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Overland Track

Launceston and North, West coast, Hobart and South, TAS

Hard

At a Glance

ActivityHiking
DifficultyHard
Distance65.0 km
Duration6 days one way
Trail TypePoint To Point
SurfaceBoardwalk
Best SeasonOct-Apr
Wheelchair Accessible

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About the Overland Track

The Overland Track is Australia’s premier alpine walk – a 65 km, six-day trek through the heart of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, part of the magnificent Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Overland Track Highlights

HistoricSummitAlpineWaterWorld-heritage

Overland Track Facilities & Huts

✓Camping
✓Water
✓Parking
✓Toilets
✓Shelter

Seasonal Closures

closed for the winter

Links & Resources

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Seasonal Closures

closed for the winter

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