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Moderate
Activities
  • 6 days trekking with a full pack
Accommodation
  • 5 nights camping
Meals
  • 5 Dinners
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Breakfasts

6 Days$3395AUD

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Trip Code: SOG8754

Overland Track Trip highlights

  • Hike Tassie’s world famous Overland Track with your Hike Club Social crew
  • Enjoy six days of laughs, trail time and unforgettable memories with like-minded legends
  • Camp under the stars in wild, remote locations and spot wombats, echidnas, and wallabies (yep, they're adorable)
  • Summit Mt Ossa, Tassie’s highest peak - weather and legs permitting!

Why Book With Us

  • Better food - food drops make it possible for first time bushwalkers
  • Save money - our trek pack includes the most costly essential items
  • Unrivalled experience - first on the trail, since 1967

This exclusive Hike Club Social adventure brings the good vibes to one of Australia’s most iconic trails - the legendary Overland Track in Tasmania. Designed for those who love getting out in nature and meeting awesome people along the way, this trip is all about epic scenery, fresh air, and good times.

You’ll cover rugged peaks, alpine meadows, ancient myrtle forests, glacier-carved valleys, and Tasmania’s tallest summit, Mt Ossa. Every day brings something new - from wildlife encounters to sparkling tarns (those clear, glacial mountain lakes) - with enough challenge to feel proud and plenty of time to kick back and soak it all in.

Perfect for first-time bushwalkers and seasoned hikers alike, the trip includes a high-quality trek pack, expert guides, and food drops to keep your pack light. All that’s left to do is hike, hang out, and enjoy the ride.

Activities:

Itinerary

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We kick off bright and early in Launceston, with pick-ups from the Grand Chancellor at 6:45am or the Penny Royal at 7:00am. From there, it's a road trip with your Hike Club Social crew to Waldheim (‘forest home’) the official start of the Overland Track. The adventure begins as we hike past shimmering lakes and alpine tarns (that’s a fancy word for glacial pools) to the top of the Cradle Plateau. The climb’s worth it, you’ll get epic views of Dove Lake and a horizon full of jagged peaks. Cradle Mountain will be your backdrop for hours as we cross the plateau and head into Waterfall Valley, where we’ll spend our first night out in the wild. Tents up, boots off, and a night under Tassie stars with good company ahead. Walking Distance: 10.7km | Walking Time: 6 hours.

Meals:  L,D

After breakfast at camp, we hit the trail and head south toward Lake Windermere. Today’s walk is more cruisy, giving us time to soak up the scenery. A detour takes us to Lake Will, named after an 1800s coal prospector, where you can chill out, eat lunch on the sandy shore, and brave a swim in the clear alpine water. Back on the main trail, we wander through native grass plains before rolling into our next epic campsite. The afternoon is yours to relax, swim again if you're keen, and swap stories as the sun dips behind the peaks. Walking Distance: 7.8km + side trips | Walking Time: 3 hours + side trips

Meals:  B,L,D

Get ready for a full day of wild Tassie scenery - think sweeping moorlands, towering peaks, and lush, mossy forest trails. We shoulder our packs and head across Pine Forest Moor, with jaw dropping views over the Forth River Valley and up to the jagged silhouette of Mt Oakleigh. We’ll stop for lunch at Frog Flats, before the trail climbs gently through cool, green forest and out onto the wide open beauty of the Pelion Plains. For those keen, there’s an optional side trip to the historic Old Pelion Hut, a rustic reminder of the Overland’s early explorer days. By day’s end, we’re setting up camp beneath the mountains, swapping trail stories and soaking in the wilderness around us. Walking Distance: 16.8km | Walking Time: 7 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

The trail winds us through ancient forests and past quirky Pandani trees as we climb steadily to a high saddle at 1113m, wedged between Mount Pelion East and the mighty Mount Ossa. If the weather’s kind and the group’s keen, we’ll tackle the side trip to Mount Ossa (1617m), Tasmania’s tallest peak. The summit views? Unreal. From there, we continue into the dramatic Pinestone Valley, ending the day at a peaceful creek side campsite with front row views of Cathedral Mountain’s towering spires. Walking Distance: 8.6km + side trips | Walking Time: 5 hours + side trips

Meals:  B,L,D

Today’s adventure leads us deep into towering rainforest, where mossy Leatherwood and Sassafras trees line the trail. This section is all about water, with not one, not two, but three of Tassie’s most spectacular waterfalls. We visit Fergusson Falls first, followed by the thundering Dalton Falls. Then comes the showstopper - Hartnett Falls - named after a famously eccentric Irish bushman known for hiking in a bowler hat! From there, we push up to Du Cane Gap before descending into the peaceful forest clearing of Bert Nichols, our final wilderness campsite. The legs might be feeling it by now, but the vibes are high. Walking Distance: 9.6km + side trips | Walking Time: 4 hours + side trips

