Thanks for the info Phil and Gary, by the sounds of things I'm very glad we aren't going to attempt this just yet

We would definitely go with experienced hikers, otherwise I doubt we'd make it out alive LOL. One day...

it all sounds adventurous but a little intimidating as well!
All of the walks, especially high in the mountains have warnings saying "It can rain or snow any time of year". I really hope we see snow

Got my spray jacket ready and poncho for the rain and two pairs of good thermals and fleece jumpers, thick jeans and a good, thick ski jacket. I really hope it's enough because I'm a bit of a frog when it comes to the cold. I remember when we stayed at Ron's place one time and it got down to 7 degrees outside and I slept in a ski jacket LOL. I haven't really experienced anything cooler than that, except when I'm rugged up in a nice, heated bed for the night
We are hiring a camper van and trekking around for 3 weeks, we have so many places we want to see but that all depends on how many nights we want to stay in certain spots.
The temps for Cradle Mountain area are already starting to drop. Seems to be between 2 and 8 degrees most afternoons/evenings and it's suppose to be Summer! Would really like to go to Dove Lake for some astro photography but we might die of the cold. Will see how we go
I am so excited!!!