Landmark
Waterfall Valley
KM ≈10.7 · ≈1,023 m (3,356 ft)
One-way walk north to south from Ronny Creek (Cradle Mountain) to Narcissus (Lake St Clair). In the booking season up to 34 independent walkers may start each day. Only the departure date is booked: huts are first come, first served, and every walker must carry a tent.
Get an alert when Overland Track opens on your dates.
How booking the Overland Track works
Overland Track: Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings. Departure dates are booked with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, and bookings open once a year on the first Tuesday in July. When bookings open: first Tuesday in July at 9:00 am AEST, with a virtual waiting room. The agency sets a limit of 34 people a day.
Overland Track elevation profile
Landmark
Waterfall Valley
Distance ≈10.7 km (6.6 mi) of 62.5 km (38.8 mi)
10.7 km Waterfall Valley62.5 km Narcissus
- Distance
- ≈10.7 km (6.6 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈1,023 m (3,356 ft)
Overland Track landmarks
Map of the Overland Track, Waterfall Valley to Narcissus
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How to get an Overland Track permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia
- Daily limit
- 34 people a day
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Distance
- 65 km (40.4 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Departure dates are booked with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, and bookings open once a year on the first Tuesday in July.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Overland Track on parks.tas.gov.au. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check parks.tas.gov.au and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
How much an Overland Track permit costs
Overland Track permit fee: A$312 per adult in the 2026/27 booking season, which covers park entry for the walk and the shuttle to the track start.
Overland Track FAQ
How do I book the Overland Track?
Book a departure date with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. A booking covers the whole walk and only the departure date needs availability. Huts are not booked.
When does Overland Track booking open?
On the first Tuesday in July at 9:00 am AEST, with a virtual waiting room that opens at 8:00 am. The 2026/27 bookings opened on Tuesday 7 July 2026. By the same rule the next opening is Tuesday 6 July 2027, but PWS had not published a notice on October 29, 2026.
How much does the Overland Track cost?
A$312 per adult in the 2026/27 booking season. It covers park entry for the walk and the shuttle to the track start.
How many people can start the Overland Track each day?
Up to 34 independent walkers on each departure date in the booking season, October 1 to May 31, and up to 8 people per booking.
Can you walk the Overland Track south to north?
No. PWS allows north to south only, from Ronny Creek to Narcissus.
Do I need a tent on the Overland Track?
Yes. Huts are first come, first served and cannot be booked, so every walker must carry a tent.
Can I get an Overland Track booking if the dates are full?
PWS keeps no waitlist. A cancellation puts the date back on sale. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.