Segment | This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own. |
Full Journey | The Overland Track |
Start | (-41.635871,145.9492627) |
Mode | Bus Car |
Directions | From Cradle Mountain Road, C132, Pencil Pine.
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Finish | At the intersection of Waterfall Valley Hut Track & Waterfall Valley Hut Toilet Track (-41.7147627,145.9469659) |
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The starting point of an alternate access track. The alternate Access track to Waldheim Cabins on Connells Ave Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to climb the famous Cradle Mountain. Very steep and slippery so not recommended in wet or icy conditions. There is some rock scrambling near the summit that requires extra care. Requires between 2-3 hours to enjoy this side trip. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Barn Bluff side trip. This is for very experienced walkers comfortable with rock scrambles, exposed heights and faint tracks. Leave 3-4hrs to complete this sidetrip. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 5/6 Very challenging |
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Length | 10.8 km |
Time | 4 h to 6 h |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
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 | Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Shelter
| 4 m | Ronny Creek Registration Booth |
Toilet
| 730 m + 590 m | [toilet] |
Seat
| 1.8 km | [seat] |
Seat
| 3.1 km | [seat] |
Shelter
| 5.4 km | Kitchen Hut |
Toilet
| 5.4 km | Kitchen Hut Toilet |
Shelter
| 8.5 km | Emergency Shelter |
Hut
| 10.8 km | Waterfall Valley Hut |
Toilet
| 10.8 km | Waterfall Valley Tolilets |
Camp site
| 10.8 km | Waterfall Valley Public Camping Platform |