Tasmania is the smallest and only island state in Australia. It is wonderful biking country with its low population density and wide variety of magnificent scenery, from fabulous beaches to magnificent mountains.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Launceston. We meet at the hotel late afternoon where our guides will assist you with unpacking your bike or fitting you to your rental bike.
Day 2: Sheffield. We cycle on quiet roads to our farm stay hosts.
Day 3: Cradle Mountain. Take a short walk around Dove Lake through magnificent mountain scenery.
Day 4: Tullah. Through the rugged and isolated mountains of the West Coast to our lakeside lodge.
Day 5: Strahan. An attractive coastal village. The Gordon River cruise is well worthwhile.
Day 6: Lake St Clair. Our lodge is in Lake St Clair National Park, where you are most likely to see wallabies and much native bird life.
Day 7: Hamilton. We descend past several lakes and mountain ranges to open farming country, and stay in quaint stone cottages in the village of Hamilton.
Day 8-9: Hobart. We take a quiet back road through several attractive villages to New Norfolk where there is the option of cycling or taking the van for the last few miles.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- 8 breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 8 dinners
- Fully supported tour by comfortable mini van with a seat for everyone
- Purpose built trailer to carry bikes
- Knowledgeable friendly local guide
- Accommodation in mostly 3-star resorts, hotels and motels. Some 4-star
- Accommodation. An emphasis on individual, friendly lodges where available
- Dinner most nights
- Cooked breakfasts every day
- Picnic or café lunches some days
- Pedaltours cycling jersey or T-shirt
- Wine with final dinner, and wine and cheese briefings every 2-3 days
- Daily Maps, with profiles, one per cyclist, plus South Island map
Drink bottles, two
Price Excludes:
- Alcohol other than specified
- Flights
- Sightseeing other than specified
Cycle hire is an additional charge.
Also see tour packages in:
Australia and Oceania
Australia
Wildlife Viewing
Bicycle Touring
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