Mount Jerusalem

Mount Jerusalem

  • Day 1

  • Introductory lessons

    Gear prep

    Lunch provided

  • Day 2

  • Transfer to Walls car park

    Trek to and climb Mount Jerusalem

    Return to Launceston

AU$800 per person

AU$800 per person

Mount Jerusalem

The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is relatively small but stunningly beautiful. The park is located on a high plateau of dolerite peaks, and features alpine vegetation and endemic conifer forests. Situated on the western side of the extensive central plateau of Tasmania, it is approximately in the centre of the island. Thousands of lakes formed by an ice cap during relatively recent glaciation cover the plateau and the features known as the Walls of Jerusalem are a series of higher, craggy hills. From a distance, these peaks seem to be the dominant feature but once within the Walls the major features are the typically U-shaped glacial valleys and pretty lakes. The track leads from the car park near Lake Rowallan through sclerophyll forest before entering the alpine regions of the park at Herods Gate. The track continues to Dixons Kingdom and then onto Mt Jerusalem (1459 m). 

Inclusions

Full day of pre-trek introductory lessons and gear advice. Two guides, private transfers to and from Walls of Jerusalem, 2 lunches. See our gear list for what we provide.

Nb. This is a long hard day and can be made longer and harder by unfavorable weather.

What we supply
  • Day pack
  • Water proof pack liner
  • Stove and fuel
  • Mug, spoon and bowl
  • Rain jacket and trousers
  • Gaiters
  • Safety whistle
  • Food (you will have an opportunity to purchase additional snacks prior to the trek commencing)
  • Water bottle
  • Walking poles
  • First aid kit
  • Crampons or chains during winter activities

 

What you will need to bring
  • Boots (worn in, ankle high with Vibram sole or equivalent)
  • Socks x 1 pair (suitable for trekking)
  • T-shirt x 1 (Merino wool is recommended)
  • Thermal underwear x 1 set (Merino is recommended)
  • Gloves x 1 pair (wind/water proof type)
  • Walking trousers (light weight quick drying)
  • Walking shirt (light weight/long sleeved quick drying)
  • Polar fleece or down jacket
  • Beanie & neck warmer
  • Sun hat (broad brimmed is recommended instead of a peaked cap)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses (polarized is recommended)