6 Day Tour - Hobart, St Helens, Derby
- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: South Hobart, TAS
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This self-guided mountain bike tour is 5 days and 5 nights of Tasmanian mountain bike awesomeness!
Unlock the secrets of Hobart's Mount Wellington trails, explore the awesome St Helens Mountain Bike Trails, and finally, Blue Derby - simply World Class.
This tour is self-guided, in other words, the group does not have a trail guide riding with them. Although there is no trail guide, you'll often find your tour guide/driver knows a thing or two about the local trails!
You will stay in quality local accommodation and be transported in a modern 14 seater Toyota minibus with a custom-made enclosed bike trailer.
The tour guide/driver remains with the group throughout the tour. This means the group has unlimited shuttles, no fixed start/finish times and no waiting around.
As well as riding, you will have opportunities to experience some of Tasmania’s amazing wilderness, food and cultural attractions.
Fly into Hobart Airport. Fly out of Launceston Airport or Hobart Airport.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Day, Hobart
Fly into Hobart International Airport. We will collect you and take you back to your accommodation in Hobart. Those bringing bikes can build them. Those hiring bikes will be introduced to their new ride, including bike set up. For those arriving before dinner, we will have a dinner destination organised so the group can dine together.
Day 2 – Ride Hobart, Mount Wellington
Start the day with a hearty breakfast at Ginger Brown (one of Hobart’s best cafes) before we take you to the top of Mount Wellington to take in the views (clouds permitting). We then descend a few hundred metres to ‘The Springs’ to commence riding the North-South track (approx 12km).
This iconic trail is suited to riders of moderate ability but has lots of extras for those wanting greater challenges. The forest, views and riding terrain are constantly changing and few go home disappointed! The trail concludes at the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park.
After lunch, we'll jump back in the minibus and head up Mount Wellington again and explore the great trails in the foothills surrounding South Hobart.
After a great day on the bike, you'll be taken back to your accommodation for a freshen-up before rejoining the group for dinner and drinks at Salamanca on Hobart’s waterfront.
An early start will get us to St Helens in time for a full day of riding. Whether you like to shred some serious downhill, enjoy some cross country flow or just want a fun day on the trails with the family, the St Helens Mountain Bike Trails have an experience for everyone. Not only that, but St Helens is the largest town on Tasmania’s east coast and as such offers plenty for you to see and do while you are taking a break from the trails.
Unlimited shuttles in our minibus!
After a big day in St Helens, we continue up the coast to our accommodation in Derby.
Day 4 – Derby
We'll run shuttles all day to Black Stump. So many choices from Black Stump - Upper Flickerty and Flickerty Sticks or the black runs of Shearpin and 23 Stitches before heading up Krushka’s. You can choose to either descend the blue Krushka’s or take the Double Black Trouty all the way back into Derby. Of course you might prefer to ride Return To Sender, or Snig Track, or Roxanne, kumma-Gutza, Kings Wall or Air-Ya-Garn! Talk about spoiled for choice!
Dinner at a local pub/restaurant.
Day 5 – Derby
You start the day riding the incredible Blue Tier Trail (the trail head is a 50 minute shuttle from Derby). Blue Tier is the jewel in the crown of the Derby trail network, this 21km trail will have you frothing for more…and we will provide! After lunch at the Weldborough Hotel, we will shuttle you to the top of Atlas, where you will then descend another 12km into Derby! Another option is the 42km Bay of Fires trail, or the first 13km of the Bay of Fires Trail.
After these amazing trails, if you've still got the legs for more riding, we'll shuttle you to Black Stump for more Derby trail goodness.
Day 6 – Derby
We will run continuous shuttles to Black Stump until it's time to pack up the bikes.
For those wishing to fly out of Launceston Airport, we suggest targeting flights after 6.30 pm.
We will be back in Hobart by about 9.15 pm.
(Please let us know if you would like help organising a 6th night of accommodation in Hobart.)
Tour includes
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 5 nights accommodation (mix of twin and single rooms)
- Transportation around the state to all riding destinations
- Dedicated tour guide/driver
- All-day unlimited shuttles at Derby, St Helens and Hobart
Tour doesn't include
- Flights
- Customer pays for all meals
- Bike hire. If bike hire is required, please ask us.
Conditions
This tour is designed to run with a minimum of 6 riders.If a tour has less than 6 riders, the tour can still go ahead, though the tour price will increase. Please contact us for a quote.