Experience the thrill of an exhilarating bike ride through the rainforest on Mt Wellington. Descend from the summit, explore stunning temperate rainforest, and enjoy breathtaking views and encounters with local wildlife.
- 36FV+85 Fern Tree - Your tour starts at our South Hobart office. You’ll receive a tour briefing, helmet and gloves. You’ll also be introduced to your bike - brakes, gears, etc. We’ll also check you have completed the waiver emailed to you upon booking.
Then, you’ll board our minibus and be shuttled to the summit of Mt. Wellington. The first ride is a descent on the asphalt road from the summit. Our minibus will follow the group down the road, providing support if required. If you prefer not to ride the road descent, you can opt to come down in our support vehicle.
After the road descent, you’ll take a 15-minute bus journey to the next ride. The second trail is off-road, and gently descends through temperate rainforest. The off-road trail is pretty smooth, wide, has a gentle gradient, and is easy to ride. The surface is mostly compacted dirt, with some looser gravel sections.
Both rides just require good basic bike handling skills. It’s downhill all the way, so only a basic fitness level is required.
If the summit is closed due to bad weather, instead, we do a longer ride on the off-road rainforest trail. This ensures you still have a thrilling ride and experience the mountain’s stunning nature.
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning.
- Mountain bike and safety helmet provided for your adventure.
- Snacks
- Dress according to the weather forecast. The weather on the mountain can change quickly. Recommend bring a small back pack with a spray jacket and extra layer of warm clothing.
Your adventure begins with a thrilling 6km descent from the peak of Mt Wellington. Subsequently, your tour guides will take you on a mesmerising 11km trail ride, plunging through beautiful temperate rainforest.
Beginning 1270 meters above the sea level, the peak experience and road descent offer panoramic views over Hobart and far, far away.
The trail ride through the rainforest gently winds downhill amidst the amazing temperate rainforest, showcasing magnificent views, towering eucalyptus forests, enormous ferns, a waterfall, a walk beneath historical aqueducts, and views of crystal clear chattering streams, and you may spot some inquisitive local fauna.
The expedition starts with a bus ride to the peak embedded with fun and knowledge. Our seasoned local tour leaders will accompany you throughout, delivering commentary on the area’s history and nature.
During the rides, we make a pit stop at the Lost Freight Cafe where you can get some refreshments. The ride culminates back at our office in Hobart.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.