Discover Tasmania’s East Coast on an active 6-day adventure combining cycling, kayaking, and walking. Ride through rural landscapes, past vineyards and orchards, sweeping coastlines, and forested valleys. Experience the Bay of Fires by bike before heading south to Freycinet National Park. Kayak in its clear aquamarine waters, then walk to Wineglass Bay, one of the world’s most celebrated beaches. Taste local wines and visit a working oyster farm for a taste of the region’s fresh seafood. Take a ferry to Maria Island, and learn about its rich history, coastal scenery, and wildlife. Continue to the Tukana/Tasman Peninsula to walk part of the Three Capes Track and join a ghost tour at the Port Arthur Historic Site. Conclude your journey with a drive to the summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington for panoramic views over Hobart.
Highlights
Explore the Bay of Fires on an E-bike and swim in the pristine waters
Ride a bicycle around the Freycinet Peninsula and go kayaking at sunrise
Go on a kayaking tour in the Hazards Range and sail across Great Oyster Bay
Enjoy a scenic walk to Wineglass Bay and swim in the white-sand bay
Take a day trip to Maria Island to explore the area by electric bike
Hike Cape Hauy from the Three Capes Track to enjoy the cape's 360° view
Visit an Iconic Tasmanian Vineyard for a wine-tasting experience
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Arrive in Launceston the day before your trip, in time for the 3:00 pm pre-trip briefing. Your adventure begins with an early Launceston pick-up at 7:15 am at the Grand Chancellor or 7:30 am at Penny Royal. Travel for 2.5 hours through rolling farmland and quiet country towns before reaching Binalong Bay and the pristine white-sand beaches of Tasmania’s east coast. After lunch, cycle north along the Larapuna/Bay of Fires coastline, passing secluded beaches and sweeping bays. Visit Sloop Reef, Swimcart Beach, and Honeymoon Beach before looping back via The Gardens. Enjoy and relax for an overnight stay in St. Helens.
Cycling Distance: 32 km / 19.88 miles (approx., subject to weather and timing)
Day 2: Bicheno | Freycinet National Park | Coles Bay
Transfer to Bicheno for a 45-minute glass-bottom boat tour, offering a unique view of the marine world from the sea. Continue south to Devil’s Corner Vineyard for a “sip and spit” wine tasting and lunch before entering Freycinet National Park. This afternoon, cycle the length of the peninsula, stopping at a fresh oyster farm for a taste of the region’s seafood. Conclude the day with a Welcome to Country and cultural yarns with Trish, a proud Palawa woman, and stay overnight in Coles Bay.
Cycling Distance: 31.5 km / 19.57 miles Cycling Time: approx. 2.5 hours with stops
Day 3: Kayak in Freycinet National Park | Wineglass Bay Walk
Spend the day exploring the serene Freycinet Peninsula. Start with a guided sea kayaking tour beneath the Hazards Range and across Great Oyster Bay, keeping an eye out for white-bellied sea eagles and playful seals while your guides share local history. After breakfast, lace up your boots for the walk to Wineglass Bay and enjoy a swim at this iconic beach. The afternoon is yours to relax in Coles Bay, with inviting beaches, bars, and eateries nearby.
Kayaking Time: 2 hours Walking Distance: 6 km / 3.72 miles Walking Time: about 4 hours with stops
Day 4: Triabunna | Cycling in Maria Island's National Park | Orford
Transfer to Triabunna for a ferry ride across Mercury Passage to Wukaluwikiwayna/Maria Island, an island off an island off an island. Step ashore to discover its rich history, from Aboriginal heritage to convict settlement, farming, and its status as a National Park. Spend the day cycling to the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, picnic alongside wombats, pademelons, and Cape Barren geese, and uncover stories of the island’s past. Take the ferry back and spend the night in Orford.
Cycling Distance: 15 km / 9.32 miles Cycling Time: about 4 hours with stops
After breakfast, drive to the Tukana/Tasman Peninsula, home to the Three Capes Walk and the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. Hike the first leg of the trail on a return walk to Cape Hauy, where ocean views span both sides of the cape. Continue to Port Arthur for an overnight stay, ending the day with a lantern-lit Ghost Tour through the historic site’s infamous buildings.
Walking Distance: 9.5 km / 3.10 miles Walking Time: 5 hours
Day 6: Hobart | Mt. Wellington | Return Home
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
This morning, drive to Kunanyi/Mt Wellington for your final adventure. From the 1,270 m summit, take in sweeping views over the Derwent Valley before beginning the legendary Mt Wellington Descent, 6 km of thrilling downhill cycling toward Hobart’s city lights. Share a final lunch and farewells before a drop-off at the Hobart Grand Chancellor, where the trip ends.
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$3,0652-3 travelers
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Electric bikes are available for hire. Please contact your Trip Planner for the updated pricing and availability
Initial deposit is 20% (A minimum of $400 per person), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 Days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
5 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners
5 Nights Accommodations
6 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
National Park Entry Fees
Transport via private minibus
Emergency communications & group first aid kit
Professional cycling, walking, and kayaking guides
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)
Maria Island ferry transfers
Half-day sea kayaking activity
Electric or hybrid bike hire and helmet
Ghost tour at Port Arthur
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Face masks and hand sanitiser
Accommodation before or after the trip
Items of a personal nature - alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
