Best of · AUSTRALIA BIKE TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 australia bike tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back on the bike.
Take a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, with your bike, helmet, and lock ready for a full day of independent exploring. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, add snorkel gear for $15, and return on the 4:30 pm ferry.
“Cool. Great beaches. Bike rental was easy. Quick 45 minute ferry ride and I was easily able to extend my ferry trip back”
Ride through Sydney with guides such as Jay, Luke, Jimmy, and Andre, stopping at the Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House. Choose from several routes lasting about 2 to 5 hours, with bikes, helmets, and safety support included.
“Great way to see different parts of Sydney and our guide Andre did an excellent job. We especially enjoyed riding on the harbor bridge and walking through the botanical garden.”
Take the fast ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect your included bike and helmet, then spend the day riding between beaches, bays, quokka areas, and swimming spots at your own pace. The island is compact, but hills, wind, and limited water make planning important.
“We were able to access transportation and bikes for our day on the island very easily. The fast ferry was a clean swift trip accross to Rottnest.”
Ride through Melbourne with a local guide such as David, Craig, Peter, or Murray, stopping at street art, arcades, gardens, the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, MCG, and Rod Laver Arena. Bikes, helmets, and safety gear are included, with an e-bike upgrade available.
“While we covered a lot of ground and saw some amazing sights, there was difficulty hearing the leader as she described what we were looking at and little time to snap any photos. The group was to big to gather up so all could hear. Might a microphone help? Need more help with check in and bathroom before we leave. There was two large groups and not enough bikes set out. It was a good workout for me!”
Ride through Melbourne with Blue Tongue Bikes on a relaxed, small-group tour led by guides such as Finn, Marcus, Matt, or Max. You’ll cover major sights, Aboriginal and settler history, street art, Chinatown, and Fitzroy, with a one-hour lunch stop. Regular bikes are provided, and e-bike options may be available when booked.
“Great day, lovely and knowledgeable tour guides. Excellent way to get to know more about Melbourne and it's history”
Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, cruise the Swan River with commentary, then collect a bike and explore independently. You have about nine hours for beaches, quokkas, bays, swimming, and island views. Pack water, lunch, sunscreen, and a towel.
“It was a smooth journey to and fro, plus a lot of seats to choose from, with aircon or outdoors. Even settling the bike was quick and efficient.”
Pick up a bike in Manly and follow a flexible self-guided route through North Head, Q Station, Shelly Beach, Manly Beach, and Cabbage Tree Bay. You receive a helmet, lock, locker, and route help from the shop, with time to swim, stop for food, or explore at your own pace.
“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”
Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect an adult bicycle, and set your own route past beaches, bays, quokkas, and coastal views. The package includes island admission, ferry travel, bike, helmet, and lock. You need reasonable fitness, sunscreen, water, and a plan for your return ferry.
“Well organised and no troubles getting on the ferry and locating our bike hire. Great value for money compared to the other options out there. We changed our dates a day before due to bad weather and it was able to be done straight away on the app which was great and meant we didn’t miss out and had a way better experience. We’re quite active and fit so manned to do the whole island but it did take the whole day (inc pic stops) so if you’re not quite as capable would recommend picking a couple of spots to check out so you have some time to relax and…”
Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect a bike and helmet, then set your own route past beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka habitat. Add snorkel hire for bays such as The Basin. The day lasts about eight hours and includes return ferry travel.
“The bikes and the terrain were easy to do, even for people who rarely cycle. Getting off the beaten track definitely was thw most enjoyable - the busy beaches were definitely worth avoiding.”
Join Grant, Linda, or another local guide for a 19-kilometer e-bike loop from Darlinghurst. Ride through the Domain, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Walsh Bay, Lavender Bay, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo, Chinatown, and Surry Hills, with photo stops, local stories, and homemade banana bread.
“Great guides, great bike, great experience. absolutely love my time with these guys. . would recommend to anyone visiting Sydney.suitable for all abilities, a real joy.”
Ride an e-bike around Melbourne with guides such as Al, Marcus, Avalon, and Freddie. Expect mostly off-road cycling, frequent history stops, major landmarks, a Fitzroy café break at your own cost, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“Rolled up to Blue Tongue Bike Tours half-expecting the usual “here’s a bridge, here’s a mural” spiel. Instead I got Mad Max – a 22-year-old whirlwind of charisma, and encyclopedic Melbourne trivia who looks like he could still get carded at a pub but talks like he’s been narrating David Attenborough specials since kindergarten. From the second we strapped on the helmets, Max had the whole group (10 strangers, multiple continents, one very confused American) laughing so hard we nearly rode into the Yarra. He’s got this infectious, zero-pretension vibe – think your coolest mate who somehow knows the exact year the Flinders Street clocks were installed and the best…”
Ride quality mountain bikes from Kuitpo Forest through McLaren Vale with guides such as Ian or Lee. Expect two winery tastings, a local-produce lunch, scenic downhill stretches, and time for a brewery stop. Pickup from Adelaide, bikes, helmets, and hotel return are included.
“I really enjoyed this tour. There are many wine tours but this one has a twist. If you are reasonably fit the mountain bike riding is great fun as it takes you through some woodland areas then onto roads and tracks which are mostly down hill with only one small up hill but this depends on which vineyards you visit. Better than being cooped up in a minibus.”
Take the fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect a standard bike and helmet, then spend the day exploring 63 bays, beaches, two lighthouses, and Wadjemup Lighthouse at your own pace. Hotel pickup is available from selected Perth hotels.
“Excellent day! Did not need cash for bike deposit, card was ok. They also have snorkels to rent. Very easy”
Ride an e-bike along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Murwillumbah toward Crabbes Creek. Better By Bike supplies the bike, helmet, panniers, map, lock, and tunnel light, plus shuttle transport from Byron Bay. Set your own pace, stop for cafés, shops, gelato, and farm visits, then return by shuttle.
“Plenty of places along the way to take a spell. The coffee at Hosanna’s is excellent and the baby farm animals and waterslide are cool too. Heath’s Old Wares at Burringbar is one of the best antique emporiums you will see. The Victory Read more”
Ride a German-made FOCUS or KALKHOFF e-bike from Mooball along the car-free Northern Rivers Rail Trail. Don and Olivier provide gear, route advice, and stop ideas for a 44-kilometre return ride through tunnels, villages, farms, and railway bridges.
“An amazing day exploring what the little towns have to offer The bikes are in perfect condition and the team provide great customer service and all the advice you need”
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