All overland track walkers must carry a tent and be prepared to camp in case of emergency or lack of space in a national park hut. Many people who hike the overland track have never done any serious hiking before so. Cicerone is an unusual business name that is derived from the italian language, which means a guide who shows and explains the antiquities of a place to strangers. Preparing to book your walk overland track booking season is now open for 1 october 2019 31 may 2020. With a daylight service between the two great cities, enjoy a relaxing and unique journey, while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail. The overland track is a clear trail in good conditions. This fullpack self guided trek through the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area takes you from the stunning crags of cradle mountain to the rainforestclad shores of. The overland track holds legendary status as one of the finest walks in australia. There are scheduled as well as chartered bus services to and from cradle.
Exploring farflung destinations in a custommade truck is the best way to spot the big 5 in africa or travel offthebeatenpath across the middle east, south america and asia. The overland track is located in tasmania, an isolated island state off australias south coast, in the cradle mountainlake st clair national park. The huts cannot be booked and every walker needs to carry a tent for use on the platforms in the event that the huts are full. Readyrail bookings can only be made on journey beyond rail expeditions website and full payment will be required at the time of booking. The fullcolour guidebook includes track notes, maps, flora, fauna, geology and history. 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. Guide to hiking the overland track in tasmania halfway anywhere.
The overland track travel tasmania, australia lonely. Overland track hikers told to be prepared as thousands. It seems that this period is as busy as any time on the track. The famous overland track is one of the finest walks in australia. There are a maximum of 10 and a minimum of four hikers, and you average 10km per day.
The famous 65kilometre 40mile, sixday trek to lake st clair is a serious challenge and great way to immerse yourself in the areas everchanging scenery. This guidebook covers the overland track in tasmanias spectacular cradle mountainlake st clair national park, located within the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area. The 82kilometre route from cradle valley to lake st clair is described in daily stages, along with optional side trips to the areas many extra delights which include peaks. Know your way and walk within your capabilities and certainly be prepared to turn back if weather conditions become severe. We have over 25 years of hiking and industry experience in tasmania and we want to share our experience and knowledge with you. However, we stress that the tasmanian highland country can be very unforgiving with all yearround inclement weather conditions possible on the trail. Overland track tasmania guide australias epic walks. The overland track self guided tour is perfect for walkers who are confident with their outdoor skills and would prefer to take on tasmanias most iconic walk independently. The overland track highlights and details of your journey. The winter season brings out the best of the spectacular tasmanian central highlands, and its also quiet, so youll get to enjoy the authentic ambience of this amazing worldclass national park area which is world heritage listed.
Top 7 outdoor adventures to have in tasmania australian. You can book in as a group for up to 8 with the maximum departures on any one day being 34. Operating and owning the only private hut accommodation along the overland track is a great privilege, and. The information below is for independent overland track walkers. Overland track, a journey into tasmanias wilderness. The terrain experienced on this trek is a mix of hardened, well maintained trackwork and natural walking trails.
Tasmanias overland track is famous the world over and our signature trip is the way to experience it in classic style. The fully guided walk begins at waldheim in cradle valley and journeys some 65. I booked not long after my summer tasmanian walk, and found that during april, the track was almost filled booked. The book is available from bookshops, visitors centres and online. Some days well drive for five, six, even nine hours at a time, although we always take regular breaks.
The overland track is often ticketed as one of the best hikes in the world and has itself become a destination for visitors to tasmania which, by the way, is an australian state, not its own country. An additional section was added in 1877 with the completion of the western australian section of. There is nothing quite like travelling by rail, and the overland operates a daylong. Tasmania an island twothirds the size of england is located southeast of the australian mainland. Jan 12, 2012 the hike itself journeys through tasmanias world heritage area, following the overland track from cradle valley to lake st clair. The overland 20192020 fares fares valid for rail travel from 1 april 2019 to 31 march 2020. Each hut has been discretely located off the main trail and offers a hot shower, drying room and twin share accommodation. An intro to tasmanias overland track cicerone press.
Following advice from the tasmania department of health and tasmanian government that our community should limit nonessential travel during the covid19 pandemic, the pws has closed the overland track until further notice. Inside image showing the start of stage 6 bert nichols hut to narcissus hut. Overland tours involve a lot of time on the road covering long distances, and sometimes the landscape can be pretty barren, so bring a book or some tunes to keep you company. Our groups have the exclusive use of the only private hut accommodation along the overland track. How to hike the overland track in tasmania, australia ebook. 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. Overland track bookings following advice from the tasmania department of health and tasmanian government that our community should limit nonessential travel during the covid19 pandemic, the pws has closed the overland track until further notice. The overland track is designed to give you the skill and inspiration to tackle the overland track in tasmania, australia.
The daily quota for hikers beginning during the booking season which includes the tasmanian summer in case you havent registered that australia is in the. The walk takes six days and five nights and includes transfers from quamby, all meals, accommodation and expert guides. The overland track aussie specialist program tourism. Clair national park covers a variety of landscapes and provides spectacular views of the scenery and wildlife. Most of their guidebooks cover the uk and europe, and hiking the overland track is cicerones first australian guidebook. Let me get it out of the way now and say that i would not consider this one of the best hikes in the world. Now you have to book online to do the overland track, and it is best to do this well in advance. 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. Across six days, our most popular overland experience completes the full journey from world heritagelisted cradle mountain to lake st clair.
