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Leaves from Waldheim chalet and takes an easy grade through a forest of King Billy pines, celery-top pines and myrtles. The walk takes about 20 minutes at a gentle pace. Take a little extra time and view the displays in the chalet to catch a brief look at the life of the Weindorfers.
The sixth-highest mountain in Tasmania perched at an altitude of 1,545 metres, the area around the mountain has a large number of day walks, including being the terminus of the Overland Track. The mountain was named after its resemblance to a gold-mining cradle.
A dominant mountain which has a spectacular and extensive cliff face which plunges some 700 metres (2,300 ft) to the Mersey Valley floor on its western side. The mountain can mainly be accessed via the Overland Track.
A mountain which has an elevation of 1,514 metres and is popular among bushwalkers and mountain climbers.
With a summit elevation of 1,617 metres, it is the highest peak of the state. The mountain can be climbed via a well worn track from Pelion Gap to the summit and be approached either as a side trip from the Overland Track or via the Arm River Track. Remember that conditions are very severe in winter, with powerful winds and freezing temperatures and a short scramble is required to ascend the summit.