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Overland Track Winter Trek
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Overland Track Winter Trek
Land Tour
During winter the high peaks along the Overland Track receive a generous dusting of snow, turning the Cradle Mountain National Park into a winter wonderland. Walking the Overland Track during winter is a very different experience to summer and offers a more serene and tranquil environment. The trail is much quieter, the lakes are frozen and the snow ensures the surrounding landscapes provide unique photographic opportunities. Fit and hardy walkers who are prepared to camp during winter and carry a full pack will truly enjoy this unforgettable winter trek along the graded trail through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Our winter itinerary is designed to allow you to fully appreciate the parks many highlights along the track and also includes a few side trips along the way. Food drops and a lightweight tent will keep your backpacks as light as possible while your experienced guides will help bring the track to life and teach first time snowshrs the finer points of this popular style of alpine travel.
Tour details
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| Tour Provider | Tasmanian Expeditions |
| Number Of Days | 6 |
| Price From | RRP: $2,995 Our price: $2,965 Price per person, twin share |
| Start Location | Launceston, Australia |
| End Location | Launceston, Australia |
| Age Range | Avg. 30+ |
| Group Size | 5 to 10 |
| Tour Style | Standard |
| Tour Themes | Adventure |
| Physical Rating | Easy to Moderate |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Launceston to Cradle Mountain National Park, walk Waldheim to Waterfall Valley
On the morning of Day 1 you will be collected from the Grand Chancellor at 7:45am or from the Penny Royal at 8:00am. We then drive 2.5 hours to Waldheim, ‘forest home’, where our Overland Track trek begins. The morning is spent walking up past lakes and tarns to the top of the alpine Cradle Plateau where (weather permitting!) we are rewarded with views of Dove Lake and an endless horizon of impressive mountain ranges. We will pass below the summit of wulinantikala/Cradle Mountain along the way however we do not intend to attempt to climb this summit as expected winter conditions are too icy. Tonight we stay at Waterfall Valley.
Walking Distance: 10km| Walking Time: 5 hours.
*You will need to arrive in Launceston the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the 2:00pm pre-trip briefing.
Day 2 - Waterfall Valley to Lake Windermere
Today we continue south from Waterfall Valley to Lake Windermere. A leisurely day that offers time for a side trip past the diggings of Joseph Will a coal prospector in the 1800’s to Innes Falls. At Lake Will we will have the opportunity for a relaxing lunch on its sandy shores. Returning to our packs we head back across the rolling button grass plains towards our camp at Lake Windermere. We spend the afternoon relaxing around Windermere Hut and taking in the fabulous views.
Walking Distance: 8km + side trips | Walking Time: 3 hours + side trips
Day 3 - Lake Windermere to Pelion Plains
Today is a wild day of moorlands and mountain views. We don our packs and walk across Pine Forest Moor with spectacular views across the massive Forth River Valley to the lofty heights of Mt Oakleigh and to today’s destination at its base. We descend around Mount Pelion West to a popular lunch spot at Frog Flats. After lunch we walk up through tall, lush forest onto the great expanse of Pelion Plains. We have the option of a short side trip to Old Pelion Hut to gain a deeper appreciation of the park’s rich history.
Walking Distance: 17km | Walking Time: 7 hours
Day 4 - Pelion Plains to Kia Ora
From camp we continue walking south through Myrtle forest, past tufted Pandani trees, then up to the saddle (1113m) between Mount Pelion East and Mount Ossa. This is the perfect place for a well deserved rest. In fine weather climbing Mount Ossa – Tasmania’s highest peak at 1617m – is without a doubt one of the highlights of the Overland Track. With magnificent views in all directions we continue south into Pinestone Valley to our creek-side camp overlooking the grand spires of Cathedral Mountain.
Walking Distance: 9km + side trips | Walking Time: 5 hours + side trips
Day 5 - Kia Ora to Bert Nichols Hut
Today we walk through towering rainforests of Leatherwood and Sassafrass trees, heading towards three of Tasmania’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls. The first we visit is Fergusson Falls, named after a former ranger at Lake St Clair, followed by Dalton Falls. The third of these enchanting falls is the spectacular Hartnett Falls, named after Paddy Hartnett, an eccentric Irish bushman who was rarely seen without his bowler hat. We walk up through Du Cane Gap then descend to our camp at Bert Nichols.
Walking Distance: 10km + side trips | Walking Time: 4 hours + side trips
Day 6 - Bert Nichols to Lake St Clair and return to Launceston
Today we pack our backpacks for the final day on the track, which takes us through mixed eucalyptus and stands of temperate rainforest to the shore of Lake St Clair, the deepest natural lake in the Southern Hemisphere. As we near liyawulina/Lake St Clair we can gaze up to the peaks of Mt Ida and majestic Mount Olympus. We catch a 30 minute ferry across the lake, providing spectacular views back upon the mountains we’ve walked past, and a wonderful conclusion to our Overland Track trek.
After time to explore the visitor centre and a celebratory lunch, we board the bus for our return drive across the Central Plateau to Launceston. We will return to Launcestion at approximately 5pm, our two drop-off points in Launceston are the Grand Chancellor and the Penny Royal.
Walking Distance: 9km | Walking Time: 3 hours
Inclusions
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2 professional wilderness guides
5 nights camping
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, snacks & hot drinks
Transport by private minibus
Lake St. Clair ferry passage
National Park fees
Overland Track Permit
Waterproof jacket, overpants, snow shoes & gaiters
Tent, backpack, sleeping bag, inner sheet & inflatable sleeping mat
Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment
Emergency communications & group first aid kit
Explore deep forests, sub-alpine plateaus, high peaks and spectacular highland landscapes
End each day at scenic campsites with delicious meals prepared by your guides
Enjoy close encounters with the local wildlife and amazing endemic wildflowers
Experience the peace and wonder that descends upon the Overland Track during the winter off-season
Learn of the area's fascinating history
5 nights camping
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, snacks & hot drinks
Transport by private minibus
Lake St. Clair ferry passage
National Park fees
Overland Track Permit
Waterproof jacket, overpants, snow shoes & gaiters
Tent, backpack, sleeping bag, inner sheet & inflatable sleeping mat
Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment
Emergency communications & group first aid kit
Hightlights
Walk and snowshoe on Australia's internationally famous Overland TrackExplore deep forests, sub-alpine plateaus, high peaks and spectacular highland landscapes
End each day at scenic campsites with delicious meals prepared by your guides
Enjoy close encounters with the local wildlife and amazing endemic wildflowers
Experience the peace and wonder that descends upon the Overland Track during the winter off-season
Learn of the area's fascinating history
Departure dates
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Price per person, twin share
| Start | End | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2025 | 01 Aug 2025 | Available |
$2,995 $2,965 |
| 24 Aug 2025 | 29 Aug 2025 | Available |
$2,995 $2,965 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | Available |
$2,995 $2,965 |