Overland track self guided walk overland track walks tasmania. Tasmania is spoiled with incredible walking trails, but few are as iconic as the overland track. Starting at cradle valley and finishing at lake st clair, this huttohut route is split into seven stages of roughly 10km, with plenty of opportunities to tackle the tracks many higher level sidetrips which include tasmanias highest. Mountain day as they call it as the track heads up and over pelion gap, we decided to tackle tasmanias highest mountain, mt ossa, and missed the summit by a small margin ice all over the rocks on the last traverse. Overland track self guided walk overland track walks. Walk the overland track with private huts and hot showers. Mar 31, 2020 most of their guidebooks cover the uk and europe, and hiking the overland track is cicerones first australian guidebook. 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. 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.
Overland track transport are a local tasmanian company specialising in the overland track. For over years, the overland has been a fan favourite for people travelling between adelaide and melbourne. The overland track is an australian bushwalking track, traversing cradle mountainlake st clair national park, within the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area. This guide book provides hikers with all the essential planning information to prepare for the 80 kilometre long trail and extensive information about the flora and fauna they will encounter along the way. Australias overland track in tasmania might be for you. How to hike the overland track in tasmania, australia. Map of the overland track the overland track, marked in red, with cradle mountain in the north and lake st clair in the south. Overland track transport is a small tasmanian company that provides a. This 6 day guided walk will take you along a graded trail through the tasmanian wilderness. Cradle huts overland track walk hut based overland track walk. Clair through a variety of spectacular landscapes and features a huge diversity of flora and fauna. The overland track like many of the worlds top tracks was becoming overcrowded so a booking system was implemented. Completed in 1872, the overland telegraph line allowed fast communication between australia and the rest of the world.
Cicerone is an unusual business name that is derived. In terms of photo opportunities, the overland track is likewise mostly unmatched in terms of its competition throughout australia. The ultimate guide to the overland track in tasmania happiest. The overland track is one of australias most famous bush treks, finishing right. With magnificent views of alpine lakes and majestic mountains, its no surprise the overland track remains the number one way to explore this stunning national park. Winding you way along a graded trail through the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area with each step you will be surrounded by breathtaking views, from the stunning crags of cradle mountain to the rainforestclad shores of lake st. This form can be used to book up to 4 people for the same tour. Overland track transport transport hire launceston. Inside hiking the overland track showing an example page spread with an external photo of new pelion hut, an image showing the track altitude change, and supporting text that paints a picture. The overland track booking does allow for another two groups of up to allocated for commercial operators and community groups. An additional section was added in 1877 with the completion of the western australian section of the line. The wellmaintained 80km route from cradle valley to lake st clair is described over seven stages, along with optional sidetrips to the areas many accessible peaks including mt ossa, tasmanias highest mountain.
The overland track walking tour trek the overland track. From here the book breaks down the trail into seven stages and provides much more indepth information about each stage. Guide to hiking the overland track in tasmania halfway. The overland track, tasmania australia official video. That triangleshaped island beneath the australian mainland is tasmania, best known for its devils, apples and beautiful scenery. Its walked by more than nine thousand people each year, with numbers limited in the warmer months.
Overland track hikers told to be prepared as thousands book. The overland track is an 80km hike through the pristine wilderness of the 160,000hectare cradle mountainlake st clair national park, part of the much larger tasmanian world heritage area. 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. This six day hutbased walk is a fabulous way to experience the iconic overland track within tasmanias world heritage area. The overland track holds a legendary status as one of the finest walks in australia. At first, it may seem a very high price but when you think how much it costs to maintain a longdistance walking track and all the facilities in the remote area, the price is reasonable. With each step you will be surrounded by breathtaking views, from the stunning crags of cradle mountain to the rainforestclad shores of lake st. The overland track in tasmania, australia walking tours. Overland track permits include access to the public national park huts however the availability of a bed cannot be guaranteed. This system is relatively easy to use but a bit clunky requiring a number of page changes to get everything done. Reaching roughly 65 kilometres 40 miles, the trail. Many walkers choose to camp as the campsites are stunning, especially in good weather. Cicerone press is a wellestablished uk based guidebook publisher who produce over 350 international guidebooks for walking, trekking, climbing, mountaineering and cycling. You will spend 6 days on this trek of moderate difficulty, however nights are spent in very comfortable accommodations and there is plenty of time allotted.
Join us on this exclusive fully supported and professionally guided trek through the iconic overland track through the winter period. Apr 07, 2018 australias overland track in tasmania might be for you. Cradle mountain lake st clair national park tourism australia. Click here to book this trip or read complete booking information. Step two was to book our track permits through the online booking system. Walk the entire overland track in six days or do short and day walks from the cradle mountain visitor centre and dove lake. Trekking in tasmania amazing 6day overland track hike. Suggest improvements by leaving recommendations or links in the comments on this page.
Overland track john chapman, monica chapman national. Overland track transport bus tickets, daily service for the overland. This 6 day guided walk will take you along a graded trail through the tasmanian wilderness world heritage area. Jan 26, 2019 to walk the overland track, every hiker needs a tasmanian national parks pass order online here.
I was lucky to find a single spot in the week before easter. During the peak season, you must book, you must walk in one direction, and only 60 people can depart cradle mountain each day. The overland track tasmania 14 27 april 2014 david. Cradle mountain lake st clair national park tourism. The latter is what spurred me to set the seemingly impossible goal to hike 65kilometre 40 miles of the overland track. Cradle mountainlake st clair national park is located in the middle of the island of tasmania, and is easily accessible from the islands two main towns, hobart and launceston. This guide covers the iconic 81km overland track in tasmania, one of australias most famous longdistance walks. Overland track is a 65km, grade 4 one way hike located in cradle. Because of this, the track can be busy, and the campsites at night crowded. This is part of the closure of all pws managed parks and reserves in tasmania. The overland track, being a great walk is rigid in its rules. The overland track guidebook hiking in tasmania cicerone. The australian overland telegraph line was a 3200 km telegraph line that connected darwin with port augusta in south australia.
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