Bay of Fires Adventure Depart and Finish Swimcart Beach

AUD $66.00
  • Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: St Helens, Tasmania

Depart from Swimcart Beach for the Blue Tier which overlooks the world renowned destination coastline know as the Bay of Fires. Start your 44km ride with a stunning view to the coastline below and the destination of your ride. This single track trail takes you through the diversity of blackwood and myrtle forests, giant granite boulders to coastal eucalypts and grass tree landscapes, ending at the stunning beaches of Tasmania's east coast.

  • Bay of Fires trail finishes at Swimcart Beach. 
  • Drive yourself there with your bike.
  • Vertigo Shuttle uplift service takes you and your own bike from Swimcart carpark to the Blue Tier trail head
  • Ride the Bay of Fires 43km trail back to the beach
  • This trail finishes back at Swimcart Beach, back to your vehicle where you started

This service is a 'drop to the top' only and not suitable for hire bikes. *If hiring a Vertigo MTB Hire Bike riders must book the Bay of Fires Adventure Depart and Finish St Helens ticket for collection and set up in-store, plus return of hire bike service. 


Prepare for changes in weather, cold/wet conditions on Blue Tier and very hot on the coastal half of trail.

Carry plenty of water (min 3 Litres), along with trail snacks/gels etc

Fitness: Moderate to High 
Operates:  Daily
Departs: St Helens

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. 

*Not suitable for bike hire- Suitable for riders with own bikes and ability to make your own way to and from swimcart with your bike

**Minimum numbers for this service apply. Refund or transfer to other options will be offered if available.

***This trail will be closed on days that are Extreme Fire Danger deemed by the Tasmanian Fire Service. Vertigo MTB will exchange shuttle services or day of departure in these circumstances.