The 10 Cycling Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

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

Cycle Rottnest Island from Perth with ferry transfers, beaches, quokkas, snorkeling, and a full day to explore at your own pace.

“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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2.Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

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

Ride Kangaroo Island’s bush, beaches, rocks, sand and mud on a guided quad bike tour for beginners, families and experienced riders.

“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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3.Sydney Bike Tours

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

Ride Sydney’s icons, from the Harbour Bridge to the Opera House, with a friendly guide, easy bikes, and practical city insight.

“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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4.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

Cycle Rottnest Island from Fremantle with ferry transfers, bike hire, beaches, snorkeling, and close encounters with quokkas.

“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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5.Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

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

See Melbourne by bike, from Yarra River paths and laneways to the MCG and Shrine, with a local guide and small group of eight.

“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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6.The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

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

See Melbourne by bike on a four-hour guided ride through Aboriginal history, major sights, Fitzroy, Chinatown, and laneways.

“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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7.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

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

Cycle Rottnest Island’s beaches and quokka country with ferry transfers from Perth, bike hire, island entry, and a full day to explore.

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

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8.Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

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

Cycle Manly’s beaches, cliffs, lagoon, and harbour trails on a flexible self-guided bike tour with bikes, helmets, locks, and lockers included.

“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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9.Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour

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

Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane with resort access, lunch, a beginner-friendly ATV ride, dolphin talk, and return boat travel.

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

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10.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

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

Explore Rottnest Island by ferry and bike, with quokkas, beaches, salt lakes, snorkeling, and a full day to follow your own route.

“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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