Overland Track closure

[lefroy]

Hi all,
Was planning to visit pine valley in March but am now thinking the overland track works required may see the track closed and subsequently the ferry not operating.Any intel or early thoughts on the likeliness the ferry will be operating? More than happy to do other walks but this was the plan for now.

[Tortoise]

Check closer to the time, but it's still open south from Pelion hut, with access via the Arm River track. I imagine there'll be a lot less people than usual, so less ferries. We met a TWC group going in that way, so at least some commercial groups are still using the southern half.

[ILUVSWTAS]

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[Overlandman]

From Parks

We are pleased to advise that the Overland Track will reopen to booked walkers from tomorrow (Monday 24 February 2025).

The track has been closed since 5 February 2025 due to a fire at nearby Canning Peak, which has destroyed a hut, bridge and approximately one kilometre of track boardwalk.

The fires on the West Coast of Tasmania have burnt a combined area of more than 97,700 hectares.

Following impact assessment and remediation works, the track has now been declared safe to reopen.

There are still active bushfires in the vicinity and the public is advised to check the following websites for updated information:

Fire updates: www.alert.tas.gov.au
Park and track closures: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts and www.fire.tas.gov.au
Road closures and community alerts: police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
For further advice and options regarding PWS Overland Track bookings, please contact the Parks booking team on 1300 827 727 or overlandtrack@parks.tas.gov.au