Overland Track May 2011.

[trentis_35]

Hey Guys,
New to the forum just thought i'd ask a quick question about the overland track in May 2011, myself and Wife are thinking of doing the track this year wondering if we will be lucky and get some snow and is anybody else going at this time of year ? We will probably go early May although nothing is set in concrete.

Regards and happy hiking.

[Nuts]

Usually still quite busy, especially in early May. With the end of the permit season can see lots of patch pants backpackers, unscrupulous school groups and scotts
There might be the first dustings of snow, impossible to say.

[trentis_35]

Oops also just realized there is a specific Overland track section. Thanks for the reply Nuts will probably look at going late May.

[Son of a Beach]

Oops also just realized there is a specific Overland track section. Thanks for the reply Nuts will probably look at going late May.

topic moved

[Funky_Bunch]

I will be going up in may. sometime after i get back from the west coast walk (all things going to plan)
can get snow any time of the year and may should show a good chance.

looking to take 10 days to walk it doing all the side trips we can.

[icabod]

Hi I am new to this forum too. My wife and I are doing the OT starting May 4 to May 10.
Good news Bad news about it still being busy in early May! Good news: I assume that means the ferry will be there when we need it.
I cannot find anything online about the ferry timetable. I'm a bit concerned the last day may be somewhat frantic getting the ferry then
the bus to Hobart...

Any suggestions for the best (short) side trips ?
Also anyone walking out that day and driving to Hobart have room for 2 more bods?

Thank you all!

[mountnman]

Daily ferry services operate allowing walkers an easy exit from the Overland Track, Narcissus Bay to Cynthia Bay.

At Cynthia Bay you will find the National Parks Information Centre, Park Cafe, bunkrooms, cabins, campground and showers.

Indicative Ferry Timetable is:

Pick up Narcissus River - a 30 minute return journey to Cynthia Bay

Summer Season - Narcissus River 9:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Winter Season - (June. July, August) Contact the Resort
Cost $38.00 Adult (Rate Subject to Change)
Contact Details:

Ida Clair Ferry, Phone - (03) 6289 1137
You can book a seat in advance or when you arrive at Narcussus Hut use the 2 way radio to request a seat.

[icabod]

Ha ha Mr mountnman I like your signature, actually we swap sides occasionally which perhaps explains many things.

Thanks for that helpful info!