The Overland Track
Palawa Country

4 days, 6 days to 9 days

78.3 km
oneway

↑ 2464 m
↓ -2594 m

Very challenging
The Overland Track is an iconic 4-10 day walk in the heart of Tasmania wilderness. The main spine of this walk guides you through incredibly diverse environments from alpine to lakeside rainforest. Side trips give you access to Mt Ossa, the highest peak in Tasmania as well as many other great peaks, waterfalls and other fantastic places to explore. There are well-established campsites with huts, toilets and tank water each night, a tent is needed as the public huts can not be booked. This track is very popular, especially during summer, you can walk with a guide or do the trip selfguided. Bookings are required during the warmer seasons with spaces filling up quickly. Snow and extreme weather are very possible any time of year, everyone walking the track requires bushwalking experience, those walking in the colder months requires extra alpine walking skills, experience and equipment. Let us begin by acknowledging the Palawa people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-41.635871,145.9492627)
Mode Bus Car
Finish (-42.1163685,146.1743537)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle   Car  
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
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Ronny Creek to Waterfall Valley
4 h to 6 h
10.8 km
Getting Started
From the Visitor Center at Cradle Mountain catch the settle bus towards Dove Lake, but get off about halfway at "Ronny Creek". There is a small car park and small shelter at Roony Creek, fill out the logbook, then cross the road to follow the timber boardwalk past the well signposted formal start of the Overland Track.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Ronny Creek Registration Booth at the start.
Find the Ronny Creek Registration Booth at the start.
After another 10 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Dove Lake Road) continue straight, to head along Overland Track (a walking track).
After another 40 m pass the "Overland Track" (4 m on your left).
The starting point of an alternate access track. The alternate Access track to Waldheim Cabins on Connells Ave Details below.
After another 680 m turn left, to head along Overland Track.
Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
Then head down the wooden steps (about 3 m long)
Crater Lake
After another 5 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Lake Lilla Track) by following the "Crater Lake" sign turn right, to head along Overland Track.
After another 6 m head up the steps (about 15 m long)
After another 590 m head up the steps (about 10 m long)
Overland Track
After another 6 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Horse Track) by following the "Overland Track" sign continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 6 m head up the steps (about 25 m long)
After another 410 m pass the "Crater Falls" (9 m on your right).
After another 20 m pass a seat (on your right).
After another 460 m pass the "Crater Lake Hut" (on your right).
After another 450 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Wombat Pool Track) veer right, to head along Overland Track.
After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
After another 335 m pass a seat (9 m on your left).
After another 95 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Chain Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 205 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 30 m come to the "Marion's Lookout" (30 m on your left).
Turn right, to head along Overland Track.
After another 920 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
After another 630 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Horse Track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
After another 380 m pass the "Kitchen Hut" (6 m on your right).
After another 35 m pass the "Kitchen Hut Toilet" (30 m on your right).
After another 8 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Kithen Hut Toliet Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to climb the famous Cradle Mountain. Very steep and slippery so not recommended in wet or icy conditions. There is some rock scrambling near the summit that requires extra care. Requires between 2-3 hours to enjoy this side trip. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 100 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Cradle Mountain Face Track) veer right, to head along Overland Track.
After another 2.9 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Lake Rodway Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 75 m pass the "Emergency Shelter" (15 m on your left).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Barn Bluff side trip. This is for very experienced walkers comfortable with rock scrambles, exposed heights and faint tracks. Leave 3-4hrs to complete this sidetrip. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 670 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Barn Bluff Track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
After another 1.7 km come to "Waterfall Valley Hut".
About 20 m past the end is "Waterfall Valley Tolilets".
About 35 m past the end is "Waterfall Valley Public Camping Platform".
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Waterfall Valley Hut Track & Waterfall Valley Hut Toilet Track at the end.

