Excursion E-biking in the queensland tropics tour at Port Douglas

Feeling a bit adventurous? Consider leaving motor transport behind to explore the lush tropical terrain of the Shire of Douglas the natural way – on an eco-friendly e-bike excursion. With a power boost from your cycle when needed, and with an informative local guide leading the way, experience a wide swath of Queensland landscape in just a few hours and without overexerting.

A short walk and coach transfer from Port Douglas brings you to where your hosts and bikes are waiting. Following gear-up and a safety briefing, it’s time to hop on the seat and roll on down the Australian road. Departing from around Cooya Beach, you’ll soon leave the coastal scenery behind as you cycle inland past sprawling sugar cane fields on a 30-minute leg toward the rural town of Mossman. A further leg brings you into rainforested Mossman Gorge, hydrated by the river of the same name, and about 90 minutes of exploring this unspoiled natural showplace, home to wondrous flora and fauna your guide will point out as you cycle around. This beautiful region is also the ancestral homeland of the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people. After a well-deserved half-hour refreshment break at Mossman Gorge Cafe, your rolling survey resumes as you head back through Mossman and along Shannonvale Causeway, making your way to a pickup point for the return transfer to Port Douglas with imagination fully inspired, lungs fully expanded, and likely a camera full of super photos captured during this leisurely paced two-wheel journey.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: Cooya Beach, Mossman Gorge, Mossman town, Shannonvale, an eco-friendly adventure

Note

Please note: This active excursion includes about 1.6 mi / 2.5km of cycling over mostly level terrain, with modest inclines assisted by the bike’s motor. Guests should be reasonably fit and comfortably able to ride a bike. A disclaimer must be signed to participate. A weight maximum of 265 lbs / 120 kg applies; riders must be at least 5 years old and no older than 75. Refreshments provided at Mossman Gorge include juice or water, traditional Australian damper (bread), and a chocolate tasting plate. Closed-toe shoes and comfortable, tight-fitting clothes are recommended for bike riding. Bring your preferred sun protection. The order of sights and activities may vary.