Celebrated as tasmania s premier wilderness walk, the worldfamous overland track is a magnificent 65km alpine walk within the wilderness world heritage area listed cradle mountainlake st clair national park. Mar 19, 2018 overland track, iconic hike in tasmania. Food raiders of the overland track tasmanian geographic. Provides access to australian weather forecasts, weather observations, flood warnings and high sea forecasts from each state and territory provided by the bureau of meteorology. The overland track is located in tasmanias wilderness world heritage area. The fullcolour guidebook includes track notes, maps, flora, fauna, geology and history. February 29, 2016 simon 0 i really wanted to write a little prequel to this bushwalking addition, only because all the things leading up to the trip almost outweighed the trip itself not really but you know what i mean. The overland track is australias premier alpine walk a 65 km, sixday trek through the heart of the cradle mountainlake st clair national park, part of the magnificent tasmanian wilderness world heritage area. The one that has cradle mountain in it and finishes by that lake lake st. The overland track, tasmania australia official video. Oct 15, 2014 warwick sprawson is the author of the overland track, a guidebook to tasmanias famous hike. The overland track walking tour trek the overland track. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from november until april.
It was not until we saw the boardwalks and rugged mountain ranges of the cradle mountainlake st clair national park that we realised what we were in for the 82 km and at least 6day walk in the heritagelisted wilderness of tasmania. Guide to hiking the overland track in tasmania halfway anywhere. Overland track photos celebrated as tasmanias premier wilderness walk, the worldfamous overland track is a magnificent 65km alpine walk within the wilderness world heritage area listed cradle mountainlake st clair national park. Book your tickets online for the overland track, cradle mountainlake st. The overland track is an iconic, multiday walk through the cradle mountainlake st clair national park. Cradle mountain lake st clair walk 6 day self guided pack. This guide is intended for those walking the overland track only. Clair national park, which is a part of the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area.
Outside the booking season, the track can be walked in either direction. However, we stress that the tasmanian highland country can be very unforgiving with all yearround inclement weather conditions possible on the trail. The overland track walk tasmania wilderness expeditions. Rugged mountain ranges, alpine gardens, waterfalls, temperate rainforests and unique wildlife abound in the park, one of tasmania s most famous natural areas. There are a number of side trips you can do from the overland track. The overland track is a clear trail in good conditions. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. The cradle mountain lake st clair map is a waterproof edition of tasmaps most popular production and is designed to be the one map required for the entire overland track. Some hikers are deterred by the overland tracks popularity and associated fees.
If youve found your way to this page there is a strong chance that you are researching ways to do tasmanias overland track. Overland track in tasmania is the best long distance walk in australia. The information below is for independent overland track walkers. All year round overland hikers need a national parks pass. Created by experienced multi day hikers, it is packed with tips and ideas to make bookings, preparation, planning, gear selection, packing and cooking meals easy. That being said, it is worth remembering that all fees paid go directly towards the maintenance and preservation of tasmanias national parks. Clair national park covers a variety of landscapes and provides spectacular views of the scenery and wildlife. There are several well known side tracks, including walks to the summits of cradle mountain and mount ossa, the tallest mountain in tasmania and a. The overland track guide book contains comprehensive track notes for walking the overland track in tasmania plus major sidetracks which include cradle mountain, barn bluff, lake will, mt oakleigh, mt ossa, fergusson falls, hartnett falls and pine valley. One of australias most famous hiking destinations, the overland track takes you through tasmania s beautiful world heritage wilderness from cradle mountain to lake st. Stay in 4star accommodation and walk the iconic cradle mountain walks including the face track, dove lake and mnt rufus at. Hello we a fit early 30s couple hope to do the cradle mountain overland track unguided in early 2010. Tasmanias overland track is famous the world over and our signature trip is the way to experience it in classic style. A surprising amount of the track is boardwalks, and when you get into the forested sections, there are always orange arrows which you can find on most of the track in tasmania to.
It is on just about every hikers bucket list and for many non hikers its the walking trail they most aspire to do with the possible exception of the. During the booking season 1 october to 31 may the overland track is walked from north to south, starting at cradle mountain and finishing at lake st clair. Operating in such a delicate environment, cradle mountain huts places a great deal of importance on minimal impact track and. The overland track is usually completed over 6 days with days varying from 12kms to 7kms, long days averaging around 7hrs and short days averaging around 3hrs.
This pack will assist with planning your walk and help you get the most out of your visit to this iconic park. The overland tracks north to south route starts in launceston, and stretches for roughly 65 kilometres to lake st. The overland track runs for 65 kilometres from cradle mountain through the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area to lake st. Tasmap eshop buy tasmanian maps online overland track. Bushwalk australia wiki overland track general information. Hiking the overland track, cradle mountain, tasmania is quite spectacular with a variety of different areas ranging from rainforest to moors with mountains, lakes and waterfalls to see the overland track is classed as a moderate walk and there are numerous. Celebrated as tasmanias premier wilderness walk, the worldfamous overland track is a magnificent 65km alpine walk within the wilderness world heritage area listed cradle mountainlake st clair national park. The overland track travel tasmania, australia lonely. The terrain experienced on this trek is a mix of hardened, well maintained trackwork and natural walking trails. Overland track tasmania, australia, 1996 the hiking life. Suggest improvements by leaving recommendations or links in the comments on this. While most hikers take 6 days for the hike, some prefer rest days or to include sidetrips which lengthen the trip. Clair with the option to extend the trek to hike past the expanse of the lake, which adds around another 17km to the journey.
