BEST OF · AUSTRALIA CYCLING TOURS

The 15 Best Australia Cycling Tours

23 rides  ·  from $61 a rider

The 15 best australia cycling tours you can book right now, with what each one costs, how far you actually pedal and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - Starting at Hillarys Boat Harbour
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

1.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

You’ll collect a geared bike, helmet, and lock at Hillarys Boat Harbour, then take a 45-minute Rottnest Fast Ferries crossing to Wadjemup, also known as Rottnest Island. Ride at your own pace to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, and West End, with optional snorkel hire for $15. Hotel pickup is available from selected Perth and Scarborough hotels.

“Cool. Great beaches. Bike rental was easy. Quick 45 minute ferry ride and I was easily able to extend my ferry trip back”

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Sydney Bike Tours - Crossing the Harbour Bridge
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Sydney Bike Tours

2.Sydney Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · from $85Top rated

Ride through Sydney with Bonza Bike Tours on a relaxed, guided route covering up to 30 sights. Choose a classic, highlights, family or Harbour Bridge option, then cycle from The Rocks through Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Garden and the Opera House. Guides such as Jay, Luke, Dylan and Andre add local stories and practical tips.

“Great way to get to know city. thoroughly explored Sydney with great guide Andre. Group could be a few smaller and less photo stops maybe but still a super tour!!”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - How much island can you cover in nine hours?
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

3.From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take a fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle’s B Shed, collect your included bike and helmet at the island jetty, then set your own pace for the day. Cycle to beaches, bays, quokka spots, and snorkeling sites before returning on the same day. Allow 3 to 5 hours for the full ride, with hills, wind, and limited water away from the settlements.

“- Beautiful beaches - lots of Quokkas in town center”

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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour - The Yarra River and Melbourne’s waterside character
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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

4.Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 779 reviews · from $100

Ride through Melbourne with a local guide such as David, Craig, Murray, or Matilda, visiting the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, gardens, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, laneways, street art, and local neighborhoods. Bikes, helmets, and safety gear are included. The tour lasts about four and a half hours, with an optional e-bike upgrade.

“Great way to see the most of Melbourne. Matilda was awesome getting us through the city and showing us hidden gems we would never find. Loved riding through the botanical gardens and seeing a couple of neighborhoods outside the city center.”

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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour - The Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne’s sporting heart
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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

5.The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 671 reviews · from $78

Ride with Blue Tongue Bikes from Southbank through Melbourne’s major sights, including the Shrine, MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and Fed Square. Guides such as Finn, Marcus, Matt, and Max mix city history with practical cycling help. The tour includes a bike and helmet, with regular-bike and e-bike options available.

“Fantastic, highly recommended bike tour. We had a thorough safety briefing at the start and the bikes provided were perfect for us even with my partner having a wrist injury. It was a wet day but at all times our guide Finn gave us the confidence to ride through the city and feel safe wherever we were. Finn was also a wealth of knowledge both historically covering not only Melbourne and Victoria, but also Australia. Can’t recommend the tour highly enough!”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - From Barrack Street to the open sea
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

6.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, with a Swan River cruise and commentary on the outward trip. Your bike and helmet are ready at the jetty, giving you the freedom to visit beaches, bays, quokka spots, and viewpoints at your own pace. Allow 3 to 5 hours to ride the island and pack water, lunch, sunscreen, and swimwear.

“One of the best trips I have ever taken. The island is like a dream - like you’re away in the tropics but with local culture. And the quokkas! Can’t beat the quokkas!”

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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour - North Head Sanctuary and Sydney Harbour National Park
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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

7.Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 573 reviews · from $64

Rent a bike from Manly Bikes and follow a flexible 20-kilometre route through Manly, North Head, Shelly Beach, Manly Lagoon, and Cabbage Tree Bay. You receive a helmet, lock, map, and locker, but no guide or meals. Plan your own stops, swim breaks, and pace.

“Loved the whole experience. The owner was the nicest. Who spent quality time in explaining where to go and what to see. Highly recommended”

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From Fremantle: SeaLink Rottnest Ferry and Bike Hire

8.From Fremantle: SeaLink Rottnest Ferry and Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 465 reviews · from $80

Take SeaLink’s same-day ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect an adult bicycle, helmet, and lock, then ride at your own pace. You can cover the 22-kilometre island loop in roughly three to five hours, or choose shorter rides to beaches, bays, and quokka spots. Food, drinks, and children’s bikes cost extra.

