Geoff Lyons (Bass, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today to bring to the House ' s attention the Three Peaks Race, a major sporting event on Tasmania ' s calendar. The Three Peaks Race combines the sporting disciplines of offshore sailing and endurance mountain running along the east coast of Tasmania. The race starts at Easter each year at Beauty Point on the Tamar River near Launceston and finishes in Hobart on the Derwent River. The course includes Mount Strzelecki, Freycinet and Mount Wellington—a gruelling task for runners. It also includes amazing scenery across beautiful and remote Tasmania.

This event is particularly impressive as it is run by a dedicated group of passionate volunteers. Since the first race was conducted in 1989, the event has grown and now includes international competitors—a credit to the organisers. I challenge mainland yachties to have a go at this most challenging sailing race in Australia. I commend the volunteers and hope that Tasmania can attract even more competitors in next year ' s Three Peaks Race.