Kayaking in Coles Bay beneath the Hazards | Ashton Sayer

Cycling along the Tasmanian east coast | Oscar Bedford

Explore Tasmania's Maria Island by foot | Oscar Bedford

Kayaking in Coles Bay beneath the Hazards | Ashton Sayer

Kayaks resting on a remote Tasmanian beach | Amy Russell

Explore Tasmania's Maria Island by foot | Oscar Bedford

Cycle, Kayak and Walk Tasmania

An active adventure along world-class coastline

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120 reviews

6 Days from

$3460 USD

Trip Code: CYT

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Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Multi Share 4-bed bunk room discount (2 nights in Iluka)

$-133 USD

Single Supplement (all 5 nights)

$370 USD

Duration

6 Days

Activities

2 days walking
4 days cycling
1 day kayaking

Accommodation

5 nights hotel accommodation

Meals

5 Dinners
6 Lunches
5 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading

4 / 10

Introductory to Moderate

Trip highlights

Ride an Electric Bike through larapuna/Bay Of Fires and swim in the crystal clear waters
Wine tasting at an Iconic Tasmanian Vineyard
Cycle the length of the Freycinet Peninsula and sunrise kayak on the Peninsula
Hike and swim in Wineglass Bay
Day trip to wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island to explore the area by electric bike
Hike Cape Hauy, from the Three Capes Track
Ghost Tour at the Historic Port Arthur Penal Colony

Overview

Over six days this complete active adventure traverses all the must-see highlights of Tasmania’s spectacular East Coast. With a combination of vehicle supported cycling, kayaking and walking you will make the absolute most of this adventure playground.

On this trip you will cycle through picturesque rural landscapes, past vineyards and lush orchards, along stunning coastline, and down deep forested valleys. You will experience the vivid colours of The Bay of Fires by bike. You will kayak the sparkling aquamarine waters of Freycinet National Park and walk to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches – Wineglass Bay. While in Freycinet you’ll taste the local wines and visit a fresh oyster farm. Next you’ll catch a ferry to wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island and cycle through the National Park discovering the rich history, world class scenery and extremely friendly wildlife. You’ll spend a day on the tukana/Tasman Peninsula, walking part of the Three Capes Walk and joining a Ghost Tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site. A drive to the summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is the fitting conclusion to this fun filled trip. This tour caters to a wide range of fitness levels, with the constant support of guides and vehicle, so you can complete as many or as few kilometres as you please.

Each day we make the most of the great outdoors, and each evening is spent celebrating and relaxing over a delicious 3-course meal showcasing the finest of Tasmania’s famous produce.

Itinerary

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We pick you up early this morning in Launceston, from one of our two pick up locations. Our first pick up point is at 7:15am from the Grand Chancellor and our second pick up point is at 7:30am at the Penny Royal. We then drive two and a half hours through stunning farm country and quiet old towns. We arrive at Binalong Bay and the white sandy beaches of the East Coast. After lunch we’ll start cycling north along the coastline of larapuna/Bay of Fires. We cycle past stunning beaches, and classic Tasmanian countryside, heading towards The Gardens and back. We’ll stop in at Sloop Reef, Swimcart Beach and Honeymoon Beach. Cycling distance: 32km. Please note that all cycling distances listed in these notes are approximate and your guides may offer more or less cycling depending on timing and weather. Overnight: St Helens *You will need to arrive in Launceston the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the 3:00pm pre-trip briefing.

Meals: L,D

This morning, we will transfer to Bicheno for a 45-minute Glass Bottom Boat tour. This tour is a great way to experience the area from the sea in a short amount of time. Afterwards we make our way towards our destination for the day – Freycinet National Park. On the way we’ll stop at Devil’s Corner Vineyard and Cellar Door for a “sip and spit” wine tasting and lunch. This afternoon we’ll hop on our bikes, cycling the length of the peninsula, stopping into a fresh oyster farm along the way. We’ll round out a day of highlights with a Welcome to Country and cultural yarns with Trish, a proud palawa woman. Cycling distance: 31.5km | Cycling time: approx. 2.5 hours with stops. Overnight: Coles Bay.

