Cross Tassie Gravel Adventure

Note

PLEASE NOTE: Cancellation fees apply, please see below for more information

Inclusions

ACCOMMODATION

• Launceston Grand Chancellor – 1 night
• Quamby Estate – 1 night
• Thousand Lakes Wilderness Lodge – 1 night
• Tarraleah Luxury Lodge – 1 night
• Lenna of Hobart Hotel – 2 nights

MEALS

• Daily breakfasts x 6
• Top level Dinners x 4
• Wine tasting followed by a long lunch at one of Hobarts finest vineyards.

SUPPORT

• Ride support with safety focus paramount. Our resident ride guides will ensure that your rides are truly local and take in many of the roads less travelled. We recognise that no rider is the same and we ensure that no-one is left behind whilst Living the Ride with us in Tassie.
• Support van providing mechanical assistance if required.
• On road nutrition & hydration support.

TRANSFERS

• Daily en route transfers of all bike bags and luggage.

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Receive a gallery of lifelong memories with incredible images taken by Beardy McBeard on tour.

Exclusions

• Alcohol with dinner.
• 1 x dinner (Thursday 20th April)
• Bike hire (if required). We can arrange for you at an additional cost.
• Refreshments at Café stops.
• In-room hotel charges.

Itinerary

Day 1

• Distance: 14km
• Elevation: 400m
• A warm up cruisy ride to get the legs moving and ensure your bike set up is good to go. We explore the Cataract Gorge and South Esk River via a network of fire trails.

Day 2

• Distance: 102km
• Elevation: 1950m
• We transfer towards the base of Jacobs Ladder, Australia’s most iconic gravel climb. The spectacular gravel switchbacks with the backdrop of sheer dolerite cliffs and panoramic views of the valley below, are a bucket list ride for any cycling enthusiast.

Day 3

• Distance: 89km
• Elevation: 1666m
• Its time to head into the central highlands taking roads less travelled through the Liffey Conservation Area. Also known as The Land of Three Thousand Lakes, the region is home to Lake St Clair and The Great Lake, Australia’s largest freshwater lakes.

Day 4

• Distance: 88km
• Elevation: 974m
• Straight onto the gravel towards the Little Pine Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary. We traverse Tasmania’s hydro electric past whilst enjoying spectacular scenery along the way.
• Ride towards Tarraleah, a beautiful historic village, a time-capsule in the heart of Tasmania’s Central Highlands.

Day 5

• Distance: 73km
• Elevation: 1525m
• Riding out of the highlands provides a long descent before arriving in the quaint Town of Ouse on the Derwent River.
• The last 8km of this ride pays homage to Strada Bianchi with sweeping gravel roads through Tuscan like meadows. Our ride will finish at one of Hobarts finest vineyards.

Day 6

• Distance: 38km
• Elevation: 830m
• We will cycle around the edge of Mt Wellington, through the historic pipeline track, meandering beneath the canopy of ancient trees and ferns. Explore single tracks weaving through the lush cold climate rainforest. Waterfalls, Convict sandstone waterways and ferns make this ride truly unforgettable.

Day 7

• Adios to Tasmania.
• Unfortunately your riding adventure through Tasmania's finest has come to an end. What a great opportunity to spend the weekend in Hobart.

The Après Vélo itinerary may be subject to slight route changes, and other modifications subject to circumstances

Options

Ticket Options

• Twin Share: Is priced per person and you will be sharing your accommodation with another member of the tour group.
• Single Person Supplement: Priced per person and will need be to selected in addition to Twin Share if you wish to have your own room.

Departure Location

• Tour group meets at Grand Chancellor Hotel at 29 Cameron St Launceston at 1pm
• Next Tour departs on 15th March 2025

Cancellation Policy

• Bookings made within 91 days or more: Will be subject to a cancellation fee of $1000
• Bookings made within 90 – 61 days prior: refund of 25% of cost of booking minus the cancellation fee of $1000
• Bookings made within 60 – 0 days prior: No refund available.

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice