Overland Track Information and Deals

We can also offer you the complete Overland Track package so all you have to do, is bring yoruself while we provide the rest. That’s right, from transport to Cradle Mountain, all your quality hiking gear, food, cooking utensils, pots and to finish it all off, we will pick you up at the end…. As easy as that… Check out our hire and package deal below….

The Overland Track – Tasmania’s Iconic Wilderness Adventure

Enjoy one of Australia’s greatest hiking experiences with the Overland Track, a 65-kilometre journey through the heart of Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. This six-day hike takes you through a breathtaking landscape of ancient rainforests, alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and serene lakes.

Whether you're drawn by the challenge, the scenery, or the solitude, the Overland Track offers a unique opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in pristine wilderness. Along the way, you may spot wombats, echidnas, or even the elusive Tasmanian devil.

Ready to take the path less traveled? The Overland Track awaits.

Best time to go: November to April for ideal weather conditions.
Booking required: During the peak season (1 Oct – 31 May).
Grade: Moderate to challenging – suitable for prepared and self-sufficient hikers.

🥾 Overland Track Itinerary (Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair)

🗓 Day 1: Ronny Creek to Waterfall Valley Hut

  • Distance: ~10.7 km (via Marions Lookout)

  • Time: 4–6 hours

  • Highlight: Climbing past Crater Lake and Marions Lookout for panoramic views of Cradle Mountain.

  • Waterfall Valley Hut: Modern and spacious hut rebuilt in 2020. Offers cooking area, sleeping platforms, and stunning valley views. Good side-trip to Barn Bluff for experienced hikers.

🗓 Day 2: Waterfall Valley to Lake Windermere

  • Distance: ~7.8 km

  • Time: 3–4 hours

  • Highlight: Open alpine moorland with views of the Pelion Range.

  • Windermere Hut: Small but cosy hut overlooking Lake Windermere. Great swimming (if you’re brave), and ideal for relaxing afternoons.

🗓 Day 3: Windermere to Pelion Hut

  • Distance: ~16.8 km

  • Time: 6–8 hours

  • Highlight: Through forests and buttongrass plains with optional side trip to Old Pelion Hut, a historic mining relic.

  • Pelion Hut: One of the largest huts on the track. Scenic location with nearby river, plenty of tent platforms, and access to Mount Oakleigh.

🗓 Day 4: Pelion Hut to Kia Ora Hut

  • Distance: ~8.6 km

  • Time: 4–6 hours

  • Highlight: Ascend Pelion Gap, with options to summit Mount Ossa (Tasmania’s highest peak).

  • Kia Ora Hut: Nestled in rainforest. Nearby waterfalls (like D’Alton and Fergusson Falls) make for perfect afternoon walks.

🗓 Day 5: Kia Ora to Windy Ridge (Bert Nichols Hut)

  • Distance: ~9.6 km

  • Time: 4–5 hours

  • Highlight: Waterfall day! Explore Hartnett Falls, Fergusson Falls, and D’Alton Falls on short detours.

  • Bert Nichols Hut (Windy Ridge): A modern, spacious hut with panoramic views of The Du Cane Range. Large deck and good tent platforms.

🗓 Day 6: Windy Ridge to Narcissus Hut (Lake St Clair)

  • Distance: ~9 km

  • Time: 3–4 hours

  • Highlight: Walk through lush eucalypt forests and finish at Lake St Clair.

  • Narcissus Hut: Basic but peaceful hut near the ferry terminal. You can book the Lake St Clair ferry or walk the final 17.5 km along the lake to Cynthia Bay.

🚐 Getting There and Back

  • Start: Ronny Creek (Cradle Mountain)

  • Finish: Lake St Clair (Cynthia Bay or ferry from Narcissus)

  • Transfers: Most hikers book gear hire and transfers with local services like Wild Island Adventure Hire.