Customer Reviews

  Downhill bike ride - This bike tour was excellent. Although the weather stopped us from descending from the peak of Mt Wellington, plan B was pretty good. Our guide Rich was very informative of... read more the historical nature of the area and gave us clear instructions on our route down the hills. A very safe and enjoyable ride.

  Made Mum young again. - Rich was brilliant - read our abilities perfectly and navigated an awesome family experience. We learnt so much today and the experience, views, country, and hot chocolate was uniquely awesome.

  Fab trip.  - Fabulous day mountain bike riding. Great organisational skills from Gary our tour leader. Concise instructions and he looked after riders at all levels.

The riding was... read more superb down from Mt Wellington
Would do it again

  Fun, Scenic and Historical  - Such an incredible experience!! So much beauty to see and a fun bike ride as well. We decided not to ride the first part of the summit as it was... read more a little icy and by the recommendation of our highly experienced guide Zoe. Once we got to the off road track it was go ahead and we got to stop along the way for some great historical briefs. Would highly recommend.

  Awesome day out  - The whole experience was brilliant with Rich coordinating everything we needed, the bikes were great and the scenery wonderful. We would highly recommend this trip with Rich as the guide.

  Awesome way to see Hobart  - This tour was the highlight of our trip to Hobart. Rich was such an interesting and welcoming guide. His knowledge of the descent and trails were comforting and... read more helpful. It was such a cool way to see the different landscapes Hobart has to offer. The loan of the warm jackets and gloves for the summit descent were both needed and appreciated. Thanks for taking us Rich, we had an awesome time.

  Awesome!  - A truly amazing experience from start to finish. Gary, our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. The descent from the top... read more of Mt Wellington was exhilarating and the ride on tracks down the mountain were so pretty. I strongly recommend this tour!

  Great ride - Well organised self guided tour with high quality bikes. The directions and advice given to help us prepare and execute were spot on.

  A must do tour.  - My anxiety dissipated with Rich’s gentle and calm manner. He was explicit in his advise, shared his experience and built my confidence.

  Wonderful fun  - This was a highlight of my time in Hobart.Phil and Ritchie are both lovely guys and very professional.The bikes are of a very high quality.We were giving a safety briefing... read more at the start,as well as gloves.(these were a godsend as it was a chilly morning)We were then driven up to summit of Mt Wellington.Had time for a quick look around before we all rode approximately halfway down the mountain.This was exhilarating,the views incredible.We had a quick break where we we able to enjoy a hot chocolate from the cute little coffee van.After that our bikes were taken to a different location.We then got to ride through lovely rainforest and countryside.We even saw a waterfall.We finished up back at the office.Was approximately 4 hours from start to finish.Very enjoyable half day.Felt very safe and looked after.Highly reccomend.Suitable for all ages and riding abilities.Thanks for a great morning.

  We loved every minute!  - Rich and Phil were delightful and professional to deal with. We loved our experience, it was a highlight of our trip. Thank you.

  Tasmania Mountain Biking on Mount Wellington  - We had the most amazing day and would highly recommend this tour! The guide took excellent care of us! The scenery was amazing. The bikes were awesome bikes. This was... read more definitely a highlight of our trip!

  Fun  - Phil and Zoe the tour operators were so helpful and informative.
We had a great time. Brilliant Views.
Must do Activity.

  This trip is exciting. Thanks to tour guides Rich and Gary. They always take care of us. Rich will give clear instructions for each route in advance. Our special thanks... read more go to Gary who looked after my girlfriend, whose riding skills are at a beginner level. She has trouble riding on rocky roads. Gary rode with her and guided her through the entire route.

  Highly recommend this Hobart experience - This was truly an amazing experience. Beautiful scenery, very well organized and informative with an emphasis on safety and enjoyment.

  Don’t miss the opportunity to descend Mr. Wellington with Tasmanian Mountain Bike Adventures! - Start to finish amazing experience. Easy booking and waiver. All according to schedule. Rich was an excellent host and guide - an expert in mountain trails and biking techniques. So... read more much additional information provided - history of area and features along the trail.

  Great time and highly recommended. - This was great day. Rich and Gary are excellent guides and the bikes are great. They let us enjoy the ride at our own pace. Unfortunately, due to... read more the strong winds, we could not start right at the summit, but I don't think anyone was in disagreement. We did start a little bit down the mountain and so there was plenty of time to do a good run. We then had a few minutes break and then Rich and Gary loaded the bikes and then took us to the rainforest trail. This was really fun - many different kinds of trail surfaces and vegetation types. Highly recommend this activity if you are reasonably comfortable on a bike.