An optional side trip to climb the famous Cradle Mountain. Very steep and slippery so not recommended in wet or icy conditions. There is some rock scrambling near the summit that requires extra care. Requires between 2-3 hours to enjoy this side trip.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Cradle Mountain Face Track & Overland Track Start heading along Cradle Mountain Face Track (a walking track).
After another 35 m (at the intersection of Cradle Mount Summit Track & Cradle Mountain Face Track) veer right, to head along Cradle Mount Summit Track.
After another 1 km turn right, to head along Cradle Mount Summit Track.
After another 55 m come to "Cradle Mountain".
Continue another 0 m to find Cradle Mountain at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.1 km to the main route.

The alternate Access track to Waldheim Cabins on Connells Ave
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 430 m turn right.
After another 60 m continue straight.
After another 110 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
About 75 m past the end is a car park.
The end.

Barn Bluff side trip. This is for very experienced walkers comfortable with rock scrambles, exposed heights and faint tracks. Leave 3-4hrs to complete this sidetrip.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 3.1 km come to "Barn Bluff".
Continue another 0 m to find Barn Bluff at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 3.1 km to the main route.

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Waterfall Valley to Windermere
2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min
7.6 km
Getting Started
From the new Waterfall Valley Hut, head past the front of the new hut initially towards the Old Waterfall Valley Hut to then veer left to head down and across the plain and along the main Overland Track.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Waterfall Valley Hut Track & Waterfall Valley Hut Toilet Track Start heading along Waterfall Valley Hut Track (a walking track).
Find the Waterfall Valley Hut at the start.
After another 5 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Valley Hut Track & Waterfall Valley Hut Helipad Path) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Valley Hut Track.
Find the Waterfall Valley Public Camping Platform at the start.
At the intersection of Old Waterfall Valley Hut Track & Waterfall Valley Hut Track veer left, to head along Old Waterfall Valley Hut Track.
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Old Waterfall Valley Hut Track) turn left, to head along Overland Track.
After another 650 m pass the waterfall (50 m on your left).
After another 560 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Waterfall Valley Private Hut (Cradle Mountain Huts) Track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Walk to Innes Falls via Lake Will. You can have the side trip by 'just' visiting the lovely beach on the shore of Lake Will. Enjoy the lake and the views up to Barn Bluff. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Lake Will Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 1.8 km continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 1.6 km come to the "Windermere Lake Viewpoint" (9 m on your left).
At the intersection of Overland Track & Windermere Lake Viewpoint Track continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 470 m come to the "Windermere Group Camping Platforms" (15 m on your left).
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Windermere Group Camping Platform Track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
After another 25 m come to the "Windermere Public Camping Platform" (on your left).
After another 2 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
Then come to the "Windermere Public Camping Platform" (15 m on your left).
After another 6 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
At the intersection of Windermere Hut Track & Overland Track turn right, to head along Windermere Hut Track.
After another 25 m come to "Windermere Hut".
The end.

Walk to Innes Falls via Lake Will. You can have the side trip by 'just' visiting the lovely beach on the shore of Lake Will. Enjoy the lake and the views up to Barn Bluff.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Lake Will Track & Overland Track Start heading along Lake Will Track (a walking track).
After another 2.6 km come to "Innes Falls".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 2.6 km to the main route.

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Windermere to Pelion
5 h to 7 h
15.1 km
Turn map Directions & comments
Start heading along Windermere Hut Track.
Windermere Hut.
After 30 m come to the "Windermere Public Camping Platform" (10 m on your left).
At the intersection of Overland Track & Windermere Hut Track veer right, to head along Overland Track.
After another 35 m pass the "Windermere Hut Toilets" (10 m on your left).
After another 120 m come to the "Windermere Public Camping Platform" (25 m on your right).
After another 3 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Mersey River Viewpoint with great views over the Forth River valley. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 4 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Mersery River Viewpoint Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Pine Moor Private Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 250 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
After another 470 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
After another 1.2 km cross the Pelion Creek Bridge (about 15 m long)
Continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 155 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Pelion West Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 3.3 km cross the Frog Flats Bridge (about 30 m long)
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the charming Old Pelion Hut, constructed around 1916. If you're up for a refreshing swim, follow the foot track to a swimming hole in Douglas Creek. 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 3.4 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Old Pelion Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 870 m pass the "New Pelion Hut Toilets" (on your left).
After another 20 m come to "New Pelion Hut".
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A side trip to Mt Oakleigh from Pelion Hut. A great option if you are having a rest day at Pelion Hut, have favourable weather and are up for more challenging side trips. Walk along the porch 'behind' the hut (away from the toilets and down the timber steps to initially follow the Arm River Track. Then the Mt Oakleigh track leads up the southern flank. The track is very steep, not always clear and can be very muddy as it leads through the low lands. On top, you can enjoy the views from the first lookout or keep going to the far end of the mountain. The tops of the cliffs are not fenced. The views are amazing. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Arm River Track & Overland Track at the end.

