Island Cycle Tours
Since 2002, Island Cycle Tours have been operating guided cycling tours along both Tasmania’s east and west coasts. Choose from a program that suits you – active bike and hike tours, moderate cycling experiences or the Mt Wellington Descent.
Active tours include biking and hiking for beginners to intermediate cyclists and energetic travellers. Small groups of 6-16 stay in comfortable private accommodation with yummy breakfasts and lunches included on our 3, 5 or 8 day excellent value for money itineraries.
Moderate tours are more challenging, however still perfect for those that like to cycle 50-80km per day for 5 or 10 days. All trips are fully supported with quality accommodation, and time allowed for sightseeing and stopping often to savour a coffee or wine. The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment of the ride with no obligation to ride each section.
Island Cycle Tours also operates the famous Mt Wellington Descent, a must-do activity for visitors to Hobart, this is best way to see Hobart, and have a fun time doing it!
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Active - 3 Day East Coast BeachcomberThis journey along Tasmania's entire east coast is a must for the traveller with a need to be at one with a place. And the east coast is enchanting - every twist and turn provides another holiday snap. The north east is truly one of the most understated places in Tasmania. It has long stretches of pure white beaches, fabulous geological rock formations and hidden secluded bays. Hiking: The walk along the beach at Bay of Fires is stunningly beautiful and peaceful, plus you'll also have time to really explore the Freycinet National Park with a walk to the famous Wineglass Bay. Cycling: The bike ride from St Marys' to St Helens on day 1 is a fantastic way to start the trip (35km), followed by as much of the St Helens to Bicheno route as you like (40-75km). On day three ride from Bicheno to Coles Bay (29-40km). Itinerary: Day 1: Hobart to St Helens Day 2: St Helens to Bicheno Day 3: Bicheno to Hobart Active - 5 Day Rainforest RamblerTake a walk on the wildside and get your fix of all things ‘green' on this five day sojourn of natural bliss. Touted as Australia's most famous landscape, the Cradle Mountain National Park and its land of a thousand lakes is a massive swathe of wilderness just aching to be explored. Hiking: on day 1 you'll explore Mt Field National Park with its many and varied trails involving tall trees and waterfalls. On day three you'll immerse yourself at Cradle Mountain, taking your choice of the walks there, possibly even the summit! On Cycling: on day 2 you'll have the chance to ride alongside the man-made Lake Plimsoll amidst the ancient landscapes of the wild west coast to Tullah. On day 4 you'll ride to Deloraine along the rural hills and under the Great Western Tiers. On day 5 finish with the famous Mt Wellington Descnet, a 21km downhill bike ride all the way to the waterfront of Hobart and the bustling Salamanca Place. Itinerary: Day 1: Hobart to Tarraleah Day 2: Tarraleah to Tullah Day 3: Tullah to Cradle Mt Day 4: Cradle Mt to Hobart Day 5: Hobart and Mt Wellington Active - 8 Day Tassie All OverThe 8 day trip is a combination of the East Coast Beachcomber and the Rainforest Rambler. Taking you to all the very best bits of Tasmania and then some, this week plus one trip, is all you'll ever need to get your fix of all things Tasmanian. Itinerary: Day 1: Hobart to St Helens Day 2: St Helens to Bicheno Day 3: Bicheno to Hobart Day 4: Hobart to Tarraleah Day 5: Tarraleah to Tullah Day 6: Tullah to Cradle Mt Day 7: Cradle Mt to Hobart Day 8: Hobart and Mt Wellington Moderate – 13 day Entire Tassie Cycle TourThis 13 day Entire Tassie Tour is a combination of both 7 day East and West Coast tours. Starting and finishing in Launceston, you'll ride the entire island on some of Australia's best cycle touring routes. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Launceston Day 2: Launceston to St Helens Day 3: St Helens to Bicheno Day 4: Bicheno to Swansea via Coles Bay Day 5: Swansea to Richmond via Port Arthur Day 6: Richmond to Hobart Day 7: Free day in Hobart Day 8: Hobart to Hamilton Day 9: Hamilton to Tarraleah Day 10: Tarraleah to Strahan Day 11: Strahan to Cradle Mt Day 12: Cradle Mt to Launceston Day 13: depart Launceston Moderate – 7 day East Coast Cycle TourCycling on Tasmania's east coast is one of Australia's truly spectacular coastal journeys. On this extraordinary cycle tour, you'll coast along peninsulas with pristine white beaches, pass quaint colonial villages and challenge your perspective. Completely different from the rugged mountainous west coast, the east is blessed with a calmer, mild climate with ever-changing terrain and scenery. This East Coast cycling tour takes you through a temperate natural paradise nearly 300km from north to south. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Launceston Day 2: Launceston to St Helens Day 3: St Helens to Bicheno Day 4: Bicheno to Swansea via Coles Bay Day 5: Swansea to Richmond via Port Arthur Day 6: Richmond to Hobart Day 7: depart Hobart Moderate – 7 day West Coast Cycle TourCycling on Tasmania's west coast will make you feel like you're riding with the dinosaurs through one of the last great temperate wilderness areas on Earth amidst ancient Gondwanan landscapes. Feel empowered by Tasmania's frontier country, coasting beneath majestic man ferns, up craggy mountains, around glinting glacial tarns and lakes and into the playground of the shy Tasmanian Devil. The west coast is rugged, mountainous and completely wild, with a temperamental climate and unpredictable weather patterns, throwing down a challenge to those that wish to explore it. Well worth the effort, this constantly changing terrain is a mixture of challenging and frequent hill climbs combined with breathtaking winding downhills and stunning views. You won't forget these 7 days too soon. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Hobart Day 2: Hobart to Hamilton Day 3: Hamilton to Tarraleah Day 4: Tarraleah to Strahan Day 5: Strahan to Cradle Mt Day 6: Cradle Mt to Launceston Day 7: depart Launceston Mount Wellington Descent TourThis tour takes you from Hobart by van to the summit of Mount Wellington, rising 1270 metres (4,000 feet) above sea level. The Mountain is a panoramic backdrop to Hobart. From the top you'll see far up the Derwent Valley, down to the Southern Ocean and across to the Tasman Peninsula, the site of Port Arthur Historic Site. After a safety briefing and bike fitting, you start your thrilling downhill descent. The landscape changes from a wild alpine terrain to forest, and there are lookouts along the way. The winding mountain road takes you down to the foothills where you can choose to try some off-road cycling. This is great for the adventurous at heart, and takes you to Cascade Gardens where we enjoy a well-deserved rest and quick snack. The tour finishes with a ride through the outer suburbs of South Hobart and Battery Point where you cruise along tree-lined streets filled with Georgian and Federation architecture. Complete the journey in Salamanca Place on Hobart's waterfront . | |
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