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Hiking trail in Tasmania, Australia

Beyond Alone · Best: Dec – Apr

Overland Track

65 km across Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair — Tasmania's iconic alpine long walk.

Tasmania, Australia

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Region
Tasmania, Australia
Biome
Tasmanian alpine + temperate rainforest
Known for
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Winter Camping
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Backpacking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Canoeing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Tasmanian alpine + temperate rainforest
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Biome
Tasmanian alpine + temperate rainforest
Elevation
700 – 1,617 m (Mt Ossa)
Best window
Dec – Apr
Key draws
Cradle Mtn, Mt Ossa, Pine Valley side trip
Watch for
Weather (snow year-round possible), leeches

Topic summary

65 km across Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair — Tasmania's iconic alpine long walk. A UNESCO Wilderness area running from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. Alpine plateau, King Billy pine, and the classic Tasmanian dolerite terraces.

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Tasmanian alpine + temperate rainforest
  • Elevation: 700 – 1,617 m (Mt Ossa)
  • Best window: Dec – Apr
  • Key draws: Cradle Mtn, Mt Ossa, Pine Valley side trip
  • Watch for: Weather (snow year-round possible), leeches

Intended uses

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Climate suitability

Tasmanian alpine + temperate rainforest

Verification notes

Compiled from published show records, regional agencies, and topographical / satellite imagery. Region: Tasmania, Australia. Coordinates: -41.870, 145.980.

The country

A UNESCO Wilderness area running from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. Alpine plateau, King Billy pine, and the classic Tasmanian dolerite terraces.

Why enthusiasts come

Australia's most walked long trail. Booking system limits daily starts October–May, keeping the huts and campsites livable.

Planner-relevant notes

One-direction Nov–April. Booking + fee on release. Ferries at Lake St Clair end save 17 km if desired.

Field notes

  • Snow above 1,200 m is possible any month — carry insulation.
  • Mt Ossa side trip is worth the extra day when weather holds.
  • Pine Valley King Billy pine forest is 1,000+ years old — stay strictly on track.

Frequently asked about Overland Track

Where is Overland Track?
Overland Track is in Tasmania, Australia. 65 km across Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair — Tasmania's iconic alpine long walk.
What is the climate like at Overland Track?
Tasmanian alpine + temperate rainforest. A UNESCO Wilderness area running from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. Alpine plateau, King Billy pine, and the classic Tasmanian dolerite terraces.
Hiking trail in Tasmania, Australia

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