Sydney Surrounds
Barrington Tops Over 1,200 sq km of unspoilt wilderness, from subtropical rainforest to...
Blue Mountains Experience the spectacular blue-hazed cliffs and canyons of the Blue Mountains.
Central Coast Pristine beaches backed by a lush hinterland.
Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.
Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.
Hunter Valley World-class wines complemented by superb cuisine and boutique accommodation.
Kiama Shellharbour and Surrounds A string of dazzling beaches at the end of the Grand Pacific Drive.
Lake Macquarie and Surrounds A vast aquatic playground four times the size of Sydney Harbour.
Newcastle A vibrant cosmopolitan city perched between a working harbour and beautiful beaches.
Port Stephens, Forster and Surrounds Golden beaches, a picturesque bay and inlets
Southern Highlands The Highland's gentle green hills produce excellent wines and beautiful formal gardens.
Upper Hunter Endowed with rolling plains and rugged mountains, the Upper Hunter has a taste for the good life.
Wollongong and Surrounds The State’s third largest city has reinvented itself as an escape...
By bike
Fast facts
- Get a more intimate view of the city and countryside by getting on your bike
- Go cycling in Sydney, Snowy Mountains, the Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley or Mudgee
Why go there
Touring by bicycle means you can do things at a more leisurely pace, and really feel part of the scenery you are passing through.
Take the Snowy Mountains for instance. With your feet on the peddles you can dawdle or dash through the crisp mountain air, past icy streams and lakes, and bushland teeming with birds and animals.
Starting out from Jindabyne you could tackle the 40-kilometre up-hill stretch to Charlotte Pass, or ride a similar distance to the pretty Snowy Mountains ski resort of Thredbo. The trip back down is fast and exhilarating!
Another heart-pumping option is Thredbo’s Cannonball Run. In the summer months you can take the high-speed chairlift up to Eagles Nest and then bolt down the winter ski slopes at breakneck speed.
The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains offer some fabulous cycle trips with incredible views of cliffs, gorges and rainforests. Cycle along Katoomba’s Cliff Drive, known for stunning lookouts over the Jamison Valley and views of the Three Sisters rock formation.
Tour the verdant vineyard regions of the Hunter Valley and Mudgee by bike. Peddle up to a cellar door, taste a few wines, enjoy lunch and then head off for a leisurely ride.
For a different view of Sydney, try a cycling tour. See all the Sydney landmarks and parklands, with the added bonus of a pub stop along the way.
Don’t miss
- The natural highlights of the Blue Mountains on a mountain bike tour.
- Cycling through the Snowy Mountains in spring when the landscape is awash with wildflowers.
- A tandem bicycle tour around the Hunter Valley vineyards.
- Wine tasting at a slower pace with a bicycle hired from a local bike hire company in Mudgee.
- A sunny day in Sydney with the glittering harbour, the sails of the Opera House and the freedom of cycling.
- Exploring 35km of off-road bike paths at Sydney Olympic Park, venue of the 2000 Olympics.
