Bike riding
Cycling in Wellington Park ranges from road riding above the tree-line, to a family frolic on the Pipeline Track – or mountain downhills and cross-country traverses on technical terrain. There’s something for everyone.
Bicycles are permitted on formed roads and fire trails in the Park, and on selected walking tracks including the Pipeline and Radfords tracks. Mountain bike trail maps for the whole of Park or Eastern foothills can be downloaded, or purchased from bike and map shops in Hobart, and at Hobart Service Tasmania.
Greater Hobart MTB Master Plan
Information on the preparation of the Master Plan can be found here.
North-South Track
Stages 1 and 2 of the North-South Track are now open. A high quality construction, the track features forested and rock scree sections and superb views. This shared use track provides mountain bike access from The Springs to Shoobridge Bend and on to Junction Cabin. The main trail provides a challenging ride for experienced cross country riders, with optional technical sections such as jumps and log rides. Constructed by the Hobart City Council, track development has been guided by the Wellington Park Bike Strategy 2005 and the International Mountain Bicycling Association guidelines.
With funding now secured, planning is underway for the third and final stage of the track. This section will link the track through to Glenorchy in the north east of Wellington Park and to the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park (GMBP).
Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park
Located behind Tolosa Park, the GMBP was established in 2005. The Bike Park was initiated by the Trust, Glenorchy City Council, the Office of Sport and Recreation and the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park Association Inc. to further develop riding opportunities within Wellington Park. Designed by world renowned course developer Glen Jacobs, the bike park offers a range of levels and styles of riding, and attracts local, interstate and international riders. Further information regarding upcoming events and how to get involved is available on the GMBP website.
Riding in Wellington Park code of conduct
When riding in Wellington Park please follow the code of conduct to minimise your impacts by:
- Respecting other trail users;
- Staying on designated bike riding trails;
- Minimising your impact on the environment; and
- Being a safe rider.
A framework for sustainable bike riding is further detailed in the Wellington Park Bike Strategy 2005.
Riders on un-permitted walking tracks place themselves and others at risk, while also breaching the Wellington Park Regulations. Authorised Officers monitor trail use within the Park and may issue an on–the–spot fine.
Updates on track conditions, closures and volunteer opportunities are available through Community News.
For information on bike hire and cycle tours contact the Hobart Travel Centre.
