This guidebook covers the iconic Overland Track in Tasmania's stunning Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The well-maintained 80km route from Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair is described over seven stages, along with optional sidetrips to the area's many accessible peaks including Mt Ossa, Tasmania's highest mountain. The track can be completed in between 5 and 9 days, depending on fitness and whether hikers undertake sidetrips.
Each stage features clear 1:50,000 mapping and profiles alongside detailed route description. The guide also includes essential practical information about booking onto the track and arranging permits, as well as comprehensive notes about the facilities available at each of the Overland huts. The extensive plant and animal section provides photos and descriptions of the eclectic range of wildlife that can be spotted along the track, and many of these fascinating species are found nowhere else on Earth.
The Overland Track crosses Tasmania's spectacular wild landscape, travelling through buttongrass moorland and rainforests, passing tranquil lakes and impressive waterfalls. Although more physically and technically challenging than the main route, the track's sidetrips are well worth the effort in good weather for the panoramic views they offer of the stunning Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
By:
Warwick Sprawson
Imprint: Woodslane
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 172mm,
Width: 116mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9781786310132
ISBN 10: 1786310139
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 February 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents Map key Overview map Route summary tables The Overland huts Introduction Location History Geology Plants and animals Planning your trip When to go Ways to hike the track Hiking direction Doing the hike with kids Permits Booking your hike Signing in Getting there Accommodation and facilities at the start of the track Accommodation and facilities at the end of the track Accommodation and facilities on the track Planning day-by-day Using this guide What to take Food and water Waymarking Maps Sidetrips Health, safety and emergencies Phones and Wi-Fi The Overland Track Stage 1 Ronny Creek to Waterfall Valley Huts Stage 2 Waterfall Valley Huts to Windermere Hut Stage 3 Windermere Hut to New Pelion Hut Stage 4 New Pelion Hut to Kia Ora Hut Stage 5 Kia Ora Hut to Bert Nichols Hut Stage 6 Bert Nichols Hut to Narcissus Hut Stage 7 Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay Plant and animal guide Plant guide Animal guide Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Suggested clothing, gear and food Appendix C What now? Other hikes in Tasmania
