Tassie East Coast Tour 2012
Everybody loves Tasmania! The history of the early settlers, grand old buildings, beautifully painted weatherboard houses, picturesque stone cottages and of course the wonderful winding roads that pass through quaint townships and magnificent countryside. It's all here - all you have to do is bring your bike and ride.
In March 2012 we are riding both Tasmania East and West. We have partnered with AllTrails to provide you with a Tour of Tasmania that you won't forget. This is the package where you not only enjoy this beautiful cycling route from Launceston to Hobart, but also improve your cycling through tips and training from David Heatley, professional cycle coach. This ride caters for both faster cyclists that are comfortable cycling at 30-35kph on the flat, and also those that are more comfortable between 20-30kph with support vehicles and shorter daily distances available.
- Bridport northern coast
- Bicheno Marine Reserve
- Elephant Pass
- Apsley National Park
- Convict built stone bridges
- Historic village of Richmond
- Hobart Harbour
Alltrails pride themselves on organising adventurous, action-packed cycling tours in interesting and scenic destinations. They organise everything that you will need for the duration of the tour (accommodation, meals, bike mechanic, professional cycle coach riding with you every day, support & safety vehicles) so you can pedal away each morning with the knowledge that your luggage will be taken care of and food will be provided at the next rest stop.
Riders that participate in these 'point to point' tours enjoy a great camaraderie, sharing laughs and a sense of achievement with their fellow cyclists, knowing that David Heatley's professional coaching and tips will get them working hard on the bike during the day and Phil and Susan McDonald’s expert preparation of the tour allows them to sit back and relax those weary cycle legs at the end of the ride.
NOTICE: This tour includes cycle coaching and training.
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Dates : |
20 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012 |
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Duration : |
4 days, 3 nights. |
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Distance : |
478km |
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Ave. Daily : |
120km |
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Bike Type : |
Road Bike |
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Terrain : |
Hilly then undulating |
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Group Size : |
30 |
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Accomm. : |
Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels & Motels |
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Meals : |
All Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, Morning & Afternoon teas, 2 Dinners |
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Deposit : |
$200.00 AUD |
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Total Cost : |
Packages from $1295 |
DAY TO DAY
Alltrails organise it all including accommodation, support and safety vehicles, meals, bike mechanic, professional cycle coaching, safe riding conditions and much more. Tasmania is noted for its beauty, heritage listed forests, wild rivers, wildlife, lovely homes and people. Immerse yourself amongst these idyllic places while being looked after by one of the most respected bicycle tour companies in the industry and sharing your experiences with those that also love to live life on two wheels.
Meal and accommodation inclusions noted as B, L, D, A (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation)
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LAUNCESTON Pre tour: We recommend that you arrive in Launceston today, either by air or the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne. This will give you enough time to get settled in, meet the crew and a few of your fellow cyclists and get your bike set up and fitted. Dinner and accommodation tonight is an optional extra. |
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LAUNCESTON to SCOTTSDALE, 71 or 97km Day 1: We will be assembling this morning and heading off on day one at 9:00am. We leave Launceston passing the beautiful, freshly painted timber homes alongside the Tamar River, before they thin out as you start climbing one of the many hills on this exciting tour of Tassie. As we leave the forest after 40km the vineyards stretch to the horizon, interspersed with cattle and sheep. You will experience some good climbs and exciting descents through eucalypt forests that extends to vineyards on your way to Scottsdale, or try the longer route along low lying areas on the northern coast to Bridport before heading south to Scottsdale. Bridport is a buzz place on the north coast, then we head down the open undulating road to Scottsdale for lunch, a popular timber town servicing tourism and forestry. |
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SCOTTSDALE to ST HELENS (BINALONG BAY), 98 or 123km Day 2: More great climbing, luscious meadows, magnificent views across cattle strewn countryside and lots of big trees and thick forest. A small diversion to Legerwood to see and experience the incredible workmanship of a wood sculptor with statues carved out of pine tree stumps. Historic towns like Branxholm and Derby allow you a glimpse of the early days, with the popular old pub snuck away in the Weldborough Pass before turning off to lunch at the Pyengana Cheers Factory for an assortment of culinary delights. Finish off with lovely downhill cycling to the east coast of St Helens. The longer route will take you to Binalong Bay and return to St Helens. |