Side trip to Mersey River Viewpoint with great views over the Forth River valley.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Mersery River Viewpoint Track & Overland Track Start heading along Mersery River Viewpoint Track (a walking track).
After another 65 m come to "Mersey River Viewpoint".
Continue another 0 m to find Mersey River Viewpoint at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.

Side trip to the charming Old Pelion Hut, constructed around 1916. If you're up for a refreshing swim, follow the foot track to a swimming hole in Douglas Creek.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Old Pelion Hut Track & Overland Track Start heading along Old Pelion Hut Track (a walking track).
After another 440 m come to "Old Pelion Hut".
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Forth Valley Track & Old Pelion Copper Mine Track at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.

A side trip to Mt Oakleigh from Pelion Hut. A great option if you are having a rest day at Pelion Hut, have favourable weather and are up for more challenging side trips. Walk along the porch 'behind' the hut (away from the toilets and down the timber steps to initially follow the Arm River Track. Then the Mt Oakleigh track leads up the southern flank. The track is very steep, not always clear and can be very muddy as it leads through the low lands. On top, you can enjoy the views from the first lookout or keep going to the far end of the mountain. The tops of the cliffs are not fenced. The views are amazing.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Arm River Track & Overland Track Start heading along Arm River Track (a walking track).
Then come to the "New Pelion Hut" (on your left).
After another 540 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
After another 7 m (at the intersection of Mount Oakleigh Track & Arm River Track) turn left, to head along Mount Oakleigh Track.
After another 350 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
After another 1.7 km come to the viewpoint (on your right).
After another 1.6 km come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 4.3 km to the main route.

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Pelion to Kia Ora
3 h to 4 h
8.5 km
Turn map Directions & comments
Start heading along Arm River Track.
Find the New Pelion Hut at the start.
Then pass the "New Pelion Hut Toilets" (on your right).
After another 85 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 90 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Pelion Ranger Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Douglas Creek waterfalls. 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 1.5 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Douglas Creek Falls Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to upper Douglas Creek waterfalls. 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 55 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Douglas Creek Falls Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 2.7 km come to the "Pelion Gap".
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the top of Mt Ossa, Tasmania's highest peak. You will need 4-5 hours of daylight to the summit and return to Pelion Gap. Exposed rock scramble to reach the summit, very slippery in wet conditions, requires clear weather. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
Pelion Gap continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 1.5 km cross the Pinestone Valley Bridge (about 20 m long)
After another 2.1 km continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 450 m come to the "Kia Ora Hut group camping platforms" (20 m on your left).
After another 8 m (at the intersection of Kia Ora Hut toilet track & Overland Track) turn right, to head along Kia Ora Hut toilet track.
After another 4 m turn left.
About 20 m past the end is "Kia Ora Hut public camping platform".
About 35 m past the end is "Kia Ora Hut public camping platform".
About 45 m past the end is "Kia Ora Hut toilets".
About 75 m past the end is "Kia Ora Falls".
The end.

Side trip to Douglas Creek waterfalls.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Douglas Creek Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Douglas Creek Falls Track (a walking track).
After another 25 m come to a waterfall.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.

Side trip to upper Douglas Creek waterfalls.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Douglas Creek Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Douglas Creek Falls Track (a walking track).
After another 35 m come to a waterfall.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Turn map Directions & comments
Start heading along Mount Ossa Track.
Find the Pelion Gap at the start.
Pelion Gap continue straight, to head along Mount Pelion East Track.
After another 1.3 km come to "Mount Pelion East".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.3 km to the main route.

