5 day North East self guided tour

This tour from Orford to St. Helens via the East coast is our easiest tour. Guests can start on any day of their choice. The tour can be customised to customer´s needs. We will supply a very detailed route-description from hotel to hotel with many tips. The East Coast is a classic tourist route, more or less on the flat with pristine white beaches and a mild, dry and sunny climate. You will visit some beautiful historic towns, Freycinet National Park and also get the opportunity to spend time on world class beaches including the stunning Bay of Fires. From St. Helens there is a daily bus connection to Launceston and Hobart.

This tour from Launceston to Hobart via the West Coast is for experienced cyclists only. It may be booked on its own or as an add-on to our East Coast tour for a full island circle. You can depart on any day of your choice. The tour can be customised to your needs. We will supply a very detailed route-description from hotel to hotel with many tips. The route goes through the spectacular wilderness of the highland and alpine regions, much of it through very dramatic scenery in World Heritage listed areas. It is different to the East Coast, less populated with a rugged landscape and varying weather. You will have the opportunity to visit Cradle Mountain, Lake St. Clair and Mount Field National Parks and will pass through old mining towns like Queenstown and Zeehan. 'Lonely Planet' has voted the West Coast to be the second best cycling region in the world.

St Helens Luxury Suite Accommodation - The Bay of Fires Holiday Suites is a great central location and base for exploring the East Coast of Tasmania - 10 minutes drive from the beautiful Binalong Bay and scenic orange rocks, and world-class mountain bike trails, and beautiful hiking and walking trails. Many guests enjoy heading out on day trips exploring the beautiful region, coastline, boutique wineries and providers and then coming home to the luxury guest suites located in the main street of St Helens. Each suite has a super-king-sized bed, beautiful linen, a private ensuite. St Helens is one of the largest towns on the East Coast with a brand new Hospital, large supermarket, and many restaurants catering to all cuisines. They look forward to welcoming you to The Bay of Fires Apartments.

Set on the edge of Georges Bay in St Helens, Bayside Hotel is a relaxed coastal base just a 9-minute drive from the white-sand beaches of the Bay of Fires. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and free on-site parking. Rooms Modern, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, Smart TV, tea and coffee facilities, bar fridge and a microwave in every room; most rooms feature split-system heating and cooling. Selected room types offer bay outlooks or private balconies. Please note: rooms do not include full cooking facilities. Dining & Drinks Bayside Bistro serves lunch and dinner, 7 days, with indoor and alfresco seating and full drink service. The Bayside Sports Bar offers big-screen sport, TAB/TOTE, and an outdoor beer garden (shade sail in summer). Access Note First-floor rooms (town-view and bay-view) are accessible by lift. Ground-floor options are also available in other room types.

Stay in Talina, a beautifully restored 1920s heritage home in the heart of St Helens. With four spacious bedrooms (two kings, two queens), two bathrooms, a sunny formal dining room, and a cosy wood fireplace, this home blends timeless character with modern comfort. Enjoy a full laundry, plenty of parking, and lush gardens with century-old Canary Island palms. Stroll to cafés, shops, and Georges Bay, or take a 10-minute drive to the Bay of Fires.