This voluntary and free registration system aims to reduce the potential for long-term damage to fragile remote bush walking environments by managing daily departures. The registration system has been well accepted and embraced by walkers and the Parks and Wildlife Service thanks you for registering for your walk.

Maximum departures are capped at 34 walkers per day. Walkers can walk from north to south or south to north. You only need to register for your day of departure.

If you are no longer going, please cancel your registration. This allows others to register for this walk. You will find instructions on how to cancel your registration in your confirmation email.

To make the most of your trip and ensure you are well prepared please read Safety in Parks information, walker pack list and follow the Leave No Trace Principles. All walkers must carry a quality tent (3-4 season rating with inner and outer layer).

Winter walking in alpine areas can be an amazing experience, it is also dangerous, especially for inexperienced walkers; be cautious in your decision to walk the Overland Track during winter.

Winter walking should only be attempted by very experienced bush walkers - prepared for strong winds, heavy rain, snow, blizzards, and trees fallen across and obscuring the track. Daylight hours are short, track and facilities maintenance is minimal, including no guarantee of heating at hut nodes.

You must ensure you are self-sufficient and are carrying the clothing and equipment you will need to protect you from exposure to cold, wet, windy weather and carrying enough food. Ensure you understand the weather forecast and that you are fit and capable of undertaking such a walk.

Walker briefings at the Visitor Centre are not conducted during winter, however PWS staff in the Visitor Centre are able to assist with questions and the purchase of maps and other essential items.

For winter walks, it is essential that all walkers:

• Register at the registration booths (Ronny Creek and Lake St Clair) at the start and end of the Overland Track;

• Advise family and friends of your intentions and have a plan in place if you are behind schedule;

• Remember that there is no phone reception on the Overland Track;

• Read our plan your trip page; and

• Carry the items on the Safety Checklist. This includes the absolute minimum equipment and clothing you’ll need on the track to keep you safe.

Overland Track walker registration - Winter (01 June to 30 September 2022)

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