Mountain Biking in Tasmania

• You can access mountain bike and fire trails easily from city areas.
• Choose from courses suitable for beginners through to experienced riders.
• Get your heart pumping as you tackle mountainous terrain and enjoy spectacular views.

If you love the thrill of carving your way along a mountain bike trail, Tasmania is the destination for you. With countless trails ranging from gripping mountain descents to family-style options along wide mountain paths, the island lends itself perfectly to be discovered on two wheels.

Hire mountain bikes or bring your own to explore Maria Island, a beautiful off-shore national park or pedal just a few minutes beyond Hobart to the mountain bike trails of Wellington Park. Feel welcomed by the active and friendly mountain biking community on a social ride and perhaps even participate in one of our exciting mountain bike events.

For an unforgettable trip to Tasmania, why not participate in a 24-hour ride through the night at Kellevie or challenge yourself to the four-day mountain to beach adventure of Wildside?

There are a range of trails and tracks in Tasmania suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts. Whether you want the convenience of riding close to the city centres or you'd like to experience a world-class mountain biking park, the choice is yours.

All of the key mountain biking disciplines can be enjoyed in Tasmania, including Cross Country, Freeride, Down Hill, Trials and Dirt Jumps.

Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park
Designer Glen Jacobs says of this exciting park, 'the place is set to become a major mountain biking destination. There is nothing else like it in Australia.' A world-acclaimed designer, Jacobs has designed world championship courses as well as the Sydney Olympic course. Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park is just 15-minutes' outside of Hobart, plays host to the Australian Nationals, and offers everything from rocky and technical Down Hill trails to an exciting Dirt Jump area.

Mount Wellington
Take a short drive or pedal out of Hobart's city streets to find nearby mountain bike trails. The Pipeline Track is an easy trail that begins near the Ferntree Shop and is well suited for families. The North-South Track starts at Shoobridge Bend on the Pinnacle Road and offers a more challenging ride for experienced riders and the option of tackling a few jumps for those who are game!
Find out about other riding opportunities in Wellington Park including comprehensive maps and ways  to ensure your mountain bike ride is of minimal impact to the environment and other trail users.

Other popular mountain bike destinations
In southern Tasmania, other key mountain biking trails include Ringwood Trail into New Norfolk and trails in Mornington on Hobart's Eastern Shore. In the north west of Tasmania, you can find some excellent tracks near Bakers Beach and just outside of Launceston, challenge yourself with a mountain bike climb in Ben Lomond National Park.

Some excellent bicycle touring opportunities are available from Hobart, Tasmania’s harbour capital. Spend time exploring the heritage precinct of Battery Point, or head out of the city 26 kilometres (16 miles) to historic Richmond. You may also wish to explore the Tasman Peninsula, cycling to Port Arthur Historic Site, about 102 kilometres (64 miles) south of Hobart.

It is suggested that if you intend to cycle a full loop of Tasmania, it is best to travel in an anti-clockwise direction to make the most of the prevailing westerly winds on your cycle home if you plan to start in Hobart. Of course, it is possible to take the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne and start your tour in Devonport, or in the northern city of Launceston.

The Launceston Mountain Biking Club, Cycling South and Hobart Wheelers/Dirt Devils MTB sites offer detailed information on regional events, trail and track guides as well as comprehensive maps. In addition, you will find information on social rides, local clubs and training ride suggestions.
Maps and trails across Tasmania are also available at www.bikely.com.

How to get to popular mountain biking destinations in Tasmania

The Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park is just a short 15-minute drive from the centre of Hobart, southern Tasmania. Follow directions from the Brooker Highway.
Wellington Park is also a very short distance from Hobart. Find out details of accessing the park by car, bus, bike or foot, and take a look at the Wellington Park Mountain Bike Map.
Ben Lomond National Park is located 50 kilometres south-east of Launceston and Bakers Beach is approximately 25 kilometres east of Devonport in Tasmania's north west.
Other mountain biking destinations can be found through a location search.

Tasmania has a maritime climate and is susceptible to very changeable weather, particularly in the west. Typically, the best cycling months fall between January and April. Summer days are ideal as the light is suitable for riding from approximately 5.30am through to 9.30pm.

The colder and wetter months of June through to August are likely to be less suitable for biking activity, but may also provide some of the best wet action cycling. However, in Tasmania snow can fall in the mountainous regions even in the middle of summer.

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Launceston Mountain Biking Club
Kellevie 12/24 Hour
Wildside
GIRO Tasmania

Accommodation

Search for accommodation across Tasmania suitable for cyclists, ranging from camping grounds through to quaint bed and breakfast or self-contained options. There is also a comprehensive list of camping grounds, caravan parks and youth hostels situated along our key touring routes.

Bike Shop and Equipment Hire

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