Outdoorsy Types Walk and Cycle Tours

3 days/2 nights - East Coast Beachcomber


Itinerary overview
Escape it all - annoying bosses, miserable skies and smelly flat mates - on the kind of short break you thought was out of reach. The east coast especially the north east, 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.

Indulge in a thought-provoking walk down the length of the Bay of Fires beach to Binalong Bay. Take a dip then lunch on the beach followed by a ride into St Helens and enjoy a BBQ under the stars and cycle around St Helens. The following day cycle south down the distractingly scenic coastline enroute to Bicheno. Spend the last day at the most visited spot on the east coast, Freycinet Peninsula and take the saddle walk to marvel at Wineglass Bay before heading back to Hobart that night.

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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 Hobart that evening.


Price includes:
2 nights accommodation; 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts; mountain bike and helmet; hotel/hostel pick up and drop off; National Parks fees; support van 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. Trip Style: $495 (concession $480)
  2. Twin/double hostel: $545 (per person based on two people travelling together, sharing a room)
  3. Single hostel room: $625 (private room, shared bathrooms)
  4. Twin/double motel: $615 (per person based on two people travelling together, sharing a room)
  5. Single motel: $735

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

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