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Australian Cycling Holidays specialises in self-guided, fully supported cycling tours on the South Coast of NSW close by Sydney and in Gippsland Victoria close by Melbourne. You will love the stunning tours on routes that only the locals know.
Our tours start from short 2-day jaunts along the stunning Illawarra Coastline and Gippsland Rail Trails to our long distance cycle tours of upto 28 days. There are lots of tour choices for a weekend getaway, a weekday tour while you visit your family or a perfect holiday which can start all year round. We have options for families and beginners as well as experienced cyclists and can customise any of our tours to suit you and your group. We welcome singles, couples and groups of cyclists and you can book a tour any date that suits you.
Wild Coast Rolling Country
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
5 days (Bike: 5 days)
242 km (~48km per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 1250
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Cycle off through amazing countryside and wonderful old towns to the spectacular coast and then back through historic old settlements on quiet roads through the rolling green hills of Gippsland.
This 5-day tour takes you on a wonderful journey to all parts of the Anderson wild cattle run set up by Anderson in the 1830’s. The scenery is amazing and varied. It has something of everything from old historical settlements to wonderful mountains to foodie towns to small hamlets sitting right on the beach. You will love the journey from the rolling country to the wild Bass coasts.
You have 5 days’ cycling, averaging around 48kms each day, with an option to do some or all of the George Bass Coastal Walk which starts at Kilcunda with its fantastic views, amazing headlands and protected coves. You have plenty of time to swim in one of the many beaches, play on the sand when there are no swimming flags, stop in cafes, enjoy the parks, stay in the beautiful old country towns, cycle through the reserves, sample the local produce, explore the museums, see the koalas, or simply relax. Every day is different, and we know you’ll just love it!
You can look forward to lovely accommodation each night alongside the beach or in fantastic towns. You can be assured a warm welcome and a great sleep each night.
Coastal Escape
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
210 km (~42km per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 1960
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
A favourite amongst travellers young and old, this 6-day tour allows you to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the South Coast.
Travelling by bicycle, boat and even by foot in places, this tour takes you to some of the most beautiful places on the South Coast.
You have 5 days’ cycling, averaging around 42kms each day, plus one day for relaxing or walking the stunning Kiama Coastal Walk. So that leaves you plenty of time to swim in one of the many beaches, visit wineries, stop in cafes, picnic by the river, wander through one of the many museums, or simply relax. There’s also an afternoon cruising around Jervis Bay on the look out for dolphins, turtles and more, as well as a visit to the largest Buddhist Temple in the southern hemisphere. Every day is different, and we know you’ll just love it!
On top of all that, you can look forward to fabulous accommodation each night too! We’ve specially chosen the accommodation to suit each location – from lovely hotels to quirky B&B’s,so you can be assured a warm welcome and a great sleep each night.
Family Pacific Cycle Tour
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
3 days (Bike: 3 days)
64 km (~21km per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 865
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Explore the wetlands and lagoons along the Illawarra Coast.
An easy three day bike ride along the coast, starting in the beachside suburb of Thirroul and following the coast south to the dramatic headland and lighthouse in Kiama.
Children love this ride, which starts out flat but has a few hills by the last day. There’s plenty to see and do along the way, with stunning beaches, parks, bushland walks, rivers, a temple, and plenty of playgrounds and cafes.
Grand Pacific Cycle Tour
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
2 days (Bike: 2 days)
97 km (~49km per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 550
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Need a weekend getaway? With everything ready to go?
This cycle is quite simply, world class beautiful. It is a perfect length for a weekend getaway or mid week cycle and so easy to access from Sydney.
This two-day self-guided cycle tour starts at the Waterfall in the Royal National Park in Sydney’s South and travels down the coast to the picturesque seaside village of Kiama.
Along the way you will pass through towns and sea-side suburbs, through ancient forests and mangrove swamps, and cycle alongside lakes and lagoons and beautiful beaches.
There’s also a temple to visit, markets to browse through, history to absorb and restaurants for dining, and still plenty of time for a swim or a coffee or to simply sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful South Coast.
The tour uses a mixture of bike paths and on-road cycling with a couple of medium hills. You can take the train back home to Sydney or to Waterfall to collect your car.
South Gippsland Rail Trails Cycle Tour
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
4 days (Bike: 4 days)
128 km (~32km per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 1050
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Self Guided Fully Supported cycling on cycle paths and Rail Trails
This 4-day tour allows you to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the Bass Coast and rural Gippsland. Travelling by bicycle on Rail Trails, quiet roads and cycle paths this tour takes you to some of the most beautiful places on Phillip Island, the scenic Bass Coast and the green rolling hills of Southern Gippsland.
You will have vistas of the wild ocean, the lush green rolling foothills of the Gippsland Strzelecki Ranges and over Wilsons Promontory National Park.
You will have a chance to experience what life was like for the Miners of the early 1900’s in the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi where you can go on an underground tour.
You have 4 days’ cycling, averaging around 32 kms each day, with an option to do some or all of the Bass Coast Walk which starts at Kilcunda with its fantastic views, amazing headlands and protected coves. You have plenty of time to swim in one of the many beaches, play on the sand when there are no swimming flags, stop in cafes, enjoy the parks, take in the Art Galleries, sample the local produce, explore the old time country towns, have fun at Amaze’n’things, enjoy the museums or simply relax. Every day is different, and we know you’ll just love it!
