The 7 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

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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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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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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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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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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6.Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

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

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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7.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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