Meals:  B,L,D

It’s the final stretch! Today we hike through a mix of eucalyptus woodland and cool temperate rainforest, gradually making our way to the shores of liyawulina / Lake St Clair, the deepest natural lake in the Southern Hemisphere. We board the ferry for a scenic 30 minute ride across the lake, soaking in epic views of the peaks we've spent the week walking beneath, a picture-perfect way to wrap up our Overland Track adventure. After time to explore the visitor centre and a celebratory lunch (you’ve earned it), we hop on the bus back to Launceston, arriving around 5pm. Walking Distance: 9km | Walking Time: 4 hours

Meals:  B,L

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hike Cub Social hat & tee - valued at over $100
  • 2 professional wilderness guides
  • 5 nights camping in twin share tents
  • 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners snacks and hot drinks
  • Trek Pack: inflatable sleeping mat, 70-90L backpack, sleeping bag, inner sheet and gaiters
  • Food drop provisions along the track
  • Transport by private minibus between from/to Launceston
  • Lake St. Clair ferry passage
  • National Park fees
  • Overland Track Permit
  • Emergency communications & group first aid kit

  • Travel to and from Launceston
  • Accommodation before or after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature - alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
  • Travel insurance

About Your Leader

Hike Club Social Logo

This trip is a Hike Club Social exclusive, created especially for our community of adventure lovers who like their hikes with great company, and zero pressure. Whether you’ve been on one of our local walks or are joining your first event, this is a chance to take the Hike Club Social vibe beyond our backyard, exploring new trails, sharing unforgettable views, and connecting with like minded legends. Expect relaxed, inclusive energy, plenty of laughs, and the kind of good times that only come from getting out in nature together.

Accommodation

Wilderness Camping

The 5 nights of the tour will be spent camping along the track at designated commercial campsite areas. These areas have timber platforms for our tents to be pitched on and nearby rainwater tanks and composting toilet facilities. The camps have a basic kitchen prep area however there is no other shelter or seating available.

Wilderness Camping

Tasmanian Expeditions provides strong, 2 person, bushwalking tents (twin share), which provide each occupant with a personal access door and vestibule for individual use. Our tents weigh approx 3kg and this weight is shared equally by each occupant. We use a range of high quality 3-4 season tents which have been trialled and tested to withstand all weather conditions that may be encountered on our adventures.

Trail Surface

Boardwalk

The boardwalks are synonymous with the Overland Track but note that it does not extend for the entire walk. The start of the walk offers well maintained boardwalks and as you get further into your hike they will be less common. During some sections you'll encounter the original boardwalks, which do not have any extra wire on them to protect against slipping. In some places the boardwalk is quite wide and in others it is a little thinner. Walking poles are recommended.

Tree Roots

Much of the trail is not covered by the famous boardwalk, or it has old boardwalks that are not maintained. You will encounter alot of tree roots, which can be slippery. For this reason we recommend high cut boots, for extra protection against rolling your ankle. Walking poles are strongly recommended as you will need to walk over tree roots in many places along the Overland Track as you ascend and descend hills along the trail.

Suitability

Moderate

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This trip involves trekking for up to six or seven hours a day. The terrain is rugged and remote. Tracks may be long, rough and steep. Over the trip you will walk along boardwalks, up and down steps, through overgrown forests, over tree roots and through muddy sections. This trek should not be underestimated as it can be tough and challenging. You will need a good level of fitness and must be in good health. Suggested preparation: We recommend one hour of strenuous exercise 3-4 times per week (this can be cycling, jogging or walking) interspersed with relatively demanding bushwalks carrying a full pack weight (between 15-17kg). At least once a week, you should walk with a weighted day pack (5–7kg) for several hours for leg strengthening and aerobic fitness. The best exercise is multi day bushwalking involving relatively steep ascents and descents and in variable weather conditions.

Departure dates


Priceper person from

$3395AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Single Tent SupplementAUD$50
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Hike Club Social x The Overland Track trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our Trek Pack includes essential equipment, rated for the alpine conditions, which will save you alot of money if you do not have suitable equipment

You’d be surprised how much food you’ll eat after a day’s trekking along the Overland Track. Our guides are experienced when it comes to preparing meals along the Overland Track. Thanks to a food drop on day #3, we are able to have fresh produce every night along the trail. Lunches usually consist of vegetable wraps with hams, chicken or salami, while evening meals can vary from curries, stroganoff and pastas. Desserts include improvised apple pie, and even a chocolate mousse if you’re lucky. Start your day with a hearty porridge or muesli, with snacks throughout the day including fruit and nuts, muesli bars and some fruit.

