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The Gold Coast Cycle Centre at Nerang is a dedicated cycling complex bringing together an outdoor velodrome, criterium circuits and direct access to the mountain bike trails of Nerang National Park. The centre’s outdoor 356m asphalt velodrome is complemented by approximately 900m and 1.5km road circuits, creating a versatile venue for track riding, criterium racing, time trials, training and junior development. It’s home to Gold Coast Cycling Club, which regularly uses the facility for racing and coached sessions, while the neighbouring forest means road, track and mountain biking all come together in one seriously handy cycling precinct. RTS Tip: Check the Gold Coast Cycling Club calendar before heading down if you want to join an organised session. Track training caters for juniors and adults, while time trials and racing also run at the centre throughout the year. If you’re bringing the MTB as well, allow extra time — Nerang National Park is right next door, so you can swap the velodrome for the dirt without moving the car.

Boomerang Farm Bike Park in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast is a privately operated, pay-to-ride gravity park built for riders who love going downhill. The park features around 14 gravity trails and growing, ranging from green through to double-black, with flow trails, downhill tracks, freeride lines, berms, drops, rock features and some seriously big jumps. There’s also a dedicated dirt-jump area and pump track, giving riders plenty of opportunity to work on progression between runs. With shuttle uplifts available, plus an on-site café and bike shop, Boomerang Farm makes it easy to settle in for a full day of gravity laps. RTS Tip: This is private property and a paid-entry bike park, so check current opening days, trail conditions and book your rider entry before making the trip. Shuttle uplift is well worth considering if you want to maximise your downhill laps, and protective gear is strongly recommended as you progress onto the harder lines and bigger features.

Glossy Black Reserve, hidden among the suburbs of Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast, packs around 8km of purpose-built mountain bike trails into a compact patch of native bushland. The network is designed around green easy and blue intermediate riding, with eight dedicated MTB trails including Jumpin’ Ant Hill, Lazy Lizard, Rabbit’s Run, Cockys Climb, Drop Bear, Cascades, Test Run and Fledgling. Expect flowing singletrack, switchback climbs, berms, rollers, creek crossings and optional jumps and technical B-lines. Drop Bear is a standout for intermediate riders, delivering a fast descending run filled with berms, rollers and optional jumps, while Fledgling provides a short progression trail for beginners. RTS Tip: A great first lap is to climb Jumpin’ Ant Hill, continue through Lazy Lizard and finish with the flowing descent of Rabbit’s Run. Most of the dedicated MTB trails are one-way, while connecting fire trails are shared with walkers, so follow the directional signage and keep an eye out at crossings. Parking around the reserve is limited and surrounded by residential streets, so riding to the trailhead is encouraged where possible.

The Hillview Drive Trail in Kilsyth South, Victoria, is a local shared trail offering an easy-going ride through the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Following the Hillview Drive corridor and connecting into surrounding paths and reserves, it’s well suited to casual riders, families and anyone looking to add some traffic-free kilometres to a neighbourhood ride. Rather than being a destination trail on its own, its value is in the local connections it provides, making it handy for exploring the wider Kilsyth, Bayswater and Dandenong Creek cycling network. RTS Tip: Use Hillview Drive Trail as part of a longer local loop rather than riding it in isolation. Check the map for nearby shared paths and trail connections before you head out—you can easily turn this short section into a much bigger eastern Melbourne ride.

Set in the Gold Coast hinterland near Advancetown, Hinze Dam is a scenic spot for a relaxed recreational ride surrounded by bushland, water views and rolling hills. The dam precinct has shared pathways and quiet areas to explore by bike, making it particularly suited to families, casual riders and anyone looking for an easier outing away from the busier coastal paths. With picnic areas, lookouts and visitor facilities around the dam, it’s a great place to combine a ride with a longer stop and enjoy a different side of the Gold Coast. RTS Tip: Hinze Dam is more about enjoying the surroundings than chasing big kilometres. Take your time, stop at the lookouts and make use of the picnic areas. If you’re looking for a longer or more challenging ride, the surrounding Gold Coast hinterland has plenty of options to add to your day.

