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Tasmania is an island roughly the size of West Virginia or Switzerland, located 240 km off the south-east corner of mainland Australia. Next stop south is Antarctica, 2000 km away. Encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, Tasmanians breathe the world's cleanest air and rejoice in pure water and fertile soils - our wine and food are acclaimed around the world.

Tasmania is a land of dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes. Over a third of the state is reserved in a network of National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, a refuge and habitat for rare plants and animals, including survivors of the ancient southern super continent, Gondwana.

This tour includes 10 days of superb cycling along Tasmania's mild east coast, then up the rugged and stunning beautiful west coast to finish the loop back in Launceston. Included half way through the tour is a free day in Hobart, Tasmania's capital city, to recharge your batteries.

Daily itinerary in brief:

Day 1: Arrive Launceston
Overnight: Launceston (hotel)
Meals: dinner

Day 2: Launceston to St Helens
Cycling distance: 66km
Overnight: St Helens (resort)
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 3: St Helens to Bicheno
Cycling distance: 76km
Overnight: Bicheno
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4: Bicheno to Swansea via Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park
Cycling distance: 68km
Overnight: Swansea boutique motel
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 5: Swansea to Port Arthur
Cycling distance: 76km
Overnight: Port Arthur
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 6: Port Arthur to Hobart
Cycling distance: 73km.
Overnight: Hobart (city hotel)
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Rest day in Hobart
Spend the day exploring Tasmania's capital city.
Meals: breakfast

Day 8: Hobart to Hamilton
Cycling distance: 78km
Overnight: Heritage cottages
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 9: Hamilton to Strahan
Cycling distance: 55km
Overnight: Strahan seaside motel
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 10: Strahan to Cradle Mountain
Cycling distance: 70km
Overnight: Cradle Mountain
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 11: Cradle Mountain to Deloraine
Cycling distance: 60km
Overnight: Deloraine
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: Deloraine to Launceston
Cycling distance: 80km
Overnight: Launceston motel
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Depart Launceston
Airport/hotel transfers available until 12.00pm.
Meals: breakfast.

Included In Price

- 12 nights accommodation in 3.5 – 4.5 star rated accommodation houses (twin or double share with private bathroom)
- 12 breakfasts
- 10 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Tour leader
- Support van and custom built luggage and bike trailer
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
- National Parks Fees
- Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site
- Comprehensive trip notes and maps
- Lots of great local knowledge

Location

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Participant Guidelines

- Helmets are compulsory

Price Valid For

Prices: AUD$4,890 per person twin/double share (two people traveling together); AUD$6290 single room.

Booking Notes

Tours depart from: Launceston and finish in Launceston.

Arrange to arrive at Launceston. Airport transfers are available between 12pm and 5pm today should you require a pick-up and assistance checking in at the hotel. Meet in the lobby for a tour briefing, introductions and bike fitting at 6.00pm for approximately 1 hour, then dinner together in Launceston to meet the group.

Bike Hire: Road touring bikes including: 21 gear, front suspension, front handlebar bag, flat pedals (toe clips available, or bring your own pedals and shoes) and helmet and available for hire. Price: $360 per bike (for 13 days).

Dates & Prices
6 - 18 November 2010 AUD$ 4890 twin/double share AUD$ 6290 single room
12 - 24 February 2011 AUD$ 4890 twin/double share AUD$ 6290 single room
19 - 31 March 2011 AUD$ 4890 twin/double share AUD$ 6290 single room.

Departure Time

Time determined upon booking

Session Length

13 days and 12 nights

Numbers on the day

6-16

Weather Exceptions

Contact operator in case of bad weather.

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