As this is a full pack adventure, each trekker is required to carry a portion of the group’s food, whether it be a couple of cucumbers, lettuce heads or a bag of pasta. All types of dietary requirements are catered for (provided we are advised in advance), including vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, nut free etc.

The terrain is rugged and remote. Tracks may be rough and steep in sections. Over the trip you will walk along boardwalks, up and down steps, through overgrown forests, through muddy sections and if you choose some of the side trips you will scramble over rocks.

You will need a good level of fitness and must be in good health. You will be carrying a full pack of around 15-17kg and should be prepared for potential variable weather conditions. The terrain is rugged and remote. This trek should not be underestimated as it can be tough and challenging.

For your expedition you will need to carry all equipment in a full trekking backpack that is 75-90litres in capacity. Depending on the quantity of personal gear and toiletries the average pack weight will be approximately 15-17kg.

The trip runs between October and April when we have the best chance for warmer temperatures, but you are likely to experience all sorts of weather while in Tasmania. Tasmania is known for it's rapidly changing weather. You will need to be prepared to walk in all weather conditions as winds, steady rain, and even snow in elevated areas, can occur at any time of year.

In Spring (October and November) you will enjoy fewer crowds and the wildflowers are in bloom. Spring marks the return of longer, warmer days while still being cool at night.

In Summer (December to February) you can experience ideal weather conditions. This is the most popular time to walk in Tasmania so you may encounter more people on the trail.

In Autumn you can experience calm, sunny days, and cool crisp nights. You can also witness some of the leaves and trees begin to change colours.

As the Overland Track is renowned as being a true wilderness walk, you cannot expect phone reception while on the trail. For trekkers who summit Mount Ossa and Cradle Mountain, there is sometimes sporadic phone reception. However, this cannot be relied upon. Our guides carry emergency satellite phones which allow them to communicate with our base in Launceston if any emergencies arise. Rest assured you are not completely alone in the wilderness.

Unfortunately there are no charging facilities at any of the huts along the Overland Track. We recommend bringing extra batteries or solar chargers for your phones. To conserve battery power on your mobile devices, turn your phones into flight mode.

You can either leave your excess luggage at the hotel that you stay at the night prior to the trip beginning, or alternatively, we can store it for you at our office in Launceston.

You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 5pm on the final day of the trek.

This trek commences with a COMPULSORY pre-departure briefing at 2pm on the day before departure. It is ESSENTIAL that you make your travel arrangements to enable you to attend this briefing and that you bring along all of the gear/clothing required for your expedition with you.

Yes! You will be provided with all of your gear for the trek at the briefing and pack your backpack and leave it with the guides for Day 1 of the trip.

We highly recommend that you have high cut hiking boots for this trail. There are lots of slippery tree roots in the rainforest areas, so ankle support will be beneficial. Also, you may encounter mud along the way, so if they are waterproof, you will hopefully have nice dry feet at the end of the day.

Hiking poles can definitely assist you with going up and down the inclines and for stability in mud or slippery tree roots. If you have not used them previously, we recommend that you do some training with them before you head out on the hike.

The day pack that we recommend for the Overland Track should be a small compressible day pack that folds down to as small as your hand if not smaller. This is only to be used when you do side trips, as you will leave your 70-90L backpack at the trail head and return to it after the side trip. It is not mandatory that you have the day pack, but we find that it is convenient to have one. An example of what we suggest for a daypack is the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack

Unfortunately there are no shower facilities on the camping expeditions along the Overland Track. For those who are concerned about washing, the closest you’ll come to a bath are the alpine lakes that are accessible each day, where you can have a quick refreshing dip. However, for a real cleanse we recommend you bring baby wipes (remember to take them out with you as well!).

Tasmania prides itself on clean pure water and most of the water along the track is safe to drink without purifying. Fresh rainwater tanks supplied by Parks and Wildlife can be found at each of the campsites, and you can also fill up your water bottle at many of the springs along the way.

It’s not uncommon to encounter leeches on the Overland Track, particularly in areas with a lot of leaf foliage and tree coverage. Leeches tend to breed in warm moist areas, so can be spotted during the summer months in marshy areas. Leech bites do not hurt, however if they bother you, we suggest bringing a salt solution to remove them from your skin if you come into contact with them.

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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.