Overland Track 3 Days

Set out on the Overland Track, a famed 78-kilometer journey through Tasmania’s stunning wilderness, condensed into an exhilarating 3-day adventure. This iconic trail provides a unique opportunity to experience the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, featuring some of Australia‘s most breathtaking natural landscapes. Throughout the trek, hikers will encounter a diverse array of environments, from lush temperate rainforests and serene alpine meadows to majestic eucalyptus woodlands and rugged mountain ranges, offering a truly immersive wilderness experience.

Your adventure starts at Ronny Creek in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and concludes at Cynthia Bay. Along this route, you’ll be treated to awe-inspiring views of Cradle Mountain, the tranquil beauty of Dove Lake, and the vast plains of the Pelion region. The trail includes several challenging segments with steep climbs and descents, but the magnificent scenery ensures that each step is worthwhile.

Highlights of the Overland Track include spectacular waterfalls such as D’Alton and Fergusson Falls, the breathtaking vantage point at Marion’s Lookout, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake St Clair. To help you prepare, Outonome.com offers comprehensive itineraries, detailed information on campsites and shelters, and customizable planning tools. You can also download GPX tracks to ensure a well-planned and enjoyable trek. Discover the unmatched beauty of Tasmania’s wilderness on the Overland Track, where each day presents a new landscape and a deeper connection to nature.

1. Day 1 : Ronny Creek to Windermere

   Distance : 18.16 km
   Estimated walking time : 05h00
   Elevation gain : 812 meters
   Elevation loss : 702 meters
   Highest altitude : 1269 meters
   Lowest altitude : 885 meters
   Steps reached : Ronny Creek, Crater Falls, Crater Lake, Marions Lookout, Kitchen Hut, Waterfall Valley, Lake Holmes, Lake Windermere, Windermere
   Country crossed : Australia

   

2. Day 2 : Windermere to Du Cane Hut

   Distance : 25.94 km
   Estimated walking time : 07h10
   Elevation gain : 1010 meters
   Elevation loss : 1076 meters
   Highest altitude : 1128 meters
   Lowest altitude : 738 meters
   Steps reached : Windermere, Lake Curran, Frog Flats, New Pelion, Pelion Gap, Pinestone Valley, Kia Ora Hut, Du Cane Hut
   Country crossed : Australia

   

3. Day 3 : Du Cane Hut to Cynthia Bay

   Distance : 33.58 km
   Estimated walking time : 08h40
   Elevation gain : 1024 meters
   Elevation loss : 1227 meters
   Highest altitude : 1097 meters
   Lowest altitude : 740 meters
   Steps reached : Du Cane Hut, Du Cane Gap, Bert Nichols Hut (Windy Ridge), Narcissus Hut, Lake Saint Clair (north), Echo Point Hut, Lake Saint Clair (south), Cynthia Bay
   Country crossed : Australia