The perfect way to enjoy our great city. Brisbane has a wide variety of excellent road and mountain bike opportunities. You can explore our city in comfort on well-sealed and dedicated cycling paths, many with connections to well-marked bike lanes on both inner city and suburban roads. If you really need to challenge yourself there's always the famed MTB tracks on Mt Coot-tha. And, at the end of your cycling day, you can retire tired but happy to your luxurious retreat in Fig Tree Pocket.
Fun Cycling Trips in Brisbane - Our Recommendations
1. Just a Bike:
Just want to ride into the city on a dedicated cycle way and cruise along the Brisbane River? Why not stop for lunch at the beautiful Brisbane City Botanic Gardens before returning to Pablos Retreat? An easy and enjoyable day out for any rider.
Distance: 13.3 kms; 26.6 kms return
2. Felons Pizza and Beer Ride (Story Bridge):
Need a beer and pizza before you ride home? Of course, you do! Sit outside on the river boardwalk at one of Brisbane's best on-the-river eateries; and admire the intricate steel grid work of the iconic Story Bridge.
Distance: 14.8 Kms; 29.6 return
3. Felons Extras - Brewery Tour
EVER WANTED TO GET BEHIND THE SCENES OF A WORKING BREWERY? Starting at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday Felons brewing staff host a guided tour of their beautiful brewery, delving into the ingredients, craftsmanship, and philosophies behind Felons beers. Followed by a guided tasting experience, these tours are designed to be of value to everyone partial to a cold and crispy beer, from beginners to avid homebrewers. You can book a tour on the Felons website here.
4. Culture Ride:
Queensland Cultural Centre Queensland’s arts portfolio occupies a prime location at Brisbane’s South Bank, adjacent to the city’s CBD. It is home to the State’s leading arts and cultural institutions:
- Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art
- Queensland Museum and Science Centre
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- State Library of Queensland
This collection of co-located cultural institutions on a single site is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. Together with the South Bank Parklands, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and neighbouring institutions such as the Queensland Conservatorium, the Queensland Cultural Centre forms a concentration of cultural, educational, retail and recreational facilities.
Distance: 11.0 Kms; 22.0 Kms return
Getting there: Ride into Brisbane and then take the pedestrian / cycleway across the river on the Go-Between Bridge. Follow the signs to the cultural centre.
For Serious MTB Riders
5. Mt Coot-tha Tour and MTB Package (Weekends Only: 1 or 2 Days)
Tackle the famous Mt Coot-tha MTB tracks with a former Queensland MTB champion.
Patrick Willis grew up in western Brisbane and was the Under-17 All Queensland MTB champion. Patrick knows every trail, rock and log on Mt Coo-tha.
Get expert advice and information about the area along with a great day out with Patrick. Enjoy lunch at the Mt Coo-tha lookout with all of Brisbane spread out before you.
Special Conditions: Weekend availability only
Packages:
- 1 day package - minimum 4 hours including a lunch break
- 2-day package - minimum 8 hours including 2 * lunch breaks
Inclusions: Pickup and Drop-off at Pablos Retreat after cycling.
Extras: Lunch at the Summit Cafe, Mt Coot-tha.
Price: Enquire with us on arrival
Other trails
A Great Bike Ride Beyond Brisbane (Australia's longest bike trail):