Strzelecki Road Ride
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
3 days (Bike: 3 days)
270 km (~90km per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 695
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Our Strzelecki Road Ride Cycle Tour starts at Kilcunda on the Bass Coast and takes you on quiet, sealed roads to explore the Strzelecki ranges.
This is a challenging ride and the second day is 100km up the hills to the quaint town of Mirboo North for lunch before cycling valleys and plains back to Leongatha for the night. The final day takes you along the stunning Bunurong Coast where you simply have to stop to the enjoy the scenery.
Start out of Kilcunda with a hill climb, after a coffee of course!
Visit the wild, empty, wild Bass Coast Beaches
Stop in Loch for a break with its fabulous cafes, brewery and shops
Follow the valleys and hills of the Strzelecki's
Enjoy breakfast, full of local produce, at one of our local cafes.
Love the hill climb to Mirboo North
Enjoy the drop to the valleys and sharp climb through Mardan
Roll home into Leongatha with a sweeping, easy, fun downhill.
Scoot to the coast on flat roads
Fill up at night with tasty hearty country pub meals with cold beers and great coffee.
Love the vistas of lush green farmland, mountain ranges and pristine seascapes.
Enjoy the Bunurong Cliffs with the fantastic coves and beaches.
Great Southern Getaway
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
2 days (Bike: 2 days)
32 km (~16km per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 248
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
This cycle, in beautiful green southern Gippsland, is perfect for a weekend getaway. This 2 night, 2 day tour allows you to escape the city and relax, at your pace.
The Great Southern Getaway weekend lets you choose your preferred relaxation:
Great Southern Getaway Unwind Cycle the Great Southern Rail Trail Leongatha to Fish Creek or Foster and enjoy 2 relaxing days on the trail. Love the arty foodie towns along the way and stop for a coffee, relax over lunch and love the green scenery. 32km
Great Southern Getaway Complete Complete the rail Trail from Leongatha to Port Welshpool and enjoy the whole historical journey ending at the historic port where the views are fantastic. 72km
Great Southern Getaway Grand Ridge This is a challenging ride. Use the Rail Trail as a great way to step off into the hinterland and climb the hills to the fantastic temperate rain forests of the Grand Ridge Road. 160km.
Great Southern Getaway Family Cycle as much or as little as you like. We will collect you at the finish of your first day and then start you off on your second day. Stay 2 nights with us. Enjoy the cycling, the markets, the wineries with Pizza and sculptures and the friendly locals.
Leave Melbourne on any day of the week and take off for your 2 day cycle. We have accommodation options too – either Luxury or Backpackers. There is some thing for everyone!
Come direct from the city and leave your car at home, we have arranged all of the transport. Or feel free to drive down – whatever suits you best. Stay your first night in Leongatha, deep in dairy country, home to the Rail Trail.
We will collect you in time for the return coach to Melbourne Southern Cross or to return you to your car. You just let us know where you are! No need to rush or feel pressured. We are here to make sure your getaway is just as relaxing (or challenging) as you want it to be.
Amazing Gippsland incl Wilsons Prom
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
200 km (~40km per day)
Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 1800
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Our Amazing Gippsland Cycle Tour 6D 5N starts in Cowes Philip Island and brings you to Prom Country. This cycle tour is one that you will never forget.
Start your cycle in Cowes and pedal through Philip Island, vising parks and surf beaches along the way. Visit the wild the empty, wild Bass Coast Beaches Take a guided hiking tour to Wilsons Promontory National Park
Enjoy staying right on the cliffs over looking Bass Strait. Journey along the old Railway easements and Taste the fantastic wines and local produce. Love the vistas of lush green farmland, mountain ranges and pristine seascapes. See the art and craft. Take time to see the galleries.
Explore Wilsons Prom by foot and get up close with wildlife and fabulous scenery. Enjoy the Bunurong Cliffs with the fantastic coves and beaches. Finish at the Long Jetty which travels a kilometer into Quiet Corner
5 Gippsland Rail Trails
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
10 days (Bike: 10 days)
354 km (~35km per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 2700
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
What an adventure!
The 5 Gippsland Rail Trails Cycle Tour takes in all of the Rail Trails in Gippsland. What an adventure! You, your friends and your family can cycle along the coast, across the plains through the forests and into the wilds all on Rail Trails far away from the traffic. You will cycle on the Bass Coast, Great Southern, Gippsland Plains, East Gippsland, and Grand Ridge Rail Trails. Every one has a flavor of its own and each are very different.
Gippsland Plains Rail Trail
Tour Operator: Australian Cycling Holidays
Australia
2 days (Bike: 2 days)
63 km (~32km per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
AU$ 440
Overview
Tour Operator Australian Cycling Holidays
Sweeping views of the Great Dividing Range.
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail starts in Traralgon. We can meet you with the bikes off the train from Melbourne and you are ready to go! Its a lovely flat easy cycle perfect for beginners, families and groups. There are lots of little towns to explore along the way – Glenagrry, Cowwarr, Tinamba, Maffra and Stratford