Walk Itinerary: The Overland Track
Click on the Location Map for a detailed day-by-day description of the itinerary.
Day One

The first day begins with a drive from our walking base near Launceston through the historic countryside of Deloraine and Sheffield to Cradle Valley. The walk begins at the romantic Waldheim Chalet in Cradle Valley, where you are greeted by inquisitive wallabies. You climb onto the alpine plateau with spectacular views of Dove and Crater Lakes. Lunch is held below the spires of Cradle Mountain or at Fury Gorge. In the afternoon you walk the rim of the glacial cirque before passing through Waterfall Valley. The night is spent at Barn Bluff Hut which nestles beneath this majestic mountain.
Day 1 is approximately 11 km, 5 hours.
Day 1 is approximately 11 km, 5 hours.
Day Two

Crossing the sedgeland moors, you pass many glacial tarns. Lunch is usually on the shores of Lake Windermere. In the afternoon you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Lemonthyme Forests from the Forth Valley lookout. The Pine Forest Moor Hut is located on the edge of the forest.
Day 2 is approximately 12 km, 6 hours.
Day 2 is approximately 12 km, 6 hours.
Day Three

The walk follows the historic Innes Track sheltered below Mt. Pelion West, mainly through rainforest. A stop is made at 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 3 walk is approximately 10 km, 4 hours.
Day 3 walk is approximately 10 km, 4 hours.
Day Four

Views to the South-West wilderness are possible from Pelion Gap, and it is from this point that you can elect to climb Mt. Ossa (Tasmania's highest peak). The afternoon walk is to Kia Ora Hut located below Cathedral Mountain.
Day 4 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours (3-4 hours extra to climb Mt. Ossa).
Day 4 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours (3-4 hours extra to climb Mt. Ossa).
Day Five

This day begins with a visit to the beautiful 'Leatherwood Garden' at the historic Du Cane Hut. The middle section of the day is spent meandering along the Mersey River visiting the spectacular waterfalls including the D'Alton, Fergusson and Hartnett Falls. The hut at Windy Ridge is reached through magical myrtle forests.
Day 5 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours.
Day 5 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours.
Day Six

The northern shores of Lake St. Clair are reached through superb eucalypt forests. Here you are met and taken on a 17km boat cruise along Tasmania's deepest and most spectacular lake. Leaving the Overland Track behind you as you pass over the waters of the lake is a memorable way to conclude your walk. The return trip to Quamby Estate is through the trout fishing mecca of the highland lakes, descending the rugged Western Tiers, past the majestic Quamby Bluff and through Golden Valley.
Day 6 walk is approximately 9km, 3 hours.
Day 6 walk is approximately 9km, 3 hours.

