Blue Metal Cycling

The Dales of Derby is purpose-built group accommodation catering for groups of up to 24 people. The contemporary architecture comprises a warm interior with thoughtful attention to detail and is arranged to ensure a natural flow for even the largest group. The generous common area with a wood heater and full kitchen forms the hub of the building. This is a place to gather in the mornings for breakfast and to plan the adventures of the day ahead, then regroup in the evenings to recount your feats and discoveries. Includes an outdoor undercover deck and BBQ, generous bike shed, and disabled access/bathroom facilities. When it’s finally time to wind up for the evening, retire to the comfortable sleeping area. Four rooms feature queen-sized beds and the remaining two rooms in the sleeping area contain group bunk bed accommodations for 16. Settled on the banks of the Ringarooma River, the Dales offer a perfect hub for groups wanting to enjoy the serene surrounds or experience the world-class mountain biking the area is famous for. The Dales was awarded the 2019 Barry McNeill Award for Sustainable Architecture and the Commercial Architecture Award by the Australian Institute of Architecture, Tasmanian Chapter.

Only 700 metres from the head of the Blue Derby trail network, this renovated miner's cottage sleeps six in comfortable beds with hotel quality linen. A pod coffee machine helps kick start your day. With a heat pump and a wood fire, all bases are covered to ensure you are warm, no matter how wet and cold your day may have been. There is a secure shed equipped for basic bike maintenance, a carport and BBQ area. The laundry and second toilet are just outside the back door. Wifi is provided to enable you to keep those missing out on your adventure up to date.

Three units located in the very heart of Derby provide a ride in, ride out experience to explore the Blue Derby trails. Each unit sleeps eight guests and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an amazing view over the river. Sun-filled open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area and lockable bike cages complete the units, which were built with the mountain bike rider in mind. Heat pumps in all rooms and underfloor heating in each bathroom provide all year around comfort. A communal bike maintenance shed and BBQ area provide other spaces to relax during your stay.