Overland Trail (Cradle Mountain)
Sat, 02 Nov
|Tasmania
HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Claire.
Time & Location
02 Nov 2019, 7:00 pm – 10 Nov 2019, 11:00 pm
Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
Guests
About the event
Overland Track Route: Starting from historic Waldheim Lodge, the 80km hike will pass through spectacular dolerite mountains, near beautiful waterfalls, through a variety of fascinating ecosystems and close to Tasmania's highest mountain (Mt. Ossa), before finishing at Australia's deepest lake, Lake St Clair. The scenery and the physical challenges of this walk make this one of the great wilderness bushwalks.
Where we start:
Cradle Mountain Lodge in the Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania
How to get there:
Take a 3 hour bus ride 120 km from Launceston.
Accommodation Launceston – two nights (first and last)
Day 1
To Waterfall Hut (11km) 5hrs. We climb onto the alpine plateau with views of Dove and Crater Lakes. Then walk below the spires of Cradle Mountain. Afternoon we walk the rim of the glacial cirque before passing through Waterfall Valley.
Day 2
Windermere Hut (7km) 2.5hrs. We cross the sedgeland moors, and pass many glacial tarns on the way to Lake Windermere. Windermere Hut is just a little further along.
Day 3
Pelion Hut (14km) 6hrs. In the afternoon we see great views of the Lemonthyme Forests from the Forth Valley lookout. Mainly through rainforest. Then to Frog Flats at the headwaters to the Forth River. The final section of the day's walk is on to the Pelion Plains where Pelion Hut is located.
Day 4
Kia Ora Hut (8km) 3hrs. The South-West wilderness area is seen from Pelion Gap, and from here we can climb Mt. Ossa (Tasmania's highest peak). Afternoon walk to Kia Ora Hut located below Cathedral Mountain.
Day 5
Windy Ridge Hut (9km) 3.5hrs. We visit the historic Du Cane Hut. Then we meander along the Mersey River and visit a series of waterfalls including the D'Alton, Fergusson and Hartnett Falls. We walk through amazing myrtle forests to Windy Ridge Hut.
Day 6
Narcissus Hut (10km) 3hrs. We walk through superb eucalyptus forest to arrive at Narcissus Hut.
Day 7
Cynthia Bay (16km) 5.5hrs - your destination! On this last day we can either walk along the lakeshore (or take the ferry – an easy option.)
At Cynthia Bay we return by 3 hour bus trip 160km to Launceston.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation
Experienced and qualified guides
Fully catered meals
Healthy snacks
First aid assistance
4 x training hikes
Gear hire assistance
Transfers
Track fees
Bus shuttles
EXCLUSIONS
Flights
Travel insurance
Total cost of 8 day/7 night trip is $2,320
Tickets
Tasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
$500.00Sold OutTasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
$500.00Sold OutTasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
$500.00Sold OutTasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
$500.00Sold OutTasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
$500.00Sold OutTasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
$500.00Sold OutTasmania Overland - Deposit
Total cost for this trip is $2,320. By purchasing this ticket you have secured your place for the trip. A payment plan can now be put in place. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake & Marion’s Lookout, Barn Bluff, Unique alpine vegetation, alpine plateaus, Lake Windermere, ancient myrtle rainforest, views of Mt Ossa, Pelion West and Mount Oakleigh, Forth Valley lookout, Pelion Gap, Climbing Mt Ossa, historic Du Cane Hut, Lake St Clair.
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