Make the hike more or less challenging with optional side trips like Cradle Mountain summit
Enjoy the trip with gear and organisation taken care of by your guides
Take on Tasmania's iconic Overland Track on a six day trek

What you can expect

Head out into the incredible Tasmanian wilderness on an exciting six day hike on the famous Overland Track. You'll be under the wing of expert guides with all tickets, permits and your main gear provided, so all you need to do is get ready to tackle the trail. Make your way through incredible scenery, with options to go the extra mile and add side trips like the Cradle Mountain summit or Mount Ossa if you're up for the challenge.

One day one you'll be picked from Launceston and make your way to start your 10km walk at Ronny Creek in Cradle Valley. Head up to Marion’s Lookout for amazing views and continue on to end up in Waterfall Valley to camp for the night. If weather and time allow, there is also the opportunity to summit Cradle Mountain. On day two you'll head to Lake Windermere on an 8km trek, with the opportunity to climb Barn Bluff if conditions are right.

Day three is the longest walking day, covering about 17km as you make your way past the lookout at Forth Gorge and on to the Old and New Pelion Hut. Day four begins with a gradual climb up to Pelion Gap (1126m), and if the weather is right there's the option to climb either Mt Pelion or Mt Ossa, Tasmania’s highest peak at 1617 metres. You'll end up at Kia Ora Hut, and on day five make your way through myrtle beech rainforest to Du Cane Hut, see the falls of D’Alton, Fergusson and Hartnett, climb steadily to Du Cane Gap (1070m), then down to Windy Ridge Hut, totalling about 10km.

On day six you'll tackle another 10km, heading down to the Narcissus River, and finishing the Overland Track at Lake St Clair. At the end of your incredible trekking adventure you'll be taken back to Launceston in the evening.

Info

Inclusions

Six day Cradle Mountain Overland Track guided trek
Meals: five breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners
Camping for five nights
Two guides
All Tickets and permits
Packs, rainwear, sleeping bag, mats, and comfortable all-season tents
Return transfers to Launceston
Solo travellers or travellers who will not share tents due to odd numbers will sleep in a cosy one person tent for the duration of the trek
Equipment is available for hire at a small charge

Seasons

You need to be prepared for hot weather as well as cold/wet (maybe even on the same day). It is unpredictable especially in the alpine regions. Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March. The average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter daily temperatures sit between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius. Even in the peak of Australia summer, Tasmania, being the most southerly point of the country is subect to cold and wet weather from Antarctica. It can get very cold, particularly at higher elevations such as Cradle Mountain. Tasmania sits on a latitude of approximately 40 degrees south which sometimes means the wind chill from the 'roaring 40's' can make the days very cold! Daily weather conditions in Tasmania can change very quickly from sunshine to rain. We suggest that you come prepared for all extremes.

Operating Hours

This trip is six days in duration.
A pre-departure meeting will take place at 3pm the day before departure at Macpac: 22 Kingsway, Launceston, Tasmania 7250. It is important that you bring your gear to this meeting as our team will check the suitability of your gear for the trek. Please advise us if you are not able to make this.
Pick-up will be from 7am from a central Launceston Hotel or Accommodation of your choice. Please advise our team of your preferred location prior to departure.

What To Bring

You will need to pack everything you need for the six day trek - see a detailed packing list here.

Additional Information

See more important trip information here. 1. It is essential that you read the Packing List in our Essential Trip Information, and that you bring all necessary items. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/australia/cradle-mountain-overland-track-134219 2. Solo travellers or travellers who will not share due to odd numbers will sleep in a cosy one person tent for the duration of the trek.3. Equipment is available for hire at a small charge. Experience Provider's Cancellation Policy: Cancellation by You: If you cancel some or all portions of your booking the cancellation terms set out below will apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation that you have sent to your relevant sales representative of the cancellation. If you cancel a trip: (a) 21 days or more prior to departure, we will hold the deposit amount as a credit; or (b) 20 days or fewer prior to departure: we will hold 50% of the monies paid by you in connection with the booking as a credit and retain the remaining 50% of monies paid by you in connection with your booking; or if the cancellation is due to you having COVID-19/ “flu-like symptoms”, supported by a medical certificate, we will hold 100% of monies paid by you in connection with the booking as credit. Cancellation by Us: Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have one fully paid traveller unless minimum group size specifically states otherwise (which will be stated in your Essential Trip Information and/ or the Special Conditions) or when a Force Majeure Event results in the cancellation of a trip. Except when your trip is cancelled due to a Force Majeure Event (below), if we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or receive a refund. Cancellation due to Force Majeure If a trip is cancelled due to a Force Majeure Event, we can offer you a choice of: (a) a 110% credit of monies paid for your trip; or (b) a refund minus unrecoverable costs. If the cancellation due to a Force Majeure Event occurs after a trip has commenced, we can offer you a choice of a pro-rata: (a) 110% credit for the days that remain on your trip; or (b) refund minus unrecoverable costs of the days that remain on your trip. Any credit resulting from a cancellation by us does not have an expiry date and may be applied towards any other available trip offered by us; - is not redeemable for cash; - excludes flights or insurance as they will have their own booking conditions.

Terms And Conditions

Minimum age is 16 years
You will need to carry all your own gear on this trek - expect the weight of your pack to be around up to 15kg, including a portion of the food for the trip, and a share of a tent, which will be around 1.4kg

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

L 7 567 Collins St, Intrepid Travel, Launceston, TAS 3000

From

$2125.00

AUD

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