The Best of Tasmania - via the slow road

This tour is not all about the bike, but the whole travel experience. Welcome to the Slow Tassie Sightseer!

Tasmania is a spectacular place with lots to see and plenty to explore. Our usual road bike tours here cover a lot of ground to experience the many sights and sounds. This time it’s different. This tour is not about km’s or time in the saddle. The Slow Tassie Sightseer is for the casual cyclist (lycra optional). Our focus is purely on the best parts of the island to ride, to visit, to experience. We’ll take time to explore the nooks and crannies, delve deeper into locations, and have more time to enjoy the attractions off the bike. Immerse yourself in National Parks, visit a salmon farm, relax at a winery, taste cheese at the farm gate, discover the history of Port Arthur, MONA – it’s all here. And of course, the most wonderful, invigorating cycling on select Tassie backroads, country lanes and trails, with serenity and a distinct lack of traffic.

So make cycling an excuse, not a reason, on the Slow Tassie Sightseer.

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Dates: 2-11 Mar 2025.
Duration: 9 nights.
Start: Launceston, TAS.
Finish: Hobart, TAS.
Distance: 235km approx.
Average Daily: 29km.
Bike Type: Hybrid with semi off-road tyres preferred.
E-bikes: Welcome.
Surface: Varies: sealed, gravel, compacted clay. Nothing extreme or tough.
Terrain: Flat to undulating. Rail trails, bike paths, trails, tracks, sealed & unsealed roads.
Traffic: Minimal.
Group Size: Small group tour, approx 10-15.
Difficulty Rating: 3/10.
Accommodation: Quality Hotels, Motels and Resorts.
Meals included: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners, plus on-road snacks and morning teas.
Hire bike: Don’t have a bike? No problem – we can help you source a hire bike.

Who is this tour for: Cyclists looking for a relaxing experience with low or traffic-free riding, great scenery and time to enjoy other non-cycling highlights of the regions visited. A great way to see the best of Tassie in one trip.

Looking for a more challenging tour? Try our ‘Tassie Loop’ tour.

Pricing (AUD)

Twin share from: $5590pp.
Full pricing on ‘Tour Brochure’ PDF (below).

Tour Details and FAQs

Our ‘Tour Brochure PDF, contains the ‘day to day’ itinerary, daily distances, map, answers to common questions and full pricing details.

Some highlights of this tour:

• A cycling experience with full comfort and support
• Spectacular Tasmanian landscapes and scenery
• Ride the best parts, skip the rest
• Time to enjoy short walks and other attractions

• MONA Gallery entry, MONA Roma catamaran ticket
• Salmon Farm walk, Freycinet Park pass
• Port Arthur historic site entry pass and tour
• Famous tourist attractions and hidden gems

• Transfers to each ride with full-time support vehicle
• Great accommodation, resorts, historic hotels
• Longer and shorter ride options (or take a day off)
• Small group camaraderie with like-minded people

Cataract Gorge
Photo: AllTrails

Explore the famous Sheffield Murals
Photo: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett

Sink into the luscious seafood, wine and gourmet treats of Tasmania
Photo: Adam Gibson


 If you have any further questions regarding this tour, we would love to hear from you.