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15 Cycling Tours in Australia That Survive a Second Look

35 tours  ·  from $18

A holiday always runs one day short. These 15 cycling tours are the ones that earn the spare day, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - The 45-minute ferry from 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

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 Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, quiet bays, and quokka spots. Add snorkel gear for $15, and use the optional hotel pickup if available.

“Excellent day exploring Rottnest Island. Bus pickup from hotel and ferry was nice and smooth. Hired a bike and took on boat so ready when disembarked. Great weather and saw the Quokka’s.”

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Sydney Bike Tours - Choosing between the Sydney bike routes
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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 2 to 5-hour route led by guides such as Jay, Luke, Jimmy, Dylan or Andre. You’ll see up to 30 sights, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Opera House and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Bikes, helmets and storage are provided.

“Jimmy our guide was informative, colorful and engaging. We hit all the highlights and gave us a good overview of Sydney”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Leaving Fremantle on the fast ferry
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

3.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

Take the fast ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect your included bike at the jetty, and spend the day riding between bays, beaches, and quokka spots. You set the pace, with time for swimming, snorkelling, lunch, and photos. The full island loop takes about 3 to 5 hours, with hills and wind along the way.

“Rottenest island is a great day out, I would recommend it to anyone. The quokka's are just excellent.”

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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour - The Yarra River gives you your first sense of Melbourne
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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, or Murray, stopping at the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, laneways, and rooftop-bar districts. Bikes, helmets, and safety gear are included. The mostly flat route suits confident casual cyclists, with an eBike upgrade available for A$40.

“What a great tour of Melbourne! Murray and the staff were great in getting the bikes ready. The tour of beautiful Melbourne was made even better by our guide's knowledgeable commentary and entertaining stories. Traveling by bike is a wonderful way to see the city.”

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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour - Southbank begins with Melbourne’s first stories
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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

5.The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

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

Ride from Southbank through Melbourne’s major sights with a local Blue Tongue Bikes guide such as Finn, Marcus, Matt, or Max. Expect a safety briefing, bicycle and helmet, Aboriginal and settler history, a one-hour Fitzroy lunch stop, and a small group capped at 10 people. Standard bikes and e-bike options may be available, so check carefully when booking.

“Finn is a great tour guide. The trip covered all the city highlights and we learned so much history of Australia in general Melbourne specifically.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - Getting from Perth to Rottnest Island
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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 Swan River commentary on the outward trip, then collect a hire bike and explore independently. You have about a full day for beaches, quokkas, bays, and swimming. Allow 3 to 5 hours to ride the island, and bring food, water, sunscreen, and a towel.

“A fantastic way (by bike) to view the island. Great to be able to stop, enjoy a beach and swim to cool down before traveling to the next one. Food was delicious at Frankie's. Beer well deserved after all the exercise!”

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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 $64Best value

Pick up a bike in Manly and follow a suggested route through North Head, Q Station, Shelly Beach, Manly Beach, and Cabbage Tree Bay. You set the pace, choose your stops, and use the supplied map. Staff explain where to go, and some riders choose an e-bike. Bring food, swimwear, and time for detours.

“Manly beach area was great to bike around. We utilized the map they provided & had a fun day. The staff were friendly and the E-Bikes were perfect.”

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From Fremantle: SeaLink Rottnest Ferry and Bike Hire

8.SeaLink Rottnest Ferry and Bike Hire

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

Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore on an adult-size bicycle with helmet and lock included. Ride at your own pace past beaches, bays, quokka habitat, and coastal viewpoints. This is a self-guided outing with English-speaking ferry staff, not a guided tour. Allow 3 to 5 hours to cycle the full 22-kilometre island route.

“It was awesome !! Rottnest was the most beautiful place during our trip so far. The offer with the Ferry, the bicycle and the island fee was very worth it. It made the trip so comfortable. Thank you!”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - Arriving at Rottnest and collecting your gear
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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 same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect a bike and helmet, then explore at your own pace. Ride to beaches, pink salt lakes, lighthouses, the museum, and quokka habitats. A Perth departure includes a scenic Swan River cruise. Add snorkel hire or lunch when booking.

“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.”

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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour - Starting in Darlinghurst and Entering the Domain
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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

10.Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

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

Join Grant, Linda, or another Sydney Harbour Bike Tours guide for a three-hour, 19-kilometre e-bike loop from Darlinghurst. You’ll ride through the Domain, stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and Lavender Bay, visit Walsh Bay and Barangaroo, cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and finish through Chinatown and Surry Hills. The group is limited to six riders.

“This was a great tour. They had excellent e-bikes with enough power to easily cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our guides Grant and Linda where wonderfull and led us through beautifull bike paths leading to wonderfull views. This tour is highly recommended 👍”

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Sydney: Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour - Starting in The Rocks
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Sydney: Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour

11.Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 242 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Ride from The Rocks through Sydney’s best-known sights with a friendly English-speaking guide. You’ll stop for photos and local stories at the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Chinatown, and more. Comfortable bikes, helmets, storage, and safety support are included. E-bikes may be available for an added cost.

“What a great way to see and hear about Sydney. Paul was a wonderful guide, so friendly and enthusiastic. His knowledge of Sydney was amazing! I’m glad I did this tour at the beginning of my visit as it not only gave me some background information but also gave me an idea of where I wanted to return to to explore further. The biking was super easy with lots of informative stops. Although riding on the road was a very small component of the tour, safety was still a very high priority and any biking on the road was in the safety of the bike lanes. I would highly recommend…”

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

12.Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

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

Ride Melbourne’s bike paths and parks with Blue Tongue Bikes for about four hours, using an e-bike to cover Southbank, the Shrine of Remembrance, the MCG, Fitzroy, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and more. Guides such as Al, Marcus, Freddie, and Avalon add local history, Aboriginal perspectives, and practical city tips. Lunch in Fitzroy is extra.

“Go and try it; you will love it All the bikes worked as they should and Freddy did a great job. And as Europeans we even understood his english, thanks Freddy.”

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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne - Starting at Batman Park beside 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

Ride Melbourne’s bike paths with an English-speaking guide such as Finn, Leo, Marcus, or Avalon. This four-hour e-bike tour links the Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, sports precinct, Parliament House, Chinatown, and Fitzroy, with a lunch break at your own cost. Expect city history, Aboriginal culture, war memorials, safe cycling, and useful local tips.

“Our tourgide Leo was great! He told us a lot of interesting things about the city, and he was so polite! Overal a great experience, we really had a great day!”

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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike - From Adelaide to the pine forests of Kuitpo
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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

14.McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

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

Ride quality mountain bikes from Kuitpo Forest through McLaren Vale, mostly on easy downhill routes and vineyard roads. Ian or Lee may guide your small group, with two winery tastings, a local-produce lunch, and the option of a microbrewery stop. Adelaide pickup and drop-off are included.

“What a great day! Collected from hotel by friendly, competent tour leader and driven into Hills via scenic route. Tested our quality bikes riding through the forest then onto McLaren Vale for sampling all the region has to offer. Lunch of shared platters was delicious too. There's no better way to visit this region!”

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Sydney Highlights 2.5-Hour Bike Tour - Starting at Bonza HQ in The Rocks
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Sydney Highlights 2.5-Hour Bike Tour

15.Sydney Highlights 2.5-Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Ride Sydney’s waterfront, parks, and historic streets with Bonza Bike Tours on a gentle 150-minute route. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Comfortable bikes, helmets, mounted bags, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Tony is a fantastic guide with deep local knowledge, patience and humour. Very enjoyable and insightful.”

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