Tasmania is the smallest and only island state in Australia. It is a wonderful biking country with fabulous beaches and magnificent mountains. Our 8-day tour takes us from Hobart the capital to Launceston with a rest day at Freycinet National Park where we will enjoy a close encounter with unique Australian wildlife. The roads are very quiet, hilly and very scenic. A reasonable level of fitness is required
DAY 1 HOBART.
Hobart is attractively located beneath Mt Wellington and straddles the Derwent River. There are many fine Georgian buildings in the city.
DAY 2 TRIABUNNA.
A boat trip out to Maria Island, where a wide variety of native animals and birds are to be found, is well worthwhile.
DAY 3+4 FREYCINET.
A beautiful coastal ride with a ferry trip across to Freycinet Peninsula and two nights in magnificent Freycinet Lodge.
DAY 5 ST HELENS.
A very scenic coastal road with no major hills.
DAY 6 SCOTTSDALE.
Passing through impressive stands of eucalyptus and giant ferns, we stay at a comfortable B & B.
DAY 7+8 LAUNCESTON.
A rest day brings an opportunity to visit some local vineyards in the Tamar Valley.
Accommodation: 3 and 4*. Includes The Lenna in Hobart and luxury wilderness lodge