Best Half Day Bike Tours in Tasmania
Après Vélo offers two different half-day cycling tours in Hobart, Tasmania.
TOUR 1 - THE MONA GALLERY RIDE:
From Hobart CBD to Mona along the flat Intercity Cycleway.
Ideal for a chilled ride and suitable for beginners.
TOUR 2 - THE MOUNT WELLINGTON RIDE:
Moderate distance with some challenging climbs, including Mt Wellington up to the summit.
Option to do half the climb to the Lost Freight Café.
Ideal for those with a reasonable level of fitness and in search of a challenge.
This Tour departs the first Friday of every month
Inclusions
- Top quality bike hire (or bring your own)
- Helmet hire (or bring your own)
- Local tour guide
- Coffee mid ride
- Post ride beverage at Hobart Brewing Co.
Exclusions
- Entry into MONA Museum is not included; notify us at the time of booking if you wish to stay longer and explore MONA.
Options
Tour 1 - The Mona Gallery Tour
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Distance (Return): 26 km
- Approximate Time: 3-4 hours
- ROUTE DESCRIPTION
- Intercity Cycleway
- The premier bicycle route in Hobart, running from Hobart CBD to Claremont on a concrete path next to the disused rail line.
- Suitable for everyone, including new riders.
- Out-and-back flat route, allowing riders to turn around at any point.
- Scheduled Stop at MONA. A 30-minute stop at MONA before returning on the same bike path.
Tour 2 - Mt Wellington Tour
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Distance (Return): 53 km
- Elevation: 1400 m
- Approximate Time: 4-5 hours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Upon return, explore the wonderful sights and activities in Hobart, including Salamanca Place and Constitution Dock.
- Post-ride hydration stop at the famous Hobart Brewing Company.
Highlights
Tour 1 - Mona Gallery Tour
- Destination: MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
Australia’s largest private museum, known for its controversial private collections of modern art and antiquities. A top attraction for Hobart visitors.
- The ride to MONA is direct, flat, and safe.
- Sights and Cafes. Interesting sights and cafes along the way, including a short detour into the beautiful Cornelian Bay area.
Tour 2 - Mt Wellington Tour
- Discover the roads less travelled as our Tour Guide showcases one of Hobarts most challenging, rewarding and scenic rides.
- Cycle through Hobart Rivulet surrounded by natural beauty on route to the historic pipeline track meandering beneath the canopy of ancient trees and ferns, before heading off to climb the iconic Mt Wellington.
- There is the option to do half the climb, stopping off at the Lost Freight Café, for a steamy cuppa.
Time
- This Tour departs the first Friday of every month
- All rides depart from Hobart Bike Hire 1b Brooke Street, Hobart Waterfront, TAS, 7000 at 8:45am
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 91 days or more: receive a refund of all payments already made
- Cancellations made 90 – 61 days prior: refund of 25% of payments already made
- Cancellations made 60 – 0 days prior: No refund available
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice