The Overland Track runs for 65 kilometers from Cradle Mountain through the Tasmanian wilderness world heritage area to Lake St. Claire. Hiking the Overland track is quite spectacular with a variety of different areas ranging from rainforest to moors with mountains, lakes and waterfalls to see. The Overland track is classed as a moderate walk and there are numerous side trips that can be done. On these side trips you can either leave your pack at the huts if the side trip is nearby or leave the packs on some of the timber platforms that have been specially built and do the side-trips with just a day pack These side-trips provide some spectacular scenery and it is highly recommended that you plan to do as many as possible. Hiking the Overland Track takes four days but another four days can easily be used up on the side-trips. As the track is growing more popular every year a booking and fee system is in place. During the summer months the Overland track must be walked from north to south.
There is always a good timing for everything. For the Overland Track, the best time to trek is from December to March. Nevertheless, you are to prepare yourself just in case you might be facing adverse weather conditions. These could be rain, fog, subzero temperature during the night as well as the dreaded snowstorm. Even though the trails are carefully supervised by park rangers and there are proper signposts as well camping huts to shelter you, it is wise to mentally prepare yourself just in case you got lost or injured and need to spend the night out in the open.
The Overland Track has gained much reputation over the recent years and has welcomed many hikers and moderate walkers in general. It is considered to be one of the world's best walks too. If you are a big fan of outdoor activities then a visit to Tasmania is unquestionably an additional thrill. Many have considered it to be a paradise on earth and it is because of the superbly diversified flora and fauna that can be found there. Tasmania has 16 national parks altogether with each differing a little from the other. 2 of the national parks are more popular than the rest. They are Franklin-Gordon National Park and Cradle Mountain National park. There four other national parks, though, that are worth a visit and this article will sketchily cover on them.
Between the two most visited national parks, Cradle Mountain is probably the most popular. Lake St. Clair and Dove Lake which are also well known tourist spots are situated here. Archeological research over the past years has revealed that Aborigines had taken settlements in this area for over thousand of years. Even the primitive characteristics of Cradle Mountain have been the very depiction of Tasmania. You would be thrilled to know that once you've set your foot in Cradle Mountain, there are many treks to be explored. The most popular one includes a journey up to the top of Mt. Rufus. If energy deprivation is never in your dictionary, then there is just a perfect track for you - the Overland Track. It takes about 6 days to complete the track and mind yourself, it is listed as one of the best nature treks in the world.
It doesn't matter whether your trip is just for a few days or more, you will without doubt bring back home an experience that can never be traded with anything else. Tasmania always has something good to offer to all of its visitors and if Cradle Mountain National Park is somewhere in your plan, then you are truly heading your way into the most enchanting holiday break ever.
There is always a good timing for everything. For the Overland Track, the best time to trek is from December to March. Nevertheless, you are to prepare yourself just in case you might be facing adverse weather conditions. These could be rain, fog, subzero temperature during the night as well as the dreaded snowstorm. Even though the trails are carefully supervised by park rangers and there are proper signposts as well camping huts to shelter you, it is wise to mentally prepare yourself just in case you got lost or injured and need to spend the night out in the open.
The Overland Track has gained much reputation over the recent years and has welcomed many hikers and moderate walkers in general. It is considered to be one of the world's best walks too. If you are a big fan of outdoor activities then a visit to Tasmania is unquestionably an additional thrill. Many have considered it to be a paradise on earth and it is because of the superbly diversified flora and fauna that can be found there. Tasmania has 16 national parks altogether with each differing a little from the other. 2 of the national parks are more popular than the rest. They are Franklin-Gordon National Park and Cradle Mountain National park. There four other national parks, though, that are worth a visit and this article will sketchily cover on them.
Between the two most visited national parks, Cradle Mountain is probably the most popular. Lake St. Clair and Dove Lake which are also well known tourist spots are situated here. Archeological research over the past years has revealed that Aborigines had taken settlements in this area for over thousand of years. Even the primitive characteristics of Cradle Mountain have been the very depiction of Tasmania. You would be thrilled to know that once you've set your foot in Cradle Mountain, there are many treks to be explored. The most popular one includes a journey up to the top of Mt. Rufus. If energy deprivation is never in your dictionary, then there is just a perfect track for you - the Overland Track. It takes about 6 days to complete the track and mind yourself, it is listed as one of the best nature treks in the world.
It doesn't matter whether your trip is just for a few days or more, you will without doubt bring back home an experience that can never be traded with anything else. Tasmania always has something good to offer to all of its visitors and if Cradle Mountain National Park is somewhere in your plan, then you are truly heading your way into the most enchanting holiday break ever.
About the Author:
Christopher is an avid traveler and an ardent ecologist. He is author of a number of eco-economy and travel economy books and his latest book The Overland Track is sold worldwide.
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