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The 15 Cycling Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

31 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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 a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, with your bike, helmet, and lock ready for the ride. Spend the day exploring bays, beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, and quokka country at your own pace. Hotel pickup may be available, and snorkel gear can be added 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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Sydney Bike Tours - Barangaroo gives the harbor a newer face
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Sydney Bike Tours

2.Sydney Bike Tours

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

Ride through Sydney with guides such as Jay, Luke, Dylan, Fergus, and Andray, stopping at The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Opera House, and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Choose a short highlights route or a longer classic ride, with a bike, helmet, and safety support included.

“Bring water, maybe upgrade to an e-bike. Wonderful ride through and around the city. Michael, our guide was wonderful informed and a pleasure to ride with”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Collecting your bike at the jetty
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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 Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend nine hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Ride to quiet bays, swim or snorkel in clear water, meet quokkas near the settlement, and return on the same day. You set the pace, but allow extra time for hills, wind, and photo stops.

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

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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour - Starting in Docklands with a proper bike fitting
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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 and a group of no more than eight. You’ll cover the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, public gardens, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, street art, arcades, rooftop bars, and lesser-seen neighborhoods. Bikes, helmets, and safety gear are included, with an eBike upgrade available for A$40.

“Melbourne has great bike routes throughout the city. Darcy brought us to many of the parks and sights of the city. Would have liked more time in Victoria Market and less time with colonization stops.”

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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour - The Shrine and the MCG show Melbourne’s public life
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The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

5.The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

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

Ride through Melbourne with Blue Tongue Bikes and guides such as Finn, Marcus, Matt, and Max. You’ll cover Southbank, the Shrine, MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, Chinatown, Hosier Lane, and Fed Square, with bicycle and helmet included. Choose carefully between the standard bike and e-bike option, then bring money for lunch in Fitzroy.

“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 - Key points to know before you book
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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 before the ocean crossing. Collect a basic hire bike and helmet on arrival, then spend the day riding between beaches, bays, lakes, and quokka spots. Pack water, lunch, swimwear, and sunscreen, as the island is bigger and hillier than it first appears.

“It was a smooth journey to and fro, plus a lot of seats to choose from, with aircon or outdoors. Even settling the bike was quick and efficient.”

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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour - Following 20 kilometers of paths and streets
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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 self-guided route of about 20 kilometers through Manly, North Head, Shelly Beach, and Sydney Harbour National Park. You’ll receive a map, helmet, lock, and locker, then set your own pace. Staff explain where to go, but there is no guide, food, or drinks 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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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - Getting your bearings at the visitor centre
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

8.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

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

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore independently by included bicycle. Ride to beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka habitats, with optional snorkel hire and a scenic Swan River cruise when departing Perth. The day lasts about eight hours and suits active visitors who prefer freedom over a guided tour.

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

9.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 19-kilometer e-bike loop from Darlinghurst. In three hours, you’ll ride through the Domain, stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, cross the Harbour Bridge, explore Walsh Bay and Barangaroo, and finish with city history, photo stops, and possibly homemade banana bread.

“We had a wonderful e-bike tour with Linda - we chose this tour because it was a small group and covered lots of different parts of the city - such a bonus that it ended up being just my mum & I! It was such a great way to see the city (and see parts that you just wouldn’t get to by walking or on a bus). It was interesting to learn about Sydney’s history too, Linda was great at pointing out things and making recommendations that suited our interests. This was definitely a highlight of our trip, thank you!! ❤️”

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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

10.Iconic Sights 4-Hour Bike Tour

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

Ride through central Sydney with Bonza Bike Tours, stopping at the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Chinatown, and more. English-speaking guides such as Paul, Dylan, Jimmy, and Tony combine local stories with a relaxed pace. Standard bikes, children’s equipment, storage, and rain ponchos are provided.

“I loved hearing about the history of the area. It was great to get tips on where to go and other interesting things to do in Sydney.”

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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne - Following the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens
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Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

11.Electric Bike Tour of Melbourne

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

Ride Melbourne’s bike paths and quieter streets on a four-hour guided e-bike tour with Blue Tongue Bikes. You’ll see the Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sports Precinct, Parliament House, China Town, and the Shrine of Remembrance, with a lunch stop in Fitzroy. Guides including Finn, Leo, Freddy, Matt, and Avalon bring local history and Aboriginal culture to life.

“Great way to see the city and get quite a bit of history.”

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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike - Rolling down Willunga Hill into wine country
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McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

12.McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike

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

Set out from central Adelaide with guides such as Ian or Lee for an eight-hour bike tour through Kuitpo Forest and McLaren Vale. Ride quality mountain bikes on forest tracks, roads, and mostly downhill routes, visit at least two wineries, enjoy a local-produce lunch, and possibly finish at a brewery.

“We cycled in rain, hail and sun- and it was all fabulous fun. I highly recommend this experience, even if my credit card it a bit exhausted from wine orders.”

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

13.Sydney Highlights 2.5-Hour Bike Tour

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

Ride from The Rocks through Circular Quay, Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens with Bonza’s English-speaking guides. Comfortable bikes, helmets, bike bags and rain ponchos are provided. The route favors parks, waterfront paths and quieter streets, making this a good first look at Sydney for families and short-stay visitors.

“Wonderful way to see more of Sydney while being led by a knowledgeable guide. Small group so much better than large group tour”

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Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide - Riding through Cleland Conservation Park
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Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide

14.Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $128

Start with Adelaide pickup and a 4WD ride to Mount Lofty Summit, then cycle downhill through bush trails, Cleland Wildlife Park, Chambers Gully, and quiet suburbs. Ian, Matt, or Lee may guide your small group of up to nine. Bikes, helmets, transport, wildlife admission, and morning tea are included.

“I would commend some recent experience with a bicycle, but anyone with a decent level of fitness can do this. It exceeded our expectations. Ian does a great job. My wife loved this activity; we ended up paying extra so that we could keep the bikes all day.”

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E-bike (electric) - Blue Mountains - Hanging Rock - SELF-GUIDED Hire Service - Following the ridgeline to Baltzer Lookout
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E-bike (electric) – Blue Mountains – Hanging Rock – SELF-GUIDED Hire Service

15.E-bike (electric) – Blue Mountains – Hanging Rock – SELF-GUIDED Hire Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $131

Meet Sam in Blackheath for a 3 to 4 hour self-guided e-bike ride along fire trails to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock. You’ll get a Merida Big 7 or Big 9, helmet, trail briefing, map, gloves, and basic repair gear. The out-and-back route suits newer dirt riders, though good-grip shoes are essential near the lookouts.

“The organization was excellent and very professional sights were amazing Sam was excellent and had an enormous amount of knowledge”

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