Mount Pelion West

Mount Pelion West is a mountain in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and is part of the island’s Central Highlands.

It is a familiar objective for walkers on the national park’s long-distance routes; ascents are typically made from the Overland Track and nearby huts and follow marked alpine trails with rocky summit terrain.

Mount Pelion West’s routes and hut network were developed as part of Tasmania’s park and track system in the 20th century to support multi-day walking in the highlands.

The mountain sits in central Tasmania within Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, inland from Tasmania’s north coast and within the island’s alpine and subalpine landscape.

• Access and seasons: Commonly reached from the Overland Track and nearby huts, with alpine conditions that can include snow outside summer months.

• Access Mount Pelion West as a side trip from the Overland Track-most hikers walk up from Pelion Hut or Pelion Gap early in the morning for the best views before clouds roll in.
• Book Overland Track passes and hut/campsite allocations well in advance for the Oct-May booking season-walk-ins are not reliable in peak months.
• Aim for a sunrise start from Pelion Hut to catch clear views toward Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff; the peak often becomes windy and cloud-covered by afternoon.