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Noosa – Brisbane Cycling Trip
Pack the bags, grab the sun screen, make sure
you include the cycling gear and swimmers, and
head to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast! The Winter
weather in Southeast Queensland is near perfect
and this will be a great opportunity to thaw out
if you come from a cooler climate. Wind in the
hair, sand between the toes, the Pacific Ocean
off your shoulder and the magic of the
sub-tropics – now this is a cycling holiday!
Expect amazing coastal and beach locations, magic
scenery, great cycling, awesome whales, some
adventure walking, a little dip into the
Sunshine Coast ‘hinterland’ and a cruise around
Brisbane – the River City!
Tour Overview: Short Break Itinerary -
This exclusive Bushranger Bikes 5 days/4
nights tour itinerary has been designed to take
full advantage of arguably some of the best
coastal cycling, scenery and beaches in
Australia with iconic locations such as
Mooloolabah, and Noosa Heads. Predominantly the
riding will be on our fantastic coastal bikeways
with some short road sections, and in this
region Winter and early Spring is the perfect
cycling season - expect magic riding looking out
over the coast with the added attraction of some
whale spotting.
The gradient is mainly flat so expect relaxed
easy cycling, the ride distances each day aren’t
massive but from experience I know that groups
will want plenty of time to stop and take in the
awesome coastal scenery, snap those special
photos and enjoy the great cafes and food along
the way.
If timing permits a ride
over the Brisbane River via the Gateway Bridge
will be one of the many highlights.
There are also fantastic
'off the bike' adventures that can be
incorporated into the itinerary like Noosa Heads
National Park, the Glasshouse Mountains,
Montville, Noosa shops & cafes, and Brisbane's
CBD, Southbank and gardens so this will be one
very memorable experience - make sure you are on
board!
Category
is bike path/road. The tour is a
Grade 2
- easy to intermediate. Read on for
all the details and an overview of the itinerary
Itinerary:
An Overview of the 'Short Break' Itinerary*:
This is just one of the itinerary options
available.
Day 1:
Airport/accommodation pickup mid morning and
drive to Noosa. Lunch will be along the way at
a local icon and we will arrive in Noosa mid
afternoon.
We can sort bikes for everyone in the afternoon,
go for a quick spin/sight seeing and a walk
around the headland in the National Park in the
evening is a must.
Dinner will be on the Noosa River front so a
perfect way to start off this tour. And our
accommodation is brilliant and takes advantage
of the unique Noosa Wetlands and ecco
environment.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2:
Breakfast – we will go for an early spin on the
bikes to Tewantin harbour and have breakfast
over the water.
Then Ride Noosa to Coolum (lunch at Coolum or
Peregian Beach) and then ride Coolum to
Alexandra Headlands – approx 50kms. Fantastic
views, diverse track – mainly bike path and back
roads, plenty of photo opportunities and things
to see.
Dinner is at a Surf Club – the only way to go on
the coast!
Accommodation will be at Alexandra Headlands or
Mooloolabah.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Breakfast at Pt Cartwright. Then it’s on the
bikes for a ride around the Heads and lighthouse
- amazing views - before we cycle south to
Caloundra – approx. 30kms. Lunch will be on the
Pumistone Passage overlooking the water.
Time to load up for a drive through to the
Glasshouse Mountains – if time permits we can
climb some of the easier peaks for fantastic
views.
Afternoon tea in the Glasshouses and then drive
to Scarborough/Redcliffe.
Tonight our accommodation is spectacular with a
central location for some easy beachfront walks
and fantastic sea views out over Moreton Bay and
islands. Dinner will be at Redcliffe.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Breakfast at Redcliffe.
Ride Scarborough along the beachfront bike path
(fantastic bay views all the way) to coffee at
Woody Point. Over the new Ted Smout Bridge to
Brighton, Sandgate and Shorncliffe – the views
just keep getting better.
Through the Boondall Wetlands and to Pam’s Café
at Nudgee Beach for lunch.
Then on along the Kedron Brook bikeway and in
through the North Brisbane suburbs of Hendra and
Ascot to the Brisbane River at Hamilton.
Continue on the bikeway along the rivers edge
through Newstead, Teneriffe and New Farm and
into Brisbane City – ride distance today – 70kms
plus.
Plenty of great new coffee or dinner spots
around the city, New Farm or Teneriffe.
Then – if anyone has any energy left – we could
do a night ride/walk around the city and river.
Accommodation would be at New Farm on the river
so great central location with access to the
city via the River Boardwalk.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Breakfast close to accom at New Farm, maybe some
time for a short city/river ride – especially if
we didn’t get out the previous night, then it
would be bike clean and pack.
Meals included: Breakfast
Glasshouse Mountains
What’s It Going To Cost?
Cost:
2021 season - from
$1995* per person
- includes meals,
accommodation and transfers as outlined above
plus bike and helmet/gloves. GST is included.
A deposit of AU$500 per person will be
required at the time of booking.
# All costs are in Australian dollars.
* Prices are subject to change and can be impacted by
rising fuel costs and seasonal rates. A single
supplement of *AU$450 to $500 may apply.
What’s Included:
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4 nights accommodation
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4 breakfasts, 4 lunches. 4 dinners
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Airport pickup at the start and drop at the tour
completion
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Transfers, vehicle support, ride organisation
and support, guiding etc.
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All guiding and support including mechanical advice/assistance etc;
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Advice on packing and what to bring;
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Advice on ride preparation;
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Good company and lots of fun!
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Bike hire and cycling equipment (helmet, gloves & water bottle).
What you need to organise/what’s
not included:
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Airfares to and from Brisbane.
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Coffees, drinks, morning & afternoon teas and any
additional meals not stated above;
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All your gear, clothing etc.
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Travel insurance.
What do I need to do to book my place on the
tour?
Places on this tour are usually limited to six people.
Please contact Bushranger Bikes (info@bushrangerbikes.com.au)
or phone +61 (0)7 3139 1402 to arrange for a
booking form to be sent to you.
Want to know more, have some questions - please contact
me - E-mail
info@bushrangerbikes.com.au
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