McRobies Gully mountain bike tracks

For a more adventurous ride explore tracks in McRobies Gully, South Hobart, by combining the Slides and Tip Top tracks.

Start from the car park at the top of Old Farm Road. Head through the gate and follow Main Fire Trail up the hill to the right. Once you reach the top of the hill, branch off to your right along Golden Gully Fire Trail, and you'll come to the start of Jurassic Shark (on your left).

Follow Jurassic Shark down into McRobies Gully, then back up Slides track. Once you hit New Town Fire Trail, turn around and ride it the other way, returning to the top of Jurassic Shark. If you want to add a bit more of a challenge to your ride, head to Tip Top track, otherwise take Main Fire Trail back to your starting point at Old Farm Road.

The entrance to Tip Top (Difficult - Black Diamond) is just a few metres away from Jurassic Shark. Ride Tip Top, staying alert for the steep rock chutes that will test your skills. Once you reach the end of the track, turn right and return along the fire trail, then head back down Main Fire Trail to your starting point at Old Farm Road.

Track ratings are based on the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s difficulty rating system. Shared-use tracks can be used by pedestrians and mountain bike riders.

Jurassic Shark

Jurassic Shark is an open and flowing dual-direction track that joins the Slides and Tip Top tracks.

Difficulty: Moderate

Slides Track

Slides is a fun and flowy dual-direction track descending into fern-filled McRobies Gully, where it follows the line of the old McRobies Gully Track. The northern end joins New Town Fire Trail, while the southern end connects to Tip Top.

Difficulty: Moderate

Tip Top Track

A shared-use track on the slopes of kunanyi/Mt Wellington near South Hobart, Tip Top is a narrow, challenging route that includes two steep, paved rock chutes. This is a downhill-preferred track and should be ridden west to east.

Difficulty: Difficult