Things to see in Maydena Tasmania

This world class mountain bike park is located just a short 1 minute walk from Trail Cottage!

The Maydena Bike Park is a gravity-focused mountain bike park in the heart of Maydena.

Designed and built by renowned trail company, Dirt Art, their world-class trails offer something for everyone, from families through to elite riders.

They will have a bus service which takes mountain bikers and sightseers to the summit.

The park will be serviced by a year-round up-lift bus service, servicing both mountain bikers and sightseers. The Park offers sightseeing tours, bike hire, a retail bike shop, café and bar, skills coaching and group skills sessions, and a wide range of tours.

Read more about this amazing facility on their website https://www.maydenabikepark.com/home/

The famous Styx Valley is a 50 minute drive from Trail Cottage.

The Styx Valley of the Giants is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth.

In 2013, the Styx Valley was protected as a formal reserve and added to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Visitors to the Valley of Giants can explore the myriad of walking tracks throughout the valley and walk among ancient rainforests, towering eucalypts and along a wild, free-flowing river.

Visit the Wilderness Society website to find out more about this amazing area. https://www.wilderness.org.au/styx-self-drive-and-walking-guide

There are many bushwalks within a short drive.

Mt Field National Park and South West National Park are not far away.

Junee Cave system and Marriotts Falls are even closer, being just 10 or 5 minutes by car.

Junee Cave Track

Walk Grade: Easy | Time: 30 Minutes
Distance: 1km | Parks Pass Not Needed

Marriotts Falls

Walk Grade: Easy | Time: 3 Hours
Distance: 5km | Parks Pass Not Needed

The Needles

Walk Grade: Medium | Time: 2 Hours
Distance: 3km | Parks Pass Not Needed

Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls

Walk Grade: Easy | Time: 1 Hours
Distance: 3km | Parks Pass Needed