Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mount - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore. Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you. The area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. A visit will reveal why.
Cradle is the starting point for the world-famous Overland Track, a magnificent 6 day walk that will take you through the heart of some of the finest mountain terrain.
The Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park shares a "Twin Parks" agreement with the World Heritage listed Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve in the People's Republic of China.
Trail Notes:
The Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park is a world heritage wilderness area in Tasmania Australia and there are many hiking and bushwalking trails. From your cabin accommodation at Cradle Mountain Highlanders Cottages you have an ideal base to set out on a day of bushwalking that will suit all levels from relaxing to totally invigorating.
Safety
If you're planning to walk in the park's wilderness areas, you need to be an experienced walker with well-developed navigation, leadership and bushcraft skills. Many walks also require rock scrambling and abseiling skills. You should be absolutely sure of your capabilities, and always walk in a group. Party sizes in wilderness areas are restricted to a maximum of eight people."
Deep Pass Short Walk (2.7km return)
The Deep Pass Short Walk is a 2.7km, grade 3 return hike, located in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 2 hrs to complete.
Going through one of the prettiest campsites near Lithgow the Deep Pass Trail goes steeply into a valley surrounded by amazing cliffs and up the other side. Nayook Canyon is a good side trip with beautiful cascading waterfalls that the track climbs around."
Total distance: 2687 m
Max elevation: 983 m
Min elevation: 850 m
Total climbing: 179 m
Total descent: -179 m
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Deep Pass Short Walk.gpx
Deep Pass Trail (17.3km circuit)
The Deep Pass Trail is a 17.3km, grade 3 circuit hike, located in Wollemi National Park New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 8 hrs to complete or can be done as an overnight hike. To shorten this hike you can skip the return sections that pass through the canyon and down to the river. This will shorten this hike by approximately 4km.
Located within the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park, Deep Pass Canyon features fern covered walls and rock pools within the, at times, narrow canyon. Rainforest vegetation surrounds Deep Pass and the walk leads to a beautiful swimming holes and waterfall."
Total distance: 17207 m
Max elevation: 1074 m
Min elevation: 850 m
Total climbing: 552 m
Total descent: -552 m
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Deep Pass Trail.gpx
Deep Pass Circuit (14.5km circuit)
The Deep Pass Circuit is a 14.5km, grade 3 circuit hike, located in Wollemi National Park New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 7 hrs to complete or can be done as an overnight hike.
Total distance: 14440 m
Max elevation: 1071 m
Min elevation: 840 m
Total climbing: 398 m
Total descent: -370 m
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Deep Pass Circuit.gpx
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To get to Deep Pass:
- Turn off Bells Line of Road at the Zig Zag railway and follow the gravel road for 7km
- Turn right at Newnes Forest Road and continue driving through the pine forest to its end - around 11.5km
- Turn right here on to Eastern Boundary Road, and then take the second road on the left to head towards Deep Pass North
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Dani Campbell let’s do this one sometime x