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Booking Overland Track 2027: opening date and time

Tasmania, Australia

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Booking opens for the walking pass (2027) 246 days Tuesday, July 6, 2027 at 9:00 a.m., Hobart time

In short

Overland Track 2027: booking opens for the walking pass on Tuesday, July 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m., Hobart time, based on previous years. Best season: October to May (booking required).

Entry dates estimated from previous years.
To be confirmed once officially announced.
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What are the dates for 2027?

  1. October to May Best season

What do you book and at what price?

What you bookThe walking pass (huts are first come, no booking)
PriceAbout AU$285 per person, plus park entryRough estimate, check the official website.

How do you book, step by step?

  1. Create your account on the official websiteBefore opening day, so you don't lose time.
  2. Get your details readyPayment method, dates, participants.
  3. Log in on July 6, 2027, before 9:00 a.m.Spots can go within hours.
  4. Keep the confirmationYou will be asked for it later.
Good to know. Opened on July 7, 2026 at 9 a.m.; 34 spots per day, December to March full within a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Overland Track 2027: what is the opening date?

Booking opens for the walking pass on Tuesday, July 6, 2027 at 9:00 a.m., Hobart time. Date estimated from previous years, to be confirmed.

Overland Track: how much does it cost?

About AU$285 per person, plus park entry. Rough estimate, check the official website.

Overland Track: when should you go?

Best season: October to May (booking required).

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See also

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Sources and checks. Dates estimated from previous years, to be confirmed once officially announced. Page updated on October 20, 2026, dates checked on October 17, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.