Hiking The Overland Track

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Discover Tasmania's legendary Overland Track with this detailed guidebook. Covering the 81km journey from Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair, the route is divided into seven stages and showcases a diverse range of landscapes and wildlife.

A comprehensive guide to hiking Tasmania's famous Overland Track with detailed stages, maps, and wildlife insights.

This guidebook takes you through the iconic Overland Track located in the breathtaking Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania. Stretching approximately 80km from Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair, the track is broken down into seven stages for easier navigation.

Along the way, you'll encounter glacier-carved valleys, expansive buttongrass moorlands, lush mossy rainforests, rugged mountain peaks, roaring waterfalls, alpine meadows, and tranquil lakes. The book also highlights adventurous side trips to accessible peaks, including Mt Ossa, Tasmania’s highest mountain.

The duration to complete the track varies from 5 to 9 days depending on your fitness level and whether you choose to take on the side excursions. Each stage is supported by clear 1:50,000 scale maps and elevation profiles, along with thorough route descriptions.

Additionally, the guide provides essential practical details such as how to book the track and secure necessary permits. It also offers comprehensive information about the facilities available at each of the Overland huts.

One of the standout features is the extensive section on local flora and fauna, complete with photos and descriptions of the unique wildlife that inhabits the area-many species found nowhere else in the world.

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