Overland Track
Located in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the Overland Track winds through ancient rainforests and alpine moorlands. Wildlife sightings and side trips to glacial lakes enhance the experience.
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Score0Rank#8
Tasmania’s 65 km (40-mile) Overland Track packs remarkable ecological diversity into under a week of hiking. Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair anchor a route known for alpine moorlands and endemic wildlife. Strict permit controls help preserve its fragile environment.
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Score0Rank#9
Located in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, this 40-mile route delivers pristine wilderness in a manageable timeframe. Alpine plateaus, glacial lakes, and unique wildlife define the experience.
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Score0Rank#10
Tasmania’s 40-mile Overland Track winds through Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Hikers encounter glacial lakes, ancient rainforests, and unique wildlife. A permit system controls numbers, preserving its pristine environment.
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Score0Rank#10
Tasmania’s Overland Track showcases ancient rainforests, moorlands, and dramatic mountain landscapes rarely seen outside Australia. The trail is especially admired for its biodiversity and carefully managed conservation practices.
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Score0Rank#11
Tasmania’s Overland Track showcases ancient rainforests, glacial lakes, and unique wildlife found nowhere else. Careful conservation policies and seasonal controls help maintain the wilderness character that defines the hike.
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Score0Rank#12
Tasmania’s 40-mile Overland Track cuts through Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Alpine plateaus, temperate rainforests, and pristine lakes define the route. Carefully managed permits help preserve its fragile wilderness character.
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Score0Rank#12
Located in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the Overland Track winds through ancient rainforests and alpine moorlands. Wildlife sightings and side trips to glacial lakes enhance the experience.
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Score0Rank#12
Tasmania’s premier multi-day hike combines ancient rainforest, alpine plateaus, and unique wildlife rarely seen elsewhere. Well-managed camps and conservation efforts have helped maintain the trail’s wild character despite its growing popularity.
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Score0Rank#13
Tasmania’s Overland Track passes through ancient rainforest, glacial lakes, and rugged alpine terrain inside Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Strict seasonal management helps preserve its wilderness character.
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Score0Rank#14
Tasmania’s Overland Track winds through Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Its mix of alpine moorlands, ancient rainforests, and wildlife encounters make it one of Australia’s premier hikes.