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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Brisbane International Airport (BNE)
Pick-up location:
Crystal Pacific Hotel, Palm Beach (Gold Coast)
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Brisbane International Airport (BNE)
Drop-off location:
Crystal Pacific Hotel, Palm Beach (Gold Coast)
Drop-off time:
11:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We recommend flying into Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, approximately 60 miles from your hotel. Brisbane International Airport is served by 31 airlines flying to 50 domestic and 29 international destinations. Taxis are available 24/7 from sheltered ranks right outside the Domestic and International Terminals. The airport is also served by all major car rental agencies.
Train services run every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak periods. Brisbane Airtrain also connects into the Queensland Rail suburban network. Book your ticket on the Airtrain website and get your return journey free.
You can hire an Uber from Level 2, take the lift or escalator down to Level 1, follow the Rideshare Booking signs towards the open air car park on the left as you exit the Terminal building. You can use Uber’s fare estimator or your Rideshare app to work out the cost of your trip.
For door-to-door transfer to and from Brisbane Airport to your hotel, we recommend the Con-x-ion shuttle bus transfer service. The cost is about $110. Con-x-ion operates from both terminals with a pick-up and drop-off service that goes to dozens of locations around Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast. Tickets can be purchased online or at the sales kiosk at each Terminal. To book visit the Con-X-ion website.
Alternatively, if you are traveling from within Australia or New Zealand, you have the option to fly into Gold Coast International Airport (OOL), which offers connections to 18 domestic and 12 international destinations. This is the most ideal option - or to purchase a connecting flight once you are in Australia if you do not wish to rent a car or pay for a car hire.
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at the Crystal Pacific Hotel at 11:00 AM on the first day of your Gold Coast Self-Guided bike tour to go over details of the week ahead. Depending on number of guests booked for your departure date, it is possible we will ask you to shift your meeting time by approximately 30 minutes. Please have your riding gear readily accessible to avoid having to unpack your luggage. After a trip overview, you may change into your cycling gear where you will then be fitted to your Trek bike ensuring you will be comfortable for the week. After a safety talk and reviewing the details of the route, saddle up to begin the day's ride.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your Trek Travel host by calling Trek Bicycle Burleigh Heads (+61 755 343 172), and provide them with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at 11:00 AM at the Crystal Pacific Palm Beach Hotel to collect your bike and equipment. You may check out until 11:00 AM. From here you may choose to extend your stay in the area or secure your transportation back to the Brisbane International Airport. Do not book flights departing before 5:00 PM.
Welcome to the Gold Coast!
Overview
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at the Crystal Pacific Hotel at 11:00 AM. Come dressed to ride and, after a bike fitting, leave your bags at the hotel and begin your first day of cycling. Enjoy a relatively flat ride along Australia's Gold Coast, moving from one coastal gem to the next. Begin at Burleigh Beach, renowned for its golden sands and pristine waters. Today's ride then takes you through the captivating Burleigh Heads National Park landscape. As you pedal through this natural haven, the paved path reveals breathtaking coastal views embraced by lush vegetation. Continue along the Palm Beach shoreline, offering glimpses of cafes, shops, and inviting parks. Stop at Currumbin Alley, where surfers ride the waves intertwined with a unique coastal atmosphere. Saving the best beach for last, you'll arrive at Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta, an iconic surf break celebrated worldwide for its long, curling waves – a spectacular spot to witness surfers and savor the grandeur of the coastline. Enjoy lunch in Coolangatta before returning for a refreshing dip in the saltwater hotel pool.
Hotel
Crystal Pacific Palm Beach
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Coolangatta Out and Back - Approximately 17 mi | 27 km and 738 ft | 225 m
Experience the charms of Mudgeeraba, Southport, and the surrounding hinterlands
Overview
Your journey today explores the serene beauty of Burleigh Head National Park. As you follow a winding cycling path through lush foliage, you'll reach the coastline, enjoying panoramic views en route to Main Beach. You'll experience the Gold Coast's urban charm, passing shopping promenades and cafes as you head towards Southport, known for its blend of city vibrancy and natural pockets, like Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. Looping back, cross the Nerang River, explore Mudgeeraba's quaint streets, and admire Tallebudgera Creek on your return to Burleigh Beach. Choose to relax at Crystal Pacific Hotel or take on the avid option, an exhilarating hinterland route that offers impressive vistas. With challenging climbs and technical descents, this beautiful loop is recommended for experienced riders.
Hotel
Crystal Pacific Palm Beach
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Gold Coast Mudgeeraba Loop - Approximately 35 mi | 56 km and 1,293 ft | 394 m
Hike Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Lamington National Park Loop - Approximately 86 mi | 139 km and 6,183 ft | 1,885 m
Cycle hinterland tranquility and enjoy the beachside charm of Palm Beach
Overview
Experience a perfect blend of hinterland tranquility and beachside charm today. Starting from the picturesque Burleigh Beach, you’ll pedal through charming coastal neighborhoods, invigorated by the sea breeze. Your route transforms into a captivating landscape of rolling hills, lush greenery, and expansive skies. Ride along a well-paved highway, relishing hinterland serenity and pausing for breathtaking vistas. You’ll then descend, heading back towards the coast, greeted by the vibrant ambiance of Palm Beach. Experience the sun-drenched shores and inviting waves, concluding your adventure with coastal delights – relaxing by the water, savoring local cuisine, and or simply taking in the ocean-side ambiance.
Hotel
Crystal Pacific Palm Springs
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Hinterland Lollipop - Approximately 27 mi | 44 km and 1,266 ft | 386 m
Hike Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Worongary Road Loop - Approximately 38 mi | 61 km and 1,662 ft | 507 m
Enjoy an early morning ride up the coast
Overview
Wake up bright and early for a final coastal spin to Paradise Point. This ride is a perfect way to wrap up your self-guided bike tour of Australia's Gold Coast. Or choose to enjoy a peaceful morning strolling along the beach one last time before you depart. Your Trek Travel host will meet you at your hotel at 11:00 AM to collect your bike and say farewell.
Hotel
Crystal Pacific Palm Beach
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Hiking Options
Hike Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Coastal Cruise to Paradise Point - Approximately 38 mi | km and 1,294ft | 548 m
If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.
Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
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