Heli Biking Weekend, West Coast Tasmania

Price

$480 per person, per uplift

Availability

1 & 2 February 2025

Red Bull Hardline Maydena is 7-8 Feb

Duration

2 days only. Single, double & triple uplifts.

Ticket sales have CLOSED.

FOR THE ULTIMATE MTB ADVENTURER

Heli Bike Tasmania’s West Coast

Heli Bike Silver City mountain bike network across one epic weekend. Single or multiple uplift packages available.

For the quickest way to the top, take a helicopter with your bike to Galena Peak in the Silver City MTB Network at 730m for expansive panoramic views of the wild west coast of Tasmania.

Not for the faint hearted, these adventure trails offer challenging technical ridgeline descents featuring rocks, slabs and multiple line choices. Ride out of the network at your leisure, or opt for a second or third lift back to the top.

The helicopter will drop you at the top of Stormsdown (black, advanced). There are no beginner options. We will be there to meet you and talk through your ride ahead.

Departure & Return Location

Meet Into The Wild at Silver City MTB network, Heemskirk Rd Zeehan.

Skills required

Confident Intermediate to Advanced Rider

Riding Location

Silver City MTB Network, Zeehan.

COMPARE THE UPLIFT OPTIONS

Single Uplift

$480 per person

Load onto the helicopter with your bike at our landing zone above the Silver City trailhead and car park. 

On take-off, you’ll rise above the tree canopy and see the scale of 37km of network before landing at the highest point, Galena Peak at 720m. From there you’ll descend Stormsdown.

The single uplift option will see ride on fresh legs on one of the best backcountry descents in Australia, before climbing up to the start of Oonah Hill Descent and back to the trailhead and car park.

Double Uplift

$960 per person

Load onto the helicopter with your bike at our landing zone above the Silver City trailhead and car park. 

On take-off, you’ll rise above the tree canopy and see the scale of 37km of network before landing at the highest point, Galena Peak at 720m. From there you’ll descend Stormsdown.

A Double Uplift will see you picked up by the helicopter at the bottom of Stormsdown to rinse and repeat for one more descent.

After your second ride down Stormsdown, you’ll climb up to the start of Oonah Hill Descent and ride back to the trailhead and car park.

Triple Uplift

$1,440 per person

Load onto the helicopter with your bike at our landing zone above the Silver City trailhead and car park. 

On take-off, you’ll rise above the tree canopy and see the scale of 37km of network before landing at the highest point, Galena Peak at 720m. From there you’ll descend Stormsdown.

A Triple Uplift will see you picked up by the helicopter at the bottom of Stormsdown to rinse and repeat for two more descents. The ultimate way to session this epic trail.

After your third ride down Stormsdown, you’ll climb up to the start of Oonah Hill Descent and ride back to the trailhead and car park.

More about this package

Heli Biking is the ultimate in mountain biking adventure experiences. You will access remote trails with technical descents and ridgeline riding. This is an unforgettable trip for confident intermediate and advanced riders only.

Back it up with Red Bull Hardline at Maydena the following weekend, 7-8 February 2025.

Ticket sales have CLOSED for 2025.

  • Silver City: Heemskirk Road, Zeehan. 250m north of Trial Harbour Road intersection.

    North Owen Peak (alternative weather option): Lyell Highway, Linda. Coming from Linda Cafe, take Lyell Highway towards Derwent Bridge and turn right 1.6km onto a gravel road.

  • It’s the West Coast of Tasmania, so pack for all seasons. Our guides will always have a rain jacket rolled up in their camel pack.

    We always recommend wearing all the gear: Full face helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, MTB shoes.

    Please make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition. We will be accessing remote trails.

    Your bike and riding gear must to be clean. Even if your bike doesn’t appear dirty from your last ride, it still requires a quick hose down to ensure we don’t transfer any foreign seeds/weeds into the area. Due to our means of transport, hitchhiking seeds run a real risk of being spread far and wide.

    Suggested pack list:

    • Water bladder with 2-3 litre capacity in backpack/camelpack.

    • Basic spares: tubes, chain links, multi tool.

    • Snacks i.e. muesli bar etc.

    • Lightweight rain jacket or spray jacket

    • Sunscreen

    • Personal first aid kit

    • Any personal medications

  • Each day will begin at 8.30am, conclude at 5.00pm. Your flight time will be confirmed closer to the weekend as allocation will be based on weights, group bookings and number of single/double/triple bookings.

    Plan on it being a whole day adventure!

  • Silver City

    Trail: 100% single trail Elevation: 730m Duration: 2-5 hours

    Trails: Stormsdown, Silver Lining, Oonah Hill Descent Total Riding Distance: 15.6kmTotal Riding Vertical Descent: 861mTotal Climbing: 330m

    North Owen Peak (alternative weather option)

    Trail: 100% single trail Elevation: 820m Duration: 2 hours

    Ride options:

    The Long Spur (blue) Riding Distance: 3.5km Vertical Descent: 477m Climbing: 0m

    North Owen Descent (black) Riding Distance: 1.8km Vertical Descent: 500m Climbing: 5m

  • Inclusions

    Helicopter transfer from Silver City carpark to Galena Peak (or Linda to North Owen Peak if there’s a location change).

    Double and triple lifts include helicopter transfer from Piney Creek (bottom of Stormsdown) to Galena Peak, if riding Silver City Network. Or, Linda to North Owen Peak, if riding North Owen.

    Exclusions

    Transfers to and from starting locations. You will arrive by your own vehicle to either MTB Network.

