Active Hike, Bike, Kayak - 8 Day Tour Bike, Hike and Kayak Tour - 8 days/7 nights  Inclusions: • 7 nights comfortable accommodation • 8 days fully guided tour • Meals as indicated • Bike and helmet • National Parks Fees • Fun, professional guide • Small groups • Hostel/hotel pick up and drop off • Tea and coffee Departs: Hobart on Saturdays during September - June Finishes: Hobart Quad: $1395pp Twin: $1815pp Single: $2235pp Daily Itinerary: Day 1: Hobart to St Helens (bike and hike) The east coast especially the north east, is an untapped wonderland waiting for you to pop by; it's peaceful, it's home to a string of stunning pristine white beaches and very appealing blue bays, and it's the sunniest place in Tasmania. Head out of Hobart for a while before you begin your east coast exploration. Take an adrenalin pumping downhill bike ride to sea level and lunch on the coast before a leisurely cycle into St Helens (35km). This afternoon take a relaxing walk along the beaches at Bay of Fires. Overnight: St Helens (L) Day 2: St Helens to Bicheno (bike) Cycle south down the distractingly scenic coastline enroute to Bicheno, this coastal road is one of Australia’s greatest journey’s and doing it by bike is the best way to experience it (40-75km). Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Douglas Apsley National Park waterhole. The crystal clear waters that run through the park are a welcome sight on a hot summer's day. Try rock hopping along the river bank or read your book on the waters edge. Overnight: Bicheno (B, L)  Day 3: Bicheno to Hobart (bike and hike)Cycle from Bicheno, or travel slightly more leisurely in the van transfer and regroup in Coles Bay. The Freycinet peninsula consists of knuckles of granite mountains surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches. The dramatic peaks of the Hazards welcome you as you enter the park on the bike or in the van, either way, have your camera ready! Join the group for a walk over to Freycinet National Park and marvel at the superb beach at Wineglass Bay. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and return to Hobart this evening. Overnight: Hobart (B, L) Day 4: Hobart to Tarraleah (kayak and hike) Up early for a refreshing start to the day on a gentle 2 hour sea kayak tour on the Hobart waterfront. Travel to Mt Field National Park and take a fabulous walk at Tasmania’s oldest national park, Mt Field. Travel just over an hour out of the city and into the heart of the rainforest. Overnight: Tarraleah (B, L, D) Day 5: Tarraleah to Tullah (bike) Check out the town of Strahan this morning and enjoy some time to explore this popular yet wild west coast fishing town. Try your hand at sandboarding on the massive Henty Dunes, or for an even bigger thrill, try a quad bike tour on the dunes. Bike ride this afternoon to your finish point of Tullah via some superb prehistoric landscapes around Mt Murchison. Rugged mountains and towering manferns will make you feel as if you’re riding with the dinosaurs. Bike ride today is 40-60km. Overnight: Tullah (B, L) Day 6: Tullah to Cradle Mountain (hike) Spend the day exploring Cradle Mountain National park and world heritage listed area and get back to one with nature. There are a huge number of hiking options and trails in this area, and you’ll even get to stay and watch the sunset. Overnight: Cradle Mt (B, L) Day 7: Cradle Mt to Hobart (bike) Transfer to Mole Creek and cycle to Deloraine on the backroads through rolling rural landscapes and The Great Western Tiers, a long mountain range running alongside you. Overnight: Hobart (B, L) Day 8: Hobart adventures (bike) Enjoy exploring Salamanca Market today – a fabulous experience that occurs every Saturday in Hobart. Also today you’ll take part in Hobart’s ultimate adventure – the Mt Wellington Descent downhill bike ride from 1270m at the summit of Mt Wellington, cycling 21km all the way back to sea level. (no meals)
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