Narcissus Hut is an alpine hut located in the Central Highlands

Central Highlands (Tasmania)

Central Highlands is a region in Tasmania where geographical and administrative boundaries closely coincide. It is also known as The Lake Country of Tasmania -Geographical region:...

 of Tasmania

Tasmania

Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...

. It was built in 1935 and rebuilt in 1963.

Narcissus Hut is located on Lake St Clair

Lake St Clair (Tasmania)

Lake St Clair is a lake in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania, Australia. It forms part of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. It has a maximum depth of 200 m, making it Australia's deepest lake....

, on the Overland Track

Overland Track

The Overland Track is one of Australia's most famous bush walks, situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania. More than 8000 walkers each year complete the track. Officially, the track runs for 65 km from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. However, many choose to add...

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Facilities

• Bunks (no mattresses)
• Table & Benches
• Composting toilet
  Composting toilet
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• Rainwater tank
  Rainwater tank
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• Radio, for communication with ferry operator

By foot (Overland Track)

To the north, the Overland Track follows the Narcissus river to Windy Ridge Hut, approximately three hours walk.

To the south, it skirts the southern shore of Lake St Clair

Lake St Clair (Tasmania)

Lake St Clair is a lake in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania, Australia. It forms part of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. It has a maximum depth of 200 m, making it Australia's deepest lake....

for 5–6 hours, arriving at the Cynthia Bay trailhead, and the Visitors Centre.

By boat

There is a small jetty on the lake near the hut. During the peak summer season, a ferry runs between the visitors centre and Narcissus Hut, taking 30 minutes and costing A$37.50.