



by Tasmanian Mountain Bike Adventures
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$255.58The tour begins with a bus ride from Hobart to the summit of Mt Wellington, which is 1270 metres above sea level. Local guides provide commentary about the area's natural features and history during the journey. From the summit, participants take an easy 6-kilometre road bike descent with wide views of the surrounding landscape. After the road descent, the group stops at the Lost Freight Cafe for refreshments. The tour then continues with an 11-kilometre off-road bike ride through temperate rainforest. This gently rolling trail passes through eucalyptus forests, large ferns, a waterfall, historic aqueducts, clear streams, and occasional sightings of native wildlife. The tour lasts about four hours in total and includes a mountain bike and safety helmet. Air conditioning is available on the bus rides. The tour finishes back at the Hobart office.
Your tour starts at our South Hobart shop. You'll receive a tour briefing, helmet & gloves. You'll also be introduced to your bike... brakes, gears, etc. Next, board our minibus for a 30-minute drive to the summit of Mt Wellington, 1270m above sea level. At the summit, take 15-minutes to explore & snap a few photos of the amazing views. Then, hop on your bike and ride the exhilarating 6 km summit road descent. For anyone preferring not to do this road ride, there is the option to come down in our support vehicle. We then have a quick stop-off at the Lost Freight Cafe; enough time for a drink, snack, & toilet break. Next, it's a 15-minute bus journey to the start of the rainforest ride. This 12 km guided ride gently descends through temperate rainforest. The track is level, wide, with gentle gradients, & is easy to ride. The surface is compact dirt. Your guide will provide commentary on local history & wildlife. Riders should be comfortable on a bike with good basic bike handling skills. It's downhill all the way, so only a basic fitness level is required. If the summit is closed due to road works or bad weather, instead, we do a longer ride on the rainforest trail.
240 min
Arrive at least 20-minutes before the tour departs. All-day free parking is on nearby Washington St. Our shop is a 25-min walk / 6-min taxi from the city/waterfront. Next door to our shop is Ginger Brown Cafe and a general food store.
End point
Arrive at least 30-minutes before the tour departs. All-day free parking is on nearby Washington St and Wentworth St. Our shop is a 25-min walk / 6-min taxi from the city/waterfront. Next door to our shop is the awesome Ginger Brown Cafe, and a general food store.