Cradle Mountain Huts

Trek the Overland Track, Tasmania, staying in the Cradle Mountain Huts.

April 15 - 21
Cost: $2750 twin share
Who: Anthology
Contact: 03 6392 2211

The Cradle Mountain huts six-day walk is a fabulous journey within Tasmania's World Heritage Area. Following the famous Overland Track, the walk extends from Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair through a variety of spectacular landscapes. With a three course meal and fine Tasmanian wine served at the end of each days trek.

DAY ONE – Arrive Launceston
Transfer to Quamby Estate. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the quiet grounds of this secluded traditional country estate built in the 1820s. This evening enjoy a gourmet dinner of fresh Tasmanian produce.

DAY TWO – Quamby Estate to Cradle Valley and Barn Bluff
Your guides will provide you with back pack and Gore-tex jacket for use during the walking tour before departing on the drive to Cradle Valley. The walk begins at the Waldheim Chalet, where you climb onto the alpine plateau with spectacular views of Dove and Crater Lakes. In the afternoon you walk the rim of the glacial cirque before passing through Waterfall Valley. The night is spent at Barn Bluff Hut which nestles beneath this majestic mountain. Day 2 is approximately 11 km, 5 hours.

DAY THREE - Barn Bluff to Pine Forest Moor
Crossing the sedgeland moors, you pass many glacial tarns. Lunch is usually on the shores of Lake Windermere. In the afternoon you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Lemonthyme Forests from the Forth Valley lookout. The Pine Forest Moor Hut is located on the edge of the forest. Day 3 is approximately 12 km, 6 hours.

DAY FOUR – Pine Forest Moor to Pelion
The walk follows the historic Innes Track sheltered below Mt. Pelion West, mainly through rainforest. A stop is made at Frog Flats at the headwaters to the Forth River. The final section of the day's walk is on to the Pelion Plains where Pelion Hut is located. Day 4 walk is approximately 10 km, 4 hours.

DAY FIVE – Pelion to Cathedral Mountain    
Views to the South-West wilderness are possible from Pelion Gap, and it is from this point that you can elect to climb Mt. Ossa (Tasmania's highest peak). The afternoon walk is to Kia Ora Hut located below Cathedral Mountain. Day 5 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours (3-4 hours extra to climb Mt. Ossa).

DAY SIX – Cathedral Mountain to Windy Ridge
This day begins with a visit to the beautiful 'Leatherwood Garden' at the historic Du Cane Hut. The middle section of the day is spent meandering along the Mersey River visiting the spectacular waterfalls including the D'Alton, Fergusson and Hartnett Falls. The hut at Windy Ridge is reached through magical myrtle forests. Day 6 walk is approximately 9 km, 4 hours.

DAY SEVEN – Windy Ridge to Lake St Clair and Quamby Estate
The northern shores of Lake St. Clair are reached through superb eucalypt forests. Here you are met and taken on a 17km boat cruise along Tasmania's deepest and most spectacular lake. Leaving the Overland Track behind you as you pass over the waters of the lake is a memorable way to conclude your walk. The return trip to Quamby Estate is past the majestic Quamby Bluff and through Golden Valley. Upon arrival at Quamby Estate you will have time to freshen up to enjoy a sparkling wine and canapés in the gardens. Transfers are provided back to Launceston airport. Day 7 walk is approximately 9km, 3 hours.