Cradle Mountain and Hansons Peak circuit via Overland Track

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Tasmania

Cradle Mountain and Hansons Peak circuit via Overland Track

Hard

4.8

(43)

297

hikers

Cradle Mountain and Hansons Peak circuit via Overland Track

06:06

15.4km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.55 km for 2.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.43 km

Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

Crater Lake is a small, picturesque glacial lake nestled beneath Cradle Mountain, surrounded by steep slopes and alpine vegetation. A well-formed walking track leads to the lake from several nearby …

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6.58 km

Cradle Mountain is a steep, jagged dolerite peak in Tasmania’s alpine north, where you climb through rocky terrain, subalpine forest, and exposed ridgelines with breathtaking views over Dove Lake and …

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10.3 km

Dove Lake viewpoint from Hansons Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hansons Peak stands at 1,180 metres high and gives you and excellent view over Dove Lake and the surrounding mountains of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Weather can change …

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12.3 km

Dove Lake

Highlight • Lake

Dove Lake is a glacial lake, with the Dove Lake Circuit circling the shoreline. The walk passes through buttongrass plains, alpine heath, and pockets of temperate rainforest. There are also …

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

5.70 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

6.74 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

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Comments

March 3, 2024,Cradle Mountain and Hansons Peak

Nice hike to Cradle Mountain Summit. We used the shuttle bus, so the different start and end point is no issue. The way back should not be underestimated. It contains some steep passages which need a lot of time.