Kia Ora to Windy Ridge

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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

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	The Overland Track
Start	At the intersection of Overland Track & Kia Ora Hut toilet track (-41.8920618,146.0815091)
Finish	(-41.9319992,146.0889934)
Mode (end)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Overland Track & Kia Ora Hut toilet track Start heading along Overland Track (a walking track). Find the Kia Ora Hut public camping platform at the start. W:www.parks.tas.gov.au Find the Kia Ora Hut at the start. After 75 m pass the "Kia Ora Falls" (on your left).
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Paddy Hartnett Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track. Then pass the "Two nails wodden (old)" (on your left). After another 2.1 km pass the toilet (30 m on your right). After another 15 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Du Cane Hut toilet track) veer left, to head along Overland Track.
	After another 50 m pass the "Du Cane Hut" (on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Dalton Falls on Mersey River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Fergusson Falls on Mersey River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track) turn sharp right, to head along Overland Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the tallest of the falls - Hartnett Falls. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Overland Track & Hartnett Falls Track) turn right, to head along Overland Track. After another 4 km continue straight, to head along Overland Track. After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Overland Track. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Overland Track & Windy Ridge Ranger Hut Track) continue straight, to head along Overland Track.
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Bert Nichols Hut Toilet Track & Overland Track) turn right, to head along Bert Nichols Hut Toilet Track. After another 10 m come to "Bert Nichols Hut". About 25 m past the end is a camp site. W:www.parks.tas.gov.au About 45 m past the end is a toilet.
	The end.

Side trip to Dalton Falls on Mersey River.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track (a walking track). After another 270 m (at the intersection of Dalton Falls Track & Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track) continue straight, to head along Dalton Falls Track. After another 135 m come to "Dalton Falls". About 10 m past the end is "Dalton Falls".
	Continue another 0 m to find Dalton Falls at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 410 m to the main route.

Side trip to Fergusson Falls on Mersey River.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track (a walking track). After another 270 m (at the intersection of Fergusson Falls Track & Dalton Falls Track) turn right, to head along Fergusson Falls Track. After another 170 m come to "Fergusson Falls". About 20 m past the end is "Fergusson Falls".
	Continue another 0 m to find Fergusson Falls at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.

Side trip to the tallest of the falls - Hartnett Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Hartnett Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Hartnett Falls Track (a walking track).
	After another 700 m (at the intersection of Harnett Fall Bottom Track & Hartnett Falls Track) turn left, to head along Harnett Fall Bottom Track. After another 8 m pass the "Hartnett Falls" (15 m on your right).
	After another 295 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1 km to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kia Ora to Windy Ridge

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.5 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

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	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 9.5 km.

Hut: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 9.5 km.

Shelter: There is one 2.6 km from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	6 m	Kia Ora Hut public camping platform
Hut	6 m	Kia Ora Hut
Toilet	2.6 km	[toilet]
Shelter	2.6 km	Du Cane Hut
Hut	9.6 km	Bert Nichols Hut
Camp site	9.6 km	[camp site]
Toilet	9.6 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Kia Ora to Windy Ridge
Walk around the base of Falling Mountain via the historic Du Cane Hut and three waterfall side trips.

Kia Ora Hut
A lovely hut and camping area nestled beside Kia Ora Creek with bubble cascades and a waterfall

Du Cane Hut
A historic hut perfect for a morning tea break.

Bert Nichols Hut (Windy Ridge Hut)
The largest hut on the Overland track with lovely views across the valley and of the Du Cane Range

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Lake St Clair Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 23 November
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely later this evening. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly in the late evening.
  
  Sunday 24 November
  
  11°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and early evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly early in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Monday 25 November
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 26 November
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Shower or two developing.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 27 November
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly during the morning then becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Thursday 28 November
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely during the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h shifting east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h later.
  
  Friday 29 November
  
  4°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly later in the day.
  
  Saturday 30 November
  
  6°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds north to northeasterly 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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