DAY 1 BRISBANE.
go for a leisurely afternoon ride to take in the sights along the Brisbane River. In the evening we dine at the Summit Restaurant at Mt Coot-tha overlooking the twinkling city lights below.
DAY 2 OCEAN VIEW.
Climb up to Ocean View on the D'Aguilar Range for spectacular views of Moreton Bay and the Glasshouse Mountains.
DAY 3 CALOUNDRA.
A fast downhill to ride through the pine forest plantations and see the unique and unusual Glasshouse Mountains. After a picnic lunch at the Glasshouse Mountains lookout, we cycle to the Sunshine Coast and dive into the surf.
DAY 4 CALOUNDRA - AUSTRALIA
After breakfast we head off in the van to be entertained by The Crocodile Hunter and all the wild and wonderful animals at Australia Zoo. Crikey!
DAY 5 NOOSA.
Cycle along the coast and along a delightful country road through sugarcane fields, past Dunethin Rock and on to the award winning Ginger Factory at Yandina for lunch. Time to try a super-yummy ginger and macadamia ice cream then it's on to cosmopolitan Noosa by the ocean.
DAY 6 NOOSA.
Explore the walking trails in fantastic Noosa National Park, catch a boat cruise up the Noosa River, take in some 'retail therapy' or just relax on the beach.
DAY 7 MALENY.
Day 7 Noosa to Maleny. We cycle down the coast to Coolum and then on to Nambour. A big climb up Blackall Range to Mapleton will be rewarded with breathtaking views. After lunch we ride along the top of the range past craft shops and art galleries, stopping at scenic lookouts to take in the panoramic views.
DAY 8 REDCLIFFE.
What goes up must come down! After an enchanting stroll through the rainforest in Mary Cairncross Park, we cruise downhill through farming country and across to the calm waters of Redcliffe on the coast.
DAY 9 + 10 BRISBANE.
Our final day of cycling is an easy one. We pedal over a 3km long bridge then take a network of bikeways through the Boondall Wetlands and along Kedron Brook where we can enjoy many kilometres of easy, safe traffic-free riding into Brisbane. |