Deloraine - Westbury under the Western Tiers

Starting and finishing at Hobart’s Sullivan’s Cove, this great ride gives you a scenic tour of Hobart’s heritage and stunning ringside seat on the beautiful River Derwent, mostly on bike lanes and quiet roads. Allow two hours for the ride and coffee, or longer if you plan to stop for lunch or sightseeing. (less)

Ride to MONA and take in some sights along the way. This scenic ride starts at the Hobart Cenotaph and follows the edge of the river to MONA, Hobart's iconic Museum of Old and New Art. The route is mostly on quiet suburban roads, with a little hill in Lutana (this is a great ride on e-bikes!). You'll visit GASP (Glenorchy Arts and Sculpture Precinct). Stop at MONA for coffee, beer, wine, art and music! The return leg is via the shorter, flatter shared path of the Inter City Cycleway, where you will enjoy the exuberant street art of the Corridor of Modern Art (COMA). (less)

Take a spin into the country to sample the beautiful farmland and wineries around Launceston. Start at Brickfields Park (or any where else in the City). We've chosen roads which are relatively bike-friendly - many have marked on-road bikelanes. Once out of town you'll ride past farms and vineyards. Book ahead for lunch at Josef Chromy's. A popular local route. (less)

From the Longford Village Green, through rural Cressy and to the historic Woolmers Estate colonial property, where coffee, snacks and guided tours are available. All on generally quiet, sealed country roads. (less)

This is a scenic loop out of Deloraine via an active Salmon Farm and scenic country roads. Start at the Deloraine Train Park and travel anticlockwise for safety (mostly left turns). Options for lunch and coffee. (less)

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In the tulip season (September to October) this is a great opportunity for some colour therapy! Ride from Wynyard to Table Cape for the views and the flowers. For more flowers and views you can ride on to the Tollymore Rd lookout and return. Time this ride for late Sept to mid October so that you can walk amongst the tulips at the Van Diemens Quality Bulb farm. The Table Cape only option is 16km return. The ride is mostly on quiet country roads. (less)

A quiet easy roll through lovely farmland in Tassie's south. Enjoy scenic country roads - some sections unsealed. You can finish (and start!) with coffee and cakes at Ranelagh. (less)

An easy ride along the level unsealed Pipeline Track, which follows the gentle decline of the old waterpipe. Ride through beautiful temperate forest, enjoy views down to the river, fresh air and fun. Stop to visit some pretty waterfalls or go to the end to see the beginnings of Northwest Bay River. (less)

An easy, mostly flat ride from the country town of Sorell, experiencing the Waterway Trail and a number of offroad shared paths, looping around scenic Orielton Lagoon. (less)

Riding is the nicest way to experience this beautiful island. From the ferry to Adventure Bay, Alonnah, and back again. Stop at Adventure Bay to enjoy wildlide and history. Stop at Alonnah to experience the restful fishing village. Many stops along the way for views and gourmet delights. (less)

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A discovery of backroads and bikelanes in West Hobart, Mt Stuart and Lenah Valley. Some easy rolling gravel trails in Knocklofty Reserve. Views, hills and an art gallery. Options include mini picnic at Ancanthe Park, and coffee at your choice of cafes. There's lots of uphill, with a couple of bits quite steep, so this is a good one for e-bikes! (less)

If you're looking for an easy roll along scenic coastal paths and quiet country roads, with a cool cafe stop and lunch at a gourmet winery thrown in, then this is the ride for you. (less)

The traditional 3 week Giro of Tasmania has been broken into two parts to enable more navigation and sightseeing detail to be added for riders. This Part 1 takes you up the East Coast from Hobart to Launceston. See Part 2 for Launceston to Hobart via the West Coast. (less)

This is an easy roll through delightful fernglades, awesome rock cuttings and rich farmlands, a nice out and back ride on safe offroad trails. This option enables coffe and snacks in the town of Scottsdale before returning to your starting point. A good reason to spend another day in peaceful North East Tasmania. (less)

This is a cruisy scenic tour along the scenic NorthWest coast of Tasmania, taking in some of the newly built sections of the NorthWest Coastal Pathway. Our route starts in the peaceful beachside suburb of Turners Beach and loops eastwards to the quiet historic village of Latrobe, and back again. See awesome vistas over Bass Strait and new bike bridges, and savour great coffee and snacks along the way. (less)

A scenic loop starting at beautiful Marion Bay beach, tracking through the quiet farmlands and vineyards of Bream Creek. You'll enjoy terrific views over the coast, and have the options of visiting two wineries for wine tastings and platters. You could add in a walk or a swim at the beach to make a complete day of it. (less)