Nerang National Park MTB Trails Nerang National Park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, is one of South East Queensland’s best-known mountain biking destinations, offering 20 officially designated MTB trails covering around 34 km, plus an extensive network of shared management trails. Just inland from the Gold Coast and around 12 km from Surfers Paradise, the network winds through open eucalypt forest, casuarina groves and pockets of dry rainforest, with riding ranging from easy beginner loops through to fast, rocky and highly technical black-diamond terrain. Beginners can start on trails such as Training Wheels, Casuarina Grove Circuit, Goanna and Goanna Loop, while intermediate riders have a huge selection including Petes, Rocky Horror, Three Hills, Happy Valley, Wombats, Baileys, Elevator and Explosions. Expect plenty of classic Nerang riding along the way — natural rock, creek crossings, punchy climbs, fast flowing sections, rock gardens, log drops and technical corners. One of Nerang’s biggest claims to fame is its connection with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Three difficult one-way trails — GC2018 Loop 1, Loop 2 and Loop 3 — were purpose-built for the Games and designed to challenge world-class XC riders. Loop 1 incorporates jump-style features, Loop 2 tests technical climbing and fitness, while Loop 3 combines climbing with a fast descent packed with humps, jumps and berms. Experienced riders can also tackle Taipan, a difficult one-way high-speed descent featuring rock slabs, jumps and other technical features. The combination of purpose-built singletrack, old-school natural riding and shared trails makes Nerang particularly good for riders who want to build their own longer Gold Coast MTB loop rather than simply repeat a handful of bike-park descents. The park is also important wildlife habitat, with riders potentially spotting koalas, glossy black-cockatoos, echidnas and other native wildlife while exploring the forest. RTS Tip: Download the official Nerang National Park MTB map before you ride — some trails are one-way while others are two-way, and the shared trails are also used by walkers and horse riders. MTB riders must give way to both walkers and horses on shared trails. Avoid riding during or immediately after heavy rain, stay on the 20 sanctioned MTB trails, and if you’re new to Nerang, start around Casuarina Grove and Goanna before progressing towards Three Hills and the much harder GC2018 and Taipan trails.

The Canungra Tramway Tunnel Heritage Trail is a short cycling and walking experience near Canungra in Queensland's Scenic Rim, following part of the formation of the historic Lahey family's timber tramway. The highlight is the impressive Lahey's Canungra Tramway Tunnel, a roughly 90-metre tunnel cut by hand through solid sandstone in the Darlington Range. Constructed around the turn of the 20th century, the tramway was built to transport timber from the Coomera Valley to the Lahey family's large sawmill at Canungra. From the signed parking area beside Beaudesert–Nerang Road, a compacted-earth trail leads towards the tunnel and picnic area. Riders can then follow approximately 500 metres of the former tramway formation north towards Duncan Street and Canungra, making this more of a short heritage exploration than a traditional long-distance rail trail. The old tramway has a fascinating story. Despite using a tunnel to cross the range, trains still faced exceptionally steep gradients, with specialised Climax and Shay geared locomotives used to haul timber through the rugged country surrounding Canungra. Today, the tunnel is one of the most significant surviving reminders of Canungra's timber and railway history and is recognised as a local heritage attraction by the Scenic Rim Regional Council. For riders searching for cycling in Canungra, Scenic Rim bike trails, historic rail trails near Brisbane or cycling attractions around the Gold Coast hinterland, the Canungra Tramway Tunnel makes an interesting little stop to combine with a bigger day exploring the region. RTS Tip: The tunnel is currently fenced and cannot be ridden through. You can approach the entrance and explore the accessible former tramway trail, but don't plan this as a continuous tunnel ride. The most recent visitor report from February 2026 confirms the tunnel remains blocked, with a newer protective barrier allowing visitors to walk right up to the entrance.

Cornubia Forest Park in Logan is a brilliant slice of mountain biking between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with a compact network of purpose-built singletrack woven through almost 200 hectares of protected bushland. The riding is predominantly intermediate, with trails including the 3.1km Birdwing, 1.8km Spangled Drongo, 1.7km Wallum Froglet, 1.5km Stupidly Happy and 1.2km Ginger Gully, plus the easy Flowmy Loamy and black-rated Resurrection for riders looking to step things up. Expect classic South East Queensland riding with flowing forest singletrack, roots, rocks, short climbs and fast descents, with fire trails and access tracks making it easy to link together different combinations. RTS Tip: Cornubia is particularly good for intermediate riders, but check the grading before dropping into unfamiliar trails — Resurrection is rated difficult while most of the network sits at blue intermediate. Download Trailforks before you ride and avoid the trails during or immediately after wet weather; Logan City Council recommends staying off if your tyre tread is sinking around 2cm into the surface.

Kooralbyn Valley MTB Park, in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, is a historic mountain biking destination with a network spanning everything from approachable green trails to serious black and double-black gravity riding. The park currently features more than 20 trails plus a skills area, with rocky natural singletrack, short punchy climbs, flowing descents, berms, jumps, drops and technical features providing plenty of variety for XC, trail, enduro and downhill riders. Kooralbyn also has an impressive place in Australian mountain bike history. The original trails hosted national-level racing and were once used as a training facility by the Australian MTB team, with Cadel Evans racing here at the 2001 National XCO Championships. After the original resort closed in 2008 and the trails became overgrown, local riders formed the Kooralbyn Valley Mountain Bike Club and began restoring the old network and developing new trails. Today the park once again hosts downhill, cross-country and gravity enduro racing, including the famous Black Snake downhill course. Located on Routley Drive at Kooralbyn, the park is within reach of Brisbane and the Gold Coast and makes a great Scenic Rim MTB day trip or riding weekend. The combination of progressive trails, technical gravity riding and genuine Australian MTB history makes Kooralbyn particularly worthwhile for riders wanting something beyond a manicured modern trail centre. RTS Tip: Don’t assume Kooralbyn is only for advanced gravity riders. There are green and blue options for developing skills, but the network progresses all the way to black and double-black trails with substantial jumps, drops and technical features. Check the trail grading before dropping in, and check the park’s latest updates before travelling as events can affect normal trail access.

