Cycle from Vineyard to Vineyard on the Granite Belt
Experience the Granite Belt at a leisurely pace, cycling the quiet country roads which string the dozens of cellar doors and foodie stops together. A popular trail is the well marked Granite Belt Bike Trail, which follows 34km of quiet country roads, starting in Stanthorpe at the picturesque creek and meandering through quaint country back roads towards Ballandean, Queensland’s most famed wine region.
There’s seven more bike trails across the Stanthorpe region and for maps and information about riding them check out the Stanthorpe section of Ride the Great Divide website.
Accommodation with Bike Hire Packages
Stay in a quaint Briar Rose Cottage in Stanthorpe with bike hire included
Stay in a modern 31 The Rocks Villa on the outskirts of Stanthorpe with bike hire included
Hire a Bike or Join a Guided Bike Tour
Bring your own bike and make your own way or let the local Stanthorpe bicycle tours and hire business make everything easy… and fun! They know and love the local area and offer fully guided bicycle tours. If doing it yourself is more your style, they also offer a bicycle hire service, complete wth all the accessories you may need, gourmet picnic hamper options and the all important local knowledge of where to go and a what to see on their mapped itineraries.
“To make it even easier for you we will deliver bikes to your accommodation and we will even pick you up if you’ve had enough for the day!”
Discover everything from boutique wineries, vineyards, fruit orchards and much more while out on your ride. Check out their fully guided tour options:
Bikes, Beers and Strange Birds
An afternoon tour with Bikes, Beers and Strange Birds – for craft beer connoisseurs !
17kms – approx 3-4 hours total depending on the group and stops.
Undulating terrain.
Castles, Cafes and Cabernet
Half day fully guided tour with Castles, Cafes and Cabernet – their most popular tour includes local cheese factory 18kms – approx 4 hours total depending on the group and stops.
The flattest terrain of our tours. Half day fully guided tour with Castles, Cafes and Cabernet – their most popular tour includes a visit to the local cheese factory.
Cycle and Stars 2 Day Tour
Two day cycling tour of the Granite Belt. Cycle and Stars is a fully organised weekend getaway including accommodation.
Day 1 – 30kms.
Day 2 – 35kms.
Great Granite Escape
A full day out. Great Granite Escape is best for the keen cyclist and outdoor adventurer !
50kms – approx 6 hours total depending on the group.
Undulating terrain but very picturesque.
Self-Guided Tour Options
If you prefer to head out on your own adventure then we have many self-guided tour, bike hire options available. Don’t forget to order your regional gourmet hamper to take with you too.