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Overland Track

Worth knowing
The Overland Track runs for a length of 78 kilometers through Australia.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 4 days to walk the Overland Track.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in unmanaged huts.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Overland Track
Difficulty
- easy
Length
78 km
Elevation gain
1.900 m
Elevation loss
2.100 m
Highest Point
1.267 m
Lowest Point
741 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
78 km
1.900 m
2.100 m
1.267 m
741 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Overland Track
- in a tent/tarp
- in unmanaged huts
Solitude on the Overland Track
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
The best time to hike the Overland Track is:
January
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Arrival to the Overland Track
You will arrive via Hobart International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Mietwagen. Duration approx. null hours.
Departure from the Overland Track
Departure is via Hobart International Airport.
You can get to the airport per Mietwagen / Taxi. Takes about null hours.
Useful links to the Overland Track
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Overland Track
Map and elevation profile of the Overland Track
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