Big Volcano® Visitor Guide

Bushwalking, bike riding and horse riding tours and clubs in the Byron Bay, Tweed Valley, Gold Coast Region of New South Wales and Queensland Australia

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"The Road Less Travelled", Mooball

Photo: "Rail Trail Rules", Northern Rivers Rail Trail, J Palmer, Big Volcano Tourism


Find out about the World Heritage of the region.  When visiting our natural and scenic attractions please observe the Guidelines for Ecotourists.

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Bicycling, Bushwalking, and Horse Riding

Guided town walks, bushwalking* tours and cycling tours take advantage of the plentiful municipal parks, bikeways and World Heritage listed National Parks and reserves of the region.

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, is a popular attraction, with a number of bike hire providers offering their services.  The Casino to Bentley section also providing a dedicated bridle path along side the rail trail.  Horse riding may also be available at riding centres and equestrian centres.

For birdwatchers, the walking tours will often provide a great introduction to our habitats and common species.  This bioregion is known for the McPherson-Macleay overlap, which means that for birds, flora and fauna, it's the southern limit for northern species and northern limit for southern species, making it one of the most biodiverse in Australia.

Gold Coast and Tweed Shire Councils have brochures showing suburban walking and bicycle ways, available at Visitor Information Centres, and Ballina Council has a number of cycleways throughout the shire.  Local special interest clubs may also welcome visitors on outings.  Bushwalking clubs often have biking, kayaking and paddling outings as well.

 

* That's tramping to our Kiwi cousins, rambling to our friends from Old Blighty and hiking or trekking to everyone else!


Bicycling Tours and Bicycle Hire

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Better By Bike AU
E-Bike Hire: Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Trail Side Hire Better By Bike AU New

Experience the freedom of our self-guided e-bike tour.  We'll provide transfers to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Marvel at Wollumbin/Mount Warning's majestic views, discover glow worms in the Burringbar Range tunnel, and delight in the natural beauty of Byron and Tweed Hinterland.

Pedal at your own pace, creating an adventure that captures the essence of this rural paradise. Let nature and culture guide your journey on this unforgettable e-bike tour.

Locality
Murwillumbah

model car racing at the Muscle Car Museum
Self Guide E Bike Tour - Husk Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail Beyond Byron E Bike Tours - Byron Bay New

Go on a self-guided E Bike tour through the best of the Tweed hinterland to finish at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. (return transfer included)

E Bike effortlessly through nature reserves, the full length of The Northern Rivers Rail Trail, up windy lanes through the rainforest & across flat open cane fields.

Guide yourself at your own pace with our custom smartphone app. After the Rail Trail you will E bike with ease up into the rainforest & amazing views on the way to Bilambil, before descending down to finish in the grounds of Husk Farm Distillery for a well earned gin & tonic. (return transfer included)

We set you up with a great E Bike, helmet, hi-viz backpack, a smartphone app & off you go. Don't just rent a bike, have an adventure!

Locality
Mooball, Tweed Valley

Byron Bay Bikes
Byron Bay Private Bike Tour Byron Bay Bikes New

Join us for an unforgettable bike tour to the iconic Byron Bay Lighthouse! As you ride along scenic coastal paths, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking ocean views and lush greenery.

Feel the refreshing sea breeze as you pedal through charming landscapes and watch for dolphins playing in the waves.

At the lighthouse, take in the panoramic vistas and capture stunning photos from the top. Learn about the lighthouse's rich history and spot migrating whales during the season.

This adventure is perfect for all skill levels, combining fitness, fun, and the beauty of nature. Don't miss out on this chance to experience the best of Byron Bay—book your tour today and create lasting memories!

Locality
Byron Bay
Freedom Machine E-bike hire from Byron Bay
Northern Rivers Rail Trail E-Bike Hire w/ Shuttle from Byron Freedom Machine New

Northern Rivers Rail Trail E-Bike Tour: Including return transport from Byron Bay.

Explore the Southern end of the rail trail and experience the Byron Hinterland at its best. Meet us at Combi Cafe and our shuttle service will transport you to and from the Rail Trail.

