Outdoorsy Types Walk and Cycle Tours

4 days/3 nights - Beachcomber Plus


Itinerary overview
The east coast of Tasmania is an untapped wonderland waiting for you to pop by; it's peaceful, it's home to a string of stunning pristine white beaches and very appealing blue bays, and it's the sunniest place in Tasmania. This four day itinerary spends the first three days along the east coast, then the last day in Hobart.

Meet in Hobart and head north starting your activities with a bike ride from St Mary’s to the coast. Take a dip then lunch on the beach followed by a ride into St Helens. Indulge in a thought-provoking walk down the Bay of Fires beach and visit Binalong Bay.
The following day cycle south down the distractingly scenic coastline enroute to Bicheno, then spend the afternoon at the most visited spot on the east coast, On day three, cycle along the Freycinet Peninsula and enjoy a picnic lunch whilst you marvel at Wineglass Bay. Return to Hobart for your final tour night. Finish the trip in Hobart, with a day spent on the spectacular Mt Wellington Descent and a gentle sea kayak tour around the Hobart waterfront. Then you’ll have some free time to explore Hobart at leisure.

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Hobart this morning at 8.00am with a pick up from your hotel/hostel and head north for Campbell Town. Get the bikes out at St Mary's and ride the pass down to sea level and stop for lunch at Scamander by the ocean. Transfer north of St Helens to the southern end of the Bay of Fires conservation area and spend the afternoon relaxing with a beach walk. Head back into St Helens for the evening via the township of Binalong Bay. Overnight: St Helens

Day 2: Today the intention is to make it to Bicheno by lunchtime. You can either ride the whole way (around 75km riding distance), or take a lift in the van part way to Falmouth for a shorter version around 40km riding distance). Meet for lunch in the fishing and surfing town of Bicheno. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the Douglas Apsley National Park, read a book beside the waterhole, and perhaps take a dip.
Optional wildlife park visit this afternoon to meet the Tasmanian Devils (own expense).
Optional Bicheno Penguin tour this afternoon after dark (own expense).
Overnight: Bicheno

Day 3: Cycle from Bicheno, or slightly closer with a van transfer and regroup in Coles Bay. Join the group for a walk over to Freycinet National Park and marvel at the superb beach at Wineglass Bay. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and return to Bicheno that evening. Overnight: Hobart

Day 4: Finish the tour with a great day to experience the city of Hobart from summit to sea. Meet your guide at your hostel/hostel at 9.30am and take the popular and exhilarating Mt Wellington Descent bike ride from the summit of Mt Wellington all the way back to sea level. You'll then enjoy a gentle sea kayak around the Hobart waterfront to see the city from a different perspective. There'll be plenty of time to take in the sights of the city at your own pace today too, with some free time this afternoon in Hobart.


Price includes:
3 nights accommodation; 3 lunches, 3 breakfasts; mountain bike and helmet; hotel/hostel pick up and drop off; National Parks fees; sea kayak tour, support van, luggage trailer and guide.

Prices:
Select a price based on your budget; whether you are travelling on your own or with a friend/partner or on the level of comfort you prefer.

  1. Dormitory shared: $650 (concession $630)
  2. Twin/double hostel: $725 (per person based on two people travelling together, sharing a room)
  3. Single hostel room: $845 (private room, shared bathrooms)
  4. Twin/double motel: $830 (per person based on two people travelling together, sharing a room)
  5. Single motel: $1010

Above prices are in Australian dollars. Convert to your preferred currency.

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