Ride. Connect. Belong.
Join our community bikepacking adventures across lutruwita/Tasmania.
These weekends are all about slowing down, exploring wild places, and connecting with good people.
What are Eudaimonia Community Trips?
Our community bikepacking trips are open to all members of Eudaimonia.
They’re simple, affordable, and intentionally small — designed for riders who want to share stories, pitch tents, and discover Tasmania’s wild places together.
Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned adventurer, these rides are about connection, not competition.
19–20 September 2026
Spring Equinox Weekender – Bruny Island
As the days lengthen and the air softens, we’ll head north to celebrate the Spring Equinox with a weekend escape.
We had an awesome time last year, we’ve decided to head back. We’re heading back to Bruny Island in September because we think it is just such an awesome (and easy) bikepacking mission to put together. You can choose to have an epic weekend, or something a bit more chill, but still adventurous. You can camp, or book accommodation. The option is up to you!
Goodbye winter, hello longer rides, lighter mornings, and sunshine on your back.
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Our quarterly bikepacking trips are very chill and just a way to engage with our community. Whether you’re new to bikepacking and want the support of others to feel comfortable to explore on your own, or a seasoned bikepacker, we want to create a space to get likeminded people together and explore our backyard in a relaxed and supported environment.
How you partake in the weekend is completely up to you! We have specifically designed this trip so you can have a big weekend on the bike, or something small. We will meet everyone at the kettering ferry at 10am and head onto Bruny from there, riding for lunch at Izzy Bar. We’ll head to Alonnah where you can either camp or purchase accommodation (either at the hotel or close by). From there you will have the option to join us for a jaunt down to the lighthouse, or simply put your feet up and hang out!
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Day 1: 36km - 120km
We will meet everyone at the Kettering ferry at 10am. This enables people to either ride from home, if you’re keen on a big day out, or to simply drive to the start and meet us there.
From there the option will be to head straight down to Allonah to setup camp (or accommodation), with the option to then continue down to the lighthouse and back to Allonah to complete an epic day on the bike.
It is up to you as to whether you want to camp, or book accommodation. But it will be a compulsory pub dinner for full banter to end our day.
Day 2: 37km - 120km
Again, it is up to you as to how big you want today to be, but the full loop will be to head across Coolongata rd to Adventure Bay, do a loop around North Bruny, lunch at Bruny Island Wild, then back to the ferry to either finish your weekend, or ride home.
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Book your own. There is a heap of accommodation options at Allonah. Either Airbnbs or Hotel Bruny. Hotel Bruny are also allowing us to setup tents at the pub so we can have a cute campfire vibe if the weather allows.
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Day 1:
85km | 1,200m | add an additional 37km if riding from Hobart. We’ll coordinate a start time for the ride from Hobart in the group chat.
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3351792997663047822
Day 2:
80km | 1,400m | Add an additional 37km if riding back to Hobart.
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3351793408040639520
Not a member yet? Join below…
Support our vision and get involved! Our Community membership is a great way to show your appreciation of the Eudaimonia events and rides in our community and is for those who may only come to a couple of rides per year.
Our silver membership is for those who identify with the initiatives Eudaimonia is achieving in lutruwita/Tasmania and want to see the community thrive. This is the real cost of putting on events. - Quarterly overnight bikepacking adventures - Priority booking for all Eudaimonia tours and events
This is the top-tier experience — mind, body and bike! Our All-In Membership is for those that want exclusive access to everything Eudaimonia has to offer - on and off the bike! You’ll receive everything in the Community and Identity Memberships, plus: - Entry to the annual Eudaimonia All-In Member Summit – an immersive 3-day cycling retreat and wellness experience (valued at $2000) - 2 x Personal training sessions with Sofia - Early bird access to future leadership pathways
21st - 23rd Aug
Eudaimonia Brand Summit | Gold Members only
Our annual gathering of the Eudaimonia Gold community — a weekend to reconnect, reset, and reflect.
Check into the beautiful Woodland Bay Retreat on Friday afternoon. We’ll begin with a guided breath and contrast therapy session, followed by a shared dinner and conversation by the fire.
