It was very hot in Tasmania over the New Year period. We usually hike “out of season” when the days are cool and the nights cold and clear. It usually rains or there is heavy weather.
On this trip, out back of Cradle Mountain to celebrate New Year, it was HOT! We struggled with the heat and reflections off the hot track.
It was fun, of course, great fun!…
Every now and then we come across a jewel of information about the Overland Track in Tasmania. In the following video, shared on our Facebook page by Mark Finlay. you get a real feel for the track conditions, scenery and huts. It is a delightful production and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Overland Track from rfphotographics on Vimeo.
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If you have done the Overland Track and want some great memories, check out this video. Alternatively, if you are planning the trip from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, study this video closely. You will learn a lot and see why you need to be prepared for all types of conditions.
Thanks Mark for giving us the heads …
We have been thinking about creating a free resource for visitors to Cradle Mountain (and Tasmania) for some time. There is a great Parks Tasmania website plus many others that focus on accommodation at Cradle Mountain. We saw a “hole” in the market which combines lots of information about Cradle (and animals, walks, activities) with accommodation reviews etc.
To encourage visitors to the site we have created two free offerings, a Cradle Mountain guide and day walk map.
We were contacted by Mike from Canada who is sneaking off to Tasmania for three weeks or so very soon.
He was seeking advice on alternate walks in Tasmania to the Overland Track - spots are tight on the Overland Track and we are not sure if his budget extends to paying the Overland Track fee.
Mike suggested the Penguin Cradle Trail as an option, and while familiar with this track, we had never (until now) explored it. On further investigation it looks like a great option.
What is the Penguin Cradle Trail?…
It has been a very busy 2010 at Our Hiking Blog. We thought it was a great time to review some of the most popular articles over the last 12 months and share a couple of highlights of the year.
We hope you had a great 2010 with plenty of adventures and have some fantastic trips planned for 2011!
What to eat while hiking or bushwalking has been very popular.…
