West Coast 6 days
6 Days/5 Nights (792 km)
This is the last 6 days of the longer 10 day Epic Train in Tasmania road tour. If you don't have the time for the entire 10 days, or aren't sure you're body is quite up to the whole tour just yet, then this may be the solution for you at this stage. This tour starts in Launceston and finishes in Hobart. Overnight stays include Sheffield, Tullah, Strahan, Bronte Park and Hobart.
Next Departure Date:
14 February - 19 February 2007
| Day 1 Wednesday 14 February 2007 |
Launceston/Sheffield (140km) Today is the start of your 6 day West Coast tour, and you'll be joining the group that have already had a three day head start on you. But use your fresh legs to warm up with an easy start to the day, head out of town to the historic towns of Carrick and Westbury, then stop for a break in lovely Deloraine. The mountains loam ominously all morning and this afternoon, you have no choice but to get amongst them. The Gog Range is legendary in cycling circles and it's waiting for you today. It's only a short day, but end with an uphill at Sheffield, town of murals.
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| Day 2 Thursday 15 February 2007 |
Sheffield/Tullah(114km) More time in the mountains today as you head down then up the Cethana Pass towards Cradle Mountain in its World Heritage Listed National Park. No time to linger, continue on and up to Black Bluff for the King of the Mountain stage then race down the other side and its rolling hills into the Hydro town of Tullah overlooking stunning Lake Rosebery.
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| Day 3 Friday 16 February 2007 |
Tullah/Strahan (152km) Lumpier than your mother porridge, the stage to Zeehan for lunch will test those unprepared legs. The road to Rees Dam is usually deserted, and the views spectacular but there's not a straight section on it. After lunch it's a relatively straighforward roll to the remote fishing village of Strahan.
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| Day 4 Saturday 17 February 2007 |
Strahan/Bronte Park (144km) Head out the only other road out of town which takes you to the old mining town of Queenstown. Another King of the Mountain stage to the top of 99 bends out of Queenstown then it's a long downhill and completely flat around man-made Lake Burbury. Eat well for lunch, there's mountains ahead and Victoria Pass is not to be mocked. Once you're there though, it's along the plateau we go, exposed but flat, this highway takes you all the way to your accommodation tonight.
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| Day 5 Sunday 18 February 2007 |
Bronte Park/Hobart (151km) An early spot of fishing this morning? Or perhaps sleep to gain as much energy as you can. Today is one of the longest days, especially for tired legs, but keep your chin, the majority of it is downhill. That's not to say, there aren't any uphills, come on, it's Tassie, of course there's uphills! Make your way into Hobart tonight - civilisation at last!
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| Day 6 Monday 19 February 2007 |
Hobart/Hobart (128km) Explore the southern parts of Tasmania this morning on this, your last day in the saddle. Opt for the short version and head straight for the main destination of today - Mt Wellington. Standing at 1270m (nearly 4000ft) this ride takes you from sea level all the way to the top and back at around 8%. It's the satisfaction of reaching the peak that keeps you going. Three cheers all round, now head back to Hobart to celebrate over a well-deserved cold one.
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Tour price: Each price below is all-inclusive
AUD$1365 per cyclist twin or triple share all inclusive. Plus recieve a Train In Tasmania jersey!
EXTRAS
AUD$325 per person single supplement for guaranteed single room, limited number book early.
AUD$595 per non-riding partner, double/twin only. More details regarding non-cycling partners
or single supplements here.
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