By Earth & Ocean Scenic MTB Ride of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network - Group of 2

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A private guided e-mountain bike ride for two through the Noosa Hinterland, on the newly upgraded Noosa Trail Network: rainforest singletrack, farm country, quiet back roads and lookouts over the valleys. The bike, the guide and the drive out to the trails and back are all included.

Days

4 to 5 hours, about 3 hours riding

Age

12 and over, about 150 cm or taller

Group size

Private group of 2

Start / finish

Noosaville / Noosa Hinterland / Noosaville
Noosaville, around 2pm

Return

Noosaville, around 2pm

Transport

E-mountain bike, with a transfer to the trails and back

Meals

Light snacks

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Included experiences

Noosa Trail Network — guided e-mountain bike ride on upgraded hinterland trails
Subtropical rainforest — singletrack under the forest canopy
Hinterland lookouts — stops for views over the valleys
Pomona — ride past Mt Cooroora and through the town
Cooroy and Kin Kin — hinterland towns on some routes

By Earth & Ocean Scenic MTB Ride of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network - Group of 2

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MORNING: NOOSAVILLE TO THE HINTERLAND

The day starts in Noosaville, where your group is fitted with e-mountain bikes and helmets. Then your guide drives you inland into the Noosa Hinterland, the rolling country of dairy farms, rainforest gullies and small towns behind the coast. The whole shire sits inside the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, recognised by UNESCO in 2007. The tour is private to your group, and your guide sets the route, pace and terrain for you, so no two rides are quite the same.

ON THE NOOSA TRAIL NETWORK

You ride sections of the Noosa Trail Network, a web of trails across the hinterland that has been rebuilt and upgraded in recent years. Depending on the route, that can mean purpose-built mountain bike trails, rainforest singletrack under the canopy, gravel roads, forest tracks, creek crossings and wetlands. Between the forest sections you cross open farmland and rolling green hills. Pedal assist takes the sting out of the climbs, and there are regular stops at lookouts over the valleys for photos and a breather.

HINTERLAND TOWNS AND MT COOROORA

Routes can pass through the small towns of the hinterland, with time to wander. Pomona sits under Mt Cooroora, a 439-metre volcanic plug whose summit is the finish line of the King of the Mountain race, run up and down the mountain since 1959. Cooroy has turned its old butter factory into an arts centre, and the cafés along the main street are good for a coffee. Kin Kin is a tiny village in a valley to the north, with timber buildings and a country pub. Light snacks are part of the day.

AFTERNOON: BACK TO NOOSAVILLE

After about three hours on the bike, your guide loads up and drives you back to Noosaville, arriving around 2pm.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Bike On, 12/20 Venture Drive, Noosaville, with free street parking. Hotel transfers are often available and show when you book.
Departure time: 9am, back around 2pm. Other times can be arranged when you book.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours in all, with about 3 hours of riding.
Minimum age: 12 and over, and riders should be about 150 cm or taller to fit the bikes. Under 18s ride with a parent, grandparent or legal guardian.
Fitness: Moderate, with some experience needed. You should be confident on a bike and comfortable on loose off-road surfaces; you don't need to be an experienced mountain biker.
Please note: This fare is for a private group of 2. No driver's licence is needed on the trail network. Light rain doesn't usually stop the ride; severe weather may change or cancel it. Every rider signs a waiver first.

What to bring

Closed-in shoes (compulsory) such as trainers
Active wear you can ride in
Water bottle
Sunscreen and sunglasses
A rain jacket if showers are forecast
Camera and a fully charged phone

What is included

Private guide (local mountain bike guide)
Pedal-assist electric mountain bikes
Approved helmets
Transport from Noosaville to the hinterland trails and back
Light snacks

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Where can I get more information about this trip?

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Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

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Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

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Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

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We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

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Our family of four, including two teenagers, did the guided Biosphere mountain bike tour with Jan. He shared plenty of local history, taught us good technique so everyone felt confident, and the bikes were top quality.

Wayne Pobje Verified· Travelled 6th October 2026

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