6 E-Bike Tours in Australia Worth the Saddle Time

1.Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

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

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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2.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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3.Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $89

You’ll collect an e-bike at Better By Bike in Murwillumbah, receive a safety briefing, then ride the Northern Rivers Rail Trail at your own pace. Your package includes a helmet, panniers, tunnel light, lock, map, and shuttle transport from Byron Bay. The 48-kilometre return route passes rainforest, the Burringbar Range tunnel, cafés, shops, and family stops.

“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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5.Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $182

Start at The Lane Vineyard at 9:00 am for a five-hour e-bike tour through the Adelaide Hills. Ride with a local guide such as Matt, Dan, or Jack, pick seasonal strawberries at Beerenberg, sample cheese at Udder Delights, and enjoy tastings at Shaw and Smith and The Lane Vineyard. Pannier bags let you carry purchases.

“This tour took us through spectacular scenery in the hills and the tour guide Dan was so welcoming and knowledgeable. The stops were well planned and highlighted some of the best food and wine of the region. The E-bikes were perfect for the terrain and easy to ride. Fabulous day!!”

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

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

You’ll ride a fitted Moustache e-bike along the 24km Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek rail trail, passing rainforest, countryside, villages, and the 520m Burringbar Range tunnel. Campbell, Rin, or Leo may handle your shuttle, with helmets, panniers, lights, maps, and hotel pickup included.

“Loved it! Chose a day with perfect weather for it. Really tranquil, wholesome day out, and some lovely places to explore en route. Would do this again for sure, and would recommend to anyone looking for a quieter day exploring in nature. The staff (Rin and Leo) who transported me from A to B were also lovely too.”

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