Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Australia

"a comprehensive roadmap to thrilling two-wheel adventures" - Bicycling Australia

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Australia is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels.

Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Australia:

• Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughout
• Special features - on Australia's highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to take Our Picks section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interests
• Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh.
• Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)
• Over 50 maps

Featured regions include:

• Sydney and Around,
• Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast,
• The Daintree and the Far North,
• the Outback,
• Southwest Forests to the Sea,
• Flinders to Fleurieu,
• Grampians to the High Country,
• the Prom to the Great Ocean Road, and
• Tasmania

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Australia, our most comprehensive guide to riding in Australia, is perfect for those planning to explore Australia on two wheels.

Looking for more information on Australia? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

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