Re: Permit Rush for Overland Track.

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Overlandman
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Re: Permit Rush for Overland Track.

Tue 05 Jul, 2016 9:41 pm

From the Advocate, an article about needing to book early for the OLT.
"Opening rush for permits to walk Overland Track

"For those wanting to depart on the Overland Track in peak periods, getting permits is akin to booking for a rock concert, get in quick or miss out."

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/401 ... k/?cs=5312
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Re: Permit Rush for Overland Track.

Thu 07 Jul, 2016 7:17 pm

Yep. That would be me. I set my alarm and was relieved my son was too sick to go to school that day, so I wasn't pressed for time before the school run.

We're a bit excited!
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Re: Permit Rush for Overland Track.

Thu 07 Jul, 2016 8:53 pm

I registered on the first......1hr after opening the booking we were the first....I haven't been back on to see how quick its booking.
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Re: Permit Rush for Overland Track.

Thu 07 Jul, 2016 11:42 pm

weeds wrote:I registered on the first......1hr after opening the booking we were the first....I haven't been back on to see how quick its booking.

Booked out within 24 hours I saw reported a couple of days ago.

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Re: Permit Rush for Overland Track.

Fri 08 Jul, 2016 7:08 am

Strider wrote:
weeds wrote:I registered on the first......1hr after opening the booking we were the first....I haven't been back on to see how quick its booking.

Booked out within 24 hours I saw reported a couple of days ago.

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Never believe the news or reporters......

Currently there is only nine days fully booked.....plenty of options.

Although I have received an email confirming my booking which is weird.....might need to make a call today.
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