Tassie Running Weekend

Nov 15th/ 16th/17th 2024

Join Marie on a fun running weekend in Tasmania’s stunning North

There will be 4 runs (or walks) included in 4 Tassie locations- all different and beautiful. All courses are done at your own pace with the emphasis on getting out into nature and enjoying the amazing scenery Tassie has to offer.

We invite runners (or walkers) to come along and have some fun with like minded people and explore areas that are not always easy to get to in one weekend.

Marie has conducted running tours all over the world. She has lived in Tasmania for 8 years and is constantly blown away by the running locations here and cant wait to share Tassies running secrets with all her running buddies.

See below for Tour Itinerary and Tour Costings
For any further information and enquiries-
please contact
Marie- lazyrunners@gmail.com,

0417626961

20 Spots available on Tour- Couples,Friends, Families and groups most welcome

Day 1- Friday 15th November 2024

  • 10-11am onwards- pick up in Launceston (from Hotels or Airport)

  • Transfer to Cataract Gorge (Launcestion’s true Urban Wilderness- a stunning forested, river reserve, right in the heart of Tassies 2nd Largest city)- Run/Walk around the reserve- and have a dip in the Gorge afterwards if you are Brave enough! Water and other refreshments supplied after run.

  • 1pm- Leave Cataract Gorge

  • 1.15pm- Pop in to Du Cane Brewery- Tassies latest and most popular brewery- named after the famously tough Du Cane Range in the Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy a true Tassie brew and some tasty snacks for lunch (food and drink not included in tour fees)

  • 2.15pm- Leave Launnie

  • 3.30pm- arrive in the Scenic Town of Sheffield. This is your base for the weekend. Sheffield is an iconic Tassie town famous for its Mural Festival and its stunning backdrop- Mount Roland.

    Accommodation is up to you- House Share (shared bedrooms and bathrooms) or private Motel room (extra fees)

  • 4pm- Check in and free time for the rest of the evening. Enjoy the sights of Sheffield and there are plenty of choices for dinner options.

    Day 2- Saturday 16th November 2024

  • 7am- Pick up from accommodation in Sheffield- Early Coffee or Breakfast available at Bakery in town at 6am
    Transfer to Devonport (30 mins)

  • 8am- Devonport Parkrun- run or walk on one of Tassies most scenic Parkrun courses- coastal and flat all the way- the best type of Parkrun!

  • 9am- Breakfast/Brunch in Devonport (Food and Drink not included in tour fees)

  • 10am- 11.30- Enjoy a lovely drive to Tasmanias most famous mountain- Cradle mountain- Park fees included in tour

  • 11.30am- enjoy a truly stunning run/walk around the iconic Dove lake- with Cradle Mountain as a beautiful backdrop- and afterwards we can go wombat watching at Ronny Creek! Water and other refreshments provided after run.

  • 1.30pm- Stop in at The Famous Peppers Tavern- for a coffee/ drink/snack/lunch- before heading back to Sheffield (Food and Drink not included in tour fees)

  • 2.30pm- scenic drive back down the mountain to Sheffield

  • 3.30pm- Back to Accommodation- and free time for afternoon and evening- have a rest or enjoy a drink and evening meal and many of Sheffields great eateries- dine in or takeaways aplenty (Food and Drink not included in tour fees)

    Day 3- Sunday 17th November 2024

  • 7-9am- enjoy a lie in (or have an early coffee and breakfast in Sheffield)

  • 9.30am- check out of Accommodation

  • Tasmanian Trail run/walk- the tasmanian trail is a 480km multi use trail that goes from Devonport in the North to Dover in the south- no we are not planning to do the lot today!! However, Marie your guide who has done most of the trail- has picked espcially for you, what she believes is the best section of this famous trail- why? Because its forest floor and all downhill- just the way she likes it- ha ha

    We will start in Wild Mersey park in Sheffield and follow the downhill trail all the way to Railton- 12km point to point (we will have collection points along the way for walkers or people who dont want to run all the way)

  • 11.30- water and other refreshments supplied at Railton park- Railton is a small tassie town famous for its Topiary

  • 12pm- Leave Railton

  • 12.30pm- Arrive in Deloraine- one of Tassies loveliest old style villages- wander the iconic high street and enjoy lunch at one of the many eateries and pubs in the town. Or feel free to join your guide and fellow running buddies for a celebratory farewell drink at the Empire hotel in the middle of town. (food and drink not included in tour fees)

  • 2pm- leave Deloraine

  • 2.30pm- Arrive back in Launcestion- we can drop directly at Airport or at any accommadation venues in Launceston

    Tour Finishes

Tour Inclusions

  • Pick up from desired locations in Launcestion in Tour Bus (21 Seater) Maximum Guest 20

  • All transfers to and from Launcestion

  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Sheffield- Shared house, or separate motel room (extra fee)

  • Water and other Refreshments and Fruit supplied during and after each of the 4 runs

  • Passes to Tasmanias National Park (Cradle Mountain)

  • Tour Guide and Running Coach

Tour Exclusions

  • Flights- flights need to be booked into Launceston Either the day before (14th) or on the morning of the tour start (15th)

  • Accommodation in Launceston- Before or after tour

  • All meals and drinks and food to be at Guests own expenses

Tour Costs

  • One Person $650- in shared house with Shared Bathroom)

    Early Bird offer up to 31st July 2024 $550 PP

  • Two people sharing a queen bed in Shared house with Shared Bathroom $1,100 -

    Early Bird offer up to 31st July 2024 ($1,000)

  • Private Motel Accommodation- Motel room with own Bathroom- Extra $150- please state preferences when booking.