Saturday is for a big, rewarding ride followed by time in the wellness area, sauna, and spa.
Sunday brings an easy spin before heading home refreshed and inspired.
A weekend of gratitude, good rides, and grounding — our way of saying thank you for being part of the journey.
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Friday – Arrival & Evening
Check in after work at Woodland Bay Retreat
Guided breathwork and contrast therapy session
Group home-cooked dinner to welcome the weekend
Saturday – Ride & Recovery
100km loop around Cygnet
Afternoon recovery in sauna and hot tub
Guided journalling and goal-setting session in the evening
Sunday – Reflection & Departure
30 - 60km Chill ride
Pastries at Poolish & Co
Farewell and departures
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Stay together at Woodland Bay Retreat, an intimate and beautiful location chosen to enhance reflection, relaxation, and connection.
Shared house with personal space
Home-cooked meal included Friday night
Access to retreat amenities: sauna, hot tub, and quiet reflection spaces
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This weekend is for Gold Members who want:
A fully curated, high-value experience combining riding, wellness, and personal reflection
Connection with like-minded, ambitious cyclists
A supportive environment to explore goals, journalling, and mindfulness
Space to slow down, recharge, and focus on what matters
This is not a typical group ride — it’s an immersive retreat designed to leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and connected.
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Limited to 8 Gold Members for a truly personal experience
Everything is included: accommodation, meals, wellness sessions, guided rides, and recovery activities
Valued at over $2,000 — part of your Gold Membership benefits
Don’t miss out — spaces are extremely limited. Sign up today to secure your spot for this exclusive summit.
14th - 15th Nov
Beginner Bikepacking Weekend
Your first bikepacking adventure doesn't need to be epic.
Join us for a super simple, low-key introduction to bikepacking . Rding from Hobart to Longley, camping overnight at the Longley Hotel, enjoying a pub dinner together, and riding home again the next day.
It's just 20km each way, entirely on-road, strictly no-drop and at the pace of the slowest rider.
Because sometimes the best adventures are the ones that don't require weeks of preparation, a $5,000 bike or an enormous appetite for suffering.
You just need to show up with what you have!
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This weekend is designed specifically for people who are curious about bikepacking but aren't quite sure where to start.
You don't need to know how to pack your bike, own a collection of fancy bikepacking bags or have any previous experience. You just need to be reasonably comfortable riding a bike and keen to give it a go.
We'll ride together to Longley, set up camp, head to the pub for dinner and spend the evening hanging out before getting back on the bikes Sunday morning.
We'll then ride the same route back to Hobart — although if the crew is feeling adventurous, we might make things a little more interesting.
There will also be an optional extension for anyone who wants a few extra kilometres.
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You're welcome too.
Not every adventure needs to involve 100km days, remote wilderness and carrying everything you own on your bike.
This is the perfect low-lift bikepacking weekend: close to Hobart, easy to organise and a great excuse to get out for an overnight adventure without making it a whole production.
Plus, you get to help make someone's first bikepacking experience a good one.
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20km each way
All on-road
Strictly no-drop
Super cruisey pace — we ride at the pace of the slowest rider
Optional extension for those who want some extra riding
Same route back to Hobart on Sunday, with the possibility of extending the adventure depending on the group
You are also welcome to make your own way home on Sunday, although we'd love everyone to ride back together.
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Don't let not owning the gear stop you.
We will have some bikepacking equipment available to borrow, so if you're keen to come but don't have bags or other gear, get in touch and we'll see what we can sort out.
We'll also be running a Beginner's Guide to Bikepacking workshop on 14 October, designed to help you understand what you need, how to pack your bike and how to prepare for your first trip.
And if you're looking to brush up on your bike maintenance before the weekend, our Beginner Bike Maintenance Workshop starts on 23 September.
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We'll camp at the campground at the Longley Hotel, with dinner at the pub that evening.
Camping and trip organisation are included in your booking.
Food, drinks and any other personal expenses are not included.
