropriate clothing, food, water and emergency equipment

• Carry a suitable emergency communication device when entering remote country

• Tell a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return

• Be prepared to alter your plans if conditions deteriorate

A printed map is an important navigation aid but does not replace current official information, appropriate equipment or sound judgement.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from visitor planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined topographic detail

• Lightweight and convenient for planning or protected field use

• An economical choice for research, trip preparation and general reference

✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight

• Printed using HP pigment-based inks for a permanent waterproof finish

• Suitable for backpacks, vehicles and exposed field conditions

• Ideal for bushwalkers, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals

• Provides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination

✅ Laminated

• Fully encapsulated between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets

• Highly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing

• Draw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify access points, destinations or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Mount Field Walk Map

• Production year: 2024

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Mount Field National Park and surrounding walking areas

• Location: Approximately 75 kilometres west of Hobart via the Gordon River Road

• Map content: Walking tracks, tourist information and general topographic detail

• Reverse-side content: Park walks, bushwalking tips and safety essentials

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or another spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to confirm that your intended walk or area of interest falls within the Mount Field map coverage before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, general reference and carefully protected field use

• Tyvek®: Best for bushwalking and wet, exposed or demanding conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are visiting Mount Field’s spectacular waterfalls, exploring its glacial valleys and tarns or preparing for a walk through the park’s alpine country, the Mount Field Walk Map provides the topographic detail, track information and practical visitor guidance needed to plan with confidence.

Follow the tracks. Read the terrain. Discover Mount Field with confidence.