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?
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.
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.
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Search for accommodation across Tasmania suitable for cyclists (Backpacker/Hostels), but you will also find other choices ranging from camping grounds through to quaint Bed & Breakfasts and other conventional Self-Contained options ... perhaps for a treat night for.
Maria Island National Park is Tasmania’s only island Park, six kilometres off the state’s east coast.
Freedom Mountain Bike Hire offers mountain bike hire from Deloraine
Hire North West Coast Launceston, Tamar and the North Deloraine
The South Arthur Forest is a group of forest reserves in north west Tasmania.
Narawntapu National Park has low coastal ranges and long-stretching beaches, located east of Devonport, Tasmania.
Follows the valley of the Arve River, with wet eucalypt forest and rainforest
Aardvark Adventures Tasmania located in Hobart offer abseiling, caving and white-water rafting tours with qualified instructors.
Great Expeditions offer a selection of tours and tailored options, based in southern Tasmania.
Mountain Bike Tasmania offer bicycle hire and tours based in Launceston, in Tasmania's North.
VertigoMTB takes you mountain biking on wild trails found across remote wilderness areas of Tasmania.
The Scamander Forest Reserve is situated on the banks of the Scamander River, Tasmania.
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