Mt Wellington Downhill Mountain Biking Adventure - Tasmania Hobart
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From Summit to Sea, this is Hobart's ultimate experience...
Short on time? Big on adventure? Join the must-do activity in Hobart, the famous Mt Wellington Descent - as recommended by Lonely Planet!
Depart Hobart (Brooke Street Pier) and drive 21km by minibus to the summit of Mount Wellington. On the way, our Guide will provide some interpretation giving an insight into the Mountain itself. Rising to a height of 1270 metres, Mt Wellington is a spectacular and panoramic backdrop for the city of Hobart.
From the top you’ll see magnificent 360 degree views - the Derwent Valley, down to the Southern Ocean and across to the Tasman Peninsula. The inlets, bays and hills of this beautiful city are spread out in a stunning panorama, detailed at the observation deck. Take in the views of the distant mountain ranges of the southwest to the sprawling city of Hobart below.
Your guide will then fit you with a bicycle, helmet and safety vest followed by a detailed cycle safety briefing. After a practice ride at the summit, regroup and follow your guide on a downhill descent of the mountain. Watch the subalpine terrain gradually being replaced by a magnificent forest. Stop on several occasions to take in the varying views and snap a picture or two.
The winding mountain road takes you down past the Chalet and the Springs to the foothills. Here you can choose the option to experience the thrill of an off-road section. Ride some winding, twisting ups and downs - only for the adventurous at heart. The off-road section rejoins near Cascade Brewery and Gardens where everyone can stop and regroup. Cycle past the historic Female Factory and through South Hobart and Battery Point. Enjoy cruising beneath the tree-lined streets filled with Georgian and Federation architecture completing the journey back at the vibrant Hobart Waterfront.
Reviews
from Dr
What a great trip! The small group and happy confident guides made the experience all the more fun. The off road section was challenging but the right safety advice and instructions made it OK for me who had no mountain biking experience.
from Angela
Really enjoyed the ride, but straight away wanted to do it again with my new found skills and confidence! A discount on a return trip would be good or offers on your other tours. You need to advertise more, locals I spoke to hadn't heard of it and it didn't come up in my google serach for tours Hobart. Tour guides were geat too, very knowledgable and friendly guys.
Included In Price
- Transfer to the summit.
- Cycle Safety Briefing.
- Mountain Bike with front suspension, helmet and safety vest.
- Cycle Guide and support vehicle.
(We carry extra jackets and gloves if required for warmth and have drinking water available during cycle)
Participant Guidelines
To make your tour as enjoyable as possible, please ensure that you wear enclosed footwear, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and jacket and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water.
Remember that the temperature at the summit of Mt Wellington is, on average, 10 degrees cooler than down at the waterfront.
Cycling participants must be able to operate a bicycle safely. There is a minimum age requirement of 8 years and a minimum height requirement of 140cm. Most of the trip is down hill so only a moderate fitness level is required.
Activity indemnity waiver form must be completed prior to participation. Children under 18 must have form signed by parent/guardian.
Price Valid For
Per Person.
Children 8-16 years
All prices are valid until 30 June 2012.
Booking Notes
Tour is not suitable for children aged under 8 years. All participants must be 140cm or above in height.
Departures: 9:30am and 1:00pm daily (September to June) and 4:00pm during January and February only.
Minimum height is 140cm
No refund for cancellations within 24 hrs of departure or no show.
Departure Time
9:30am and 1:00pm
Weather Exceptions
Mt Wellington Summit can be affected at times by adverse weather conditions. Subject to these conditions we cannot always guarantee views due to poor visibility and also may choose to commence cycle descent from a lower height to avoid strong winds. Should weather conditions become extreme we reserve the right to alter, delay or cancel a scheduled departure. A refund would apply if an alternate to a cancelled tour cannot be provided.
Meeting Point
Pick up location: Brooke Street Pier- Franklin Wharf
Location
Mt Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania