Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Cycle Tour – Australian Cycle Tours

$890

At 161km (100mi) in length, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) qualifies as the longest rail trail in the country. This cycle tour starts at the top of the range, giving you an easy start downhill to the plains of the Brisbane Valley and back to Walkuraka over three days.

The cycling is on mixed surfaces of gravel, dirt and asphalt and is achievable for anyone of reasonable fitness and cycling ability. Along the route you’ll pass through prime agricultural land, a rugged mountain range and forests of Blackbutt, Hoop Pine and Cedar. Stops at historical townships with good coffee and bakery items, interesting museums and friendly pubs are all part of the BVRT experience.

At night, stay in comfortable accommodation and soak up the atmosphere of country Queensland towns. With all your logistics taken care of including transfers, bike hire, luggage transfers and accommodation bookings, all you need to do is enjoy the cycle day and take in the expansive scenery of this truly outstanding route.

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$1900

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, BVRT, and the Kingaroy Kilkivan Rail Trail, KKRT, in southern Queensland are two of Australia’s very best rail trails. Cycling a ‘link route’ between these two iconic rail trails creates an amazing cycle journey of over 300 kilometres.

The cycling is on mixed surfaces of gravel, dirt and asphalt and is achievable for anyone of reasonable fitness and cycling ability. You’ll pass through prime agricultural land along the route, a rugged mountain range and forests of Blackbutt, Hoop Pine and Cedar. Stops at historical townships with good coffee and bakery items, interesting museums and friendly pubs are all part of the BVRT experience.

At night, stay in comfortable accommodation and soak up the atmosphere of country Queensland towns. With all your logistics taken care of, including transfers, bike hire, luggage transfers and accommodation bookings, all you need to do is enjoy the cycle day and take in the expansive scenery of this truly outstanding route.

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The new Women’s Edition of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is the ideal experience for women who are keen to explore Australia by bike. Our women’s only cycling adventures give you the opportunity to engage in bike-riding experiences in a safe and encouraging environment.

Journey with cycle blogger Gail Rehbein along two of Australia’s best rail trails, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and the Kingaroy Kilkivan Rail Trail.

As a cycling blogger, Gail promotes the physical and mental wellbeing brought by cycling and a slower and reflective approach to bike riding. This is an approach where a slower journey is a fulfilling one with time to reflect on, engage with and appreciate the natural landscape and the people you meet along the way.

Along the route you’ll pass through prime agricultural land, a rugged mountain range and forests of Blackbutt, Hoop Pine and Cedar as well as a range of classic Queensland towns with good coffee and local cafes.

With all your logistics taken care of including transfers, bike hire, luggage transfers and accommodation, all you need to do is enjoy the cycle day and take in the expansive scenery of this truly outstanding route.

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The South Burnett Rail Trail is a premium cycle route following a paved trail from Kingaroy to Murgon. The Rail Trail itself is a 42km cycle passing through quaint villages and fertile farmland. Our trip also includes a cycle to the Moffatdale Wine Region.

The cycle tour begins in Kingaroy, from where you’ll enjoy cycling trails that sweep across broad horizons and open countryside as you head north before passing through native forests interspersed with cattle farms and rural holdings. You’ll pass through classic Queensland towns including Crawford, Memerambi, Wooroolin and Wondai.

After a night in Murgon, cycle to the Moffartdale Wine Region with wine varieties. This region is home to a few fine dining options where a big appetite will be well catered for. Remember to leave room in your panniers to store some excellent wines from the cellar doors or gin from the local distillery.

With all your logistics taken care of including transfers, bike hire, luggage transfers and accommodation, all you need to do is enjoy the cycle day and take in the South Burnett region as you travel through South Burnett Rail Trail and Moffatdale Wine Region by bike.

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The Kingaroy Kilkivan Rail Trail, KKRT, is a bit of a hidden gem on the rail trail circuit.

The cycle tour begins in Kingaroy affectionately titled the peanut capital of Australia and hosts the ‘Big Peanut’ in Lyons Park.

It’s a wonderful two day cycle and has some great long cycling stretches that sweep across broad horizons and open countryside as you head north before passing through forested timber harvesting areas interspersed with cattle farms.

You’ll pass through classic Queensland towns including Wondai, Murgon and Goomeri which conveniently punctuate the cycling each day.

The cycling is on mixed surfaces of gravel, dirt and asphalt and is achievable for anyone of reasonable fitness and cycling ability.

The first day is along the South Burnett Rail Trail with a paved surface with day two along the lesser travelled northern end of the Kingaroy Kilkivan Rail Trail.

With all your logistics taken care of including transfers, bike hire, luggage transfers and accommodation, all you need to do is enjoy the cycling and take in the sights through this unique inland rural area of Southeast Queensland.

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