Kyogle MTB Park is a volunteer-built mountain bike network in Boorabee State Forest on Yongurra Road, just minutes from the centre of Kyogle in the NSW Northern Rivers. The forest is known for its rich, dark loam and fast, flowing singletrack, creating a very different riding experience from the rocky terrain found across many other NSW MTB destinations. The network caters for a broad range of abilities, with green and blue gravity trails, dedicated climbing trails and black-rated features for experienced riders. It’s designed so newer riders can start comfortably before progressively stepping up to longer and faster descents. For beginners, Chain Gang is a roughly 600m green trail with an undulating downhill profile, while Too Easy extends the easier riding and also provides an accessible climbing route. Little Twisties is specifically aimed at kids, making Kyogle a good option for families and developing riders. The blue network is where Kyogle really comes alive. Trails including Marble Run, Bogroll, Downright, Flowvid and Fireflyer deliver longer flowing descents, with Fireflyer and Flowvid each stretching to around 1.5km. For advanced riders, Long Drop adds a cascading series of black-rated drops before feeding back into Fireflyer. The club currently lists its separate black jump trail as closed for repairs, so check current conditions before riding. The trails are built and maintained by the Kyogle Track and Trail Mountain Bike Club, working within Boorabee State Forest. Kyogle Council has also identified mountain biking as an important opportunity for the region, with a broader strategy aimed at developing Kyogle as a Northern NSW MTB destination. Best of all, normal trail access is free, and the network is conveniently located right on the eastern edge of town, making it easy to combine a ride with Kyogle’s cafés, accommodation and other local attractions. For riders searching for Kyogle MTB, Northern Rivers mountain bike trails, Boorabee State Forest MTB, family-friendly MTB in Northern NSW or flow trails near the Gold Coast, Kyogle is a great little network to add to the ride list. RTS Tip: Kyogle is particularly good if you love flow without enormous climbing. Start on Chain Gang and Too Easy, then work through the blues as your confidence builds. The park has previously run special shuttle days, but don’t assume shuttles operate for everyday riding. Check the club’s latest trail conditions before travelling, especially for the black features.

South-east Brisbane BMX refers to the BMX racing facility used by Bayside BMX Club at Wynnum West on Brisbane’s bayside. The club provides a dedicated BMX racing environment for riders of all ages and abilities, from children getting their first taste of BMX through to experienced racers competing at regional, state and national level. Bayside BMX emphasises skills development, confidence and family participation, making it a strong entry point into BMX racing in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs. The purpose-built race track delivers the classic BMX experience, with a start hill and gate, rollers, jumps, rhythm sections and large bermed corners designed to reward pumping, jumping, cornering and race technique. Rather than being a casual pump track, this is a club-focused BMX racing venue where riders can develop their skills through structured practice, coaching and racing. Bayside is part of the wider BMX South Queensland network, which represents BMX clubs throughout Greater Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounding regions. The South Queensland scene is particularly strong, with clubs including Bayside, Beenleigh, Centenary Plains, Logan City and Redlands, as well as the international-standard Brisbane SX facility at Chandler. For riders looking to progress further, the nearby Brisbane SX International BMX C at Chandler provides access to a UCI-certified international BMX Supercross track, including 5 m and 8 m start ramps. This gives South-east Brisbane riders a pathway from local club racing through to elite-level BMX facilities. RTS Tip: If you’re new to BMX racing, contact Bayside BMX Club before heading down and ask about beginner or introductory sessions. BMX race tracks operate differently from public pump tracks, so check the club calendar before assuming the track is available for casual riding. If you simply want somewhere to practise pumping and bike handling without joining an organised club session, Brisbane City Council also maintains numerous public BMX and skills facilities across the city.

Tamrookum Creek Bike Park is a privately owned gravity-focused mountain bike park in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, around 90 minutes from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Set across an impressive 835-acre property with around 270m of elevation, the park has been built and managed by the team at All Mountain Solutions, with a strong focus on challenging enduro and downhill riding. The network features a mix of fast natural singletrack, steep descents, rock gardens, berms, drops and technical terrain, with trails including Turkey Run, Trap Door, Waterfall Way and Flat Out. Uplift shuttles operate during designated ride days, making it possible to maximise laps without having to pedal back to the top. RTS Tip: Tamrookum Creek is private property and isn’t open for casual riding every day — access is currently limited to designated open days, events and organised ride days. Check upcoming dates before making the trip. A full-face helmet and appropriate AusCycling licence are required for open days, and there’s no internet reception onsite, so organise everything before you arrive.