Option to add on gourmet picnic basket from our friends at Combi Cafe. Located next to Freedom Machine, Combi Cafe is renowned for its delectable coffee, smoothies, and organic breakfast options.

Savour the flavours, relax, and get ready for excitement! Approx: 8hrs 1hr travel and up to 7hrs on trail.

Locality
Byron Bay

Bicycling Tours and Bicycle Hire Directory

These free listings are provided to ensure the most comprehensive local directory possible.
When you contact folks listed here, please mention you found them via Big Volcano.  Thanks.

Biking in the Northern Rivers  Updated
Ballina, NSW
Courtesy Bicycle Emporium, Ballina
Australian Cycle Tours - North Coast
NSW
1300 114 966
Bicycle Emporium: Ballina Byron Bike hire
Ballina
(02) 6681 4054
E-bike2U
Byron Bay Updated
0412 005 605
Better By Bike
Byron Bay
0408 444 858
Beyond Byron E Bikes
Byron Bay
0409 454 613
Byron Bay Adventure Tours
Byron Bay
1300 120 028
Byron Bay Surf & Bike Hire
Byron Bay
(02) 6680 7066
Lifecycles Byron Bay New
Cycling routes in Byron Bay
Byron Bay
0409 586 453
Wide Open Road Cycling Tours New
National
0411 362 644
Soul Surf School
Byron Bay
1800 089 699
Kool Bikes and Hire Updated
Coolangatta
0432 443 302
Gold Coast City Bikeways
Walk, cycle, run & public transport maps Updated
Gold Coast
-
Spinway Gold Coast
Self service return to station bicycle hire
-
Kool Bikes and Hire New
Kingscliff
0413 376 676
Bicycle Routes - Murwillumbah
Find the right bike route for you through Murwillumbah, where we've got 63 cycle routes to explore.
Murwillumbah
-
Uki Mountain Bike Park New
Murwillumbah, NSW
-
Northern Rivers Bike Hire (formerly Murwillumbah Cycles)   Updated
Mooball
1300 875 125 Updated
Bushwalking (hiking, tramping) and Walking Tours


Bushwalking NSW - clubs Updated
NSW statewide
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Vision Walks
Ballina
(02) 6687 4237
All Trails Ballina walks New
Ballina
Self guided
Behind the Bay New
Byron Bay
0425 879 039
Explore Byron Bay
Byron Bay
0467 277 669
Real Byron Tours New
Byron Bay
0402 049 426
BirdLife Northern NSW (formerly Tweed Bird Observers) Updated
Far North Coast, Northern NSW
-
Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club  Updated
Gold Coast
-
Gold Coast Walking Tours
Heritage walks & trails
Gold Coast
Self guided
All Trails Lismore walks New
Lismore
Self guided
Northern Rivers Bushwalkers Club
Runs a variety of bushwalking, cycling, kayaking and abseiling activities each week.  Updated
Lismore, NSW
-
Northern Rivers Rail Trail
Northern Rivers, NSW
(02) 6673 0404
Nimbin Bushwalkers Club - Facebook  Updated
Nimbin, NSW
-
All Trails Tweed Heads walks New
Tweed Heads
Self guided
Tweed Shire Bushwalks and hiking New
Tweed Shire
Self guided

Horse Riding


Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat
Lessons/tuition
Bonogin Valley, QLD
(07) 5667 7468
Seahorses Riding Ranch
Lessons and rides
Byron Bay
0404 198 220
Zephyr Horses
Small groups horse tours, by appointment only.
Byron Bay
n/a
Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre
Lessons and rides
Bangalow
(02) 6687 1446
Limpinwood Classical Riding Centre
Lessons/clinics
Limpinwood via Chillingham
(02) 6679 2238
Piroutte Equestrian Park
Lessons/clinics
Murwillumbah
(02) 6677 7472
Tweed Valley Equestrian Group
Lessons/clinics/competitions
Murwillumbah
0407 662 883

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