    Accommodation

    Meals

    Bike Hire

  • Payment
    Full payment is required to secure your booking. Credit cards are accepted, but a surcharge is added.

    Minimum Numbers
    We require a certain number of bookings to operate each day. If we don’t meet minimum numbers we will provide a full refund.

    Changes to itinerary
    Heli Biking is highly dependent on weather, so your chosen departure time or location may change. Please remain adaptive to itinerary changes throughout. A full refund will be provided if Into The Wild cancels due to weather.

    Please arrive promptly.
    This allows for aircraft safety briefing, and any repacking to keep within allotted weights or bike or gear cleaning. On arrival we will provide you with a more accurate flight departure time for you.

    Equipment & Cleanliness
    Your bike and riding gear must to be clean. If you turn up with dirty gear or bikes you will be directed to the bike wash in town to clean your gear, and you could miss your flight. We do not provide refunds for missed flights.

    It is your responsibility to provide own bike, tools & equipment, food & drink, and own transport to/from the trail network. Due to the remote location, prepare for unexpected weather changes and spares for bike repair whilst on trail.

    Have you provided accurate weights? If any weight measurement has been guessed, please take the time to record an accurate weight and resubmit to us via bookings@gointothewild.com.au. An Into The Wild staff member will also double check this before confirming your booking. Due to weight restrictions and calculations, your aircraft allotment is final. If you’re riding in a group, note you may depart on different flights due to weight considerations. You are welcome to wait for your remaining group members to arrive on subsequent flights at the top of the trail before proceeding with your ride.

  • If you wish to change your booking, please notify Into the Wild in writing to bookings@gointothewild.com.au. Changes are not guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Into the Wild will notify you within 48 hours of your request to change your booking can be made, and if there are any additional charges. No changes can be made to a booking within 7 days of the confirmed booking.

    If you wish to cancel your booking, please notify Into the Wild in writing to bookings@gointothewild.com.au .

    Once Into the Wild receives your notice, cancellation will take effect subject to the following fees and conditions:

    • Cooling off period: you may cancel your booking within the first 24 hours following the time your booking was placed and receive 100% refund.

    • Cancellations greater than 60 days prior to departure, a refund can be arranged and will incur a $50 administration fee.

    • Cancellations 60 – 30 days prior to departure, refund of 50% can be arranged with 50% forfeited.

    • Transferring your booking to another rider can occur. To discuss this option, please contact us at bookings@gointothewild.com.au

    • 29 days or less prior to departure, no refund provided.

    Cancellation by Into the Wild

    If Into the Wild has reason to cancel your booking, you will receive a full refund. Reasons for cancellation may include weather events or not reaching minimum numbers.

FAQs

  • Bike & all riding gear

    Spare tube

    Chain joining link

    Multi tool with chain breaker or separate chain breaker

    Adequate water (I personally always take a camel pack)

    Snacks i.e. museli bars

    Lightweight rain jacket or spray jacket

    Sunscreen

    Personal first aid kit

    Any personal medications

  • What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.

  • The trails are rated at a black standard. This is to the standard of black that is Maydena and Whistler. We recommend you are a confident intermediate or advanced rider.

  • If you can call us, we will attempt to reschedule you on another flight. But this will be dependent on weights and flight options. We cannot guarantee we will get you on another flight. If we’re unable to reschedule you and you miss your flight, you forfeit your booking and are ineligible for a refund.

  • Meet our Ground Crew at the Silver City Trail Head Carpark located on Heemskirk Road, Zeehan. 250m north of Trial Harbour Road intersection. Follow this link for exact location.

  • Note: This location is only for weather changes. Meet our Ground Crew at the base of North Owen, exit off Lyell Highway Linda. Coming from Linda Cafe, take Lyell Highway towards Derwent Bridge and turn right 1.6km onto a gravel road. Follow this link for exact location.

  • It’s the West Coast of Tasmania, so pack for all seasons. I personally always have a rain jacket rolled up in my camel pack.

  • We always recommend wearing all the gear: Full face helmet, knee pad, elbow pads, gloves, MTB shoes. Please make sure everything is clean.

  • Yes there are two IGAs in Queenstown and one in Zeehan. Check opening and closing times as they are not open late every night. The Empire Hotel in Queenstown has a bottle shop with a good selection of wine and beer. Alternatively, the Heemskirk Motor Hotel in Zeehan also has a good selection.

  • Yes there are conventional dual suspension bikes for hire at Moonscape MTB.

    The closest and best bet for e-bike hire is with our mates at Wild Ride in Latrobe. It’s not too much of a detour on the way to and from the West Coast if you’re coming from Launceston.

  • Yes there’s a bike shop located in Queenstown, West Coast Ride, and they are keen riders with good knowledge and most spares to get you going.

  • Please notify Into the Wild in writing to bookings@gointothewild.com.au

    Cancellations within 7 days or less from booking: no refund will be provided.

  • Yes. Please notify Into the Wild in writing to bookings@gointothewild.com.au as we will require updated weights, contact details and your friend’s acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.

Stay for the weekend

Here are some places we like to visit when we’re not flying in helicopters or riding bikes.

What our perfect day looks like:

Heli biking followed by a sneaky beer at the Ocean Beach Lookout before heading back to Queenstown. Quick shower then pre-dinner cocktails at Moonscape Wine Bar followed up with an emergency parmie at the Empire Hotel. Then crossing the road to the Paragon Theatre for an evening movie and night cap. Finally, heading back to the Empire Hotel to hit the hay upstairs.