Accom type
Hotel
Sports
Bikepacking • Mountain Biking • Road Cycling
Sport features
Bicycle maintenance • Bicycle shop • Bicycle storage • Bicycle washing • Breakfast option • Gym • Laundry (Self serve)
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is located in central Hobart and has cyclists in mind. There is a secure bike lockup area with CCTV, 2 bike wash stations, mat and stand if you want your bike in your room and also washer/dryers in the apartments. Essential bike parts can be bought at front desk or there are several bike shops and rental shops within 300m. The hotel also has a partner bike shop with some discounts, partner MTB shuttles to local trails and tour operators going to other Tasmanian mountain biking destinations.
Room options include double hotel style rooms; Studio, 1, 2 bedroom and loft apartments; sleeping from 2 up to 5 max with cooking facilities and washer/dryer in the apartments. There is a bar and restaurant at the hotel, free WIFI, gym and parking for a fee. You are also within walking distance of quality restaurants, bars and the Salamanca markets.
Activities and Local information
Hobart and South Tasmania locality
Tasmania’s capital Hobart has a strong cycling scene with loads of MTB trails to choose from, some of the most popular being the Mt Wellington trails west of the city leading back to town, Meehan to the east and the (free access) Glenorchy Bike Park. There are tour operators and shuttles based in town as well as plenty of bike shops and bike rentals. Hobart is not just for mountain bikers, there are plenty of road cycling loops located around greater Hobart, some with very challenging climbs. Hobart has plenty of things to see and do off the bike too, from brewery and winery tours, markets to the very unique privately owned museum MONA.
Maydena Bike Park is a unique addition to Australia’s mountain biking with over 80km of trails and over 800meters of descending. Nicknamed the ‘Whistler of Oz’ and set in Tasmania’s scenic Mt. Field National Park of the Derwent valley, the park has spectacular views at it’s the peak sitting over 1000 meters above sea level. The bike park has trails suited to all levels (even pro lines) as well as bike hire, instructors, bike shop and repair, café/restaurant at the base. There are also bike and hiking trails outside of the park to explore the surrounding area.
For skiiing and snowboarding it is 73km or just over an hours drive from Hobart or 12km from Maydena to Mount Field visitor center to gain access to the community run Mount Mawson ski field. Facilities there are limited and there are no rental options, be sure to check for conditions and plan for snow chains.
For adventure riders and bikepackers there is the 480km Tasmanian trail located in Dover that leads up to Devonport in the north. Maria Island National Park is a great option too, and is accessed by ferry from Triabunna, north east of Hobart. This world heritage listed island is car-free and has plenty of bike trails to explore for a day trip, organised tour or there is camping or basic accommodation on the island, however you have to bring all your own supplies. There is bike rental available or you can bring your own on the ferry.Bruny Island is also a popular cycling destination accessible from Kettering 32km from Hobart.
Hobart Airport is a 25 minute drive from the city, there are plenty of vehicle rental choices including RVs for longer road trips. Maydena is 1.25 hour drive west from Hobart. Triabunna is just over an hour drive and 85km from Hobart. Dover is just over an hour drive or 79km from Hobart.
Tourism Tasmania Hobart
Trailforks Hobart
Maydena bike park
Trailforks Maydena
Maria Island
Tourism Maria Island
Tasmanian Trail website
Bicycle Network Tasmania
Bruny Island Tourism
MONA Museum
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