Tasmanian snow gum and pandani plants near Lake Dobson, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia

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A park for all seasons. Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia

At the heart of Tasmania, an island state off the southeastern coast of Australia, lies Mount Field National Park. Covering more than 150 square kilometres, it's one of the state's oldest national parks. As you follow the winding road up through the park, you'll see a whole range of landscapes, from temperate rainforests full of some of the world's tallest eucalyptus trees to alpine moorland. These ever-changing views are what give the park its nickname, 'the park for all seasons.' One of the park's must-visit sites is Russell Falls, a three-tiered waterfall that plunges 50 metres.

Today's image, taken in the park, features two plants found nowhere on Earth but Tasmania: pandani—also known as the giant grass tree—and Tasmanian snow gum. Pandani is the tallest member of the heather family and can grow almost 10 metres tall, while Tasmanian snow gum is a type of eucalyptus tree that thrives in the central plateau of Tasmania. Along with its impressive flora, the park is also home to amazing fauna: Tasmanian devils, wombats and platypuses can all be spotted here. In spring, summer, fall and winter, this park is guaranteed to amaze.