The overland track s north to south route starts in launceston, and stretches for roughly 65 kilometres to lake st. How to hike the overland track in tasmania, australia. The overland track is located in tasmania, an isolated island state off australias south coast, in the cradle mountainlake st clair national park. The book is available from bookshops, visitors centres and online. Walk the overland track with private huts and hot showers. Tasmania has a reputation for being australias hiking mecca and without a doubt the overland track is australias best known walking trail.
The overland track is designed to give you the skill and inspiration to tackle the overland track in tasmania, australia. Tasmap eshop buy tasmanian maps online overland track map. Our groups have the exclusive use of the only private hut accommodation along the overland track. The overland track in tasmania tasmania travel guide. Tasmania is spoiled with incredible walking trails, but few are as iconic as the overland track. Map of the overland track the overland track, marked in red, with cradle mountain in the north and lake st clair in the south. We will walk the northern and southernmost sections of the worldfamous overland track, plus some of the best of tasmanias great short walks of this region. The trek can be completed by adding the hike along lake st. The track takes in some of tasmanias most famous attractions, like cradle mountain and mount ossa, and showcases the secluded nature that makes this state a haven for hikers. Reaching roughly 65 kilometres 40 miles, the trail. We looked into the guided walks but they all seemed a little old and expensive for us we would prefer to buy the gear and do it. Jun 22, 2011 fishing along the overland track wed 22 jun, 2011 2. During the 57 days it takes to complete, walkers will experience dense rainforests, vast sclerophyll forests, beautiful waterfalls.
The fully guided walk begins at waldheim in cradle valley and journeys some 65. This waterproof map highlights the walking tracks, features information with general topographic detail and is essential for walkers traversing the world famous overland track. Overland track tasmania guide australias epic walks. There are several well known side tracks, including walks to the summits of cradle mountain and mount ossa, the tallest mountain in tasmania and a group of tarns called the labyrinth.
The overland track holds legendary status as one of the finest walks in australia. Guide to hiking the overland track in tasmania halfway. Overland track, a journey into tasmanias wilderness. However if you are going off track or want to be extra sure of your location, they can be useful. Day 2 of the overland track tasmania, waterfall valley hut to lake windemere hut.
The overland track is located in tasmania s wilderness world heritage area. I have listed them here from north to south and put the ones you should seriously consider doing in bold cradle mountain, 1. For those who enjoy hiking, it is a mustdo iconic long distance bushwalk and it is estimated that more than 8,000 walkers enjoy the track each year. The overland track is not a grueling test of strength and endurance, its a fairly easy track that is very well maintained by tasmania parks and wildlife service. Fishing along the overland track bushwalk australia. Stay in 4star accommodation and walk the iconic cradle mountain walks including the face track, dove lake and mnt rufus at lake st clair. The notes on the reverse side introduce visitors to the vegetation, land forms, animals, history of the area, bushwalking tips and safety essentials for the overland track. Overland track photos celebrated as tasmania s premier wilderness walk, the worldfamous overland track is a magnificent 65km alpine walk within the wilderness world heritage area listed cradle mountainlake st clair national park. The day starts with a gradual climb up to pelion gap 1126m. This trek is australias premier alpine walk and takes 6 days to complete. The overland track is australias premier alpine walk a 65 km, sixday trek through the heart of the cradle mountainlake st clair national park, part of the. You can pick those up at cradle mountain or lake st clair visitor centres.
Along the way it passes through some diverse, spectacular and unique landscapes, including vast subalpine moors and dramatic mountain passes, dense mossy rainforest. If this is the case, then the solution is simply to hike outside the main season. The overland track travel tasmania, australia lonely planet. Across six days, our most popular overland experience completes the full journey from world heritagelisted cradle mountain to lake st clair. Overland track guide book the tasmanian map centre. Cradle mountain lake st clair walk 6 day self guided. To the east of the gap rises mt pelion east and to our west rises tasmanias highest peak, mt ossa 1617m. This map pack includes the waterproof version of the cradle mountainlake st clair national park map and the st clair, murchison and jerusalem 1.
There are scheduled as well as chartered bus services to and from cradle mountain and lake st clair visitor. Mt ossa is tasmania s highest peak and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the overland track. From the foothills below cradle mountain in tasmanias central north west, the overland track heads roughly 65kms south to the northern shores of lake st. Tasmanias alpine overland track, arguably the most famous multiday walk in australia, is a 65km, five to sevenday odyssey with backpack through incredible world heritagelisted mountainscapes, from ronny creek near cradle mountain to the shores of lake st clair. Warwick sprawson is the author of the overland track, a guidebook to tasmanias famous hike. It is on just about every hikers bucket list and for many non hikers its the walking trail they most aspire to do with the possible exception of the kokoda track in papua new guinea. Marie and david are totally committed to making sure that everyone we help to undertake the overland track has a fantastic time and remains as a lifetime memory. Walking from north to south over six days we cover the highest area of tasmania, from the epic craggy spires of cradle mountain to the rainforestclad shores of the deepest natural lake in.
Operating and owning the only private hut accommodation along the overland track is a great privilege, and. Walking from north to south over six days we cover the highest area of tasmania, from the epic craggy spires of cradle mountain to the rainforestclad shores of the deepest natural lake in the southern hemisphere, lake st clair. Each hut has been discretely located off the main trail and offers a hot shower, drying room and twin share accommodation. Fishing along the overland track wed 22 jun, 2011 2.
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