Glass Holme

We believe this is the friendliest and most accessible 40 km MTB adventure ride on Mt Wellington. The trail is easy to ride with mostly gentle climbs and descents. Cruise through beautiful temperate rainforest, with stunning views of the Organ Pipes, Cathedral Rock, Derwent River estuary, and the city. Duck your head under tunnels of giant ferns, take a break at the Silver Falls waterfall, walk under historic aqueducts, gaze into crystal clear streams, and expect some close encounters with local wildlife. 'Out & Back Ride' The total distance of the ride is 40 km and it's an out-and-back ride. This means you can shorten the ride at anytime, simply by stopping and heading back. Duration: 4-6 hours Skill level: Easy, green, level 1-2. Includes: Bike hire, helmet, and shuttle option Riders must be comfortable on a bike with good basic bike handling skills Fitness level: Medium. (If riding an e-bike, required fitness level is low.) Restrictions: Minimum height 160cm. Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.

Tour includes mountain bike / e-mountain bike hire and a shuttle to the trail. 11 km adventure ride with a good variety of trails, suited to intermediate-level MTB riders. Trail starts at The Springs, on Mt Wellington. 720m above sea level. Finishes in South Hobart near Cascades Brewery. 550m of vertical elevation. Descending trails are connected by fire roads, expect some climbing in between descents. All the trails on our suggested route are sanctioned by Hobart City Council and have signage at the head of each trail. The connecting fire trails are also signed. Duration of the activity: including set up, shuttle to The Springs, minimum 2.5+ hours. Multiple options for adapting the route, alternative trails, and loops. After the ride, if further shuttles aren't an option, there are climbing trails. To help navigate the trails, we recommend using Trailforks.com or the Trailforks phone app. Option to hire a dual suspension mountain bike or dual suspension e-mountain bike.

One of Tassie's best MTB adventure rides. Start the ride at the North-South Track or the summit of Mt Wellington. The 11km trail descends into Glenorchy MTB Park, where there are more trails to explore! Option to hire a mountain bike or E-mountain bike. This is a self-guided ride, suited to intermediate level MTB riders and above. Tour Summary Your adventure starts with a minibus shuttle from our office to Mt Wellington. The drive to the North-South Track takes about 20 mins. The trailhead is at a place called 'The Springs'; it's about 720 m above sea level and has a cafe and public toilets. From here, it's almost entirely downhill, an 11 km continuous trail that leads into the Glenorchy MTB Park.