The Very First Dales of Derby Story

Martin & Margaret

The first Dales of Derby story we should share is our own! Who are we and why did we create this space for families and friends to gather and create magical moments to share for years to come? And why Derby?

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A group of friends & I

Pier Van Der Merwe

A group of friends and I got together and spent a long weekend here and without exception, everyone was so impressed by the Dales.

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Pete's 40th

Rhoda, Tasmania

Looking for a place to celebrate my husband's birthday, the Dales offered the ideal setting for a large group of family and friends in their beautiful home away from home style accommodation.

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Memories Made

Abe Udy, Devonport

Our group of 26 (including 16 kids) filled the Dales to capacity on a recent weekend getaway - and we loved every second of it! From hilarious chats around the roaring fire to a delicious shared lamb roast dinner, it's fair to say that memories were made that will be hard to forget.

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All Together

"A luxurious space nestled in one of Tasmania's finest spots."

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Still recovering...

An architect, 4 builders, all riders, or perhaps just a mad bunch of foodies!

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Our magical family week

Kylie, Adelaide

"We had a magical week and dream of returning soon."

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Trail Heads MTB Skills

Andy Collings, Trail Heads MTB Skills

"The Dales was a major contributing factor to our success"

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My 32nd Birthday!

Anna van Stralen

I'll never forget our special time together!

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St Brendan-Shaw College Outdoor Education Group

Zachary Briggs

The St Brendan-Shaw College's outdoor education class recently spent time at the Dales as a base for adventuring in Derby. Here's Zach's review:

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Find your Feet

Hanny Allston

The inaugural 2020 trail running academy was a great success!

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The GIANT/LIV Nerang Crew

A glowing review, (worth a story) by our recent guests all the way from Queensland!

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Hobartians in town!

Tanya Pitt

This group of families from Hobart are regulars at Derby. Other than a broken collar bone and some bumps and bruises it was all thumbs up by adults and kids alike.

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Tasmania's Trail Running Academy 2021

Majell Backhausen

What a privilege to host the 2021 Tasmania's inaugural Trail Running Academy by Find Your Feet!

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A getaway for a bunch of colleagues

Tracey Martin-Cole

"A lovely space for us to reconnect with our own health, well-being and that of our colleagues!"

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A perfect little family recharge!

Dan, Miranda, Phebe, Eliza, Leon & Marnie

The wattles were flowering and the coffee was plentiful!

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10 mates. 10 days. It's an annual priority.

Steve Soda, Mareeba Mountain Goats Inc. Mtb Club

Whether they identify as members of the Mareeba Mountain Goats Mtb Club (Queensland), or mostly just as a bunch of mates from school days, these guys have been making time for annual biking getaways for years. This year it was our privilege to host them.

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A perfect birthday weekend in Derby

Genevieve Landini

Genevieve reviews all of Derby as contributing to the perfect birthday weekend away with her friends.

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The LCS Leadership retreat

Liz Winters

What a wonderful team building weekend we had at the Dales of Derby!

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Our Groups 8th trip to the Dales of Derby, and we never tire of its allure

Angelo Pavlides

Five families, gaggles of kids from 5 to 17, the Dales now feels like a regular shack as we pull into the driveway and everyone slides seamlessly into a rhythm, picking up from where we left off last trip. It’s just like coming home.

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"The Dales is the perfect place to grow community"

Emma Clarke

"Community is more than just a group of people. It's fellowship, conversations, laughing, eating and sharing life together."

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Young riders

What a wonderful opportunity for a bunch of grade 11&12 Outdoor Education Students to get on the Blue Derby trails !

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Our midwinter getaway with friends

Naomi Mackie

We took two other families to join us!

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The Hillcrest Christian School Bike Trip

All the way from Queensland, these guys got to come down to Derby as part of their end of year school trip. Here's what they had to say:

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The Arc’teryx Trail Summit came to Derby!

Emer Sparkes, ARC'TERYX

We had a splendid time and will be back!

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Friends for over two decades, stayed at the Dales with our ever expanding group

Anjie Blair

We were not the usual biking crew you might find in Derby. We like to land and be together without grand expectations!

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