Milligans Peak and Mt King William 1 from Pitts Peak (west of the southern end of Lake St Clair)Greig Clarke
Throughout its history the club has maintained a personal, friendly and social atmosphere through varied and regular social functions.
Although the club’s day walks are based in the north-western third of the state, multi-day walks are carried out throughout the state because most of the state is accessible within a five hour drive of the north-west coast.
Penguin to Cradle, a walk with varietyTasmania has arguably become the greatest bushwalking destination of Australia with most walkers who want an extended walk heading for the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
For those seeking a quieter time and a more challenging bushwalk with different but still beautiful Tasmanian scenery, the North West Walking Club has developed the Penguin Cradle Trail. The complete walk is 80 kilometres and it is recommended that a party allow five to seven days for the trip. Crossroads provide access at a few points enabling the Trail to be done as overnight or four long day walks and allowing shorter
sections to be explored. The Trail starts two kilometres south of the town of Penguin on the north coast and takes you through rural areas and much seemingly untouched open woodland and rainforest. Combine these with rugged mountain ranges, a canyon with a wild river running through it, some idyllic lakes and vistas of snow-capped peaks. Add waterfalls, ancient conifers, wildflowers and clean water with your lungs ventilated by the purest air in Australia, and you have a bushwalk featuring some of the best experiences available in Tasmania. Quiet campsites ensure that “million miles from care” feeling.
The PCT is suitable for walkers experienced in navigation and some off track walking as sections are subject to tree falls, over-grown vegetation and rain may cause land slippage. Extra time should be allowed to negotiate these possible obstructions. Maps and descriptions of the Trail are available via the club website.
For further information visit the club website at nwwc.org.au. The club meets on the first and third Monday of each month at the Ulverstone High School at 7.30 PM.
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