25.74km return loop and 152m elevation. View map here.

MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) is (deservedly) at the top of many Hobart visitors' lists and this ride gets you there in the easiest way (direct, flat and safe). Most of the route is on the separated and smooth Inter City Cycleway, and there are many interesting sights and cafes along the way.

Start in picturesque Sullivans Cove with a pleasant roll along the wide shared path along the docks. Move left onto the road at the first street that you cross and ride over the old lifting bridge that is raised to let yachts enter Constitution Dock. Roll past Mures Restaurant on the left and the sculpture of Antarctic explorer Bernacchi by Stephen Walker on the right. Ride over the swinging bridge that rotates when fishing boats enter the dock. Turn right past the iconic MAQ01 Hotel and around the corner into Evans St. Soon you will see on the right the entrance to the new bike path through the developing Macquarie Point area. Up on the left you will see the Cenotaph, and after a little uphill section you are on the shared path of the Inter City Cycleway. You will now pass on your left the Georgian sandstone Government House - if the State Governor is at home, the flag will be up. Pass under the Tasman Bridge, and soon on your left you'll see Hobart's beautiful Botanic Gardens, well worth a stop if you love plants and gardens.

Soon on your right you will see pretty Cornelian Bay, where some lucky residents lease pocket size boat houses, and the Boat House Restaurant offers both a coffee kiosk and quality eating with a view.

Other coffee and food stops along the path include St Albi, and Shake a Leg Junior (in Moonah). The cycleway follows the disused railway line through the industrial suburb of Glenorchy.

Watch for the sign to MONA, where you will turn right, leaving the path and entering Berriedale Road. There is a short on-road stretch here before you enter the welcoming tree-lined driveway of MONA. A last short pinch uphill, and you can ride direct to the parking loops opposite the bistro. Then it is time to sit back with coffee or lunch, before taking on the museum.

There are often free musical performances on the nearby stage on the lawns, which can make a trip to MONA tick all boxes. Allow up to five hours in the museum to do justice to the diverse installations within the complex.

When you are ready to return, simply retrace your outbound route, get back onto the InterCity Cycleway and roll back along the river (slightly downhill most of the way) to Sullivan's Cove. On your return you can loop around the docks again to see more of the quaint old buildings and maritime history of Hobart. Check out the sculpture of Bernacchi by local artist Stephen Walker.