Favourite Cycling Routes

 

The Noosa region offers some of the world's most beautiful scenery for cyclists of all levels.  From flat to undulating, seaside to hinterland - we have it all!

Brief descriptions of our top 10 rides are provided below, but for more detailed information, click on the image to the right to download a copy of the Cycling & Walking Map ( 4.17MB).

 

Noosaville Foreshore & Creek Park

The Noosaville foreshore is a beautiful location boasting 3m wide pathways for a leisurely bike ride, a shaded playground, bench seats, fitness equipment, picnic tables, electric barbeques and picnic shelters.  Also in Noosaville, Creek Park is a sleepy creek-side park which also provides 3m wide pathways for a quiet bike ride, an off-leash dog exercise area, and picnic tables to enjoy a quiet picnic.

The following links offer you virtual tours to experience these local areas yourself!

The River Ride

Creek Park

Noosa Coastal Cycle Routes
 
Ride 1: Surf Beaches Trail, PEREGIAN BEACH to NOOSA JUNCTION
This is a 23km (return) mainly off road coastal bikeway. Starts at Peregian Beach Surf Club or Cooyar Street Roundabout. The cycle route follows the coast and a great way to see the Pacific coastline.

Ride 2: The River Ride, TEWANTIN to NOOSA HEADS
The Noosa river ride starts at Tewantin Information Centre to Lions Park, Noosa Heads. This is a pleasant 13km return cycle ride along the Noosa river finishing at Hastings Street.

Ride 3: The Waters Ride, NOOSA WATERS circuit
This 5km return starts at the Noosa Yacht Club or anywhere on the circuit. Look at the expensive houses of Noosa Waters where waterfront house's sell for millions! All easily seen on the estate road with its cycle path.

Ride 4: Mangroves and Creeks Ride, GYMPIE TERRACE to NOOSA JUNCTION
This 12km return ride starts at Noosa Parade/Howard Street, Noosaville or Cooyar Street roundabout in Noosa Junction. This ride is mainly off road or along quiet Noosa side streets. Explore creeks and mangroves and Weyba Creek.

Ride 5: Noosa North Shore Wilderness, TEWANTIN to NOOSA NORTH SHORE
This 15km return ride starts and ends at Tewantin Information Centre. The ride takes you across the Noosa Ferry and along the road on the other side to Noosa North Shore.

Ride 6: Mount Tinbeerwah, TEWANTIN to MOUNT TINBEERWAH
A 21 km return ride that starts and ends at Tewantin Information Centre. This route has some steep grades but well rewarded with the fine views from Mount Tinbeerwah lookout.
 
Noosa Hinterland Cycle Routes
 
Ride 7: The Lakes Ride, TEWANTIN to BOREEN POINT and LAKE COOTHARABA
A 40 km return ride that starts and ends at Tewantin Information Centre. This is mainly flat and eventually comes out at the small lakeside village of Boreen Point.

Ride 8: Noosa's World Famous Triathlon Route, NOOSA HEADS to COOROY and return
This 40km return ride starts and ends at Lions Park, Noosa Heads.

Ride 9: Sunrise Hills Loop, TEWANTIN to COOROY
A 30 km return that starts and ends at Tewantin Information Centre.

Ride 10: Pomona Loop, TEWANTIN to COOROY and POMONA
A 54 km return that starts and ends at Tewantin Information Centre.

Ride 11: The Black Mountain Ride, COOROY to BLACK MOUNTAIN and POMONA
This 22km return ride starts and ends at Cooroy Post Office.