Cycling Tour in Tasmania – Launceston to Hobart
Duration:
9 Days
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
From
$5499
Discover the incredible, unspoilt beauty of this pristine region on this fully guided gourmet cycling tour in Tasmania. Explore the scenic east coast from Launceston to Hobart with a special stop at Freycinet National Park. Visit wineries, oyster farms, wildlife sanctuaries and stunning Wineglass Bay on this memorable adventure.
Tasmania is rightly regarded as one of world’s most pristine environments. Raw, unspoilt natural beauty and incredible fresh food, wine and culinary experiences. Lonely Planet named Tasmania in the Top 10 Places to Visit, and the accolades haven’t stopped since. New York Times has Tasmania as one of the Places to Go in 2024. This tour is the ultimate combination of fun, stress-free cycling, beautiful scenery and gourmet food and wine experiences.
The Cycling – “Is it Hilly”?
Yes, there are some hills on this itinerary, so we have graded this tour as intermediate to challenging. But, with our support van always nearby, this trip can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. There are 6 days of cycling. The first day of cycling is on the relatively new North East Tasmania Rail Trail and is graded as easy. It’s a great way to start and warm up the legs. The following days the cycling is on roads. Each day is structured so that those keen to ride a bit more can set out from the start, and those wishing to do less, can transfer to a start point and enjoy the cycling from there. The support vehicle is always close by and follows the group throughout. These shortened start points are normally at the top of a main rise so you avoid any serious hills. Having said all that, it is recommended that participants have done some cycling before arrival to maximise enjoyment.
It is also worth noting
1. Using an E-bike would make this cycling tour in Tasmania very enjoyable and achievable for almost anyone. These are available to hire or you can BYO. See our eBikes on our Meet Our Bikes page.
2. There is a rest from cycling on Day 6 (after 4 days cycling), where we stay 2 nights in the stunning Freycinet National Park.
Freycinet National Park
This is an iconic National Park not only for Tasmania but internationally. The park includes famous Wineglass Bay, and we explore this stunning region on foot on a fully guided day hike (approx 12kms). We get to savour this beautiful part of Tasmania with 2 nights in the luxurious Freycinet Lodge in the heart of this pristine environment.
What We Love on This Cycling Tour of Tasmania
- Incredible scenery of the stunning east coast of Tasmania
- The amazing Tasmanian food and wine offerings including some special wine tastings and restaurants
- Cycling the North East Rail Trail and the back roads of Tasmania
- 2 nights at luxury Freycinet Lodge with National Park Guided walk to Wineglass Bay
- A night at charming Prospect House in Richmond
- End our riding at stunning Break Creek winery for lunch and celebratory wine tastings!
- Our guides & the small group, fun and social atmosphere on Tour de Vines' tours
Cycling Tour in Tasmania - What's Included
This tour is a great value when you consider what's included:
- 8 nights accommodation in quality 4-star or equivalent properties (private rooms, ensuite)
- Tour includes 2 nights' accommodation at the renowned Freycinet Lodge
- 8 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches and 5 x restaurant dinners
- Hike in Freycinet National Park with a gourmet lunch, local guide (return water taxi, s.t operational conditions)
- Wine tastings at some of Tasmania’s best vineyards
- Experienced, qualified ride with a guide throughout
- Support vehicle and driver following at all times
- Arrival and departure transfers (start and end dates of tour only)
- Transport to MONA on the last day (optional if required)
- Souvenir lightweight t-shirt, environmentally friendly water bottle, luggage tags
Bike Options
- BYO bikes at no extra cost
- Hire quality Trek FX hybrid bikes with pannier bags, water bottles for $250
- Hire quality Trek or similar E-Bike with pannier bags, water bottles for $500
*The trip departing 1st Feb 2025, there is 1 extra night in Hobart (total 2 nights) plus an extra guided day of cycling to MONA and return, including museum entry tickets.
Cycling Tour in Tasmania Tour Dates
For the coming season (summer in Australia), see dates below, with each tour being 8 nights, starting as follows (please refer calendar section below for up-to-date dates, prices & availability):
2025/26 Departures
- Saturday, 22nd November 2025
- Sunday, 4th January 2026
- Saturday, 17th January 2026
- Saturday, 7th February 2026
- Saturday, 21st February 2026
- Saturday, 14th March 2026
- Saturday, 11th April 2026
Extras (can be booked online below)
- Trek FX Hyrbrid $250
- E-bikes $500
- Pre/Post tour accomm $250* (variations may occur subject to availability)
- Transfer back to Launceston from Hobart post tour (s.t availability) $80 per person.
The group size on this tour is strictly limited to 10 riders, plus guide & driver.
This tour is 8 nights/9 days, with 6 days of guided cycling + 1 guided day hike.
Private tours are available for specific dates and groups, subject to availability.
Why Travel with Tour de Vines?
Tour de Vines has been awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and recently 2023, so you can be assured of great service and wonderful tour inclusions and value.
Tour de Vines is a member of the Council of Australian Tour Operators, the Victorian Tourism Industry Council and the Australian Tourism Export Council, as well as being a Quality Tourism Accredited business.
Are bikes included?
You are welcome to BYO your preferred bike.
Or hire from our fleet of quality Trek FX 24 gear hybrid style bikes, complete with water bottle & holder, rear rack with lightweight carry bags for incidentals, and adjustable seat.
Clip-in pedals can be fitted upon request (BYO pedals).
Quality E-bikes are also available for a supplement fee (book online, below fee does vary depending on date).
Please request any specific requirements (eg step through) at the time of booking.
Are e-bikes available?
Yes, e-bikes are available on this tour and a great idea if any doubt about the distance or your ability to ride comfortably on this tour (we want you to have a good time, not a training camp!).
We strongly recommend booking your e-bike ahead of time to ensure availability.
Please ensure you advise any specific requests (eg step through) at the time of booking.
Is pre and post tour accommodation available?
Yes, we can book pre and post-tour accommodation at the same property for your convenience. This can be booked online below or let us know when contacting us, and we will do this on your behalf. Extra night's rate to be advised at time of booking.
How can I get back to Launceston at the end of the tour?
At the end of the Tasmania cycling tour, our driver and vehicle return to Launceston. It is possible to join this return transfer, but note that exact departure times from Hobart and arrival times into Launceston cannot be confirmed or advised in advance. If you are flexible and prefer to transfer to Launceston with our vehicle, then this might be an option for you. You can book this online or with us when making your booking.
There is also a bus service that accepts bikes from Hobart to Launceston, operated by Redline: https://www.tasredline.com.au/
You could also hire a car and take your time with a few overnight stops on the way back and we would recommend the Cradle Mountain region and/or the stunning (but very hilly) West Coast of Tasmania if driving.
Is there a size restriction or weight limit on my luggage?
Yes, we do have limited space on our buses and trailers to store luggage and other items needed to run our tours.
At the moment, we have a limit of 1 x international size luggage bag plus 1 x backpack or small bag per person across our tours.
Depending on the location of the tour, we may be able to store excess luggage for collection at the completion of your cycling (true for north east Victoria from Beechworth and Adelaide in South Australia at this stage) but this isn't the case for Tasmania, so own arrangements will need to be made for excess luggage. This includes bike bags if BYO bike.
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