Pelion to Kia Ora

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This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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

Start	On Arm River Track (30 m North East of Arm River Track), . (-41.8296526,146.0463462)
Mode
Directions	From Sheffield Road, Acacia Hills, head south-east along Nook Road; After 5.2km, (at the end of Nook Road) turn right on to West Nook Road. After another 6.4km, turn right on to West Nook Road. After another 950m, turn left on to Main Street. After another 1.3km, turn right on to Claude Road. After another 16.4km, continue straight along Cethana Road Mount Roland. After another 1.2km, turn left on to Olivers Road. After another 21.1km, (at the end of Olivers Road) turn right on to Mersey Forest Road Mersey Forest. After another 31.4km, turn right on to Lees Paddocks Track Mersey Forest. After another 7.7km, turn sharp right on to Lees Paddocks Track Mersey Forest. After another 5.2km, come to the trackhead on Lees Paddocks Track.
Finish	At the intersection of Kia Ora Hut Helipad Track, . (-41.892138,146.0815179)
Mode (end)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from New Pelion Hut) by heading south-west along the Arm River Track. After another 20m you will find the New Pelion Hut . There is a helipad here.
	Then (at the 3-way intersection, with & Overland Track) continue straight, to follow the Overland Track. Then almost immediately you will find the New Pelion Hut Helipad, (50m on your right).
	Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. Then almost immediately, pass New Pelion Hut Toilets (on your right).
	After another 40m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. After another 30m you will find the New Pelion Hut Group Campsite (30m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au There is a toilet here.
	Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track.
	After another 90m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. Then almost immediately you will find the Pelion Ranger Hut Helipad, (20m on the left). After another 1.5km, pass a waterfall (30m on the left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Douglas Creek waterfalls. To start this optional side trip bear left here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and turn sharp left to continue. Details below. Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. After another 50m, pass a waterfall (30m on the left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to upper Douglas Creek waterfalls. To start this optional side trip turn left here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and turn left to continue. Details below. Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. After another 2.7km you will find the Pelion Gap lookout.
	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. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and bear right to continue. Details below. Then (at the 4-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. After another 1.5km, cross the wooden Pinestone Valley Bridge.
	After another 2.1km, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. After another 400m, pass Kia Ora Hut toilets (40m ahead).
	After another 20m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track. Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Group Camping Platform (20m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Overland Track.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with Overland Track & Kia Ora Hut Helipad Track) turn right, to follow the Kia Ora Hut Helipad Track. Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (5m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (20m ahead). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (20m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (30m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (30m ahead). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (30m ahead). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (40m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (40m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au
	Then (at the 3-way intersection, with Kia Ora Hut Helipad Track & ) turn left.
	Then almost immediately you come to the end at Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform. Then almost immediately, pass a water tank (5m ahead). Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (20m ahead). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Hut Public Camping Platform (40m on the left). 🔗 parks.tas.gov.au You will also find a toilet, water tank, helipadand a waterfall here. Then almost immediately you will find the Kia Ora Helipad, (50m on your right). Then almost immediately, pass Kia Ora Falls waterfall, a waterfall (70m on the left).

Side trip to Douglas Creek waterfalls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip bear left (from Douglas Creek (waterway)) by heading south-east along the Douglas Creek Falls Track. After another 20m, pass a waterfall (50m on your right).
	Then almost immediately this sidetrip ends at Douglas Creek (waterway). You will also find a waterfall here. Then almost immediately, pass a waterfall (5m on your right).

Side trip to upper Douglas Creek waterfalls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip turn left (from at the intersection of Douglas Creek Falls Track & Overland Track) by heading east along the Douglas Creek Falls Track. After another 30m, pass a waterfall (50m on the left).
	Then almost immediately this sidetrip ends at Douglas Creek (waterway). You will also find a waterfall here. Then almost immediately, pass a waterfall (ahead).

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
	To start this sidetrip turn right (from Pelion Gap) by heading west along the Mount Ossa Track. There is the Pelion Gap lookout, lookout at the start. After another 2.7km, pass Mount Ossa a summit, a summit.
	Then almost immediately this sidetrip ends at Mount Ossa.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Pelion Gap) by heading east along the Mount Ossa Track. After another 10m you will find the Pelion Gap lookout.
	Then (at the 4-way intersection, with & Mount Pelion East Track) continue straight, to follow the Mount Pelion East Track.
	After another 1.3km this sidetrip ends at Mount Pelion East. There is a summit here. Then almost immediately, pass Mount Pelion East a summit, a summit (on the left).

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	8.5km
Time	3 hrs to 4 hrs

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There are 12 on route, they are on average 750m part with the largest gap being 8.4km.

Hut: There is one 20m from the start.

Toilet: There are two on route, 8.4km apart, the first is 50m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Hut	20m	[hut]
Toilet	50m	New Pelion Hut Toilets
Campsite	150m	[campsite]
Toilet	8.5km	Kia Ora Hut toilets
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]
Campsite	8.5km	[campsite]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cradle Valley Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later tonight. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northerly 20 to 30 km/h in the evening.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  0°C → 6°C
  Showers easing.
  100% chance of rain
  10 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Snow falling above 900 metres. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning westerly during the morning.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 1 [Low]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  1°C → 7°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending north to northwesterly 20 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  3°C → 5°C
  Showers or snow.
  95% chance of rain
  9 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers or snow, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then turning northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  0°C → 5°C
  Showers or snow.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers or snow, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  0°C → 6°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning north to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  3°C → 7°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  2°C → 7°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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