Enjoy a fantastic tour of the island state
Discover the wild beauty of Tasmania
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Cycle Tasmania and meet the wildlife along the way
Journey through Tasmania and see delightful vistas
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Bike tour Tasmania and enjoy a full exploration of Australia's island state
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Cycling Tour in Tasmania - Launceston to Hobart

Duration
9 days
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$66
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$3,193 USD

Discover the incredible unspoiled beauty of this pristine region on this fully guided gourmet cycling tour in Tasmania over 9 days. Explore the scenic east coast from Launceston to Hobart with a special stop at Freycinet National Park where you'll enjoy hiking in the park and exceptional accommodation. Visit wineries, oyster farms, wildlife sanctuaries and stunning Wineglass Bay on this memorable adventure. This tour, as you may expect from the name, runs from Launceston in the north, down the east coast to Hobart in the south-east.

  • Category
    Solo
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    9 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    165.3 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    27.3 miles
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Quick Stats

  • Duration
    9 days
  • Main Destination
    Tasmania
  • Distance
    165.3 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    27.3 miles
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Coastal

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Itinerary Details

  1. Day 1Arrive Launceston

    Arrive into Launceston, transfers provided to your accommodation, meet and greet your guide with a welcome group dinner on your first night to get excited about your adventure ahead. Enjoy a restaurant dinner in Launceston (2 courses) tonight.

    • Art Hotel on New York
    • Dinner
  2. Day 2Cycling the North East Tasmania Rail Trail

    You will initially transfer out of Launceston to Lilydale, where you will jump on your bike and ride the fun, off-road North East rail trail to Scottsdale. The ideal way to get the legs going. Beautiful scenery and easy riding.

    • 26.1 miles
    • Anabels of Scottsdale
    • Breakfast and Dinner
  3. Day 3Cycling to St Helens

    After breakfast you will initially transfer in the vehicle to avoid busy roads (and a big hill!), with optional starts at Branxholm (73kms total day) or Weldborough (43kms). There is some initial uphill but you will enjoy a long roll into St Helens and some superb scenery. You are now on the coast.

    • 26.7 - 45.4 miles
    • Pelican Point Apartments
    • Breakfast, Dinner, and Snacks
  4. Day 4Cycling to Bicherno

    Todays ride is pure ocean scenery. Whilst you will follow the main Tasman Highway the support vehicle is behind throughout. Again there is the option to ride the full length, or be transferred some of the way. You will enjoy a scenic picnic lunch from a vantage point.

    • 28 - 46.6 miles
    • Sandpiper Cottages
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  5. Day 5Cycling to Freycinet National Park

    Another stunning day of ocean views and relaxed, undulating cycling as you head into Freycinet National Park. It’s mainly downhill cruising with 2 uphills that are short (no more than 75 meters ascent) and achievable for most. You will enjoy a winery lunch today as you arrive at the stunning Freycinet Lodge, your home for the next 2 nights.

    • 28 miles
    • Freycinet Lodge
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  6. Day 6Hiking in Freycinet National Park& Wineglass Bay

    You will discover world-famous Freycinet National Park with a 5.5-hour guided walk. Explore the dramatic pink granite peaks, its jewel-coloured waters, pure white sands & abundant wildlife. Water taxi return trip back to the Lodge (30 mins).

    The hiking is graded as easy and is fully guided with a gourmet picnic lunch.  Free evening tonight, with 3 dining options at the lodge, or the tour operator can assist with arrangements for dinner elsewhere.

    • Freycinet Lodge
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks
  7. Day 7Cycling to Triabunna

    An initial transfer to the top of a long hill at Apslawn so you can roll your way down to Triabunna. The views on this stretch of the coast are superb. Triabunna is the main civic centre for the east coast and is fringed by beaches, coastal reserves, hills& forests. The town was established as a garrison for the penal settlement on Maria Island and is now the departure point for the Maria Island Ferry, and still has a number of preserved convict-era buildings. Free evening.

    • 29.8 - 45.4 miles
    • Accommodation in Triabunna
    • Breakfast
  8. Day 8Cycling to Hobart

    Your final day on the bike. Today's route has options for longer or easier rides and takes you through historic Richmond and the Coal River Valley. You will jump on the bus for a final transfer into Hobart (taking about 1 hr).

    • 26.7 - 54.7 miles
    • Accommodation in Hobart
    • Breakfast and Dinner
  9. Day 9Onward journey

    Enjoy breakfast, check out, grab emails and numbers of your new friends and prepare for your onward journey. Transfers provided on this day, transport to MONA also provided for those staying on.

    • Breakfast