5 Day Cradle Mountain Signature Walk
Tasmania’s Overland Track is world-renowned, and this 5-day signature trip is an ideal way to experience it if you’re short on time. The journey covers the final three days of the Overland Track, entering the Wilderness World Heritage Area via the Arm River Track and finishing at Lake St Clair. It begins with a welcome dinner and briefing at the historic Red Feather Inn, just outside Launceston. The following morning, you’ll head towards Cradle Mountain and start a fully guided 42-kilometre trek through Tasmania’s iconic wilderness, ending at the shores of Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest natural lake. Across five days, the experience delivers stunning landscapes.
Multi Day Walking TourNational parksWalking & hikingWildlife & natureSee what's included
- Meals included: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Small Group Escorted Tours
This suggested tour costs from AUD$3,495 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Launceston, finishes in Launceston
5 days/4 nights
Boutique Lodges & Hotels
Pre and post tour options? YES
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AUD$3,495
Day 1 - Red Feather Inn
Preparing for a big walk is crucial, that is why we start our 5 day Cradle Mountain Signature Walk the night before at our walker base at the historic and quaint Red Feather Inn. Here you will meet your guides as they take you through what to expect from the next four days and conduct a gear check. After our short briefing, the night of celebration begins – Your Overland Track adventure is finally here! Get to know your fellow walkers over a dinner of local fare, cooked for you by the in-house chef and paired with local wines. The rooms at Red Feather Inn are designed for your comfort, giving you the perfect excuse to head off to bed early and get a restful night's sleep before your early start the next day.
Your accommodation: Red Feather Inn
The Red Feather Inn is a charming collection of historic sandstone buildings, originally built by convict labour in 1842. Its classic Georgian architecture has been beautifully restored and reimagined as elegant boutique accommodation. All suites and rooms are beautifully appointed, overlooking a secluded garden, and feature superior quality beds, state-of-the-art bathrooms, gas log fires, delicious breakfasts, and more.
Day 2 - Red Feather Inn to Pelion Plains Hut
After an early breakfast, we depart by bus for Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Entering the Wilderness World Heritage Area via the scenic Arm River Track, we wind through lush forest, cross clear streams, and pass towering eucalypts. Today’s trail offers a fresh perspective of the Overland Track, with views of Lake Price and Mount Pillinger. After a steep climb, the landscape opens to reveal the vast Pelion Plains and the dramatic dolerite spires of Mt Oakleigh. We end the day in comfort, nestled in dry sclerophyll forest at Pelion Plains Hut.
Approximately 6 hours walking
Your accommodation: Pelion Hut
New Pelion Hut is the largest and most comfortable hut on the Overland Track, set beneath Mount Oakleigh. It features bunk rooms, a spacious common area, a gas heater, and serves as a base for side trips to Mount Ossa and Pelion East.
Day 3 - Pelion Plains Hut to Kia Ora Hut
We begin with a steady 300m climb through lush rainforest to Pelion Gap, a scenic plateau between Mt Pelion East and Mt Ossa. From here, you’ll have the option to summit Mt Ossa - Tasmania’s highest peak at 1,617m. This challenging side trip rewards with breathtaking 360-degree views. Prefer something gentler? Explore the Japanese Gardens on Mt Doris instead. After Pelion Gap, it's a relaxing two-hour descent to Kia Ora Hut. Unwind with a Tasmanian drop and soak in views across to Cathedral Mountain.
Approximately 4 hours walking - Optional Mt Ossa Summit
Your accommodation: Kia Ora Hut
Kia Ora Hut is a sustainably built, timber-clad refuge on the Overland Track, offering bunkrooms, a spacious communal area, and relaxing verandas. Set near Kia Ora Creek, it’s a perfect base for exploring nearby waterfalls and the Du Cane Range.
Day 4 - Kia Ora Hut to Windy Ridge Hut
Today is all about waterfalls and ancient wilderness. After leaving Kia Ora Hut, we walk for about an hour to Du Cane Hut, a rustic relic from the early 1900s, nestled beneath the dramatic Du Cane Range. From here, the trail winds through some of the National Park’s oldest forest, where towering King Billy pines - some over 2,000 years old - stand sentinel. Above the Mersey River, we follow the terrain as it tumbles toward Bass Strait, carving deep cliffs and cascading waterfalls.
Approximately 5 hours walking
Your accommodation: Windy Ridge Hut
Windy Ridge Hut is a modern, spacious Overland Track hut with bunkrooms and a large dining area. Set near the Du Cane Range, it’s ideal for side trips to nearby waterfalls and offers a scenic rest near the trek’s end.
Day 5 - Windy Ridge Hut to Lake St Clair
Our final day leads us to Lake St Clair - Australia’s deepest natural lake, shaped by glaciations over two million years ago. The trail winds through flowering dry sclerophyll forest, with birdsong guiding us to Narcissus Bay at the lake’s northern edge. After lunch, we board a spectacular 17km cruise across the lake to Cynthia Bay, taking in the last views of this remarkable wilderness. The return trip to Red Feather Inn is through the trout fishing mecca of the highland lakes, descending the rugged Western Tiers.
Approximately 5 hours walking
Departure dates and prices
5 Day Cradle Mountain Signature Walk
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Apr 3, 2027
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Apr 9, 2027
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