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| Day 2: Day Walk |
| We leave our cabins with an early start to make our way to the trail head that will take us into the heart of the Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park. The track begins with a steep climb before hitting easier walking through open valleys. The trail takes us across buttongrass plains and myrtle rainforest to our destination beside the Douglas River. We set up a comfortable base camp and call this spot home for the next 4 nights. |
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| Day 3: Day Walk |
| Mt. Ossa (1617m) Tasmania’s highest mountain beckons to be climbed today. We leave camp, carrying just our day packs and head through the Pelion area towards Mt. Ossa. Weather permitting we summit Mt. Ossa and enjoy the incredible views spanning across two-thirds of the state. For the eager the option is available to climb Mt. Peilon East in the afternoon before returning back to our camp. |
| Day 4: Day Walk |
| The walking opportunities are bountiful from our well located camp so today we have the option of climbing another mountain peak or enjoying a meander into the Forth Valley. The Forth Valley and the Lemonthyme forest are nestled at the base of the recognisable slopes of Mt. Oakleigh. |
| Day 5: Day Walk |
| Today we are presented with similar opportunities as yesterday. With so many choices of walking options, we may decide to climb Pelion West a challenging but well rewarded walk. Or perhaps explore further afield across open plains and rainforests. |
| Day 6: Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park to Launceston |
| Today we pack up camp and make a leisurely departure returning along the same route as our inward journey into the park. We will be met at the trail head by our awaiting bus and return back to Launceston arriving mid afternoon. |
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| 5 days from Launceston |
| Grade Easy |
| 4 nights camping, 1 night cabins |
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