Overland Track (Tasmania)
A 65-km 6-day trek through Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
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- Region
- Australia
- Country
- Oceania
- Biome
- Tasmanian alpine (700–1,600 m)
- Best season
- October – May
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Tasmanian alpine (700–1,600 m)
- Best season: October – May
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 65-km 6-day trek through Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – May
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Tasmanian alpine (700–1,600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Overland Track (Tasmania) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Overland Track (Tasmania)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
