Put the Pedal to the Metal

Jump straight into the action with over 30km of trails including tracks for beginners and tabletops, jumps and berms for the experienced, there’s no bigger mountain biking playground than Toowoomba Jubilee Park. All that pedaling, puffed you out? Bikeline Toowoomba can hook you up with their range of pedal assisted bicycles or electric bikes that can keep you biking for longer.

Discover the mountain biker’s Mecca at Crows Nest with trails winding around charming and rustic farmyards, meandering glassy creeks, and rolling mountains with views stretching as far as the eye can see – perfect for sunrise or sunset rides. There are seven trails to choose from with more in the works.

Looking for a route carved by Mother Nature herself? Point your handlebars towards the signature red volcanic outcrop, known as Glen Rock State Forest. Work your way through rugged gorges and ridges of the park, broken up by steady downward slopes and fertile flats of the Blackfellow, Shady, Flaggy and Black Duck Creeks. Or, tackle the bizarre rock formations and twisting tracks as you give granite a go under the tyres at Mount Marlay in Stanthorpe.

Add this experience to your bucket-list – Check out the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at 161km long, ranging from Wulkuraka to Yarraman. People of all ages and fitness levels can explore the trail with sections from 7km to 24km. Ranging from low and moderate difficulty to advanced or challenging terrain, you can customise your journey to suit your endurance and experience levels. Beginners can safely explore shorter and smoother sections of the trail, while experienced adventurers can challenge themselves on the twists and turns of the track’s tougher terrain.

If there’s one thing we do know here in Southern Queensland Country, it’s outdoor adventure and it’s safe to say we know it WELL. Now, we are no gate-keeper of secrets so let us share how you can gain a whole new appreciation for our abundant and naturally gifted region and experience the thrill and adrenaline of adventure in the great outdoors for yourself.

It all begins with two wheels and some pedal power. If you guessed cycling, then you are correct, and it’s easy to see why this slice of paradise is a magnet for two-wheel enthusiasts. We’re talking mountain biking, leisurely rides through the vines and along back country roads as well as the holy grail of trails - Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. But that’s just the beginning. Read on to discover how you can create your ultimate bespoke cycling journey.

Make the most of your visit to Stanthorpe by indulging in some of your favourite wineries and pick up some amazing local produce as you cycle along 34km of quiet country roads, past fruit orchards, vineyards and dramatic granite landscapes on the Granite Belt Bike Trail. BYO bike or hire one (personal tours also available) from Granite Belt Bicycle Tours & Hire.

The Goondiwindi Bike Route covers 21km, following the Macintyre River and winding through the town as well as the Goondiwindi Weir and the Botanic Gardens.

COMING SOON | Explore Queensland’s second oldest national park - the Bunya Mountains, via the Russell Park Mountain Bike Trails. Challenge yourself with 28km of trails made up of a series of designated mountain bike loops’ and two shared walking and biking trails amongst the ancient landscape of the worlds oldest stand of Bunya Pines.

Ready for the ultimate memory - making outdoor adventure? Well, as Queen famously said, “get on your bikes and ride”.

Here’s everything you need to know to discover Southern Queensland Country from an entirely different perspective.