We brought the 2.3L pot because we did cooked pasta in it a few nights – the 1.3L is great for boiling water but doesn’t have enough room to easily cook for two people.

At most of the junctions for side trips there is a large wooden platform or open area next to the track. Most people leave their packs there. Be sure to put your raincover on and close all your zips to protect your food from currawongs. You can read more about each side trip in this post: https://dawnoutdoors.com/overland-track-side-trips/

Thanks that is so helpful. Cheers!

We took two of the 250g canisters. We only used one canister though. However, if it had been colder or rainier, I think we would have made hot drinks more often and used a bit more fuel. I think I’d bring a 250g canister and one of the tiny 110g canisters next time. It really depends how efficient your stove is – you may need more fuel than I did.

That’s right, you cannot fly with fuel canisters. You can buy them when you arrive in Tasmania at a camping store – Woolies doesn’t have them. Most Overland Track transport companies sell fuel. If you arrange with them in advance, they’ll bring you some fuel when they pick you up to drive you to the track. That’s the easiest way to do it.

Hi Sophie, You can definitely buy food in Tasmania if you want, but the selection of freeze dried backpacking food is not nearly as good as what you will find in Sydney or other big cities. We bought all our food in Tasmania since we had been living there for a month before our trip. You can find backpacking meals at some sports stores (BCF for example) but it’s not as easy to find as it would be in a big city like Sydney.

I think it is not aloud to fly with the fuel canisters.

Thanks again!