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ST HELENS to SWANSEA, 122km Day 3: The mountain ranges have been crossed. The effervescent sea-views are your distraction as you weave your way along the coast through Scamander, then up to St Marys, another solid 9 kilometre climb. The celebration is down the other side through Elephant Pass, skirting Apsley National Park to stunning Bicheno, a marine reserve penguin rookery. We then head inland through vineyards with great views over Oyster Bay to Freycinet Peninsula and National Park, before overnight at Swansea. Support vehicle available for those that decide not to ride the full distance. |
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SWANSEA to HOBART 136km Day 4: Experience Swansea, a cute little town with lots of history, before crossing interesting convict built stone bridges, spanning creeks at the mouth of the sea. The port of Triabunna is strategically placed and protected from the wild Tasman Sea where we cycle inland over hills to Richmond, a beautiful village retaining many of its original buildings. A quick zap through the English type backroads takes us over the Tasman Bridge to Hobart, proudly Australia's southern-most capital. Support vehicle available for those that decide not to ride the full distance.You can head home today or we can organise some excellent accommodation in Hobart for you to enjoy the weekend (optional extra). |
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HOBART Saturday, 24 March 2010 POST-RIDE: For those staying on, you might choose to explore Salamanca Place, a collection of harbourside old sandstone warehouses now converted to art galleries, craft shops and restaurants. On Saturdays, Salamanca comes alive with the famous Salamanca Market. Over 300 stallholders sell fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiwork crafts from all over Tasmania, interstate and overseas. Tomorrow there is an optional ride up Mt Wellington. Accommodation tonight is an optional extra. |
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HOBART, MT WELLINGTON to HOBART (OPTIONAL 40KM) POST-RIDE: While enjoying your weekend in Hobart, join us on a ride up Mt Wellington at 9am (optional extra $20), with morning tea and full vehicle support. It's only 20km but a healthy climb with magnificent views and of course it's all downhill back to our hotel overlooking the harbour. Accommodation tonight is an optional extra. |
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS:
- All Accommodation - 3 nights B&B, motel, hotel
- Meals - 3 breakfasts (cyclist sized), 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Daily morning & afternoon teas
- Phil & Susan McDonald AllTrails Active Directors
- David Heatley professional cycle coach (Cycling Inform)
- Accredited Tour Guide Ben Weigl
- Support and safety vehicles
- Registered First Aiders
- Bike mechanical assistance
- Massage Therapist (available at your expense)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
- Deposit ($200)
- Progress Payment due 30 days after deposit ($500 plus your selected optional extras)
- Balance due 20 Jan 2012
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4 days/3 nights STANDARD twin share |
$1,295.00 AUD |
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4 days/3 nights DELUXE twin share |
$1,370.00 AUD |
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4 days/3 nights SINGLE SUPP |
$1,550.00 AUD |
All prices above include a GST portion of 10%
Optional Extras
For those arriving in Launceston the day before the ride (which we recommend), pre-tour accommodation can be arranged at our pre-tour 4.5 star hotel right in the heart of town. Includes a great continental breakfast and top facilities.
Our post-tour accommodation in Hobart is a beautiful 4.5 star hotel overlooking one of the world’s most picturesque and historic harbours. A great location for your stay in Hobart with all the facilities you would expect of a 4.5 star hotel at your disposal. We can book you in from the Friday night through to Sunday night so you can enjoy a weekend in the city after the tour, or if you are continuing with us on the Tassie West Coast tour that departs on Monday.
| AllTrails Tassie Tour Ride Jersey - top class! |
$95.00 AUD |
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DVD: Order your DVD of photos and video taken on the ride |
$50.00 AUD |
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Pre Tour Accommodation Launceston Mon 19 March |
$95.00 AUD |
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Pre Tour Accommodation Launceston Mon 19 March |
$180.00 AUD |
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Post Tour Accommodation Hobart Fri 23 March |
$115.00 AUD |
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Post Tour Accommodation Hobart Fri 23 March |
$220.00 AUD |
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Post Tour Accommodation Hobart Sat 24 March |
$115.00 AUD |
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Post Tour Accommodation Hobart Sat 24 March |
$220.00 AUD |
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Post Tour Accommodation Hobart Sun 25 March |
$115.00 AUD |
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Post Tour Accommodation Hobart Sat 25 March |
$220.00 AUD |
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Hobart Day Ride to Mt Wellington & Return (40km) |
$20.00 AUD |
What sort of training do I need to do for this Alltrails Ride?
This Tassie East Coast ride caters for both faster cyclists that are comfortable cycling at 30-35kph on the flat, and also those that are more comfortable at 20-25kph. Get training with an aim to ride around 115km for 2 days in a row. We also have the expertise of cycle coach David Heatley, along with us to help you improve your cycling while on tour. For tips, David can be contacted on 0410 331 793.
How and when can I book?
Click on the link below and go to our 'Pricing' tab and click the 'book your place today' button, or call AllTrails in the office on +61 3 9645 3355
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for more information. Don't forget to mention that you heard about it from our Cycling-Inform website.
Click on this link to book your place on the alltrails site