“Convenient and easy to locate. Bit tiring with the normal push bike, maybe an electric bike would be a better option. Plenty to see on the island. Great experience, and loved the Quokkas!”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - Choosing Perth or Fremantle for the ferry
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

9.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 461 reviews · from $86

Take a self-guided day trip to Rottnest Island with return ferry transport, a hire bike, helmet, and lock. Choose Perth for a Swan River cruise or Fremantle for a faster crossing. Ride to beaches, pink salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka spots at your own pace. Snorkel hire and lunch are optional upgrades.

“Amazing day out for anyone interested in the natural beauty of WA. Our guide did an amazing job explaining everything, from the formation of sand dunes to the pinnacle desert. The stargazing experience was fantastic, too. We’ve never seen a sky so clear. Again, accompanied by explanations from the tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride - Starting in South Hobart at 9:30 am
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Easy Bike Tour – Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride

10.Easy Bike Tour – Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $121

Start in South Hobart, ride a minibus to Mt Wellington’s 1,270-metre summit, then cycle downhill on a short road section and an easy 11-kilometre rainforest track. Guides such as Rich, Phil, Zoe, Gary, and Oliver provide bike instruction, safety support, and local stories. Expect cold summit weather, changing views, and a stop at Lost Freight Cafe.

“Beautiful mountain! Incredible panoramic views from the top after a short drive. Then a super fun downhill mountain bike experience begins with a quick stopover at a quaint snack shop. Our guide, was kind, informative & professional with outstanding equipment. We enjoyed our stops and discussions, especially the waterfall in the rainforest. They offer gloves, jackets, and neck warmers if needed at the summit. A very thoughtful and comfortable consideration. Plus, they have fun merchandise to commemorate your trip to Tasmania.”

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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour - Starting at Darlinghurst and entering the Domain
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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

11.Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Ride a 19-kilometer loop through Sydney with guides Grant and Linda, using quality electric bikes, bike lanes, and quieter roads. You’ll see Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the Opera House, Walsh Bay, the Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo, and Chinatown, with history, local nature, photo stops, and homemade banana bread along the way.

“It was such a fantastic tour! Best way to do some sight seeing through a city I ever had! What a wonderful experience! 😍”

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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne - Starting at Batman Park and following the Yarra
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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

12.Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · from $85

Ride an e-bike around Melbourne for about four hours with guides such as Al, Marcus, Freddie, or Avalon. The route is about 95% off roads and covers Southbank, the Shrine, MCG, Fitzroy, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and Federation Square, with a café lunch stop in Fitzroy at your own cost.

“Nice way to see the city. Easy pace so enjoyable for non-bikers and you are seldom on busy roads. Highly recommend!”

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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne - Starting at Batman Park and following the Yarra
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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

13.Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Spend four hours riding Melbourne’s bike paths and quieter roads with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sports Precinct, Parliament House, Shrine of Remembrance, Chinatown, and Fitzroy. Guides such as Finn, Leo, Freddy, and Avalon add local stories, Aboriginal history, and practical food tips. Lunch is not included.

“Leo was great. A large group so we did spend extra time waiting for people but overall very good, a casual easy way to see Melbourne”

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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike - Kuitpo Forest gives the morning a proper beginning
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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

14.McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $142

Start with Adelaide pickup, then ride quality mountain bikes through shady Kuitpo Forest and McLaren Vale’s vineyard roads and tracks. Guide Ian or Lee leads a small group to two wineries, a local produce lunch, and possibly a microbrewery. Most riding is downhill, but some off-road sections require confidence on a bike.

“A really great way to experience the McLaren wine valley. Visited the right number of wineries and the last stop at a micro-brewery was a bonus. The biking was relatively easy with most of it being downhill. The first part of the day was a Read more”

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Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire - Planning your route across 22 kilometres of road
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Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

15.Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $86

Take the fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect a hired bike, and set your own route among 63 bays, beaches, lighthouses, and quokka habitat. You get a map, helmet, and a full day to ride, swim, eat, and return on the booked ferry. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels.

“Great value for money. Got collected from a nearby hotel, a ferry over to the island with bike hire. Back in Perth around 6pm. A great day out ❤️”

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