{"id":207132,"date":"2025-10-12T05:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T05:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/207132\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T05:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T05:33:08","slug":"australias-9-best-cycling-trails-from-melbourne-loops-to-was-munda-biddi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/207132\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia\u2019s 9 best cycling trails: From Melbourne loops to WA\u2019s Munda Biddi"},"content":{"rendered":"

melbournecycleloops.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\" Capital Trail. Photo \/ Visit Victoria<\/p>\n

Best for adrenaline junkies<\/p>\n

Blue Derby trails, Tasmania<\/p>\n

Got a need for speed? Test your mettle on the Blue Derby trails, with their breathtaking backdrop of rugged hills and wildlife-filled forests. This 126km tangle of purpose-built individual trails is suitable for mountain bikers of all abilities, and our favourites include the short-and-sweet Berms and Ferns (ideal for beginners tackling obstacles such as rollers for the first time) and the undulating 5km Rusty Crusty, which criss-crosses the Cascade River.<\/p>\n

ridebluederby.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LocatedLocated in temperate rainforest in North-East Tasmania, the Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails encompass some of the most stunning landscapes in Tasmania. Blue Derby Trails. Photo \/ Tourism Tasmania<\/p>\n

Best for wine fans<\/p>\n

Riesling Trail, Clare Valley<\/p>\n

Cycling while sozzled isn\u2019t recommended, but a bike trail weaving through the vineyard-filled Clare Valley near Adelaide? Yes please. The Riesling Trail connects the towns of Auburn and Clare, and although it\u2019s just 35km long, you\u2019ll need to allow time to admire landmarks such as Riverton\u2019s Scholz Park Museum, which explores the area\u2019s history, and Auburn\u2019s Henry Wylie Heritage Garden. Then there\u2019s the wine. Trail-side vineyards include Mitchell Wines, where tours provide a fascinating insight into the vineyard\u2019s biodiversity, and Jeanneret Wines, which offers free tastings.<\/p>\n

clarevalley.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Best for nature lovers<\/p>\n

Centenary Trail, Canberra<\/p>\n

Trailside points of interest on the 138km Centenary Trail, which starts and finishes at Canberra\u2019s Parliament House, include the Australian War Memorial, Stromlo Forest Park (keep an eye out for platypuses) and the Mount Mugga Mugga Nature Reserve, home to endangered species such as pink-tailed worm lizards. It\u2019s the diversity of the landscapes which makes this easy-going trail special \u2013 you\u2019ll pass nature reserves, historical sites and quaint towns, making it a great way to gain new perspectives on Australia\u2019s capital region.<\/p>\n

parks.act.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\"33 mountain bike riders looking at the view from under the Centenary trail sign Centenary Trail. Photo \/ act.gov.au<\/p>\n

Best outback trail<\/p>\n

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path, Red Centre<\/p>\n

Considering cycling the 17km bike trail? Ditch the swanky cycling gear, because you\u2019ll inevitably end up covered in red dust. Another tip is to tackle it between April and October; outside of these months it\u2019s simply too hot. You\u2019ll need two hours to complete the picnic area-lined route, although we recommend taking longer to allow for stop-offs at places such as Cassia Hill, where a short walking trail showcases local flora. Equally stunning are the endless river red gum trees, and nothing beats watching the sun sink behind the ochre-hued MacDonnell Ranges.<\/p>\n

nt.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\" Simpsons Gap. Photo \/ Tourism NT \/ Shaana McNaught<\/p>\n

Best for history buffs<\/p>\n

Mawson Trail, Flinders Ranges<\/p>\n

Love long-distance trails? Consider the 900km Mawson Trail, which twists from Adelaide\u2019s outskirts to the outback town of Blinman in the Flinders Ranges. Created to showcase lesser-known areas, the route consists largely of farm tracks and forest trails. But it\u2019s worth the effort \u2013 highlights include historic towns such as Lobethal (a former German settlement) and Birdwood (named after a WWI army officer), the Flinders Ranges\u2019 fossil-dotted cliffs and the chance to toast to your triumphs in the Barossa Valley wine region.<\/p>\n

southaustraliantrails.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\" Barossa Trail. Photo \/ South Australia Tourist Board<\/p>\n

Best coastal trail<\/p>\n

Bass Coast Rail Trail, Victoria<\/p>\n

Rugged farmland, historic mining sites and South Gippsland\u2019s prettiest beaches line this 21km route from Woolamai to Wonthaggi. Suggested stop-offs include the rusting remnants of the Mitchell Mine, the sculpture-like trestle bridges, Kilcunda\u2019s wetlands (a crucial habitat for sea eagles) and the rolling farmlands near Dalyston, where the trail passes a tiny, disused train station (the platform makes a great picnic spot).<\/p>\n

basscoast.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\" Bass Coast Rail Trail. Photo \/ Visit Victoria<\/p>\n

Best for foodies<\/p>\n

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, Victoria<\/p>\n

This 137km cycling route, which passes valleys, vineyards and mountain ranges and sits in the footprint on an old railway, is on sealed trails, making it suitable for road bikes. It\u2019s especially popular with foodies, who can refuel at Milawa, with its dairies and olive farms (numerous producers offer guided tours), and Wandiligong, known for its locally grown chestnuts, pumpkins and persimmons. It\u2019s another route easily broken down into smaller chunks, and if you\u2019re short on time, consider the 38km Everton to Yackandandah stretch, which passes through Beechworth (a former haunt of Ned Kelly) and finishes in Yackandandah, known for its goldrush-era shopfronts.<\/p>\n

railtrails.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Best long-distance trail<\/p>\n

Munda Biddi Trail, Western Australia<\/p>\n

Say hello to the world\u2019s longest continuous bike path \u2013 a 1067km behemoth connecting Mundaring, near Perth, with the city of Albany. It\u2019s an amalgamation of Western Australia\u2019s best bits; wildflower meadows transform into eucalyptus forests in the blink of an eye, and history fixes abound in places such as Donnelly River, a former mill town, and Jarrahdale, once the epicentre of Australia\u2019s timber industry. This well-maintained route is lined with cyclist-friendly huts and hotels, along with 12 purpose-built campsites, all of which are free to use.<\/p>\n

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