Overland Track
The 65-km crown jewel of Tasmania — Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair through button grass and rainforest.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Tasmania, Australia
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Temperate alpine (700–1,600 m)
- Best season
- October – May
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Wildlife Viewing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Temperate alpine (700–1,600 m)
- Best season: October – May
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
The 65-km crown jewel of Tasmania — Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair through button grass and rainforest.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – May
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Temperate alpine (700–1,600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Overland Track trip tools
Popular pursuits at Overland Track
- 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.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
