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North-east Tour

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This is our SELF-GUIDED TOUR through the diversity of the north-east taking in it's unique temperate rainforest.

The trip takes you inland into an astonishing contrast of rolling, green hills and rainforest with many places worth visiting. Some long ascents need to be dealt with, but if you are at least moderately trained they wont present a problem.

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Prices, Terms & Itinerary

Start- / Endpoint St. Helens / Launceston Duration 6 days, 5 nights (without flight) Season 01 Nov. 08 - 15 May 09 Depature dates any day rentalbike included Accommodation category Price per person booking code Comfort category $850 twin share 4 a Executive category $990 twin share 4 b Economy category $650 twin share 4 c Hostel category $490 sharing 4 d supplement for one person in a room $475 / 375 / 275 / 150* (depending on category) *=single rooms not available everywhere ALL PRICES are displayed in AUSTRALIAN dollars (AUD)

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What we include

Extensive preparatory material (a fully comprehensive, pre-travel guide), a comprehensive route description, rental bike with toolkit, lock, pump, helmet (panniers on request for a small fee), 12 night's in double/twin bed rooms comfort depending on category booked, some including breakfast, single rooms are available for an additional fee), emergency telephone support.

Not included in tour price

Flight, food and drinks, admissions, National Park fees, excursions, personal spending

Tour itinerary

Day 1, Arrival or Day off

If you are starting your tour here the first day is an arrival day. There is a bus leaving Launceston, Tasmania's second largest city (pop. 80,000). Mon-Fri at 4pm. It costs AU $29 p.p. and arrives in St.Helens at 6.30pm. A private transfer can also be arranged ($175 per group of up to 4 people).
If you have just finshed the east coast tour you will have a rest day to explore the stunning surounding coast, including tourist icons like the Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay or Peron Dunes.

Day 2, St.Helens – Pyengana

You'll leave the coast and cycle up into hilly country to the farmers’ settlement of Pyengana where there's much to see, including a small cheese factory where you can taste samples. You could visit St.Columba Falls (Tasmania’s second highest waterfall) or go to see the remains of mining machinery amidst the rainforest. You'll stay in a heritage protected, 'basic' country hotel, the “Pub in the Paddock” which boasts a beer-drinking pig! Distance cycled; 30km (20m) plus excursions

Day 3, Pyengana – Derby

After a few kilometres cycling you'll climb up 500m (1500ft)! If you're up for it before having your well-earned lunch at the “worst pub”, you could take the short myrtle-forest walk. After that there will be more down than uphill riding on a narrow road through dense rainforest. You'll stay in the lovely old mining town of Derby, where all the houses are made from timber. Distance; 41 tiring but satisfying kilometers (25m)

Day 4, Derby – Scottsdale

Before starting you could visit the tin mine centre, an interesting collection and display from the best years the town has known. Afterwards you follow the Tasman Highway as it winds through an open landscape, your destination being the small regional shopping town of Scottsdale (pop 8500). If you feel energetic enough you could do an excursion (on the flat) to the seaside resort town of Bridport. Distance cycled; 31 or 69km (20 or 42m)

Day 5, Scottsdale – Evandale:

Today is a test of strength! A day of wild cycling on sharp bends among rainforest via the "Sidling". Today also offers some of the best scenery, including a spectacular view from a lookout at the top of the ascent; a great reward for your efforts! Then another reward; the long descent, first quite steep and then almost flat, — you'll love it! There is even a very nice picnic to be had at the Myrtle Recreation Area. Later on you'll ride around the outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania's second largest city (pop 80,000). You'll spend the last night in the quiet, historic village of Evandale, just 3km (2m) from Launceston airport. Distance cycled; 82km (50m)

Day 6, Departure

If finishing the trip here then your host will take you to the airport.
If you're continuing on our West Coast Tour then you can spend the day visiting Tasmania's second largest city, nearby Launceston.

Total distance covered: 167 to 237km (102 to 145m) depending on options taken.

Notes:
All distances are approximate only and may vary. The cycling distances depend on your personal level of fitness, weather conditions, chosen options on that day, and other variables.
We strongly recommend not undertaking this trip without advice or assistance. Some distances can be exhausting, you could run out of supplies while off the main roads or just not be able to make it to the next accommodation. In addition in some areas accommodation can be booked up for months in advance and the next available could be up to 50km (30m) away. It can be difficult selecting the really important highlights on your own so, let us organise your trip for you!