Overland Track 2010 Solo

[Nuts]

Just checked, and think the link was maybe already there

It's there, looks to need fixing

(hmmm, just noticed a typo also )

[Son of a Beach]

Someone has advised against the day in Lonnie, but in view of the airline you are using it may be useful insurance to have that in reserve.
Casting no aspersions, but they have been known to be rather late

If you're on time after all and have time to spare, go walking up the Gorge and to Duck Reach and back on the Zig Zag track to recover from your flight. It doesn't compare with the Overland track, but sure beats the CBD

This is good advice... there's a couple of great places to swim along the way (so long as your a confident swimmer - the water can be cold and deep, but is great on a hot day).

[jbmarshall90]

Just took out the info on my pack.

I have a Kathmandu Vardo Pack V4. I have the 75L one, which I also bought a day pack to go on the back. The pack and daypack together weigh 2.720 kg's. How does this compare to everyone elses pack weights?

And yes, I'll be making sure that I get travel insurance to cover cancellations / delays at least!

[tasadam]

Firstly, I had a chuckle when I read "Resort" in your post as well. When I hear "resort", I generally think swimming pool, posh hotel, posh over-priced restaurant, etc.
Then I found the resort you are looking for at Lake St Clair...
I have Reached the End of thiS OveRland Track.

Secondly, I concur with only 1 night in Launceston. You fly into Ltn, have a night there, grab any supplies you might need, or arrange for them to be paid for and delivered to your pre-arranged accommodation so they are there waiting for you when you arrive because by then you are going to be well aware of what it is you need.
Then it gives you an extra night on the Overland Track - a rest day, or a day to do one of the bonus options such as Pelion East (or west of you are fit enough), or Ossa, or Oakleigh. Or Cradle as suggested.

Lastly (for now) I agree with the idea of walking out along the lake - being that you are coming from interstate and don't have this terrain where you're at, it is an interesting enough (although a long) day and I would recommend doing it once at least.
Only times I have used the ferry is to expediate trips into Pine Valley and beyond.

If you find yourself completing the OLT without side trips and have an extra day at Lake St Clair, you have day walk options such as Mt Rufus which is a very achievable target.
Or for a more relaxed day, wander up to Shadow Lake and along its shore, even as far as Forgotten Lake as Shadow to Forgotten is flat. If you're keen you could do Little Hugel easily from there, if you feel fit enough. But if going as far as Little Hugel, you might as well stick to the good track and do the Rufus circuit.

When I have stayed at Lake St Clair, I have camped in my tent and grabbed a token for the showers.
They have a restaurant at Lake St Clair too - I remember after a number of days out bush, it was so good sitting in the restaurant with the bread roll trying to decide what to order, we all ordered second rounds of the bread roll. True story. Man that was nice bread.