Trek the famous Overland Track Trail with a guided group
The Overland Track holds legendary status as the finest alpine walk in Australia and it is yours to discover on this 6-day guided adventure tour. Walking from north to south, the Overland Track covers the highest area of Tasmania, from the base of Cradle Mountain to the rainforest‑clad shores of the deepest natural lake in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake St Clair.
The World Heritage listed landscape is truly breathtaking and will leave you enchanted, inspired and feeling completely connected. With each day and every step, the scenery on the trail varies dramatically taking you through ancient Myrtle forest, glaciated dolerite landscapes, past plateaus covered in sparkling tarns and lakes and to Tasmania’s highest peak Mt Ossa. You will have up close encounters with the unique and endemic animals that call the Overland Track area home.
The Overland Track trek is suitable for first time bushwalkers who are able to trek with a fully loaded pack. If you don’t have a backpack don’t worry, this trip includes the use of a trek pack that supplies essential equipment suited for the conditions. You’ll be well fed along the trail thanks to the inclusion of food drops, which will also help keep your pack as light as possible. Then there’s your Overland Track guides – the best in the business! Your professional guides will ensure your adventure is immensely memorable and enjoyable, providing support and care, creating delicious meals, and bringing the track to life with their local knowledge and enthusiasm for the Tasmanian wilderness.
Highlights of the Overland Track Trek
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Overland Track Trek Itinerary
Day 1 The Adventure Begins!
You’ll be picked up early this morning in Launceston from one of two pick-up locations (6:45 – 7 am). After a 2.5-hour drive to Waldheim, the trek begins! The morning is spent walking past lakes and tarns to the Cradle Plateau, offering uninterrupted views of Cradle Mountain. Then, trek across the plateau to Waterfall Valley for the first night under the stars.
Overnight Location: Camping at Waterfall Valley
Distance: 10.7km, 6 hours
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Waterfall Valley to Lake Windermere
After breakfast at the campsite, continue south to Lake Windermere. This leisurely day includes a side trip to Lake Will for a relaxing lunch and swim. After returning to the packs, head across buttongrass plains to the stunning campsite, enjoying the views and perhaps another swim.
Overnight Location: Camping at Lake Windermere
Distance: 7.8km + side trips, 3 hours + side trips
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Lake Windermere to Pelion Plains
Today trek through moorlands and enjoy mountain views. Walk across Pine Forest Moor, with views of the Forth River Valley and Mt Oakleigh. Descend around Mount Pelion West to Frog Flats for lunch, then ascend through tall forest to Pelion Plains. A short side trip to Old Pelion Hut offers a deeper appreciation of the park’s history.
Overnight Location: Camping at Pelion Plains
Distance: 16.8km, 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Pelion Plains to Kia Ora
From camp, walk south through Myrtle forest and Pandani trees to the saddle between Mount Pelion East and Mount Ossa. In fine weather, climb Mount Ossa, Tasmania’s highest peak, for magnificent views. Continue south into Pinestone Valley to the creek-side campsite overlooking Cathedral Mountain.
Overnight Location: Camping at Kia Ora
Distance: 8.6km + side trips, 5 hours + side trips
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Kia Ora to Bert Nichols
Today’s trek takes you through rainforests of Leatherwood and Sassafrass trees to three of Tasmania’s largest waterfalls: Fergusson Falls, Dalton Falls, and Hartnett Falls. After visiting the falls, ascend Du Cane Gap and descend to the campsite at Bert Nichols.
Overnight Location: Camping at Bert Nichols
Distance: 9.6km + side trips, 4 hours + side trips
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Bert Nichols to Lake St Clair and Return to Launceston
Pack the backpacks for the final day, trekking through mixed eucalyptus and temperate rainforest to Lake St Clair, the deepest natural lake in the Southern Hemisphere!
After a 30-minute ferry ride across the lake, explore the visitor centre and enjoy a celebratory lunch. Then board the bus for the return drive to Launceston, arriving at approximately 5pm where the adventure concludes.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 9km, 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Overland Track Trek Price and Dates
This tour is usually run as a small group tour where you would be joining other trekkers on fixed departures, however, private departures are available on request.
Accommodation on Overland Track Trek
The nights on this tour will be spent camping along the track at designated commercial campsite areas. These areas have timber platforms for tents to be pitched on and nearby rainwater tanks and composting toilet facilities.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
If you book as a single traveller you will receive a free upgrade to your own private tent (if available).
Hotels on Standard Tour
Camping along the Larapinta Trail
Stay in strong, 2-person, bushwalking tents (twin share), that provides each occupant with a personal access door and vestibule for individual use. The tents weigh approximately 3kg and this weight is shared equally by each occupant.
What’s Included in the Overland Track Trek?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, snacks & hot drinks during the trek are included.
Accommodations
Camping accommodations for 5 nights are included. Sleeping bag and sleeping mat rental is included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport by private minibus between from/to Launceston is included. Lake St. Clair ferry passage is included too.
Also included
- 2 professional wilderness guides
- Trek Pack: inflatable mate, 70‑90L backpack, sleeping bag, inner sheet and gaiters
- Food drop provisions along the track
- National Park fees
- Overland Track Permit
- Emergency communications & group first aid kit
Not included
- Travel to and from Launceston
- Accommodation before or after the trip
- Items of a personal nature ‑ alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
- Travel insurance
- Face masks and hand sanitiser
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