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Photo Chris Hardinge

Blue Derby


​Derby / Blue Tier Shuttle Service     /       Bike Hire      /      Airport Transfers
Childcare Service
"The berms on the descents are on par with Rotorua, which is the most fun out there."
Mark Tupalski
 17 May 2015

Looking for the best mountain bike trails in Australia? Best get yourself to Blue Derby, Tasmania!

These trails are without doubt worth travelling for. Don't believe us? No worries, check out the movies the Flow boys and others have put together on the region. What are you waiting for?

With over 80 km of green, blue & black trails, there's something for everyone, no matter your skill or interest. The Blue Tier Wilderness Trail is an epic wilderness trail and starts with a 60 minute shuttle to the Blue Tier. But don't forget the Atlas trail and the looped trails of Derby, including the option to shuttle to Black Stump Junction, with 4 trails! Check out  / MADMTB page for excellent shuttle & ride descriptions. 

Please note - you can ride over 40km of trails around derby WITHOUT the need to get a shuttle. (Total network = 75km) 

See this link for all the trail info.

Derby township

General Supplies

Derby General Store & Providore
Derby Post Office - has milk, bread and a great range of corner store basics. Also has Derby merch and holiday items to purchase! 

If you need any last minute things, stop at the Branxholm before you get to Derby or on your way to Weldborough.  Scottsdale is you last big services town if you need anything major including a Woolworths supermarket which is at 7 Victoria St Scottsdale, TAS, 7260.

Derby Servo  Monday to Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Saturday morning.  Has bottled gas and refills.
Derby General Store & Providore has a self serve 24 hour option too.


FOOD in Derby

Crank It Cafe,
Two Doors Up Cafe
Old Derby General Store & Providore)
The Hub Pizza & Beer
​Dorset Hotel - Open for lunch & Dinner
Trailhead Food Co - group catering

IGA Supermarket & takeaway - Branxholm 
Imperial Hotel - Branxholm Pub meals until 8 pm.
​Branxholm - The Tuscan Fox - Pizza & Pasta
Branxholm - Casa Pinocchio Italian Restaurant
Branxholm - Tall Timers Cafe @ Art Gallery
Weldborough Hotel - 20 mintes from Derby
Winnaleah Hotel - 10 minutes from Derby
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Showers - Yep, see Trail Info

Mobile Coverage
Telstra - yes - mostly good, including through points on trails
Optus - no but yes at Branxholm through to Launceston, but patchy (includes Optus re-sellers)
Vodafone - get a Telstra prepaid for your Tassie trip! 

Child Care - Yes - see https://www.facebook.com/minishredders/ 
0413 966 416 
[email protected]
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Flow Mountain Bike overview of Derby Oct 2015


Great explanation of trails at Derby by the Tassie Rambler

Info about Derby at this link.

Tin Dragon info at this link

History of mining in Derby

Enduro Mag article on Derby #1

Flow Boys article on Derby 

Flow Mountain Bike - Must Ride Derby 

Enduro Magazine article on Derby

Enduro Magazine article on the old school trails

Great article on the trails at Derby

Council run Blue Derby website at this link 

Historical photos of the area on Facebook

Great article for the 1929 dam disaster, with photos

Bring a non-rider with you?

Then check out this video
Need help with ride and shuttle options?
Give MADMTB a go! 
Also, great for airport transfers when part of group packages
Above - Derby via The Sideling and Scottsdale - Winding road!
Above - Derby via Hollybank & Scottsdale
Flow Mountain Bike Vid #1 on Derby
Secondary trail head parking area and Derby MTB Clubhouse! 
Fridge installed. just waiting for power to be reconnected! 
Looking north to Cascade River valley, home to Blue Derby MTB trails.
Image by Cathryn von Samorzewski
Disclaimer - The the term "Blue Derby" on this website is used to describe the location & intended nominative uses rather than to imply a relationship or endorsement with the TM owner