8 day East Coast self guided tour

This tour from St. Helens to Launceston is for cyclists who are moderately fit. It is the perfect addition to our East Coast tour as it continues to Launceston. The tour heads inland through an astonishing contrast of rolling green hills and temperate rainforest with a number of scenic points of interest along the way. You will see Tasmania's second highest waterfall at 90 metres, a beer drinking pig, the wood carvings of Legerwood, a small country town and can even cycle on the North East trail, a former railway line.

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.

Just a stone's throw from the Prosser River in the heart of Orford, and only a five-minute walk to the beach, Sunways is the perfect coastal escape for couples or families. Sleeping up to four guests across two comfortable queen bedrooms, this welcoming retreat blends character, charm, and modern comfort. Recently refreshed with a stylish new kitchen that flows into the open-plan living and dining area, Sunways offers modern convenience while retaining the soul of its near 100-year-old bones. It's a home that wears its history proudly—original floorboards, layers of wallpaper, and quirky imperfections that tell a story of generations past. Every creak, tilt, and whisper adds to its unique personality, and that's exactly what makes it so special. This isn't a house that tries too hard. Instead, it invites you to slow down, settle in, and embrace its charm. They've kept it warm, comfortable, and filled it with the little things they love—so when you stay, you'll feel right at home too. Their hope is that your time at Sunways is about pressing pause: long, lazy mornings, slow strolls to the beach, shared meals, and quiet moments that turn into treasured memories. Sunways doesn't just offer you a place to stay—it insists you relax and savour every second.

Relax with your friends and family at this modern Hamptons-style seaside retreat. Just a two-minute walk to the pristine Millingtons beach or leafy park with playground. Lounge in the glorious al-fresco dining area and cook your own woodfired pizzas. Let the kids loose on the table tennis table in the rumpus/ bunk room. You won't want to leave, but this amazing property is the ideal base to explore further up Tasmania's stunning east coast. This property was quite literally built to highlight the best aspects of seaside living and allow you to maximise your precious time on Tassie's east coast. Enter the property to explore the flowing open-plan and contemporary Hamptons-inspired interior. With polished concrete floors, a modern island kitchen, and plenty of indoor entertaining space, this purposely designed interior is both functional and stylish. But why spend time indoors when you can relax in a hammock in the spacious backyard and al-fresco dining area? This manicured garden and private area comes complete with a large concrete woodfired pizza oven, two dining areas, fire pit and plenty of grass for the kids and dogs to enjoy. Put simply, Orford Coastal Retreat was specifically designed to relax and share quality time with friends and family. You could not ask for a better layout for an incredible stay on Tasmania's east coast.

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Pine Hills Camp is a secluded acreage between Orford and Spring Beach on Tasmania's East Coast. It is a quiet and peaceful environment with many species of birds and other native wildlife.