An easy roll along the newly built smooth and safe NorthWest Coastal Pathway, this time from Wynyard to Burnie and back again. Suitable for all ages and abilities. (less)

The best way to get to MONA, Hobart's iconic Museum of Old and New Art, is to ride there. Take the flattest and safest route there, mostly on the shared path of the Inter City Cycleway . (less)

Starting and finishing at Brooke St Pier, this is an easy ride up the peaceful bushland trail of the Hobart Rivulet Track, past the old Female Factory and toward brewery tours at the historic Cascade Brewery. We recommend some safe options for the connection through the city. (less)

Take a relaxing scenic ride from the historic Georgian town of Westbury through scenic farms and forest on sealed country roads. At the halfway point, stop in sleepy Bracknell village for lunch. The hill tops provide nice views of the surrounding countryside. (less)

Just flown in with your bike? Here's an easygoing route into the city, avoiding the sketchiest bits. (less)

An easy tootle around the bikepaths and sights of Launceston. You'll enjoy Launceston's historic buildings and parks, the pleasant offroad Inveresk Trail, the peace of Heritage Forest park, a view of some typical suburbs, and lovely views across the Tamar River. (less)

Arriving at Launceston Airport with your bike? Take advantage of the bike setup station and then follow this mostly downhill ride into the city. The second half of the route is supported with onroad bikelanes. (less)

This is a relatively safe and scenic riding route from Devonport to Launceston. You'll avoid the heavy traffic of the Bass Highway, and instead pass through the pretty and historic towns of Latrobe, Deloraine (the halfway point), Westbury, Carrick, and Hadspen. All of these villages offer accommodation and meals. 111.3 km. Note that the Railton bypass requires access to the Tasmanian Trail (register and pay). (less)

An offroad "out and back" ride along the remains of a historic tramline. Visit the fascinating memorial to conservationist Norman Sykes. Includes some on-road sections and some fairly rough gravel sections. Starting and finishing in Railton. Recommended for MTB/ Hybrids/ Bikepacking bikes. (less)

An easy ride around waterbird haven Lake Dulverton and via a rail trail to the old railway town of Parattah. The 66km loop takes you through sheep country on quiet rural roads, about half of it unsealed. There are several shortcut options to choose from - 14km, 25km, 56km. (less)

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This is a nice little jaunt from Sullivan's Cove up and around the Queen's Domain, via the Cenotaph and the Remembrance Bridge. Up on the Domain you'll enjoy the easy glide around the Joggers' Loop and the gentle roll back along the Soldiers' Walk. There are great views all the way along of the city, the river and kunanyi/Mt Wellington. (less)

This is a lovely 150 km ride from Hobart to Cygnet and back, prioritising quieter country roads and scenic destinations. There are a number of steep hills and several short sections of gravel (shown in Green). A lot of climbing, good for e-bikes and fit riders. Goes through lovely forests and coastal scenery. Recommended as three days: Day 1 Hobart to Cygnet; Day 2 Cygnet to Woodbridge or Kettering (where you can jump off to visit Bruny Island); Day 3 Kettering to Hobart. A nice one day ride could be created by turning around at Pelverata, or simply continuing from Sandfly through to Margate. (less)

A relaxing loop ride on the quiet country roads of the Mersey Valley, past peaceful dairy farms, and with the magnificent Western Tiers ever present. You'll find a range of options for gourmet snacks, wine tastings and meals along the way. (less)

Here's an experience of Tassie's unspoilt bushland, bucolic farming country and Georgian heritage country towns, all in one (approximately 4 hour) ride. The route includes quiet country roads, some sealed and some gravel, and dirt farm roads. There are some steep inclines - and descents - on gravel, so good bike handling skills are required. Riders should be fit and/or use e-bikes for this ride. The start point is on the corner of Lower Marshes Road and Highlands Road, where there is some space for several vehicles to park, although several different options for starting points are also offered. (less)

The traditional 3 week Giro of Tasmania has been broken into two parts to enable more navigation and sightseeing detail to be added for riders. This Part 2 takes you down the West Coast from Launceston to Hobart. See Part 1 for Hobart to Launceston via the East Coast. (less)

Freycinet National Park is a jewel in the crown of Tasmania's accessible natural areas. The world-renowned Wineglass Bay draws crowds of visitors all year round. As an out-and-back ride, you can stop at any point, enjoy the views or have a picnic, and return the way you came. (less)

Begin at peaceful Turner's Beach and explore the Northwest Coastal Pathway, weaving between beautiful vineyards and coastal marshes up to Sulphur Creek. Seize opportunities to unwind in local cafes, admire fantastic seascapes, and encounter delightful landmarks including the iconic Big Penguin. This gentle ride provides the perfect fusion of leisure and sightseeing. (less)

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