Side trip to the top of Mt Ossa, Tasmania's highest peak. You will need 4-5 hours of daylight to the summit and return to Pelion Gap. Exposed rock scramble to reach the summit, very slippery in wet conditions, requires clear weather.
Turn map Directions & comments
Pelion Gap Start heading along Mount Ossa Track (a walking track).
After another 2.7 km come to "Mount Ossa".
Continue another 0 m to find Mount Ossa at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 2.7 km to the main route.

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Kia Ora to Windy Ridge
3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min
9.5 km
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Overland Track & Kia Ora Hut toilet track Start heading along Overland Track (a walking track).
Find the Kia Ora Hut public camping platform at the start.
Find the Kia Ora Hut at the start.
After 75 m pass the "Kia Ora Falls" (on your left).
After another 410 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Paddy Hartnett Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
Then pass the "Two nails wodden (old)" (on your left).
After another 2.1 km pass the toilet (30 m on your right).
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Du Cane Hut toilet track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
After another 50 m pass the "Du Cane Hut" (on your right).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Dalton Falls on Mersey River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Fergusson Falls on Mersey River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track) turn sharp right, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the tallest of the falls - Hartnett Falls. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Hartnett Falls Track) turn right, to head along Overland Track.
After another 4 km continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 55 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Windy Ridge Ranger Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 10 m (at the intersection of Bert Nichols Hut Toilet Track & Overland Track) turn right, to head along Bert Nichols Hut Toilet Track.
After another 10 m come to "Bert Nichols Hut".
About 25 m past the end is a camp site.
About 45 m past the end is a toilet.
The end.

Side trip to Dalton Falls on Mersey River.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track (a walking track).
After another 270 m (at the intersection of Dalton Falls Track & Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track) continue straight, to head along Dalton Falls Track.
After another 135 m come to "Dalton Falls".
About 10 m past the end is "Dalton Falls".
Continue another 0 m to find Dalton Falls at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 410 m to the main route.

Side trip to Fergusson Falls on Mersey River.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track (a walking track).
After another 270 m (at the intersection of Fergusson Falls Track & Dalton Falls Track) turn right, to head along Fergusson Falls Track.
After another 170 m come to "Fergusson Falls".
About 20 m past the end is "Fergusson Falls".
Continue another 0 m to find Fergusson Falls at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.

Side trip to the tallest of the falls - Hartnett Falls.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Hartnett Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Hartnett Falls Track (a walking track).
After another 700 m (at the intersection of Harnett Fall Bottom Track & Hartnett Falls Track) turn left, to head along Harnett Fall Bottom Track.
After another 8 m pass the "Hartnett Falls" (15 m on your right).
After another 295 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1 km to the main route.

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Windy Ridge to Narcissus
3 h to 4 h
10 km
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Overland Track & Bert Nichols Hut Toilet Track Start heading along Overland Track (a walking track).
Find the Bert Nichols Hut at the start.
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Optional Sidetrip to Pine Valley. This is best done as an overnight side trip giving you time to also explore the Labyrinth or the Acropolis. The walk of the valley through a lovely and mossy high rainforest, a different vibe from the rest of the Overland Track. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 5.6 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Pine Valley Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
After another 3.2 km cross the Narcissus River Swing Bridge (about 20 m long)
After another 1.2 km come to a toilet.
Continue straight.
After another 10 m come to the "Narcissus Hut" (on your right).
About 35 m past the end is "Narcissus Hut campsite".
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Track to the ferry wharf. If you are catching the ferry to Cynthia Bay, or just want to wander down and enjoy the Lake St Clair. The wharf is a nice place to enjoy a sunset dinner or a swim for those who want to brave the cold water. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
The end.

