RIDE ON, RIDE OFF AT WILD MERSEY
When it comes to Tasmanian trail destinations, the list is not only long, but evolving. Wild Mersey is a trail network that will feature over 100km of trails when it’s finished at the end of this year. On top of the huge variety of trails, the whole network is within riding distance of the Devonport Spirit of Tasmania Terminal!
For this trip, myself and Dominic Hook took our bikes on Spirit of Tasmania for three action packed days riding Wild Mersey. Whilst we had some help with the White Knuckle MTB Camper taking our camera equipment to the trails, a great way to experience Wild Mersey is by riding on and off Sprit of Tasmania. The Wild Mersey network is only a 30-minute ride from the Devonport Terminal via a beautiful coastal pathway that winds its way down the Mersey River.
Our trip began in Melbourne with a similarly leisurely ride from St Kilda to the Port Melbourne Terminal along the beach cycle path. There was no need to stress about city driving or parking on this trip. Boarding via bike is also made easy by Spirit of Tasmania, as you ride pretty much the whole way onto the vessel before locking your bike in the designated area.
The evening trip out of
