Noosa bike hire, self guided rides and mountain bike coaching, from a local team that rides these trails every day.
Beach riding
Riding the coast at Noosa is one of the best ways to see the place: ocean on one side, fresh air, nowhere in particular to be. Riding directly on the sand is a different question, and it pays to know a few things before you set off.
It depends which beach. Cycling is not permitted on Noosa Main Beach. There are too many people on foot, and safety restrictions apply. For a genuine beach ride, head to Noosa North Shore, where riding is allowed and the conditions are far better suited to it.
It looks effortless in photographs. In practice it depends entirely on conditions and equipment.
On a fat bike at low tide it is superb. On a standard bike at high tide it is a shove. Check the tide before you go. The North Shore ride page covers the timing.
If you want the beach ride people picture (open coastline, almost nobody around, room to move), this is where you go. It is at its best at low tide, when the sand firms up and rolls easily under the tyres.
The ride begins with a short ferry crossing from Noosa to the North Shore, a small thing that makes the day feel like a proper trip. From there you roll straight onto the beach and into wide open riding unlike anything else in the region.
It is self-guided, so you set the pace, with GPS navigation to keep you on track. Fat bikes are built for exactly this, which keeps the ride smooth and stable even if you have never ridden off-road before.
What you get:
No traffic, no crowds, just open space.
You do not need sand to get the scenery. Plenty of Noosa’s paths and trails are smooth, away from traffic, suitable for any fitness level and ideal for relaxed exploring, and most of them run alongside the beaches, the river or the hinterland anyway.
The easiest way to see Noosa is on an e-bike, and our pick for the coast is the Velectrix e-cruiser. Upright, comfortable and very easy to ride, with pedal assist doing the work on the hills and into the headwind.
It is the obvious choice for couples, families and mixed-ability groups, because nobody gets dropped. We deliver them, so you can start from wherever you are staying.
Guided: nothing to plan, local knowledge along the way, fully supported.
Self-guided: your own pace, routes planned for you, completely flexible.
Guided and self-guided tours are run by By Earth and Ocean, our sister company in the Element Outdoors Group, for anyone wanting a bigger adventure than a day on hire bikes. Bike On handles bike and e-bike hire, the self-guided coastal and river rides, and mountain bike coaching.
Noosa North Shore is the place, and it is far better at low tide when the sand is firm.
No. Cycling is not permitted on Noosa Main Beach because of the foot traffic and safety restrictions. Noosa North Shore is where beach riding is allowed. It works best at low tide, and suits confident riders or anyone on a bike built for sand.
Not always. Sand is hard work without the right bike and the right tide, so a little experience and some confidence help.
Not with an e-bike. Most coastal routes are within reach of any fitness level once the motor is doing part of the work.
Discover Noosa with premium bikes built for comfort and adventure. Choose from road bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, kids’ bikes and more. Hire by the day or longer.
Discover sealed riverside paths, hinterland gravel, quiet country roads, purpose built singletrack and a long stretch of open beach, all on routes locals actually ride.
Fun, inclusive and progressive coaching for all ages and abilities. Learn new skills, ride with friends and take your mountain biking to the next level.
