Self-Guided Intermediate Mt Wellington Ride and Glenorchy Bike Park

Shuttle to the North–South Track trailhead: Approximately 20 minutes.
Optional summit shuttle upgrade: Take the shuttle to the summit of Mt Wellington/kunanyi, then ride to the start of the North–South Track (allow around 60 minutes).
North–South Track descent: Allow 45–90 minutes, depending on your riding pace and how often you stop to enjoy the scenery.
Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park: Spend 1–2 hours exploring the park's network of trails.
Return ride to Hobart: Follow the Intercity Cycleway back to South Hobart, allowing approximately 60 minutes.

E-mountain bike: Allow at least 3 hours.
Standard mountain bike: Allow at least 4.5 hours.

This is a self-guided tour with direction signs available on the North-South Track.

If interested to have a guide, please contact us.

What to bring
Mobile phone (reception on mountain)
Lightweight backpack to carry extra gear
Snacks + drink
Personal medication
Sun block
Option to leave spare clothes at the shop, to change into after the ride

What to wear
Comfortable active clothing
Warm and waterproof layers if required
BYO riding shoes. Otherwise sturdy outdoor shoes. Flat sole better. Toes must be enclosed.

All tour participants are obliged to sign a waiver prior to arrival. The waiver is 100% online. Participants will receive an email linking to the online waiver form.

When rain is forecast, customers will be contacted the day before their booked tour to check whether they are okay to ride in potentially wet conditions. This is your opportunity to cancel and receive a full refund as per the terms below.

Outside 24 hours before the tour departure time - 100% refund
Inside 24 hours of the tour departure time - 50% refund

If there are dangerous weather or trail conditions, causing the organiser to cancel the tour from going ahead, you will have the option to either reschedule or receive a 100% refund.

Dangerous weather includes lightning, torrential rain, extreme winds, bush fire, icy trails, and snow.

The track is suitable for mountain bike riders of intermediate ability and fitness. It is classified as a 'blue trail' based on the International Mountain Bicycling Association's difficulty rating system.

Bike hires are the following:

Scott Genius 940 - small to x-large frame
    29 inch wheel
    Dual suspension
    Fork: 150mm
    Drivetrain: 12-speed Shimano
    Brakes: Shimano hydraulic disc
    Dropper post
    Tyres: 2.4 - 2.6 inch

Scott Ransom eRide 920 - small to large frame
    29 inch wheels, dual suspension
    Fork: RockShox ZEB 180mm | Rear Shock: FOX Float X2
    Drivetrain: Shimano XT-Deore 12 Speed
    Brakes: Shimano SLX 4 Piston
    Motor: Bosch CX | Battery 625Wh
    Dropper seat
    Tyres: 2.4 - 2.6 inch

Upon booking, your height will be asked to match with a suitably sized bike. Groups will be provided with basic tools and a spare tyre tube in case of punctures. 

Helmets, gloves, spare tube and basic repair kit are included in the tour.

- There is a great cafe next door to the Operator's office, Ginger Brown. They have delicious coffee, breakfast, and lunch.

- It's a 25-minute walk from the city centre to the Operator's office

- Parking - on weekends there is plenty of free parking close to the office. Monday to Friday, there is usually free on-street parking on nearby Washington St.

- The oldest operating brewery in Australia, Cascades, is a 15-minute walk from the Operator's office

After exploring Glenorchy Bike Park, you'll need to return to South Hobart to drop off your hire bike. There are two ways to get back:

Option 1: Ride the Intercity Cycleway (Recommended for manual bikes)
Follow the flat, sealed Intercity Cycleway, which runs along a former railway line between Glenorchy and Hobart. The ride back to the shop is approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) and takes around 60 minutes.

Google Maps route: https://goo.gl/maps/7UCpFf67pijf6XRh8

Option 2: Climb back up the North–South Track (Recommended for e-bikes)
For riders on a manual mountain bike, this is a long and demanding climb, taking around 2.5 hours. If you've hired an e-bike, the ascent is much more enjoyable and takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

From near The Springs, you can finish your day with one of several fun intermediate-level descents into South Hobart, ending just 10 minutes from our shop.