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East Lap - Eastcoaster

7 nights - 6 days cycling

The 'East Coast' Route

6 Day Tour - 6 Ridings Days
in 2023 we are going from NORTH to SOUTH

Important: the tour requires a minimum of 8 people at any time to proceed

Day 1: Launceston > Bridport

85km

Day 2: Bridport > Derby

55km

Day 3: Derby > Four Mile Creek

100km

Day 4: Four Mile Creek to Coles Bay

82km

Day 5: Coles Bay > Orford

110km

Day 6: Orford > Hobart

80km

Day: 7 Depart Hobart - sad to see you go!

125km

Pricing - East Lap Tour

DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM

*Full Fee: $3000^

SINGLE ROOM

*Full Fee: $3500^

*Fundraising is NOT mandatory when paying the Full Fee.
^Night 2 (Derby) & Night 4 (Four Mile Creek) may require riders to share depending on the size of the group as accommodation is limited

FUNDRAISING DISCOUNTS
Raise $500+: $500 discount
Note: Fundraising targets must be met by midnight 20/03/23 to qualify for the discounts

Other Tour Options

Fundraising

You can choose between

Itinerary

  • Day 0

    28th March 2023

    We call this Day 0 as this will be the afternoon people will arrive into Launceston.

    Your transfer will be awaiting you and your bike, transferring you to our hotel in the centre of Launceston

    This evening will consist of 'welcome drinks' at 7pm followed by Dinner and Tour Briefing.

  • Day 1

    29th March 2023

    Launceston > Bridport: approx 85km

    We depart from StGiles today, make sure to powder your nose as the media will be present to send us off on our journey.

    Today we have an incredibly stunning ride to Bridport via the Sideling Lookout, the  Bay of Fires Winery and Dalrymple Vineyard.

    Golfing fans may want to grab an evening swing at Barnbougle Lost Farm or await for 9 holes in the morning

  • Day 2

    30th March 2023

    Bridport  > Derby: Approx. 55km

    Highlights:

    Today riders have the option to stay in Bridport and complete nine holes of golf at the Barnbougle Lost Farm golf course, riding to Derby later on in the day

    If you dont fancy golf, you can ride the 55km direct to Derby where you can swap over to a rental MTB and hit the trails

    • North Scottsdale Forest Reserve
    • Mount Horror Forest Reserve
    • Barnbougle Lost Farms Golf Resort
    • Derby Mountain Bike Trails
  • Day 3

    31st March 2023

    Derby > St Helens > Scamander  > Four Mile Creek: Approx. 100km

    Departing from Derby riders will enjoy the undulating roads to the peak of the Blue Tier to then descend into St Helens where you continue along the rugged coastline to Four Mile Creek

    Highlights:

    • Weldborough Pass
    • Blue Tier Forest Reserve
    • Pyengana
    • Bay of Fires
    • Shelley Point - National Whale Trail
    • Scamander
    • White Sands Estate, Brewery and Winery
  • Day 4

    1st April 2023

    Four Mile Creek > Coles Bay: Approx. 85km

    Today is a pure coastal day as we wave goodbye to our private winery and head south via Chain of Lagoons, Seymour and Bicheno. The Douglas-Apsley National Park sits on your right all day as you make your way down the Tasman Hwy to Coles Bay

    Highlights:

    • Little Beach State Reserve
    • Chain of Lagoons
    • Bicheno Blowhole
    • South Esk Pine Reserve
    • Freycinet National Park
  • Day 5

    2nd April 2023

    Coles Bay > Orford: Approx. 110km

    A lovely coastal ride today after a morning boat ride, via Swansea, Little Swanport and Triabunna as we descend into our secluded waterfront resort for the evening.

    Highlights:

    • Freycint National Park
    • Nine Mile Beach
    • Dolphin Sands
    • Maria Island Gateway
  • Day 6

    3rd April 2023

    Orford > Hobart: Approx. 80km

    The last piece of the east coast puzzle as we head inland via Runnymede and Richmond to Hobart.

    Farewell dinner for our Eastcoasters before a rest day for the Circumnavigators!

    Highlights:

    • Orford Gorge
    • Meehan Range Nature Reserve
  • Day 7 (Rest)

    4th April 2023

    Hobart

    A busy day for staff as we wave goodbye to our Eastcoasters, transferring them to the airport.

    They will also be welcoming the Westcoasters as they arrive into Hobart airport.

    Circumnavigators can sleep in, relax and discover historical Hobart on their rest day.

Inclusions

  • Tasmania Circumnavigator Cycling Jersey
  • 7 x Nights Accommodation in Hotels and Cabins
  • 7 x Breakfasts
  • 6 x Lunches (served from Van)
  • 2 x Dinners (excludes alcohol)
  • Professional and Experienced Cycling Guides
  • Support Van: luggage, spares, eskys with lunch, drinks, snacks, fruit etc
  • Vans will carry luggage, lunch, drinks, snacks, fruit etc
  • Tour Booklet with Ride Profiles, Distances etc

Optional Extras

  • 29th March Bridport:  Evening 9 holes of Golf at Barnbougle Lost Farm
  • 30th March Bridport: Morning 9 holes of Golf at Barnbougle Lost Farm (ride to Derby in the afternoon)
  • 30th March Derby: MTB in Derby (riding to Derby immediately in the morning)
  • 1st April: Afternoon Kayak in Coles Bay

Optional Extras are not included in the tour price. Booking assistance provided.

Full Map

CLOCKWISE
1090km | 13 Nights | 12 Days riding

Start & End: Launceston (rest day in Hobart)

east Map

NORTH TO SOUTH
510km | 7 Nights | 6 Days riding
Start & End: Launceston | End: Hobart

west Map

SOUTH TO NORTH
580km | 6 Nights | 6 Days riding
Start & End: Hobart | End: Launceston