Narcissus to Cynthia Bay

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	The Overland Track
Start	(-42.012519,146.1017848)
Finish	(-42.1163685,146.1743537)
Mode (end)	Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Narcissus Hut campsite (about 35 m back from the start). W:www.parks.tas.gov.au Find the Narcissus Hut at the start.
	Turn left, to head along Overland Track. After another 60 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right). After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track. After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Cuvier Valley Track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Echo Point Hut where you can spend the night. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 4.7 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Echo Point Track) turn right, to head along Overland Track. After another 6 m pass the toilet (15 m on your right). After another 8.6 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Platypus Bay Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track. After another 200 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Cuvier Valley Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track. After another 195 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Platypus Bay Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) At the intersection of Watersmeet Track & Shadow Lake Circuit continue straight, to head along Watersmeet Track (a vehicle track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A side trip to Fergy's Paddock campsite and Lake St Clair shoreline. You can camp at Fergy's Paddock at the end of the Overland Track. You might want to set up camp and wander in Cynthia Bay to enjoy a few luxuries before heading back to camp for the night. No facilities at the campsite. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 740 m (at the intersection of Watersmeet Track & Fergie's Paddock Track) continue straight, to head along Watersmeet Track. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Watersmeet Track & Mount Rufus Circuit) continue straight, to head along Watersmeet Track.
	After another 265 m continue straight, to head along Watersmeet Track.
	After another 145 m continue straight. After another 125 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your left). After another 30 m pass a seat (45 m on your left)., has a backrest.
	Continue straight. After another 30 m pass the restaurant (10 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left). After another 8 m pass the "Visitor Centre" (on your right). This sign is wheelchair accessible. W:www.lakestclairpark.com.au T:+61 3 6289 1137 After another 10 m come to a car park.
	The end.

Side trip to Echo Point Hut where you can spend the night.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Echo Point Track & Overland Track Start heading along Echo Point Track (a walking track). Find the Echo Point Campsite at the start. This is a free campsite.
	After another 3 m continue straight, to head along Echo Point Track. Find the Echo Point Hut at the start.
	After another 25 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

A side trip to Fergy's Paddock campsite and Lake St Clair shoreline. You can camp at Fergy's Paddock at the end of the Overland Track. You might want to set up camp and wander in Cynthia Bay to enjoy a few luxuries before heading back to camp for the night. No facilities at the campsite.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Fergie's Paddock Track & Watersmeet Track Start heading along Fergie's Paddock Track (a walking track).
	After 115 m come to the "Fergy's Paddock camp site" (7 m on your left).
	After another 1 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 115 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Narcissus to Cynthia Bay

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	16.7 km
Time	5 h to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 3 on route, on average they are 4.3 km apart with the largest gap of 9.8 km.

Hut: There are 2 on route, on average they are 5.6 km apart with the largest gap of 10.4 km.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 4.2 km apart with the largest gap of 10.4 km.

Seat: There is one 16.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	-34 m	Narcissus Hut campsite
Hut	10 m	Narcissus Hut
Toilet	70 m	[toilet]
Camp site	6.3 km + 6 m	Echo Point Campsite
Hut	6.3 km + 15 m	Echo Point Hut
Toilet	6.3 km	[toilet]
Camp site	16 km + 115 m	Fergy's Paddock camp site
Seat	16.7 km	[seat]
Toilet	16.7 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Narcissus to Cynthia Bay
A great way to finish your Overland Track adventure. Walk along the forest for the length of Lake St Clair and stop for a swim at Echo Point.

Narcissus Hut
On the bank of Narcissus River and not far from the northern tip of Lake St Clair.

Echo Point Hut
A lovely rustic hut on the western shore of Lake St Clair

Fergy’s Paddock
A simple camping ground near the lake and a walk to the visitors center.

Lake St Clair Lodge

Transport
Options for transport at the start and end of the walk

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