WHAT TIME DOES THE CRADLE MOUNTAIN HUTS WALK START AND FINISH?

You will be met at a pre-arranged location in Launceston at 6.15am and transferred to the walk base at Quamby Estate. Here you will meet your guides who will provide a briefing on the walk, check your gear and assist with preparing your pack. There is then time for breakfast before departing at 8am for Cradle Mountain lake St. Clair National Park.

You will return to the walk base at approximately 5pm on Day 6. A complimentary transfer is available back into Launceston at 6pm.

WHAT GEAR IS PROVIDED?

A backpack and Gore-tex jacket are provided for the duration of the walk. Sleeping bags, pillows and comfortable mattresses are provided at each hut. We will provide you with a sleeping sheet and pillowcase to be carried in your backpack. Bio-degradable liquid soap is supplied at each hut.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I TAKE?

Read through the gear list on the right which outlines the essentials required to enjoy your walk in comfort and safety. Any extras will need to be carried by you, so be aware of the overall weight of your luggage. Your comfort and enjoyment is important to us, and keeping your pack weight to a minimum is our intention. Aim for one set of warm clothes for evenings and another set to wear whilst walking. Thermals are necessary due to their lightweight, quick-drying and warm properties.

CAN I STORE LUGGAGE THAT I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE ON THE WALK?

We will securely store all extra luggage at the walk base for you to collect when you return.

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?

The walk is graded “moderate” by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. If you are medically healthy and participate in some form of physical activity on a regular basis, then you should enjoy our walking holiday. Needless to say the best preparation for walking is walking, with a pack if possible. If you follow the gear list, your pack can weigh as little as 7.5kg. The average walking time each day is 6 hours. The Overland Track is rugged under foot and muddy in sections, it is therefore essential that you have good lace-up walking boots with treaded soles and firm ankle support. All the suggested gear is provided for your comfort and safety.

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN EACH GROUP?

Walking groups consist of a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 4 people, plus 2 qualified guides.

DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?

Yes. Just ask us at the time of booking and we can add travel insurance to your reservation at a reasonable cost.

If you choose to opt out of travel insurance, we require that you sign a waiver form accepting all consequences and costs associated with any incidents or accidents which would normally be covered by a travel insurance policy.

If you are 69 years of age and older, or have a pre-existing medical condition that is likely to affect your ability to complete the walk, you will also be required to obtain medical clearance