Mount Pelion EastMount Pelion East at a Glance
About Mount Pelion East
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 5° - 15° | 8° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 4° - 14° | 6° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 10° | 2° | 141 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 168 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -1° - 4° | -3° | 165 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -1° - 3° | -4° | 190 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 4° | -4° | 183 mm | - | - | 7.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 6° | -3° | 175 mm | - | - | 7.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 9° | 0° | 169 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 11° | 3° | 142 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 13° | 5° | 130 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
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.