The Overland Track Part 2 | Mt Ossa Mission

We’re on a mission to hike Tasmania's Spectacular Overland Track which runs from Cradle Mountain 80km south to Lake St Clair with a few side trips along the way.

In this episode we get a few more days of hiking under our belt and set our sights on our next side trip, reaching the summit of Tasmania’s highest mountain, Mt Ossa.

We just need to try and dodge a big rainstorm that is heading our way!

Join me (Steve), Rob, Zak and Gary on this crazy adventure as we spend 8 nights exploring 'The Overland Track' and some of the side trips in the pristine Tasmanian high country.

Special thanks to Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service for the awesome work maintaining the track and to Zak for sharing some of his video footage with me.

Check out Zaks channel @tictacaus1554

Subscribe for the next episode which will be up soon.

See you on the road (or track)!

Cheers
Steve

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ABOUT THE OVERLAND TRACK:
The Overland Track in Tasmania is one of Australia's most iconic multi-day hiking tracks.

Running from Cradle Mountain in the north to Lake St Clair in the south, the 80km track snakes its way through pristine Tasmanian high country wilderness.

Around 8000 people each year tackle the track and many like me keep going back again and again.

The track can be completed in around 5 nights but we'll be taking 8 nights to allow extra time for some of the side trips along the way . . . Barn Bluff, Mt Ossa etc.

In this video series I'll take you with me through the pre-trip planning & preparation, the track and side trips and a wrap up at the end once I get home.

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[tictacaus]

Really enjoying these videos Steve. Glad I restrained myself from watching this until after I made my vids.
Our takes on the same holiday are very different.

[louiskudlak]

Very impressive going everyone, well done 👏

[KathrynBell-trwk]

Been eagerly waiting for Part 2 and can’t wait for the next instalment. We’re planning our own OT adventure in December so it’s great to be watching along. Thank you! Some beautiful photos too - can’t wait to be there ourselves

[mijodo]

Thank you, Steve, for posting this wonderful video. Excellent Narration, Crisp Editing and Beautiful Cinematography. Tassie is a truly Magical place. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[leeambrose]

Enjoying the series Steve. Been awhile since my daughter and i met you and the girls at Snowys. I think you were having an issue on the front end of the cruiser at the time. Looking forward to episode 3.👍

[TheSparga]

Loving you OT series. Can’t wait for the next instalment😃

[pat]

Well done, Steve can't wait for part 3 😊

[benallford]

Your videos have been great to see. I'm a novice hiker and will be doing the overland track in Feb next year so it's been great to see your journey so far. Eagerly awaiting Part 3.

[barrystapleton]

Wonderfull video Steve, just wish I was a lot younger so I could see the fantastic wilderness.
The vid is so clear and colourful. Cheers, Barry

[MichaelJole-ge]

Are we going to see more of your walk in Tasmania Steve. Cheers Mike

[MrGazzaFreeman]

Thankyou Steve. Great video! Such a great experience and achievement. Also. looking forward to part 3. Do you think a fit 65 year old could make the trip with the correct preparation and with a small group such as yours?

[yuliehill]

Great adventure and videos. Love it! Can’t wait to have our journey there. Tasmania is always my place to go. Literally everywhere but I haven’t done any overnight hiking. Like you said on the first series the place is always calling you to come back. That’s how i feel with Tasmania. Last time went around for two weeks in Sep 2023. I hope Feb next year i can take my family on this walking track.
Just one question Steve. If you guys doing it for 8 days, do you know if we actually allowed to stay two nights in one of the camp site. Not necessarily in the hut but in one of those tent platforms thingy?
Just want to do it a bit easier as our girl will be only 9 years old by Feb 2025. We do half and full day hike all the time just haven’t been on overnight. Thank you and keep the adventures videos going. Really enjoy them . Take care

[cathbp]

Great vid as usual, what time of the year did you walk the Overland Track, and is there a prefferred time of the year?

[gregvideos]

Hi Steve, we have just enjoyed your Bluetti video. Great info as usual…. But… what has happened to the rest of the Overland Track series? Will it come to air soon?

[JennyMidson]

Hi Steve have you done the final video of your Cradle Mountain yet?

[taiking]

I have a permit for next year! And will be using the hike as a shake down trip to test new gear for my bigger hikes. I'm flying in and will be bringing packaged food. Did you have any problems bringing food into Australia ?