Signature Retreat Derby

The Signature Retreat is MTB Retreats' original tour, based in Blue Derby, widely regarded as the home of Australian mountain biking. Riders explore Derby's wilderness and green trails, descend the Blue Tier Wilderness Trail, take a day trip to the new Tippogoree Hills bike park near George Town, and finish with the iconic Bay of Fires Trail from the Blue Tier down to the coast.

Groups split by ability each day, so less confident riders can stick to green trails while stronger riders shuttle or push further. The week also includes a floating sauna session at Derby Lake and a swim, alongside home-cooked meals and boutique lodge accommodation.

Highlights: Explore the wilderness and green trails of Blue Derby Descend the Blue Tier Wilderness Trail with a pub lunch in historic Weldborough Day trip to Tippogoree Hills, Tasmania's newest bike park near George Town Ride the Bay of Fires Trail from the Blue Tier down to the coast, finishing at Swimcart Beach Relax at the Derby Lake floating sauna and wood-fired hot tubs Daily pre-dinner charcuterie board and home-cooked dinners

Surface and terrain:

Purpose-built mountain bike trail networks, ranging from beginner-friendly green trails (Valley Ponds, lower Derby) to wilderness descents (Blue Tier, Atlas, Bay of Fires). Shuttles are used for the bigger descent days. A full-suspension bike is recommended, though a hardtail is possible.

Suitable for:

Women of all skill levels, though best suited to riders working towards blue trails with a reasonable base fitness and confidence mounting, dismounting and riding off kerbs. Groups split daily by confidence and ability.