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West Lap - Westcoaster

6 nights - 6 days cycling

The 'West Coast' Route

6 Day Tour - 6 Ridings Days
in 2023 we are going from South to North

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

Day 1: Welcome to Hobart
Day 2: Hobart > Tarraleah

125km

Day 2: Tarraleah > Queenstown

125km

Day3: Queenstown > Strahan

45km

Day 4: Strahan > Tullah

85km

Day 5: Tullah > Gowrie Park

85km

Day 6: Gowrie Park > Launceston

105km

Pricing - West Lap Tour

DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM

*Full Fee: $3000^

SINGLE ROOM

*Full Fee: $3500^

*Fundraising is NOT mandatory when paying the Full Fee.
^Night 13 (Gowrie Park) 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

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Full Map - 12 days riding

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Itinerary

  • Day 0 (Arrive)

    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.

  • Day 1

    5th April 2023

    Hobart  > Tarraleah: Approx. 125km

    A big day on the road, as we depart Hobart following the River Derwent to New Norfolk, onto Ouse, then climbing all the way to Tarraleah.

    Highlights:

    • Derwent River and Railway
    • Mount Dromerdary Forest Reserve
    • Ouse
    • Wayatinah Forest Reserve
    • Tarraleah

  • Day 2

    6th April 2023

    Tarraleah > Queenstown: Approx. 135km

    Another big day for the group, but just amazing, you won't forget today as we immerse oursleves in the wild Franklin-Gordon. Our destination is Queenstown, one of Australia's oldest mining towns and home to new MTB trails!

    Highlights:

    • Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
    • Tarraleah Hydro
    • Derwent Bridge
    • Lake King William
    • Donaghys Hill
    • Lake Burbury and Crotty Conservation Area
    • 99 Bends

  • Day 3

    7th April 2023

    Queenstown > Strahan: Approx. 45km

    An easy day on the cards giving riders the option to sleep in or head out for some MTB fun on the new trails around Queenstown.

    Some may be interested in heading to Strahan early and hopping on a Gordon River Cruise

    Highlights:

    • Mount Dundas Regional Reserve
    • Queenstown MTB Trails
    • Strahan Harbour

  • Day 4

    8th April 2023

    Strahan > Zeehan > Tullah: Approx. 85km

    Looping around the western side of the Mount Dundas reserve, riders will enjoy the quiet roads to Zeehan (also a rapidly developing MTB trails area) before making their way to Tullah via Rosebery.

    Highlights:

    • Gordon River Reserve
    • Historic Zeehan
    • Lake Pieman Forest Reserve
    • Mount Murchison Regional Reserve

  • Day 5

    9th April 2023

    Tullah > Gowrie Park: Approx. 85km

    Another amazing stretch of road and also quite challenging as the group finds themselves along an isolated stretch of the western side of the island. Along the way you will see the turnoff for Cradle Mountain

    Highlights:

    • John Fynch Forest Reserve
    • Black Buff Lookout
    • Dove River Conservation Area
    • Cradle Mountain turn-off
    • Mount Roland Regional Reserve

  • Day 6

    10th April 2023

    Gowrie Park > Launceston: Approx. 105km

    Our last day on the road with Mount Roland cheering us all the way back to Launceston via Mole Creek and Deloraine

    Highlights:

    • Mole Creek
    • Mount Roland
    • Brickendon Estate - UNESCO World Heritage
    • Welcome home from our dear friends at StGiles and the City of Launceston

Inclusions

  • Tasmania Circumnavigator Cycling Jersey
  • 6 x Nights Accommodation in Hotels and Cabins
  • 6 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

  • 4th April: Tour of Port Arthur
  • 7th April : Morning MTB Tour in Queenstown (afternoon ride to Strahan)
  • 7th April: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River (morning ride to Strahan)Gordon River (morning ride to Strahan)

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

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