5 Nature Bike Tours in Australia Worth Booking

1.E-Bike Hire: Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Trail Side Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $89Our pick

Set out from Better By Bike in Murwillumbah on an e-bike suited to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. You receive a helmet, panniers, map, light, lock, safety briefing, and riding instructions, then explore at your own pace. The route runs through rainforest from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, with a historic tunnel, cafés, gelato, shops, and family stops along the way.

“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”

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2.Premium E Bike Hire at the Northern Rivers Rail Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $74Best value

Hire a Focus or Kalkhoff e-bike from Beyond Byron E Bikes in Mooball and set off along the car-free Northern Rivers Rail Trail. You get a helmet, lights, lock and pannier, plus route advice from the team, including Don and Olivier. Allow time for two railway tunnels, historic bridges, villages, lunch and a 44-kilometre return ride.

“Thanks to Don & Olivier from Beyond Byron e-bike tours who set us up to have a terrific experience! We live in the Northern Rivers & are regular cyclists but this was a first for us on an e-bike (and first time on the NRRT) so it was a great Read more”

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3.Noosa eMtn Bike Tour: Exploring a National Park on Fun MTB Trails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $178

Ride an electric mountain bike through Tewantin National Park on Noosa’s Wooroi trails. Your guide selects beginner or intermediate tracks to suit the group, from flowing descents to loose, bumpy sections. James, Isaac, Paul, Andrew, and the By Earth & Ocean team lead small groups of up to nine, with bikes and park entry included.

“Awesome scenery, knowledgeable guide. Great fun. We were inexperienced mountain bikers and we had the best time.”

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4.McLaren Vale Shiraz Trail Cycling Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $128

Spend about eight hours cycling McLaren Vale’s mostly flat, off-road Shiraz Trail with a guide such as Damian, Peter, or Paul. Your day includes a bike, helmet, wine tasting at Wirra Wirra Vineyards, a platter-style lunch, and Adelaide CBD pickup and return. Saturday departures can include Willunga Farmers Market.

“Great trip, excellent food and wine. Good bikes and helmets. Trail was a bit hilly on the first two days so don’t be afraid to get the e-bikes!! We had a fun group of people in our small group and Damian was a great tour leader. He was very flexible based on the groups wishes and made the trip very enjoyable. Will definitely book again.”

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5.Byron Bay: Northern Rivers Rail Trail E-Bike Hire & Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours · from $112

You’ll ride the 24km Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek rail trail on a fitted Moustache e-bike, with helmet, panniers, map and tunnel light provided. Campbell, Rin or Leo may handle your shuttle from Byron Bay and nearby towns. Stop for local food, galleries and scenery at your own pace.

“Fantastic day on the rail trail. Picked up early from Byron Bay by Campbell who talked us through the scenery and history of the area. Bikes were in great condition and the ride is superb with dining and various stops on the way”

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