Trails & Country Lanes of Tasmania Slow Cycle Tour

The Best of Tasmania - via the slow road

This tour is not all about the bike, but rather the whole travel experience. Welcome to the Slow Tassie Sightseer!

Tasmania is a spectacular place with lots to see and plenty to explore. Our usual road bike tours here cover a lot of ground to experience the many sights and sounds. This time it’s different. This tour is not about km’s or time in the saddle. The Slow Tassie Sightseer is for the casual cyclist (lycra optional). Our focus is purely on the best parts of the island to ride, to visit, to experience. We’ll take time to explore the nooks and crannies, delve deeper into locations, and have more time to enjoy the attractions off the bike. Immerse yourself in National Parks, visit oyster and salmon farms, relax at a winery, ferry to a remote island, discover the history of Port Arthur, MONA – it’s all here. And of course, the most wonderful, invigorating cycling on select Tassie backroads, country lanes and trails, with serenity and a distinct lack of traffic.

So make cycling an excuse, not a reason, on the Slow Tassie Sightseer.

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Dates: 28 Oct - 4 Nov 2022
Duration: 7 nights
Start: Devonport, TAS
Finish: Hobart, TAS
Distance: 210km approx
Average Daily: 30km
Bike Type: Hybrid preferred. Mountain or Gravel bike ok
E-bikes: Welcome (conditions apply, see FAQs)
Surface: Varies: sealed, gravel, compacted clay, sandy. Nothing extreme or tough
Terrain: Flat to undulating rail trails, bike paths, trails, tracks, sealed & unsealed roads (Call us to discuss surfaces and terrain further if required)
Traffic: Minimal
Group Size: Small group tour, approx 15-20
Difficulty Rating: 3/10
Accommodation: Quality Motels & Resorts
Meals included: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners, plus on-road snacks & morning teas
Hire bike: Don’t have a bike? No problem – we can help you source a hire bike

Who is this tour for: Cyclists looking for a relaxing experience with low or traffic-free riding, great scenery and time to enjoy other non-cycling highlights of the regions visited. A great way to see the best of Tassie in one trip.

Some highlights of this tour:

• A cycling experience with full comfort & support
• Spectacular Tasmanian landscapes and scenery
• Ride the best parts, skip the rest
• Time to enjoy short walks and other attractions

• Cycling guide with maps and directions
• Salmon Farm walk, Oyster Farm tour
• Maria Island day trip, Port Arthur, MONA
• Famous tourist attractions and hidden gems

• Transfers to each ride with full-time support vehicle
• Great accommodation, resorts, historic hotels
• Longer and shorter ride options (or take a day off)
• Small group camaraderie with like-minded people