East coast Group tour
 Initially we travel inland across the beautiful north-east; an astonishing contrast of rolling, green hills. After spending 2 nights at the east coast capital of St. Helens we start down the east coast passing many empty, white beaches, which can be enjoyed in the mild and sunny climate.
We will pick you up at Launceston Airport and take you to the quiet, historic village of Evandale. The next day weŽll start to ride across the rolling, green hills of the north-east, vitit rain forests and discover many hidden places. The morning after a night in Scottsdale, weŽll begin with a visit to the woodcarvings in Legerwood. After cycling on a narrow winding road through dense rainforest we go downhill for 10 km. Our Accommodation is in the little farming community of Pyengana, where weŽll visit the 90 m high St. Columba Falls the next morning.
Its just a half day ride to the east coast capital of St. Helens (pop. 6000), were weŽll spent 2 nights. This enables you to explore the stunning surroundings, including the famous Bay of Fires or Peron Sand Dunes.
Afterwards weŽll go south on the coast road to Bicheno. The following day we will visit famous Freycinet National Park and do the walk to the Wineglass Bay. In the afternoon youŽll cross a lagoon by small boat (weather permitting) and cycle directly on 9-Mile-Beach!
We will continue along the coast road, and take you on a drive through beautiful Wielangta Forest to the lovely Tasman Peninsula. On the next morning you have the choice of either a visit to the historic penal settlement of Port Arthur or to do a cruise on a boat along one of Australias most beautiful coastlines (both extras). From lunchtime weŽll explore the many natural wonders of the Peninsula.
The last stop will be Hobart; with it's cosmopolitan feel and special flair, itŽs unlike most big cities. If you intend to continue on our west coast trip you will have an extra day in Hobart to soak up the fantastic atmosphere.
Starting-point: Launceston
End-point: Hobart
Duration: 11 days.
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West coast Group tour
The route to the west coast will take you through very dramatic scenery, lots of it in World Heritage listed areas and alpine regions. Everything here is different from the east; more hills, more rain, a much smaller population density and longer distances between settlements.
If you join us here the first day is an arrival day. If you have just finished the east coast trip then you'll have a day off. On the first tour day weŽll drive you out of Hobart with our support vehicle in the morning. After some cycling on country roads weŽll visit Mount Field National Park with itŽs famous Russell Falls and many significant tall trees. The "Wild Way" takes us up into the Highlands where we will stay in an old hydro village. The next day will be driving through the isolated World Heritage Area to Queenstown (which looks like a lunar landscape). En route you can take a walk in Lake St. Clair National Park and try the many short but extremly nice walks at various other locations. The next stop is the 'tourist-magnet' of Strahan where we will spend 2 nights. From there you can take a half-day river cruise into the spectacular wilderness or have a rest day.
We continue via the old mining towns of Zeehan and Roseberry before making our way back up into the high country. After one night in the Hydro village of Tullah we will enter famous Cradle Mountain National Park where you can walk around romantic Dove Lake or do even longer walks. The night will be spent in a remote and beautifully quiet location. The next day, after a long descent, we are back on the flat and you can do numerous excursions like a walk to the Alum Cliffs. After a last night in the laid-back village of Mole Creek, we will drive you to the airport in Launceston.
Starting-point: Hobart
End-point: Launceston
Duration: 9 days
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