Gravel riding
Gravel bike riding in Noosa opens up a completely different side of the region.
Leave the coastline behind and the landscape shifts quiet roads, rolling hills and small hinterland towns connected by a network of scenic gravel routes.
It’s riding that feels open, connected and made to explore.
What to expect
What Is Gravel Bike Riding Like in Noosa?
Gravel bike riding in Noosa sits between easy coastal paths and mountain biking.
It’s not technical riding, but it does require a little more confidence and endurance than sealed bike paths.
You will experience long stretches of quiet gravel roads
Rolling terrain with steady climbs, ridgeline sections with open views and fast flowing descents.
It’s ideal for riders who want to go further, explore more, and experience the hinterland in a more immersive way.
Who it suits
Who Is Gravel Riding Best Suited For?
Gravel riding in Noosa is best suited for:
- Riders comfortable on a bike
- Those wanting more than flat coastal paths
- Anyone looking to explore beyond the main tourist areas
You don’t need to be an expert but it’s perfect for those ready to take the next step.
The hinterland
Ride Through the Noosa Hinterland
This is where Noosa really opens up and becomes more hinterland adventure! Ride through towns historic towns like Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin.
Each connected by gravel routes that feel natural to ride, linking countryside, forest edges and quiet roads.
Navigation
Easy Navigation, No Guesswork
Every self-guided experience includes your GPS route, loaded onto your own bike computer or phone and ready to follow turn by turn.
We can provide a free universal phone holder, but some gravel routes get rough, so please use your discretion. We recommend a securely fixed device, such as a bike computer or a Quad Lock mount ($5 per booking if your phone has a compatible case). If you don’t have a secure setup, you can hire one of our phones with a Quad Lock mount for $40 per phone (most groups only need one).
Simply follow the route, ride at your own pace, and enjoy the experience knowing you’re always on track.
Point to point
Rides That Go Somewhere
One of the biggest advantages of gravel bike riding in Noosa is how everything connects.
- Ride a half-day loops
- Point to point rides from the Hinterland back to Noosa
- Push into a full-day adventure
- Link routes into multi-day journeys
It’s not just a ride it’s a way to move through the region.
New to gravel riding? Explore our Top 3 gravel rides under 50km.
Looking for a solid day on the bike? Discover Top 3 gravel rides under 100km or discover Noosa’s most iconic point to point gravel rides, 100km+
Self-guided rides
How Do Self-Guided Rides Work?
Our self-guided rides are point to point. We take you and your bike out to the hinterland, and you ride back to the coast at your own pace.
1. Meet us in Noosaville
Rides usually depart at 9am from our shop at 12/20 Venture Drive, Noosaville, so arrive a little before. Your booking confirms the time. There’s free, untimed street parking, and you can bring your own bike or pick up your hire bike.
2. We drive you to the start
We load your bike and drive you deep into the hinterland to the start of your ride, so you skip the suburban kilometres and start where the good riding does. Most rides start at James McKane Lookout near Cooran, and a few start in Pomona.
3. Ride back to the coast
Follow your turn-by-turn GPS route, included in the price and loaded onto your own bike computer or phone. Mountain bike routes need a securely fixed device. On gravel we can lend you a free universal phone holder, but some routes get rough, so we recommend a more secure mount. Quad Lock mounts are $5 per booking if your phone has a compatible case. No secure setup? Hire one of our phones with a Quad Lock mount for $40.
4. Finish at our shop
Every ride finishes back at our Noosaville shop, opposite Land & Sea Brewery, where your car is parked. Hire bikes are due back by 4pm, and on your own bike you can finish whenever you like. Celebrate with a locally brewed beer, gin or vodka and a burger, with 2-for-1 drinks vouchers from us. Their trading hours vary, so check before you ride.
Why point to point?
There’s no doubling back on yourself and no riding out through suburban Noosa only to ride back in again. Every kilometre is new, the scenery keeps changing, and because you ride from the ranges to the coast, our routes descend more than they climb. You’re paying for the shuttle and the route, so your whole day is spent on the best riding.
Overnight journeys
Overnight Gravel & MTB Experiences in Noosa
For those wanting to go further, our Noosa Biosphere Trails overnight experiences take gravel and mountain bike riding to the next level.
Instead of a single ride, these journeys connect multiple routes across the hinterland, linking quiet roads, forest trails and small towns into a seamless multi-day experience.
Ride through the Noosa Biosphere by day, then unwind in carefully selected accommodation before continuing on the next stage of your journey.
It’s a more immersive way to explore covering more ground, seeing more of the region, and experiencing Noosa beyond a single ride.
Explore our self-guided Noosa Biosphere Trails Gravel and MTB Overnight Experience
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
These are multi-day gravel and mountain bike journeys that connect different parts of the Noosa hinterland, combining riding, accommodation and a fully planned route.
We can provide a drop off and pick up service, including taking your luggage to your overnight accommodation, to make everything easy.
You don’t need to be an advanced rider, but a moderate level of fitness and confidence on a bike is recommended. Routes can be tailored to suit different abilities.
Meet us at our shop at 12/20 Venture Drive, Noosaville, a little before the 9am departure. We drive you and your bike to a start point in the hinterland, and you ride back to our shop on a turn-by-turn GPS route. Every ride finishes there, opposite Land & Sea Brewery. Hire bikes are due back by 4pm, and on your own bike you can finish whenever you like.
Starting in the hinterland means no doubling back and no riding out of suburban Noosa and back in, so more of your day is spent on the best riding. See the self-guided gravel rides for times and availability.
Transport to your start point, your GPS route and snacks are included. We load the route onto your own bike computer or phone.
Phones are not included. Mountain bike routes need a securely fixed device, such as a bike computer or a Quad Lock phone mount, as our universal phone holders are not suitable off-road. On gravel we can provide a free universal holder, but some routes get rough, so please use your discretion and use a securely fixed device if you can. If your phone has a Quad Lock compatible case, we can provide a Quad Lock mount for $5 per booking. Otherwise, you can hire one of our phones with a Quad Lock mount for $40 per phone (most groups only need one).
Bikes are not included. Most riders bring their own, but we’re happy to rent you a drop bar gravel bike, hardtail mountain bike or premium e-MTB.
