4 best places for seniors to bike in Australia
See the country on two wheels.
Before you sign up for a bicycle tour, there are a few things to consider:
- Be realistic about your level of fitness or just how much you want to ride each day.
- Make sure you have the proper safety gear and adequate travel insurance for this kind of activity.
- Check the weather and season – it’s no fun pedaling in scorching heat or pouring rain.
- Practice, practice, practice. Your first big ride shouldn’t be day one of the tour.
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Combine your love of cycling with your love of wine in South Australia’s iconic Barossa Valley. Tours run for up to five days, cycling from Adelaide, through the Hills and the German town of Hahndorf, and into the heart of the wine growing region. Make sure to factor in time for cellar door stops.
Great Ocean Road, Victoria
The Great Ocean Road is beautiful by car and it’s absolutely breathtaking by bike. This winding, cliffside road runs for about 250 kilometres and takes around four to five days end to end. But while it’s long, most of the riding is relatively easy so you can concentrate on spotting whales out in the ocean.
Scenic Rim, Queensland
Queensland is famous for its beaches, but head inland and you’ll discover rolling countryside and gentle mountains that are perfect for exploring by bike. Ride through unspoilt national parks, sleepy country towns and lush farmland, refueling with some of the region’s excellent produce. If you want to test yourself, there are also some challenging ascents that you can tackle.
The Australian Alpine Epic, Victoria
Once the snow melts on Mt Buller, this 40-kilometre trail is revealed. It is the only route outside of North America that has been named one of the world’s ‘epic’ ride by the International Mountain Bike Association. It will take only a full day to ride and you’ll need to have a reasonable skill level, but the stunning scenery makes the effort worthwhile.
Do you like to cycle in Australia?