Optional Sidetrip to Pine Valley. This is best done as an overnight side trip giving you time to also explore the Labyrinth or the Acropolis. The walk of the valley through a lovely and mossy high rainforest, a different vibe from the rest of the Overland Track.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Pine Valley Track & Overland Track Start heading along Pine Valley Track (a walking track).
After another 2.4 km cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
After another 2.4 km come to "Pine Valley Hut".
About 30 m past the end is "Pine Valley Hut Toilets".
About 10 m past the end is "Pine Valley Hut Tent Platforms".
Campsite managed byParks and Wildlife Service.
About 50 m past the end is "Labyrinth Registration Booth".
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Pine Valley Track & Pine Valley Hut Toilet Track at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 4.8 km to the main route.

Track to the ferry wharf. If you are catching the ferry to Cynthia Bay, or just want to wander down and enjoy the Lake St Clair. The wharf is a nice place to enjoy a sunset dinner or a swim for those who want to brave the cold water.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Narcissus Hut at the start.
After another 300 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 310 m to the main route.

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Narcissus to Cynthia Bay
5 h to 6 h
16.7 km
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Narcissus Hut campsite (about 35 m back from the start).
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.
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.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Ronny Creek to Waterfall Valley

Waterfall Valley to Windermere

Windermere to Pelion

Pelion to Kia Ora

Kia Ora to Windy Ridge

Windy Ridge to Narcissus

Narcissus to Cynthia Bay


Grading
Class 5/6
Very challenging
Length 78.3 km
Time 4 days, 6 days to 9 days
Quality of track Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Minimal directional signs (4/6)
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 14 on route, on average they are 5.9 km apart with the largest gap of 23.4 km.

Hut: There are 8 on route, on average they are 9.8 km apart with the largest gap of 15.1 km.

Shelter: There are 5 on route, on average they are 13.2 km apart with the largest gap of 33.6 km.

Toilet: There are 13 on route, on average they are 6.4 km apart with the largest gap of 15 km.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 19.6 km apart with the largest gap of 75.2 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Shelter
4 mRonny Creek Registration Booth
Toilet
730 m + 590 m[toilet]
Seat
1.8 km[seat]
Seat
3.1 km[seat]
Shelter
5.4 kmKitchen Hut
Toilet
5.4 kmKitchen Hut Toilet
Shelter
8.5 kmEmergency Shelter
Hut
10.8 kmWaterfall Valley Hut
Toilet
10.8 kmWaterfall Valley Tolilets
Camp site
10.8 kmWaterfall Valley Public Camping Platform
Camp site
18.3 kmWindermere Group Camping Platforms
Camp site
18.4 kmWindermere Public Camping Platform
Camp site
18.4 kmWindermere Public Camping Platform
Toilet
18.4 km[toilet]
Hut
18.4 kmWindermere Hut
Toilet
18.5 kmWindermere Hut Toilets
Camp site
18.6 kmWindermere Public Camping Platform
Shelter
32.6 km + 440 mOld Pelion Hut
Toilet
33.5 kmNew Pelion Hut Toilets
Hut
33.5 kmNew Pelion Hut
Camp site
42 kmKia Ora Hut group camping platforms
Camp site
42 kmKia Ora Hut public camping platform
Camp site
42 kmKia Ora Hut public camping platform
Toilet
42 kmKia Ora Hut toilets
Camp site
42 kmKia Ora Hut public camping platform
Hut
42 kmKia Ora Hut
Toilet
44.6 km[toilet]
Shelter
44.7 kmDu Cane Hut
Hut
51.6 kmBert Nichols Hut
Camp site
51.6 km[camp site]
Toilet
51.6 km[toilet]
Hut
57.2 km + 4.8 kmPine Valley Hut
Toilet
57.2 km + 4.8 kmPine Valley Hut Toilets
Camp site
57.2 km + 4.8 kmPine Valley Hut Tent Platforms
Hut
61.6 kmNarcissus Hut
Toilet
61.6 km[toilet]
Camp site
61.6 kmNarcissus Hut campsite
Camp site
67.9 km + 6 mEcho Point Campsite
Hut
67.9 km + 15 mEcho Point Hut
Toilet
67.9 km[toilet]
Camp site
77.6 km + 115 mFergy's Paddock camp site
Seat
78.3 km[seat]
Toilet
78.3 km[toilet]
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