Hiking

The Tasmanian wilderness is a paradise for hikers who are experienced and want a bit of a challenge. If a dangerous cliff face sounds tempting, then this is the place for you! There are also less daunting tracks and trails across the state, so if you’re not so keen to climb all the way up a mountain, there’s something for you as well.

The Overland Track in Lake Saint Clair National Park is one of the most famous tracks in the country. The walk is not too difficult, and a person of moderate fitness should be able to handle it. There are huts along the way, but these can get crowded so it’s best to bring a tent just in case. The track takes you past some beautiful mountain scenery including Cradle Mountain, Tassie’s highest peak.

The Tasmanian Trail is a whopping 480 kilometres long, so if you want to walk all of it you’d better have a fair bit of time up your sleeve! It starts out in the north at Devonport, and ends in the south at Dover. Designed to accommodate walkers, cyclists and horse riders, the track takes you through farmlands, highlands, forests and towns. It’s a great way to see a variety of landscapes all over Tassie.

The Southwest National Park is a huge area of wilderness, and is the place for experienced hikers. The Western Arthurs Walk takes you past the best glaciated scenery in the country, looping around the Western Arthur Range and Lake Cygnus. The Federation Peak Walk is a high-level alpine trail, and is only for those who have training in technical rock climbing. This is definitely not an area for beginners.