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A couple of friends and I decided to cycle from Launceston to Hobart (through Cradle mountain). I found a guide on the Discover Tasmania website with info from Hobart to Launceston but it warned us of the lack of food and water stops in the area. So we spent many hours trying to figure (google) out how not to starve, I'm writing it up in case it might help others. In the end the West Coast is BEAUTIFUL and mountainous! I felt like I was in the Swiss Alps (or what I imagine the Alps to look like, it's on my bucket list). The valleys, rivers, and lakes. The interesting towns we rolled through. The final stats Distance Travelled: 721.1 kms Elevation gain: 11, 186 metres Baked Beans: 3 cans Fights: 2 Muesli bars (per person): 3 a day = 27  Day 1 - Sydney - LauncestonFlew from Sydney to Launceston, arrived at 12pm. Setup bike at the airport (the airport has 2 bike stands with bike tools). Yes it's amazing. Ride from the airport to the main city grabbed lunch at a bakery. Cruised around town, check out the James Boag's brewery and the gorge. Launceston Highlights: Warning: This city be hilly! Strava details: link  Day 2 - Launceston - Deloraine Route: Launceston - Deloraine Distance: 52 kms Elevation: Accommodation: Camping grounds by the river and a train line Shops: IGA, bakery, pubs, liquor store Highlights:
 Day 3 - Deloraine - Base of Cradle MountainRoute: Deloraine - Base of Cradle Mountain Distance: 76.1 kms Elevation: 1,460 m Accommodation: Behind the Cafe in someone's backyard (not recommended) Shops: Not much. Cafe at Cethane closed at night Highlights:
 Day 4 - Rain day means rest dayRained out Shops: Non. Limited supply of canned goods at Gowrie caravan park Accommodation: Cabin at Gowrie caravan park Highlights:
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