You're also welcome to organise your own accommodation at the Longley Hotel if camping isn't your thing, but accommodation will need to be booked directly by you.
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Pretty much anyone.
You don't need to be an experienced cyclist or seasoned adventurer. If you're reasonably comfortable riding a bike and curious about giving bikepacking a go, this is for you.
It's particularly suited to:
People who have never been bikepacking before
People who want to try bikepacking without committing to a huge trip
Riders who don't own bikepacking gear
Anyone who wants an easy overnight adventure with good people
Experienced bikepackers who want a cruisey weekend close to home
Most importantly, you don't have to be fast.
We ride together, we don't drop anyone, and the pace is set by the slowest rider.
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Silver & Gold Members: Free
Bronze Members: $45
Non-members: $90Your booking includes camping and organisation of the trip. Food, drinks and any other personal expenses are at your own cost.
Can't afford the ticket?
Please don't let the price stop you from coming.
We have a handful of free tickets available for people who otherwise wouldn't be able to join us. We genuinely don't want cost to be a barrier to your first bikepacking adventure.
Just send us a message and we'll sort it out.
Ready to give it a go?
You don't need an epic bike, expensive gear or years of cycling experience.
Just a bike, a sleeping setup, a sense of adventure and a willingness to spend a night outside with a bunch of good people.
Come bikepacking with us.
5–6 December 2026
Strathgordon End-of-Year Celebration
Our final adventure of the year — and what we are now officially calling a Eudaimonia tradition.
Ride deep into the Tasmanian wilderness, where the tarmac ends and the wild begins. The journey to Strathgordon is unforgettable: towering peaks, mirror-still lakes, and endless open road.
We’ll stay beneath the stars, share a communal dinner, and toast to another incredible year of rides, growth, and connection.
A fitting finale to the year — big landscapes, good company, and a reminder of why we ride.
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Saturday – The Epic Road to Strathgordon
Hobart start: 180km | 3,400m elevation
Westerway start: 120km | 2,800m elevation
Maydena start: 95km | 2,500m elevation
We’ll roll in small groups based on pace.
Sunday – The slightly downhill way Back home (ie. less uphill)
Hobart finish: 160km | 2,400m elevation
Westerway finish: 90km | 1,900m elevation
Maydena finish: 70km | 1,800m elevation
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Riders with endurance experience who can self-support for a full day in remote areas
Gravel and road cyclists comfortable with long distances and climbs
Members who want to participate in a shared adventure tradition
Those who appreciate Tasmania’s remote south-west wilderness
This is not a fully supported tour — riders are responsible for their own navigation, pacing, and bike maintenance.
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We’re again teaming up with Pedders Wilderness Lodge to give Eudaimonia members access to a 10% discount on all accommodation! You will have the option of choosing the following accommodation options:
Budget motel room (twin or queen) $139
Lake view queen room $190
Standard Queen + Single room $170
Gordon suite $270
Past Trips
8—10 May 2026
Derby Weekender – Devil’s Reccie!
Derby Weekender - Devil’s Reccie
Home to world-class mountain biking, wild gravel backroads, and the legendary Devil’s Cardigan route.
Originally designed as a reconnaissance weekend for the Devil’s Cardigan course, this trip has evolved into something even better , choose-your-own-adventure format that brings together gravel riders and MTB enthusiasts alike (including our friends from Queers & Gears).
Because adventure looks different for everyone.
Not a member yet? Join now!
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FRIDAY: Arrive & Settle In
Make your way to Derby.
If you can sneak away early, spin the legs out on the trails or gravel roads. Otherwise, arrive after work, settle into accommodation, and join us for a relaxed group dinner. No pressure. Just community and anticipation.
SATURDAY: This is your big adventure day.
Option 1: Full Devil’s Cardigan Reccie ~100km
A proper day in the saddle. Remote, rewarding, and mentally engaging. This option is for riders wanting the full experience and a solid endurance challenge.Option 2: Half Devil’s Cardigan ~50km
A condensed version of the course with all the flavour and less of the fatigue. Perfect if you want the experience without the epic distance.Option 3: Mountain Bike Derby
Spend the day exploring Derby’s world-class MTB trail network. Flow, features, forest, choose your lines and ride your style.
