Mount Pelion East
Mountain Tasmanian mountain in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair
Along Tasmania’s Overland Track, Pelion East attracts multiday hikers for alpine plateaus, buttongrass moorland and views within Cradle Mountain‑Lake St Clair National Park.
Mount Pelion East is a mountain in Tasmania, Australia, identified by the supplied coordinates. It is a natural landform rather than a constructed site.
The area is principally of interest to walkers and people seeking alpine scenery; specific trails, access points and facilities vary by season and park management. Exact visitor facilities and route conditions are not stated here.
As a natural feature it does not have a construction history; any human history associated with the area relates to exploration, pastoral use and conservation rather than building. Indigenous connections may exist but are not specified in the provided data.
The mountain sits in Tasmania at latitude -41.85831 and longitude 146.06598, within the state administrative region provided.
- Coordinates: Latitude -41.85831, Longitude 146.06598.
How to Get to Mount Pelion East #
Mount Pelion East is accessed from the Overland Track in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The common approach is from Ronny Creek or Pelion Gap; park transport options and guided walk operators run services from Launceston and Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.
Tips for Visiting Mount Pelion East #
- Start early to reach the summit before alpine cloud forms-mountain weather changes rapidly in Tasmania.
- Combine with other Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair trails for a full-day walk and varied scenery.
- Bring insect repellent-midges can be present in sheltered gullies on calm days.
Best Time to Visit Mount Pelion East #
Summer offers the most reliable conditions for reaching exposed high-country ridges; shoulder seasons are quieter but more changeable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Pelion East #
Mount Pelion East's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1736 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (190 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
