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.
Posted on February 17, 2011, 10:46 am, by Georgie Bull, under
Advice and help.
We all know the dangers of hiking and backpacking in wilderness areas and so take due care, but should we necessarily label as irresponsible all the inexperienced people who venture out there less prepared than us? In this article we discuss who is responsible for hiker safety.
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?…
Adam Holbrook is a terrific supporter of Our Hiking Blog , a good bloke (Frank met him face to face recently after a three year “internet relationship”) and a terrific wilderness photographer.
Adam (tasadam to some) just shot us an email announcing not one, but TWO calenders for 2011.
This year, instead of “just” classic Tasmanian Wilderness scenes he has also added an “abstract” version for those looking for something, say, abstract…..
Here is a sample of Tasmanian Abstract Wilderness
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