Segment | This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own. |
Full Journey | The Overland Track |
Start | (-41.8295189,146.0466084) |
Finish | (-41.8921191,146.0815098) |
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Douglas Creek waterfalls. To start this optional side trip turn 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. Side trip to upper Douglas Creek waterfalls. To start this optional side trip turn 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. Side trip to the top of Mt Ossa, Tasmania's highest peak. You will need 4-5 hours of daylight
to the summit and return to Pelion Gap. Exposed rock scramble to reach the summit, very slippery in wet conditions, requires clear weather. 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 | 8.5 km |
Time | 3 h to 4 h |
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 | Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6) |
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Hut
| 50 m | New Pelion Hut |
Toilet
| 50 m | New Pelion Hut Toilets |
Camp site
| 8.5 km | Kia Ora Hut group camping platforms |
Camp site
| 8.5 km | Kia Ora Hut public camping platform |
Camp site
| 8.5 km | Kia Ora Hut public camping platform |
Toilet
| 8.5 km | Kia Ora Hut toilets |