Flying to Launceston and book a transfer to Derby with a shuttle operator
This is the final post in our three-part series on which we have explored the different options for getting to your River Cabins Derby accommodation.
Read MoreHow to get to Derby - part 2 In today's blog post we give you some info on sailing to Tasmania and then driving to Derby in your own car. It might not be for everyone but getting on the huge roll-on roll-off ferry is a great way to start your Tasmanian adventure! What are the pros and cons? Read our blog post to find out what we think.
How do you get to Derby?
Tips on the different ways to arrive from the mainland to our town.
In this first post, of three, we give you all the info on renting a car in Launceston.
Including: which road to take, what car to rent and how much you should expect to pay.
Read MoreIf a strike on the end of your line gets your heart racing, then fishing in Tasmania is a must. With almost 30,000 trout thriving in lakes, rivers and streams, you’ll be spoilt for choice. But you don’t need to travel far to try your luck at some of Tasmania’s best fishing spots.
Read MoreDerby is a world class destination for MTB riding, but it is also forging a reputation as a great place to base yourself if you want to explore the dirt and gravel roads of NE Tasmania. Riding through tranquil forests on well made dirt provides road cyclists with a great alternative to mixing it with cars and traffic. Rides in the area vary between 20-80km with something for the experienced or new gravel rider.
Read MoreThe Derby trails were initially built using a $2.5 million Federal Government grant designed to develop new opportunities to help the area to recover from the collapse of the mining and forestry industries. February 2015 saw the launch of the first 20km of the Blue Derby Trail Network, a joint initiative between Dorset Council and Break O Day Council. Once these initial trails were built and mountain bikers discovered the town, many fell in love with the idea and snapped up local properties, turning them into accommodation options.
Read MoreDerby is a former mining town that has a history going back over 165 years. When you walk (or ride) around town you will still see many of relics of the past, but much has changed in the last 100 years (for the better)…
In this second blog post covering a quick history of the town we touch on the topic of the start of the towns decline, which began with the great disaster of 1929.
Read MoreDerby is a former mining town that has a history going back over 165 years. When you walk (or ride) around town you will still see many of relics of the past, but much has changed in the last 100 years (for the better). The old slag heaps, mining buildings and the environmental damage of the mining activities have been repaired, overgrown by nature or removed by time.
Read MoreAccess to the Blue Derby trail network is straight forward from River Cabins Derby. The trailhead is a flat one/two minute ride from the cabins via the path opposite the driveway (turn right).
To get started and find your way around the network of trails here there is a large trail map on the way to the trailhead, near the bike wash. This shows not only individual trails with a colour rating and approx time to ride but also suggests some ways to link together combinations of trails to make a longer ride.
Read MoreLike many others, as I’ve got older my risk-taking behaviour has decreased… I’ve learnt I don’t bounce as well as I used to, and it takes too long to heal, 6 months off the bike following shoulder surgery a few years ago was the clincher. It is better not to crash; therefore, I don’t ride things I’m not comfortable with.
Read MoreThe trails are why we come to Derby but there are also a lot of other activities on offer if you enjoy the outdoors!
Read MoreWhether you’re after a quick refuel in between trails or a dinner with family and friends, Derby has some great local options. Just remember, during peak season you’re in a small town filled with lots of hungry mountain bikers so it’s worth booking ahead.
Read MoreTravelling to Derby and don’t want to bring your bike? (or don’t own one?) Don’t worry there are great options in town to rent a bike for as long as you require.
Read MoreOur build team has continued to make amazing progress on the ground in Derby in October. With a huge effort the guys have managed to stay on track and even get ahead of our ambitious schedule.
Read MoreTravelling with a bike might sounds like a hassle, but it doesn’t need to be. A quick check of the web will find a host of great bags and boxes that are suitable for the task of flying to Launceston.
Read MoreOur construction is going well in Derby and our builders are doing a great job at getting the framing done. When designing our property we worked closely with our architects to make best use of the site and give our guests a view from their cabin. After all the planning it’s great to be able to see exactly what the view will be like from the highest point on the property now that we have installed the loft flooring.
Read MoreLocated in the heart of beautiful Derby, our accommodation consists of three unique cabins. All self-contained and fitted out to the highest standards. We want to give you the best experience for your adventure to Derby. Contact us with any questions you have about staying with us in Derby.
