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The Overland Track – Tasmania
Highlights
- Embark on a world-class trek from Cradle Mountain, soaking in breathtaking scenery and ancient landscapes.
- Explore glacial lakes and cascading waterfalls, immersing yourself in Tasmania's pristine wilderness.
- Camp under the stars with fellow trekkers, enjoying facilities and fresh water after a day of adventure.
- Traverse diverse terrains, from moorlands to ancient rainforests, experiencing Tasmania's natural beauty up close.
Rated as one of the 10 best walks in the World this iconic walk commences at the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain and traverses some of the most fantastic scenery in the World before it finishes at Lake St Clair – Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Glacial carved lakes, high mountain peaks, ancient temperate rainforests, moorlands, button grass plains, waterfalls, and King Billy pines up to 2000 years old, all add up to the experience of a lifetime.
The trek experiences all the beauty of the fantastic wilderness areas that Tasmania and Australia has to offer.
Logistics include pick up at Launceston airport, transport to Cradle Mountain with twin share accommodation, all Parks fees, ferry at Lake St Clair, and transport to Hobart.
Each night will finish at established camps, with toilets available, fresh water, and huts to sit and cook and perhaps play your game of cards with fellow trekkers.
The two guides provide cooking facilities and carry a satellite phone and PLB to cover emergencies.
You will trek over basic tracks, sometimes on boardwalks, pass Tasmania’s highest peaks, visit cascading waterfalls, and view historic huts built from the 1930s, all the while experiencing the best Tasmania has to offer.
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Wild Trek Tours – Tasmania
Wild Trek Tours offers true wilderness experiences with fully guided trekking tours of the famous Kokoda Trail as well as Tasmania’s world-renown Overland Track and the South Coast Track. Added to this is also Wilsons Promontory Northern Circuit in Victoria, and many others as well. All treks are guided treks with two experienced guides, offering participants an experience of a lifetime.
Tick these treks off your bucket list while soaking up the scenery and the unforgettable trekking adventure. Singles, groups, and families are all welcome.
Tasmania – The Overland Track is rated one of the 10 best walks in the World. This is an iconic trek through the pristine Cradle Mountain area of Tasmania through to Australia’s deepest freshwater lake at Lake St Clair. Spectacular scenery awaits you every day.
Tasmania – The South Coast Track is a walk for more experienced trekkers, through the wilderness areas of South West Tasmania.
A light plane trip from Cambridge airport to Melaleuca starts the trek, then trekking to Cockle Creek, crossing rugged landscapes, including The Ironbound Ranges, multiple river and creek crossings, pristine landscapes, and untouched beaches.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council