Meals: B,L,D

We’ll spend today exploring more of the tranquil Freycinet Peninsula. This morning we swap our bikes for kayaks and meet our professional instructors on the beach before enjoying what is possibly one of the most scenic paddling tours in the world. We paddle our way beneath the imposing Hazards Range and across Great Oyster Bay, keeping an eye out for White-bellied Sea Eagles and the occasional friendly seal! Your kayaking guides revel in sharing the National Park’s fascinating history with you. After breakfast we swap the paddles and pedals for our walking boots. We’ll walk the popular trail into Wineglass Bay for a lunchtime swim at this iconic beach. This afternoon you will have will spare time to relax at Coles Bay, with some great local bars, eateries and beaches at your fingertips. Kayaking time: 2 hours | Walking distance: 6km | Walking time: about 4 hours with stops. Overnight: Coles Bay.

Meals: B,L,D

We start our day with a transfer to Triabunna (about 1 hour and 45 mins), then we’ll jump on the ferry to wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island. This 30 minute ferry trip across Mercury Passage docks at Darlington on Maria Island. Maria Island is one of Tasmania’s least visited yet most wonderful locations – you will be completely captivated from the moment you step ashore. The island has a rich history from Aboriginal habitation, to convict penal station, farming, and the National Park it is today. We take our bike across to wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island (an island, off an island, off an island). We will spend the day in the saddle exploring the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, picnicking with the locals (wombats, pademelons and Cape Barren geese) and sharing stories of the island's Convict past. We take the return ferry back to Triabunna late this afternoon. Cycling distance: 15km | Cycling time: about 4 hours with stops. Overnight: Orford

Meals: B,L,D

After a delicious breakfast we will start our drive to tukana/Tasman Peninsula (about 1 hour and 45 mins) home of the iconic Three Capes Walk and the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. We will tackle the first leg of that iconic trail today on a return hike to Cape Hauy. The views on the walk are spectacular, with ocean views on both sides of the cape. A short drive will bring us to Port Arthur where we will spend the night. For our final night of the trip we will embark on a lantern-lit Ghost Tour around the infamous buildings of the Port Arthur Historic Site. Walking distance: 9.5km | Walking time: 5 hours. Overnight: Port Arthur.

Meals: B,L,D

This morning we drive to kunanyi/Mt Wellington (about 2 hours) for our final adventure together. The backdrop to Hobart is the impressive dolerite organ pipes of kunanyi, or Mt Wellington. We will drive to the 1270m summit for expansive views of the Derwent Valley. On the summit we will hop back on our bikes for the legendary Mt Wellington Descent, enjoying the wind in our hair for 6km of downhill riding towards the city lights. After a final lunch and some goodbye hugs you will be dropped off the Hobart Grand Chancellor where the trip concludes. Accommodation is not included tonight but our team is a happy to assist with booking this in. Cycling distance: 6km.

Meals: B,L

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

What’s included?

Included

Professional cycling/ walking/ kayaking guides
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, snacks and hot drinks
Wine tasting and lunch at an Iconic Tasmanian Vineyard
5 nights cabin/hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (a discount applies for groups of 3-4 who are willing to share a 4-bed bunk room for 2 nights in Iluka)
Transport by private minibus
Maria Island ferry transfers
Half day Sea-kayaking activity
National Park entry fees
Electric or hybrid bike hire and helmet
Ghost tour at Port Arthur
Emergency communications and group first-aid kit

Not included

Travel to Launceston and from Hobart
Accommodation before or after the trip
Items of a personal nature: alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
Travel insurance
Face masks and hand sanitiser

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Cabin Accommodation

We spend 5 nights in cabin accommodation on a twin share basis. The accommodation is booked many months in advance so it is not always possible for us to provide individual travellers with their own room. This tour is on a twin-share basis so if you are an individual traveller we will accommodate you with another traveller of the same sex and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share, a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room pending availability.

For the two nights in Iluka we can offer a discount for families or groups who are willing to share a 4-bed bunk room. This will only apply for groups of 3-4 people booking together, who elect to share the bunk room. Speak with our staff for more details.

Electric Bike

The bicycles we provide are Merida ePRESSO Electric Bikes. The ePRESSO is built for comfort. With a soft seat, upright riding position and Shimano electronic assist, you’ll be riding further with ease. If you would like to bring your own bike, please speak with our staff to ensure that your bike will fit on our trailer. The maximum tyre width we can accommodate is 4.5cm.

Hybrid Bike

If you would rather not use an e-bike, we also offer hybrid bikes as an alternative. The bicycles we provide are high quality Avanti 'Giro' hybrid touring bikes, with 16 speed Shimano Altus gears for on demand, quick gear across a wide gear range. You will be able to choose between the two bike styles upon booking.

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