Cycling Tour NSW South Coast Ebike
Duration:
4Â Days
Difficulty: Easy
From
$1250
A stunning coastal getaway
The New South Wales south coast is famous for raw, uncrowded beaches, whale watching and quaint country towns. Explore this coastal gem riding the scenic cycling paths with your Ebike that follow the coastline, whilst having all the logistics looked after for you.
This cycling tour is an easy self-guided 4-day/3-night ride along the beautiful south coast of NSW. Within each reach of Sydney, starting in the beautiful beachside suburb of Thirroul and following the coast south to the dramatic headland and lighthouse in Kiama. The route is primarily flat and runs mainly along cycle paths, and there is plenty to see and do along the way. Using your included ebike this cycling tour is an ideal mini getaway.
The start point of Thirroul is easily accessed from Sydney, via a scenic train, and saves the trouble of driving and car parking (which you are of course welcome to do). We will meet you at the train station, collect your bags and get you ready for your scenic ebike ride to Wollongong on day 1.
E-bikes are perfect for this cycling tour, and whilst mainly flat, there are a couple of short hills on the last day of riding on the way into Kiama. You are welcome to BYO your bike if preferred.
This cycling tour will take you along the gorgeous shoreline of the southern Sydney beaches and around the scenic Lake Illawarra. The ride includes an optional visit to the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, and passes the dramatic Bombo Headland Geological Site, both well worth exploring. There is also the small but delightful Puckey’s Estate Nature Reserve, a gorgeous inlet teeming with birdlife.
What We Love About this Cycling Tour NSW South Coast:
Apart from the joy of cycling the incredible coastal paths, we also love:
- Watching out for whales and dolphins along the coast.
- Swimming at the beaches and unique beach pools dotted on the route.
- Dining on freshly cooked fish and chips on a beachside picnic after a day of gentle cycling.
- Visiting the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Cycling the picturesque Lake Illawarra and the sparkling blue waters of Windang Beach.
- Enjoying the waterside accommodation and the sound of the sea in the evenings.
What Is Included in Your NSW South Coast Ebike Cycling Tour
This package is a great value when you consider the inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation in quality properties all with en-suites
- 3 x breakfasts with hot drinks (tea/coffee)
- Detailed itinerary, marked maps and ride notes
- Bike locks, pannier bags
- All luggage transfers
- On-call support throughout
- Environmentally friendly cycling water bottles*
- Lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirts*
Bikes
Quality adult and/or children's e-bikes & helmets are available for hire or you can BYO.
See prices on the calendar below or contact Tour de Vines to check availability.
*A tour kit is posted before your arrival, so we do require a minimum of 30 days notice for this to be sent
NSW Cycling Tour Dates & Prices
This is a self-guided cycling tour which can be enjoyed on almost any date, subject only to accommodation availability. We only check accommodation availability when a $A100pp deposit is received (this is 100% refundable if we can't meet your dates or provide alternatives).
As this trip includes a single night in 3 towns, there may be start day restrictions at certain times of the year due to property-imposed 2-night minimum stays.
Prices are listed below on the calendar and may vary slightly depending on your specific date/s (note there is a $100pp surcharge for any tours booked that include or shoulder with an Australia or NSW public holiday). Click on your preferred date and the relevant rate/s will appear.
Optional extras can be booked online via the calendar below but are indicative:
- BYO bike no cost
- E-bike hire $A250
Luggage Transfers & Support
Whilst you enjoy the freedom of cycling self-guided, support is never far away. A local team is available as and when required and will transfer your luggage daily to your accommodation. If you have issues with your hire bikes, or inclement weather arrives, our support will be there for you, so you can rest easy knowing help is at hand, and enjoy your surroundings and experience.
Trusted Operator
Tour de Vines has been running tours in since 2002 and has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and is now a Hall of Fame inductee. You can be assured we are a quality operator and want nothing more than for you to have an amazing travel experience.
Self Guided Cycling
Self-guided cycling tours do require participants to be adaptable and able to solve issues whilst on tour. On-call support is included in your tour, but it is expected that you will know how to repair punctures and make minor adjustments to gears, handlebars and seats if required, and if bringing your own bike, then this is expected. For anything more serious, we will be able to assist with a call to our 1300 665 330 number at any time during your trip. You should be able to read a map and follow directions, either on a device or a printed map (supplied), and you have a good sense of direction. Getting a little bit lost or having to ask locals for directions is all part of choosing to travel on a self-guided basis. The maps and directions provided to you are updated regularly and tailored to your specific trip (hotels, restaurants are noted and marked). If this is something that makes you nervous or uncertain, or if you know for sure that you can’t fix a puncture or aren’t confident reading a map, then we do recommend our extensive range of small group fully guided tours where all the stress of navigation, bike maintenance and logistics is all done for you. However, if comfortable with this, then the freedom of a self-guided cycling trip is wonderful, and once confident, can be the preferred choice across our range of cycling tours.
What bikes are available (e-bikes)?
This is an ebike tour only, or you can BYO your own bike at no extra cost.
See prices online when booking or contact Tour de Vines to check availability.
What accommodation is used?
Accommodation does vary depending on dates, group size and any special requirements.
As a guide, we use the following properties on this lovely cycling tour along the New South Wales southern beaches:
- Wollongong: Novotel North Beach or similar
- Shellharbour: The Shellharbour Village Motel or similar
- Kiama: The Sebel or Kiama Shores
Being a self-guided cycling tour in which you can choose your preferred dates, accommodation is not pre-booked.
Before advising any availability, we do require a deposit, which will enable us to check and book accommodation for your preferred dates. If accommodation is not available, we will advise alternate dates or refund your deposit.
Is this tour suitable for kids/families?
Absolutely yes, this itinerary is ideal for families and kids.
Limited children's equipment is available, so please check with us before booking, or you can BYO your kids bikes and/or trailers.
On the 3rd day of cycling, there are some very short but reasonably steep hills. These can easily be walked if anyone, including kids, is unable to ride them.
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