Dated: 15 June 2025

This guide highlights some of the most exceptional myrtle beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii) forest locations in Tasmania for landscape and nature photography. These ancient trees, often covered in moss and found in misty rainforests, offer stunning photographic opportunities.

Takayna / Tarkine Rainforest

Northwest TasmaniaHome to Australia’s largest temperate rainforest with towering myrtle beech and mossy undergrowth. Highlights include the Myrtle Rainforest Walk near Julius River and Philosopher Falls near Waratah.

Mount Field National Park

West of Hobart (~1.5 hrs)Features diverse rainforest areas rich in myrtle beech, especially at higher elevations. Notable spots include Lake Fenton & Tarn Shelf and the Lady Barron Falls Trail.

Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park

Central HighlandsOffers mossy gullies and old-growth rainforest with impressive myrtles, especially around the Dove Lake circuit, Ballroom Forest, and the Enchanted Walk.

Upper Florentine Valley

Near Maydena, Western TasmaniaLess-visited and mist-filled rainforest with large myrtle beech trees. Focus on protected areas due to past logging.

Styx Valley

Southwest of Mount FieldKnown for giant eucalypts, this valley also has rich myrtle understorey and beautiful rainforest trails like the Big Tree Reserve.

Photography Tips

– Best conditions: Misty, overcast, or post-rain for soft light and saturated greens.- Gear: Polarising filter to reduce glare on wet leaves, macro lens for forest textures, wide-angle lens for forest scenes.- Composition: Use natural frames (ferns, trunks), seek backlighting through the canopy, and look for leading lines along forest trails.