Australia: Cradle Mountain Huts Great Walk

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Overview
Highlights
- World Famous Overland Track
- Flora and Fauna
- Wallabies and Wombats
- Expert Walking Guides
- Excellent Local cuisine
- Local Tasmanian Wines
- Eco-luxury Accommodations
- Amazing Views With Each New Step
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Trip includes
- All National Park fees, Overland Track Pass, any sanctuary fees, government taxes and statutory charges as listed on the itinerary.
- Accommodation each evening in one of our five private Cradle Huts – twin share
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines.
- Local experienced interpretive and naturalist guide(s) on walks and hikes.
- Daily Meals as indicated in itinerary: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner.
- Use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk.
- Sleeping bags, pillows and a comfortable mattress at each hut.
- Sleeping sheet and pillowcase to carry with you.
- Boat transfer across Lake St Clair (on Day 6 of the six day walk only).
- Detailed “Know Before You Go” information including recommended website, reading lists, packing list, what to bring, weather and much, much more.
Itinerary

Walk through ancient rainforest, enjoy spectacular views of Cradle Mountain, walk along the edge of a spectacular glacial cirque, and drop into Waterfall Valley before arriving at Barn Bluff.
Travel across plains where glaciers once sat. Walk over plains of button grass, by the peaks of Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff.
A mix of long, slow descents and ascents, from the base of Mt Pelion West down to the Forth River and Lemonthyme Valley, to the beautiful Pelion Plains.
Climb to Pelion Gap; a few hours of gentle downhill from the gap to the hut, with the option of various side trips for a more challenging day of walking.
(This is the final day of the four day itinerary – Walk from Pelion Hut to Arm River Valley.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- All international and domestic airfares with taxes not outlined in the Inclusions section.
- All items of a personal nature including beverages, guide gratuities, laundry and shopping.
- All passport and visa application fees, vaccination and medical consulting fees.
- All international departure taxes collected at airport of departure.
- Anything that is not expressly stated in the itinerary or on the inclusions page as included.
- Travel Insurance is not included, we recommend CSA Travel Pro.
Accommodation
Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will apply: Due to the exclusive and small group nature of this adventure, all cancellation requests will incur a $500 per person administrative fee (the amount of your initial deposit).
For cancellations from 91 -120 Days prior to the trip: deposit is forfeited.
For cancellations from 61 -90 days prior to the trip 40% penalty of the total trip cost.
For Cancellations and no shows 60 days before trip, no refunds.
No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.
All cancellations must be made in writing and delivered to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United States Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection, not the postmark date.
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