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Discover the best of Brisbane on two wheels with this scenic 2-hour guided cycling tour! Ride along the iconic Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point to New Farm, passing stunning city views, lush parklands, and historic landmarks. Cruise through the beautiful City Botanic Gardens, explore the vibrant New Farm precinct, and learn fun facts about Brisbane’s history, culture, and lifestyle from your local guide.
Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this relaxed, easy-paced tour is a fun and active way to see the city’s highlights.
*** PLEASE NOTE***
Please note: Due to current footpath closures on the Story Bridge, this tour will follow an alternate route via the new Kangaroo Point Green Bridge—offering fantastic views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane River.
Your tour begins at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, where you’ll be fitted with your bike and helmet before setting off on your scenic ride.
Who is this tour for?
This tour is perfect for confident riders looking to explore Brisbane on two wheels while discovering the city’s rich history and hidden stories along the way.
Thank You for Booking with Urban Tours – Brisbane River Cycling Tour
We’re so excited to welcome you on your upcoming Brisbane River Cycling Tour with Urban Tours! Get ready to explore the city in a fun and active way while discovering some of Brisbane’s most iconic riverside sights.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the local community, we proudly donate a portion of every booking to a Brisbane-based charity. Thanks to guests like you, we recently donated over $400—your tour helps make a difference right here in our city!
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Your cycling adventure begins at Riverlife Adventure Centre, located at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can fit your bike and helmet and get started on time.
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Riverlife Adventure Centre, Naval Stores,
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive,
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
?♂️ How to Get There
By Taxi:
Get dropped at Thornton Street, walk to the Thornton Street Ferry Terminal, then turn left and follow the signs to Riverlife (approx. 300m walk).
By Walking:
From Brisbane CBD, walk across the Goodwill Bridge, turn left, and follow signs along the river to Riverlife.
By Bus:
Catch a Brisbane City Council bus to South Bank Busway Station. From there, walk approx. 2km along the river toward Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
By Car (Note: No on-site parking at Riverlife)
Here are a few nearby parking options:
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River Terrace (next to Joey’s Café): Park at the top of the cliffs and walk down the stairs, turn right, and walk 250m to Riverlife.
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Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive: Park at the bottom of the cliffs, near Lower River Terrace. Walk 300m along the river toward the Story Bridge.
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Ellis Street or Dock Street: Drive under the Pacific Motorway and park in the free public car park at the base of the cliffs. Walk approx. 800m to Riverlife.
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Hamilton Street (off Bright Street): Park nearby and walk 300m along the river and cycle path.
By Ferry (Recommended):
Take the free CityHopper Ferry, which departs every 30 minutes from 5:30am to midnight. Get off at Holman Street Ferry Terminal and walk 800m south, keeping the river on your right.
♿ Accessibility Information
We strive to make our tours as inclusive as possible and are happy to help where we can. However, please note that this is a bike tour, and participants will need confident riding ability and a moderate level of mobility.
If you have accessibility concerns, please contact us in advance—we’ll do our best to accommodate or recommend a more suitable experience.
❗ Cancellations & Changes
We understand plans can change, which is why we offer flexible cancellation terms:
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Cancel for free up to 12 hours before your tour by emailing info@urbantours.com.au
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No refunds can be provided for cancellations made within 12 hours of the start time or in the case of a no-show.
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If you booked via a third-party platform (e.g. Viator, GetYourGuide), please check their cancellation policies directly.
We can’t wait to show you the best of Brisbane by bike.
If you have any questions before your tour, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
See you soon!
The Urban Tours Team
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Our tour guide, Gau (sorry if I got the name wrong!), was fantastic. He gave us lots of information about Brisbane, helped us take plenty of photos, and even recommended places to visit after the tour.
My mom and I were really satisfied and had a wonderful time in Brisbane. I truly appreciate the experience and strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city!
Guy our driver and leader was knowledgeable, friendly and respectful of his clients needs. WOW the lamington we had at Mt Coot-tha lookout cafe was the best and freshest that I have ever had. That is from an Australia who has had many. I would very much recommend this tour of Brisbane and its best sites.
Just needs to demo her Irish jig!! 😂
Regards: Melissa
P.s We enjoyed meeting the other tourists in our group, it’s a great way to meet people.
So many hidden secrets.
brings this city alive!
What truly set Matt apart was his engaging and entertaining style. He even had some surprises up his sleeve toward the end, which added a fun twist to the experience. Coincidentally, I had crossed paths with him the day before when I asked for directions on the ferry, it was a wonderful surprise to see him as my guide the next day!
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, I highly recommend booking a tour with Matt. His expertise, personable nature, and knack for making every detail interesting made this one of the most enjoyable walking tours I’ve ever been on.
the ratings were high on trip advisor and this tour came as a trip advisor recommendation .
Guy Watson runs urban tours who facilitate the tour .
Guy sent up to date information about the meeting point before the tour .
Guy arrived early and ensured we all had sun cream and provided his own if people didn't have any protection.
Guy was very pleasant and welcoming .
there were people of different nationalities on the tour and he was very inclusive to everyone .
the tour itself was brilliant .
3 hours seems along time but it went very quickly ,at the 2 hour point guy produced a special local treat of lamington cake for all his walking guests ,with an explanation on how it came about in the process .
the tour itself covered the whole of Brisbane central and was full of all sorts of information that you can only get from a walking tour like this , fun facts , historical facts and details you would never get just wandering around on your own .
I would absolutely recommend GUY WATSON OF URBAN TOURS .
Guy tour operator was awesome knew his stuff and I learnt a lot about Brisbane I didn’t know before thank you Guy
































