  Great morning cruising downhill from summit of Mt Wellington - Friendly staff; efficiently got 6 of us to top of Mt Wellington. Guide Rich was a top bloke full of info & made the ride fun & informative. Safety was... read more taken seriously & bikes were all in excellent condition. Thanks for a great morning; managed the short uphill walk to Cascades Brewery for lunch. Perfect.

  Happy going riding - Easy going ride with comfortable well maintained bikes. Enough time to take photos and not feel rushed at any point.
Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful

  A great way to spend a few hours. It was too windy to start from the top of Mt Wellington, although we did get up there for a look at... read more the fantastic views. I was a bit worried that I might not be up to several hours of mountain biking but, as it was largely all downhill, that wasn't an issue. You are less than half an hour out of Hobart, but get to see some wonderful different scenery.

  Great decision to go - Today was a fantastic experience. The great weather allowed stunning views of the ocean and Hobart. Phil and Zoe were wonderful hosts and guides. They were professional and friendly and... read more good fun. We were originally humming and hahing about whether or not to actually do the ride. As it turns out, it was an absolute highlight.

  Highly recommended! - An all round fabulous 1/2 day experience. Tour description is accurate. Tour operators are friendly. Our guide Rich explained the rides well and made it a fun trip. The bikes... read more were in excellent condition (especially the brakes which was handy on the first leg!).
The views from Mountain Wellington are outstanding and the rainforest is beautiful to ride through.
If you are an intermediate or advanced rider these guys have different options available.

  Well worth the money - Our cruise ship changed times for porting in Hobart. We made contact with the company and they were able to reach out to the other riders scheduled on our ride... read more and arrange a time we could all meet and ride. Zoey and Rich are the best. They are friendly, knowledgeable and funny, if you have ANY riding experience, you can do this ride. Our first stop was the top of Mt. Wellington where we were shown breathtaking views of Hobart and the surrounding area. We then took a leisurely ride down the mountain making a few stops. Afterwards we went to the other side of the mountain and rode through the forest. It was AMAZING. WE SAW A EICHNED (hedgehog/porcupine) on the side I of the road and a group of wallabies. Many stops along the way with good views and waterfalls. Zoey and Rich were friendly and welcoming and we met any new friends from London and Australia. Nice little marketplace across the street from the headquarters if you want a snack or something for the ride. The bikes we used were top notch and well maintained. Definitely worth the money.

  Very accommodating and well-maintained quality mountain bikes. - We did not have reservations for mountain bike rentals, but they were able to accommodate us on the same day. Phil gave us great instructions for the single track rides.... read more We’d love to bike uphill, and he told us where to go. We then rode all the way up to Mount Wellington. When we got back to their shop, we were in a rush to get back to our cruise ship because we had another excursion scheduled for that evening so they drove us down and we made it just on time to our evening excursion. I would highly recommend them.

  Bike riding is so much more fun without having to go up the hills - Great concept and fabulous execution. Bike riding is so much more fun without having to go up the hills ! Getting dropped at the top by... read more bus makes this outing accessible to those of us who are only occasional bike riders. The team were amazing and the ride was spectacular even through the heavy fog at the top of MT Wellington.

  Phil & Zoe were incredible tour guides and the whole experience was amazing (even in the rain). The ride itself was thrilling & had many exciting elements. Would 1000% recommend... read more for getting the best out of Mt Wellington.

  Great way to experience the beauty of Hobart - Our guides Phil and Rick were fantastic! The team provided everything we needed, including gloves, helmets, high visibility vests and even extra jackets (take your own water). The bikes were... read more very high quality and easy to ride. We met in town, boarded the van and headed up the mountain to the summit. It was very cold and windy at the top of Mt Wellington, but once we were all comfortable, we set off down the road for a beautiful ride and a fun way to take in the scenery. Thank you for a great adventure!

  Book this now! - Do not hesitate to book this experience - very professionally run - good quality bikes and plenty of stops to explain the upcoming terrain and information about the area. ... read more Being a little older than the other members of the group I was concerned that it was beyond my capabilities but I need not have worried because the ride well explained before we left which put my mind at rest leaving me able to thoroughly enjoy the ride.

  Awesome morning ride - The communication with Zoe before the day was excellent and Phil is a great guide with good local knowledge. This ride is suitable for any level of bike fitness, or... read more lack thereof. I very much enjoyed the whole Mt Wellington ride experience.

  Great biking fun at Mt Wellington - Great experience, easy and fun. But the best of it is the people! Phil was super professional and friendly at the same time. I highly recommend!