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It’s the biggest adventure you can do in the smallest state of Australia.
The Great Tasmanian Traverse is one epic adventure, but don't take out word for it, check out these numbers to give you an idea of the challenge that awaits.
The Great Tasmanian Traverse in numbers
1617
The height of Tasmania's tallest mountain, Mt Ossa, which features on the Overland Track section
1446
The height of Frenchmans Cap, a side-trip that features on the Franklin River rafting section
407
If you were to drive from the starting point of the trip to the end point, this is how many kilometres it would be
129
The length of the Franklin River in kilometres
65
The length of the Overland Track in kilometres (without side-trips)
39
The number of days that it will take to complete the Great Tasmanian Traverse
23
The amount of trekking days, and nights spent in a tent
18-22
Approximate average weight of the pack, in kilograms, you would need to carry on the trekking section
8
Days it will take to raft the Franklin River
7
Trip grading level out of 10 (challenging, the toughest level before entering mountaineering grading levels)
6-8
Hours a day of activity
5
The number of classic Tasmanian adventures that link together that make up the Great Tasmanian Traverse
2-3
Number of our experienced guides that will join you on each section
1
Tour operator that operates this amazing Tasmanian wilderness experience