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Winding bike trails, small-batch whisky, truffle hunts; warm up with a winter road trip through Derby and Launceston.
The must-do activities
- Race down the renowned Blue Derby mountain bike trails.
- Taste bubbles and hunt truffles on a private tour of House of Arras and Pipers Brook Truffles.
- Hand fill your own bottle from the barrel at Launceston Distillery.
Day 1: Launceston to Derby
Evolution Biking, Derby main street
Kickstart your Tasmania in winter itinerary with specialty coffee and breakfast from the all-day menu at Tinka Coffee Brewers in Launceston.
It’s a scenic 1.5hr drive to the mountain biking mecca and adventure playground of Derby, in north-east Tasmania.
Hire an e-bike from Evolution Biking to give you an extra boost on the myriad mountain bike trails, from cruisy lakeside cycles and full throttle descents to routes through shady fern glades, tall trees and tunnels.
Enjoy woodfired pizza at the Hub to refuel for more exploring of the famed Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails.
Seek post-ride refreshment at Little Rivers Brewing Co. Pull up a seat by the crackling fire and taste your way through a curated 5-beer paddle – with the stories behind the beer shared too.
Head back to Derby for a hearty pub meal at the Dorset Hotel.
Then retreat to heritage-listed Derby Bank House B&B to relax in the woodfired tub under fairy lights and twinkling stars.
Day 2: Derby to Launceston
House of Arras and Pipers Brook Truffles tour
Archie at Peppers Silo Hotel
Be sure to tuck into the fully cooked breakfast as part of your B&B stay before checking out.
Slowly wend your way to House of Arras at Pipers River where you’ll drink bubbles and hunt truffles, followed by a 3-course lunch, vineyard tour and wine masterclass.
Next, it’s time to discover why Launceston is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with dinner at the renowned Stillwater Restaurant crafted from sumptuous local produce.
After a day filled with foodie fun, sleep easy at Peppers Silo Hotel. Be sure to give Archie the Silo Dog a pat on your way to your room.
Day 3: Around Launceston
Fill and label your own bottle, Launceston Distillery
Enjoy a sleep-in and breakfast in-house before heading out for the day.
It’s a short, 15min drive to Launceston Distillery. in historic Hangar 17. Take a tour, then hand fill and label your own bottle directly from the barrel.
Tuck into a fireside lunch at Westella Vineyard & Cellar in the Tamar Valley with a wintry pan of molten baked cheese, served with sourdough and fresh orchard fruits. Wash it down with a glass of Westella pinot noir or sparkling.
Round out a decadent day with the ‘feed me’ menu at Grain of the Silos, included in your stay at Peppers Silo Hotel.
Lucky it’s not far to roll into bed upstairs.
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