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The 15 Cycling Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

36 tours  ·  from $18

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - The 45-Minute Crossing to Rottnest
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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 the 45-minute Rottnest Fast Ferries crossing from Hillarys Boat Harbour, collect a geared bike with helmet and lock, and spend the day exploring car-free Rottnest Island. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, spot quokkas, and add snorkel gear for $15.

“We had a great day! Courtesy transfer was extremely well organised, such as the bike rental. We had a lovely day on the island, exploring the beautiful beaches and spotting the little quokkas around (spoiler alert: they are mostly hanging around the cafés and restaurants :)”

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Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours - Getting started at Vivonne Bay
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Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

2.Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · from $141Top rated

Ride your own ATV through Kangaroo Island’s bush, beaches and rough tracks from Vivonne Bay. Guides such as Fox, Juan, Dave and Jordan provide safety training, local wildlife facts and steady support. Choose an itinerary suited to your ability, with small groups capped at six.

“I was greeted by my instructor who was extremely kind, encouraging and informative. I was given my kit and caught how to use the bikes. We then went on the tour around the beautiful island, saw Kangaroos and he told me information about the island.”

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Sydney Bike Tours - The Rocks and Barangaroo: old Sydney beside new Sydney
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Sydney Bike Tours

3.Sydney Bike Tours

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

Cycle from The Rocks through Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the Opera House. Your guide handles the route and safety while you choose from several tour lengths. Guides such as Jay, Luke, Jimmy, Dylan, Fergus, and Andrew are known for lively local stories.

“Andry was a great guide. We cycled about 11-12km and saw a lot of interesting parts of the city. Very easy ride, no stress.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Collecting the Bike at Rottnest Jetty
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

4.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend the day exploring Rottnest Island at your own pace. Ride to The Basin, Parakeet Bay, and Little Armstrong Bay, stopping for swims, snorkeling, photos, and quokkas before returning by ferry.

“Our day was better than we imagined it would be. The facilities are very good. People are friendly. And the natural environment is stunning!”

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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour - Melbourne’s grand sights, from the Shrine to the MCG
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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

5.Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

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

Ride through Melbourne for about four and a half hours with a local guide, stopping at the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, public gardens, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, street art, arcades, and local neighborhoods. Bikes, helmets, and safety vests are supplied, with an optional A$40 eBike upgrade.

“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 the story of Melbourne
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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

6.The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

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

Ride Melbourne with Blue Tongue Bikes from Southbank to Fitzroy, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and Fed Square. Guides such as Finn, Matt, Marcus, Max, and Ciarán share city stories while you ride at an easy pace. Bikes and helmets are supplied, with a one-hour Fitzroy lunch stop.

“A Great way to see the city, Freddy was a great guide! Even got to see a bit of the tennis for free!”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - Why the hills matter more than the map suggests
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

7.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 bike and helmet at the jetty. Spend the day riding to beaches, bays, quokka spots, and viewpoints at your own pace before returning by ferry.

“Well organised. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Well recommended”

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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour - Q Station: a harbour setting with serious history
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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

8.Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

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

Pick up a bike in central Manly and follow a supplied map to North Head, Q Station, Shelly Beach, and Manly Beach. You get a full day, 20 kilometers of bike paths and off-road trails, a helmet, lock, and locker, but no guide, meals, or drinks.

“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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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour - Leaving Holt Street Wharf for Moreton Bay
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Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

9.Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Travel 75 minutes from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort, then use the pools, beach, cafés, and $25 lunch voucher before a guided 45-minute ATV ride on sand and bush tracks. Finish with the Discover the World of Dolphins talk and return by boat at 4:00pm.

“Amazing - great trip out and fantastic quad bike experience”

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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

10.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 bicycle, helmet, and lock, then explore independently. Cycle to beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, museums, and quokka spots. Add snorkel hire or lunch when booking. The Perth option includes a scenic Swan River cruise.

“Great day out, hired bikes and cycled part of the island. Had a dip in the crystal clear sea and saw the very cute quokka’s”

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Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride - The minibus climb to 1,270 meters
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Easy Bike Tour – Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride

11.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-meter summit, then cycle downhill on a short mountain road and an easy rainforest track. Guides including Rich, Phil, Zoe, Gary, and Ollie provide bike help, local stories, and steady support for riders of varied ability.

“We were blessed with a splendid day of sunshine. There was still the strong cold gusts of wind up the top of the mountain but this didn’t deter us. We were able to ride down the mountain and then along the paths in the rainforest enjRead more”

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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

12.Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

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

Join Grant, Linda, or another English-speaking guide for a three-hour, 19-kilometer e-bike loop from Darlinghurst. Ride through the Domain, past Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the Opera House, across Sydney Harbour Bridge, and back through Barangaroo, Chinatown, and Surry Hills. Small groups keep the ride personal.

“Linda and Grant are super friendly. We had a wonderful ride around Sydney seeing and experiencing all the beautiful sights. Linda was our guide and she was really informative with the ride being relaxed and fun.”

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Sydney: Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour - Starting in The Rocks at 30 Harrington Street
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Sydney: Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour

13.Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour

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

Ride through Sydney with Bonza Bike Tours on a four-hour route linking the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, parks, museums, and Chinatown. Guides such as Paul, Jimmy, Adrian, and Dylan bring local stories, photo stops, and safety advice. Standard and electric bikes are available.

“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

14.Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

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

Ride Melbourne’s bike paths and quieter streets with an English-speaking guide such as Finn, Leo, Marcus, or Avalon. See the Yarra, Royal Botanic Gardens, Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House, Chinatown, and Fitzroy, with a lunch break and practical city 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 - Rolling down Willunga Hill
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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

15.McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

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

Ride quality mountain bikes from shady Kuitpo Forest into McLaren Vale, with wine tastings at two wineries, a local-produce lunch, and a possible brewery stop. Guide Ian or Lee leads this small-group day, which is mostly downhill but includes some off-road and road riding.

“This was a great day out. We enjoyed the riding which was just enough considering the warm weather. The 2 wineries chosen were excellent and we arrived home to find the wine we ordered waiting at our door. Great lunch, company and Ian was very flexible with fitting in with the needs and interests of the group. Highly recommend this tour.”

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