We’ll split into groups with ride leaders for each option.
In the booking form, you will also have the option to join us for a sauna!
SUNDAY: One More Adventure
We roll out together before heading home.
Option 1: Chill Gravel Loop
50km | ~800m elevation
A cruisy, scenic gravel ride to finish the weekend. Coffee legs. Conversation pace. Big skies.Option 2: Bay of Fires MTB Trail
A spectacular MTB experience combining coastline and flowing trail. A brilliant way to close out the weekend.
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Originally designed as a Devils reccie ride, we have opened this ride up to suit riders of all abilities.
Riders who value challenge and connection
Gravel cyclists wanting a purposeful hit-out
MTB riders keen to share a weekend with like-minded humans
Those curious about bikepacking and multi-day self-supported style riding
Community members who want to ride Tasmania deeper
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You don’t need to prove anything.
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For the Derby Weekender, you have a few options depending on how you’d like to experience the weekend.
Stay With Us – Tin Mountain
We’ll be staying together at Tin Mountain in Derby. A beautiful, spacious base that allows us to share meals, stories, and that post-ride glow.
Accommodation costs will be split evenly across the entire group, keeping it simple and accessible for everyone.
You’ll have the option to select your preferred room type in the booking form:
Private room
Twin share
Bunk room
Staying together creates a relaxed, connected atmosphere and makes logistics seamless, especially for early roll-outs and post-ride recovery.
Spots are limited and will be allocated in order of booking.
Camp or Book Your Own
If you’d prefer more independence, you’re very welcome to:
Camp locally
Book your own accommodation in Derby
We simply ask that you let us know your plans in the booking form so we can keep track of where everyone is staying for safety and coordination purposes.
There’s no right way to do it, just the way that feels right for you.
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Day 0: Friday 8th May
Day 1: Saturday 9th May
Devils Cardigan Full reccie
115km | 2,700m
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3461903609675449128
Devils Cardigan 50km Reccie
54km | 1,200m
Day 2: Sunday 10th May
21–22 June 2026
Bikepacking Trip Back Home (Post-Devils Cardigan)
A couple of years ago, we rode home from the Devils Cardigan — and it became one of our favourite weekends ever.
This year, we’re inviting the whole Eudaimonia community to join us.
We’ll roll out the day after Devils and take two days to make our way home — a relaxed, social ride timed perfectly with the Winter Solstice.
Expect plenty of easy conversation, long Zone 2 kilometres, and that quiet mid-winter magic Tasmania does best.
A slow, steady journey home — together.
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SUNDAY 21st June
Derby → Bicheno
Distance: 135km | Elevation: 2,600m
We roll out of Derby, heading east towards St Helens.
Terrain: Rolling gravel and sealed roads with a few climbs
Vibes: Social, reflective, mid-winter magic
MONDAY 22nd June
Bicheno → Hobart
Distance: 195km | Elevation: 2,600m
A quiet mid-winter ride straight down the East Coast. We’ll cross through valleys, highlands, and rivers, soaking in the low winter sun.
Terrain: Rolling hills and highland roads
Expect cold temperatures — dress accordingly
Accommodation:
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Experienced, self-sufficient riders comfortable with multi-day distances
Gravel and road cyclists with endurance experience
Riders prepared for winter conditions and remote stretches
Note: This is not a supported tour - mechanical issues, navigation, and pacing are the responsibility of each rider.
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While this trip is mostly self-supported, we’ve suggested group stops to make planning easier.
We’ll be staying at an Airbnb in Bicheno.
This is just a note of where we are staying, you are welcome to book your own accommodation or camp along the route. Please indicate your plan in the booking form so we know where everyone is staying.
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Day 1: Sunday 21st June
Derby - Bicheno | 135km | 2,700m
Day 2: Monday 22nd June
Bicheno - Hobart | 195km | 2,700m