Mount Owen, West Coast
Flow Mountain Bike
Mountain biking
A wave of new mountain biking trails has established Tasmania as a leading mountain biking destination.
Major trail networks at Blue Derby and Maydena Bike Park, as well as a host of other trails across the island, cater to all abilities from beginners to elite riders. Tasmania plays host to major international mountain biking events including the Enduro World Series, UCI Enduro World Cup and Red Bull Hardline
Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails, Derby
Revolution MTB
Tasmania's mountain biking opportunity
Tasmania is benefiting from growing participation in cycling, including mountain biking. The state is threaded with purpose built trails through distinctive landscapes.
Since 2015, more than 400 kilometres of trails have opened across Tasmania, including Blue Derby, Wild Mersey and Maydena, and entire towns are now geared around serving mountain bikers, presenting an opportunity for regional tourism operators. In the past year, nearly 35,000 visitors went mountain biking and another 23,000 went cycling.
Mountain biking is a key strength of our cycling tourism sector. For your business, a key benefit is regional dispersal, as riders travel throughout the state to experience different trail networks.
What sets Tasmania apart
Purpose built trails by leading designers
World Trail, Dirt Art and other internationally recognised trail builders have shaped our networks.
Diverse terrain
From coastal rides to gravity parks, our trails offer genuine variety.
Trail towns
Communities offering rider focused services and accommodation have grown around our major trail networks.
Maydena Bike Park
Revolution MTB
Understanding the mountain biking market
We’ve prepared a snapshot of the mountain bike enthusiast segment to help you position your business towards this growing market.
Tourism Research Australia has also published insights on cycle tourism nationally. With significant investment in cycling infrastructure and more planned, cycle tourism is well positioned for continued growth, offering benefits to regional communities and the broader visitor economy.
Each cycling trip contributes to local businesses and communities, making this a valuable market for operators across our regions.
Outdoor adventures
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Sources
All data sourced from the Tasmanian Visitor Survey YE Sept 2025