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3 days in Derby and Launceston

Winding bike trails, small-batch whisky, truffle hunts; warm up with a winter road trip through Derby and Launceston.

3 days
15 stops
421km

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.
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Launceston to Derby

7 stops
162km
People on mountain bikes wearing protective gear ride a dirt path through a dense forest, surrounded by towering leafy ferns.
Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails
Stu Gibson
The side of a main road of a country town with several shops, including a bike shop called Evolution Biking. There are rows of bikes out the front.

Evolution Biking, Derby main street

Stu Gibson
A chef uses a long-handled paddle to pull a cooked pizza from a domed, white-tiled woodfired pizza oven.
The Hub Pizza and Beer
Stu Gibson
Two men stand behind a wooden bar of a brewery, drinking glasses of beer. Cans and bottles are on display and the taps read 'Little Rivers'.

Little Rivers Brewing Co.

Supplied courtesy of Little Rivers Brewing Co.
A woman relaxes in an outdoor hot tub made from a galvanized steel container, reading a book with a glass of sparkling wine nearby. Surrounding her, lush greenery and decorative privacy panels create a tranquil and luxurious ambiance.
Derby Bank House B&B
Oscar Sloane

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.

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Derby to Launceston

4 stops
136km
Black and white image of a man and a dog crouching beneath a small tree. The man is holding out a truffle and the dog is sniffing towards it.

House of Arras and Pipers Brook Truffles tour

Supplied courtesy of Pipers Brook Truffles
A table set with plates of delicious pasta and other meals, accompanied by elegant glasses of white wine.

Stillwater Restaurant

Ness Vanderburgh
Black and white image of a black labrador wearing a bow, sitting calmly in front of a hotel lobby wall. The lettering on the wall reads "Peppers Silo Hotel".

Archie at Peppers Silo Hotel

Rob Burnett
The interior of a sleek hotel room, featuring a large bed and soft furnishings.

Peppers Silo Hotel

Supplied courtesy of 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.

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Around Launceston

4 stops
123km
Inside a warehouse-style building, surrounded by whisky brewing barrels and equipment, a man talks to two guests.
Launceston Distillery tour
Oscar Sloane
A person is carefully pasting a label onto a small bottle lying on a table. Other whiskies, bottles and glasses surround the worktop.

Fill and label your own bottle, Launceston Distillery

Oscar Sloane
Black and white image of a server in white shirt and apron, pouring red wine into lined up glasses.

Westella Vineyard & Cellar

Renee Hodskiss
Two people, one in a wheelchair, sit at a table against large glass windows at the edge of a busy restaurant.

Grain of the Silos

Dearna Bond
Looking over the shoulders of two people seated at a restaurant table. A shared plate of bread is in front of them and red wine fills the wine glasses.

Grain of the Silos

Jess Bonde

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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