BEST OF · COASTAL BIKE RIDES IN AUSTRALIA
The 7 best coastal bike rides in Australia you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Cycle Rottnest Island at your own pace with ferry transfers, beach stops, quokkas, bike hire, and optional snorkel gear from Perth.
“Very efficient service at the harbour to pick up boarding pass & bikes all ready & waiting. The island map had very clear cycle routes but on the island there was no signage just road names. Not the operators fault though”
Review of Rottnest Island from Fremantle with ferry transfers and bike hire, including routes, beaches, quokkas, costs, and practical cycling tips.
“fast trip to the island. Collection of bikes was seamless.”
Cycle Rottnest Island from Perth with ferry transfers, beaches, quokkas, bike hire, swim stops, and practical tips for a full day out.
“The ferry takes 1,5h one way, sometimes the sea ist stormy, maybe you become seasick. But it was a great day with a lot of adventures! The island is very beautiful and the quokkas really cute.”
Review of the Rottnest Island fast ferry from Hillarys with bike hire, covering value, hills, quokkas, beaches, ferry travel, and practical tips.
“Could not ride the bike because it was not a step through bike and couldn't get my leg over the high bar on the bike .Should have at least two different types of bikes to suit more people .”
Rent quality e-bikes in Byron Bay, with delivery, helmets, maps and child options for lighthouse rides, markets and nearby trails.
“We hired these e-bikes for two families for a day cruising around Byron. They dropped them off to our accommodation first thing in the morning and picked them up at the end of the day. Very good quality bikes and friendly, helpful service.”
Review of Rottnest Island’s ferry, bike, coffee, Cray Dog, and ice cream day trip, with practical advice on value, timing, and drawbacks.
“My first bike would not change gears, then they gave me another one and the pedal kept getting stuck and would not rotate.”
Ride Maleny’s countryside, seek platypuses, enjoy Glass House Mountains views, and learn local ecology on a small-group e-bike tour.
“We absolutely loved our bike tour. Stuart guided us around the wonders of Maleny with skill and great knowledge. It was only the 3 of us - myself, my husband and 18 year old daughter, and we saw 2 platypus. Best thing we've done on the Sunshine Coast.”
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