Australia

Tasmania is the smallest and only island state in Australia. It is wonderful biking country with its low population density and wide variety of magnificent scenery, from fabulous beaches to magnificent mountains.

Accommodation includes luxury wilderness lodge, historic cottages and hotel, a farmstay and lakeside lodges.

 
Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain 

Tasmania West Coast 9 Day Inn Trip

Departure Dates

2006/2007 SEASON
TW01 05 Dec. - 13 Dec. 07
TW02 21 Jan. -  29 Jan. 08
TW03 25 Feb. - 04 Mar. 08

If you pay a deposit before May 2007, you will only pay the current prices as above.

Look out for wallabies

US Dollar Prices are an indication only; tours will be charged in Australian dollars

(Includes 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners)

Meet: 5.00pm. Launceston
Trip end: After breakfast in Hobart

Route rating: moderate

On some occasions in remote areas it may be necessary for two rooms to share a bathroom.

Itinerary  

DAY 1 LAUNCESTON.
We meet at the hotel late afternoon where our guides will assist you with unpacking your bike or fitting you to your rental bike.

DAY 2 SHEFFIELD.
We cycle on quiet roads to our farm stay hosts.

DAY 3 CRADLE MOUNTAIN.
Take a short walk around Dove Lake through magnificent mountain scenery.

DAY 4 TULLAH.
Through the rugged and isolated mountains of the West Coast to our lakeside lodge.

DAY 5 STRAHAN.
An attractive coastal village. The Gordon River cruise is well worthwhile.

DAY 6 LAKE ST CLAIR.
Our lodge is in Lake St Clair National Park, where you are most likely to see wallabies and much native bird life.

DAY 7 HAMILTON.
We descend past several lakes and mountain ranges to open farming country, and stay in quaint stone cottages in the village of Hamilton.

DAY 8 + 9 HOBART.
We take a quiet back road through several attractive villages to New Norfolk where there is the option of cycling or taking the van for the last few miles.