River to River, Land and Sea E-bike Tour in Sunshine Coast
- 2–2.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a unique and educational adventure with our guided river-to-river e-bike tour. Led by a knowledgeable marine biologist guide, you'll ride an e-bike from the mouth of the Mooloolah River to the Maroochy River, exploring the iconic Mooloolaba Spit Rock Wall, HMAS Brisbane Lookout site, and Cotton Tree Park pier. Immerse yourself in the rich history and geography of the coastal environment, gaining insight into the integral role these rivers played in the development of the Sunshine Coast Region. This easy, entry-level ride along concrete pathways takes you from Charles Clarke Park to the mouth of the Mooloolaba River Spit Rock Wall, up to the lookout at Alexandra Headlands, and onto the Maroochy River at Cotton Tree then return. You must be able to ride a bike. Discover the beauty of the region while enjoying the convenience and comfort of our electric bikes. Book your tour now for an unforgettable experience!
Inclusions
What's included
- Safety Helmets
- Use of bicycle
Itinerary
'Mooloolaba' is thought to have derived either from 'mulu' the Aboriginal word for snapper fish, or 'mullu' meaning red-bellied black snake. Originally the name 'Mooloolah Heads' was given to the area from the mouth of the Mooloolah River to the site of the present Charles Clarke Park on River Esplanade. The rock groyne was built in the early 1965 to facilitate pilot boats for the port of Brisbane.
The river of tears, a Dreamtime Legend about Maroochy, Nindery and Ccoolum The first inhabitants of the Maroochy district were the Aboriginal people of the Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi language group, whose lands stretched from Burrum River in the north, to Pine River in the south, and west to the Conondale Ranges. For over 20,000 years, the Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi people hunted in the surrounding ranges, fished the rivers and gathered seafood from the ocean..
Timber on the river Up until the late 1800s, the sole transport link from Brisbane to the Maroochy area was by boat. Timbergetters such as Petrie, Pettigrew, Low and Grigor arrived on the coast by boat in search of timber resources within the region. The early explorers used the rivers and creeks to access inland areas. They found a wealth of timber, including red cedar, beech and pine. From the 1870s, the Maroochy River was used to transport timber harvested from the inland areas and the Blackall Range. William Pettigrew used Maroochydore as a timber landing place from 1884, twenty years after he first established a depot with James Low and William Grigor, at Mooloolah Heads.
As you make your way up to the headland itself, you find yourself looking up to a spectacular lookout that is shaped like the bow of a navy ship. This is the HMAS Brisbane Lookout, which is one of the best ways to take in the spectacular views over the coastline and to look for whales and dolphins out to sea.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Sunshine Coast Tours, Shop 4 The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557. Park in the Multi-Story Car Park and walk southeast to the Wharf complex. Sunshine Coast Tours is next to the main, signed entrance to The Wharf complex.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- ecoTekk Electric Bikes Sunshine Coast
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A working mobile phone number in Australian is required to receive text messages about your tour.
- Each rider will need to complete a Public Liability Insurance (PLI) waiver before the tour begins — a link will be texted to your mobile phone.
- Queensland law requires riders aged 16 and over to carry a valid driver's licence.
- Children aged 6 to 11 ride on a tag-along bike attached behind an adult's e-Bike.
How it compares in Noosa & Sunshine Coast
- Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 135 experiences we list in Noosa & Sunshine Coast.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 67 of 135.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Noosa & Sunshine Coast
Noosa and the Sunshine Coast stretch along Queensland's south-east coast, with surf beaches, a coastal national park and green hinterland towns.
Noosa Heads sits on a headland where the Noosa River meets the Pacific, with a sheltered main beach, the cafés of Hastings Street and Noosa National Park at its back. Walking tracks follow the coast through eucalypt forest and rocky coves, and koalas live in the trees. South along the coast, Coolum, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Caloundra offer long surf beaches and family seaside towns.
Top-ranked sights in Noosa & Sunshine Coast: Lake Cootharaba , Noosa Everglades, Noosa National Park.
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