Welcome to the QUEENSLAND RAILS, TRAILS AND COUNTRY LANES Tour
Your late winter cycling escape.
Take a relaxed ride through South-East Queensland, pedalling along tranquil country lanes and historic rail trails by day and enjoying small town hospitality by night. The peacefulness of the countryside with its backdrop of distant hills and the gentle warmth of late winter will welcome and envelop you.
Let the rustle of wind through grasses and trees, punctuated by the calls of native birds create a natural soundtrack to accompany you as you pedal and quietly contemplate this quaint region. Add in a special rest day in Gympie enjoying a two-hour scenic journey through the lush Mary Valley with high tea aboard the Silver Bullet train and this tour has the perfect balance of cycling and local experiences.
Fully supported by our crew, with great accommodation, transfers between the trails, vehicle back-up, morning tea stops on route, lunch suggestions, group dinners and of course great camaraderie from all. Grab a friend or two, or come along on your own and meet a few new ones. We look forward to having you with us on our Queensland winter adventure.
THE TOUR AT A GLANCE
Dates: 7 Aug – 16 Aug 2026 (10 days)
Start/Finish: Gladstone / Brisbane
Distance: 357km
Average Daily: 45km
Bike Type: MTB preferred (hybrid or gravel bike ok for advanced riders)
E-bikes: Welcome
Surface: 60% unsealed (hard and soft gravel, dirt, clay), 40% sealed (asphalt)
Terrain: Mostly flat to undulating with a few hills
Group Size: Small group tour, usually 10-15
Difficulty Rating: 5.5/10
Meals included: 8 breakfasts, 6 morning teas, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
Accom: Good quality country motels and hotels, 1 nt shared bathroom
Weather: Aug monthly averages: Low 7°C / High 22°C
The ride in detail
Our ‘Tour Brochure’ PDF (below), contains the ‘day to day’ itinerary, daily distances, map, answers to common questions and full pricing details.
Some of the highlights
Ten varied and contrasting routes.
Transfers between all trails and accommodations.
Cover beautiful QLD from Gladstone to Sunshine Coast.
Boyne/Burnett RT, Kilkivan Kingaroy RT + more.
Special 7-course degustation dinner.
Silver Bullet High Tea Experience on the rest day.
Morning teas provided enroute + lunch stop suggestions.
Time to enjoy activities on the bike and off the bike.
Easy start/finish in Gladstone/Brisbane.
Mechanical assistance, maps, and GPS routes.
Full time Tour Guide support.
That unmatched AllTrails camaraderie.
Lots of traffic-free and low-traffic cycling routes
The best of country hospitality from classic pubs to fine dining
That unmistakable AllTrails camaraderie
Who is this tour for?
Cyclists who enjoy low-traffic riding, exploring trails and backroads without having to worry about the logistics. Distances are modest with some optional additional challenges for the adventurous which will suit a good range of cycling abilities.
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If you have any questions regarding this tour we would love to hear from you. Contact us today.