Gold Coast &
Byron Bay HINTERLAND 2024
NEXT TOUR: 2024 DATES TBC
A 8 night, 7 day loop, starting and finishing on the Gold Coast, exploring the beautiful Tweed River, mountains, hinterland, cane fields, foodie hotspots & surf beachesThis tour at a glance
Dates
2024 - Dates TBC
Contact us for private/group tours.
Start/Finish: Gold Coast (Coolangatta), QLD
Our start/finish hotel is located approximately 5km from the Gold Coast Airport
Difficulty
Moderate - Advanced
This tour is recommended for experienced cyclists who can manage 80km & 1000m vert on consecutive days in rolling/hilly terrain.
CYCLING
7 days cycling, including 2 loop rides
(or rest days if you prefer)
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Pricing
$TBC per person twin/dbl share
$TBC single supplement
Tour Deposit $700 per person
Details
Experience some of the world’s best cycling as we ride from the Gold Coast to Byron & Beyond! Quiet rolling country roads, sugar cane, sub-tropical forests, spectacular views, picturesque beaches, laid-back villages and even a few seriously decent mountain climbs. The cycling is superb - it’s quite unexpected and underrated.
Terrain Lots of undulating hilly riding with a few flatter, easier coastal sections. A mix of mountainous, rolling hills and coastal cycling.
Food Northern NSW is a foodies dream destination. From farmers markets to hatted restaurants - it’s a food bowl of exceptional produce and a real culinary gem! This tour is also a food-tour by bike!
Distance 500km
Altitude 7000m
Average Daily Distance 80km with 1000m of climbing each day, with 2 shorter loop or optional rest days.
Bikes Bring your own. E-bikes welcome.
Group Size Small group tour
Accomodation 8 nights in a mix of accommodation styles representative of the region. We stay in a 4 star hotel on the Gold Coast, 3 star hotel/motels for most other nights with 1 night in eclectic/mixed accommodation in Nimbin -.note that earlier bookings will be given preference for accom. style in Nimbin. Contact us for more info.
Included Meals 6 breakfasts (including 1 at 3 Blue Ducks), 3 group evening meals, 1 spectacular group lunch, 4 cyclist friendly afternoon teas, Welcome Briefing drinks on the Gold Coast.
Start/Finish Gold Coast (Coolangatta) QLD with easy access to Gold Coast Airport. Tour start ~4pm on the Saturday and finishes after breakfast on the Sunday.
Overnight Stops Gold Coast x 2, Murwillumbah, Nimbin, Byron Bay x 2, Brunswick Heads x 2
Other Inclusions Support crew, vehicle and mechanical support, route notes, maps & GPS files, daily luggage transfers, bike bag/box storage
Exclusions Your bike & spare parts, travel to start/finish hotel, alcoholic & specialty beverages not included in group meals, other breakfasts/lunches/dinners not included in the Tour
Itinerary Email us if you’d like us to send you the Tour Information document including itinerary and further details.
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Tour Highlights
Pedal through sugar cane, lush farmland & sub-tropical forests in the shadow of iconic Mt Warning & visit the hippie haven of Nimbin.
3 group evening meals and 1 outstanding lunch - high quality, multi course meals at some of the region’s top restaurants, showcasing local produce including some beer/wine/spirits. We also enjoy a memorable paddock-plate breakfast at 3 Blue Ducks.
Enjoy the arts & foodie scene of the Byron hinterland, spending 2 nights in Byron Bay & Brunswick Heads, with their surf beaches & laid back beach vibes.
Visit the creative township of Mullumbimby and enjoy morning tea at its vibrant weekly farmers market.
limited spaces Available
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The perfect mix of mountainous, rolling & coastal cycling with the diversity of the surf-culture of the coast, the relaxed hippie vibes of the hinterland & the burgeoning arts scene of the Tweed Rivers. Don’t miss this prime experience of 2023.
