6 Day The Overland Track

6 days - Guided Walk Package
Day 1 - Launceston to Cradle Mountain National Park, walk Waldheim to Waterfall Valley

We begin with an early pick-up in Launceston—6:45am at the Grand Chancellor or 7:00am at the Penny Royal—before a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Waldheim, the gateway to the Overland Track. Our hike climbs through glacial lakes and alpine tarns to the Cradle Plateau, offering sweeping views of Dove Lake and rugged mountain ranges. With Cradle Mountain as a constant backdrop, we cross the plateau to reach our first campsite at Waterfall Valley, where we settle in under a sky full of stars.

Walking Distance: 10.7km | Walking Time: 6 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.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - Waterfall Valley to Lake Windermere

After breakfast at camp, we trek south toward tranquil Lake Windermere, enjoying a leisurely day with an optional side trip to the historic Lake Will, named after a 19th-century coal prospector. Take time to relax, swim from the sandy shores, and savor a peaceful lunch surrounded by nature. We then return across the rolling buttongrass plains to our scenic campsite, where the afternoon is spent unwinding with hot drinks, stunning views, and perhaps another refreshing swim.

Walking Distance: 7.8km + side trips | Walking Time: 3 hours + side trips

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Lake Windermere to Pelion Plains

Today’s trek takes you through wild moorlands and stunning mountain vistas as you cross Pine Forest Moor, gazing over the expansive Forth River Valley toward Mt Oakleigh. We descend around Mount Pelion West to enjoy lunch at the scenic Frog Flats before ascending through lush forest onto the vast Pelion Plains. There’s an optional side trip to Old Pelion Hut, offering a glimpse into the rich history of this remarkable park.

Walking Distance: 16.8km | Walking Time: 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Pelion Plains to Kia Ora

From camp, we trek south through lush Myrtle forest and past striking tufted Pandani trees, reaching the saddle at 1,113 meters between Mount Pelion East and Mount Ossa—a perfect spot for a well-earned rest. Weather permitting, we climb Tasmania’s highest peak, Mount Ossa (1,617 meters), enjoying breathtaking panoramic views. The day ends as we descend into Pinestone Valley to camp by a creek, beneath the towering spires of Cathedral Mountain.

Walking Distance: 8.6km + side trips | Walking Time: 5 hours + side trips

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Kia Ora to Bert Nichols

Today’s hike takes you through towering rainforests filled with fragrant Leatherwood and Sassafras trees, leading to three of Tasmania’s most spectacular waterfalls. We’ll explore Fergusson Falls, named after a former Lake St Clair ranger, followed by Dalton Falls and the stunning Hartnett Falls, named for the eccentric bushman Paddy Hartnett. The day concludes with a trek through Du Cane Gap and a descent to our peaceful campsite at Bert Nichols.

Walking Distance: 9.6km + side trips | Walking Time: 4 hours + side trips

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Bert Nichols to Lake St Clair and return to Launceston

On our final day, we hike through a mix of eucalyptus woodland and temperate rainforest, arriving at the pristine shores of Lake St Clair—the deepest natural lake in the Southern Hemisphere. With views of Mt Ida and the towering Mount Olympus, we board a scenic 30-minute ferry across the lake, a fitting finale to our Overland Track journey. After a celebratory lunch and time to explore the visitor centre, we return to Launceston via the Central Plateau, arriving around 5pm with drop-offs at the Grand Chancellor and Penny Royal.

Walking Distance: 9km | Walking Time: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch