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State: Tasmania
Operator: Adventure Express Minimum Price: AUD $ 2,450 It's time for you to rediscover your nomadic ways in
a truly amazing place. Step by step along Tasmania's 60 km
Overland Track, among its serene mountains, calm lakes and dark forests,
the pace of life will slow. Highlights:
Itinerary: Day One - Alpine and Glacial Grandeur The first day begins with a drive from Evandale (near Launceston)
through the historic countryside of Deloraine and Sheffield to
Cradle Valley. The walk begins at the romantic Waldheim Chalet
in
Cradle Valley, where you are greeted by inquisitive wallabies.
You climb onto the alpine plateau with spectacular views of Dove
and Crater Lakes. Lunch is held below the spires of Cradle Mountain
or at Fury Gorge. In the afternoon you walk the rim of the glacial
cirque before passing through Waterfall Valley. The night is spent
at Barn Bluff Hut which nestles beneath this majestic mountain. Day
1 is approximately 11 km, 5 hours.
Day Two - Lakes and Moorland Majesty Crossing the sedgeland moors you pass many glacial tarns. Lunch
is usually on the shores of Lake Windermere. In the afternoon
you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Lemonthyme Forests from the
Forth Valley lookout. The Pine Forest Moor Hut is located on the
edge of the forest. Day 2 is approximately 12 km, 6 hours.
Day Three - Timeless, Temperate Rainforest The walk follows the historic Innes Track sheltered below Mt Day 3 walk is approximately 10 km, 4 hours.
Day Four - Into the Mountains Views to the South-West wilderness are possible from Pelion Gap and
it is from this point
that you can elect to climb Mt Ossa (Tasmania's highest peak). The
afternoon walk is to
Kia Ora Hut located below Cathedral Mountain. Day 4 walk is approximately
9 km, 4 hours (3-4 hours extra to climb MtOssa).
Day Five - River, Waterfalls and Rainfall Spectacular Day
5 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours.
Day Six - East through the Eucalyptus The northern shores of Lake St Clair are reached through superb eucalypt forests. Here you are met and taken on a 17km boat cruise along Tasmania's deepest and most
spectacular lake. Leaving the Overland Track behind you as you pass over the waters of the lake is a memorable way to conclude your walk. The return trip to Evandale (near
Launceston) is through the trout fishing mecca of the
highland lakes, descending the rugged Western Tiers to the pastoral landscapes of Cressy and Longford. Day 6 walk is approximately
9km, 3 hours.
What's Included?
Accommodation: At the end of each day's walk, your private
hut is a haven of warmth, shelter and comfort. It's a place to relax,
rest and be refreshed after the pleasant exertions of a day on the
track. First, a steaming hot shower and fresh-baked afternoon tea - then
enjoy the simple pleasures of life in a bush hut. Mellow gaslight
and candles. Strong-brewed coffee. A good book from the small collection.
Sitting by the potbelly heater. Warm, dry socks. Special Departure Dates: Departs daily during the Summer months of early November to early May Departs from: Evendale, Launceston Tour Ends: Evendale, Launceston Departure Days:
Return Time: 5pm All Prices: $2450 per person with a non refundable deposit of $300 per person Send enquiry / Check Availability
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