
RIDE: South Brisbane 3 1/2 days FULLY BOOKED
South Brisbane cycle-ways, 3 1/2 days af various cycling routes and dinners etc, leader Jeff Hodgins 0435882639
This event is for members only. LIMIT 20. A chat has been set up so members can arrange transport and accommodation sharing.
South Brisbane - Moreton Bay Cycle Itinerary
Are you ready for an adventure? I hope you're all excited and ready for an amazing series of cycle rides in South of Brisbane along Moreton Bay. Here's the provisional itinerary for our rides from Tuesday, July 29th to Friday, August 1st, 2025. Please note that details might change slightly, and I'll keep you updated as we go along.
In respect to accommodation...in the past, most people chose to stay in the Manly area, and I would recommend it as the best spot. There are Airbnb's, motels, and caravan parks aplenty!
Tuesday: Arrival day Bullimba Creek Cycleway**
Meeting Time:** 10.00 am for a 10.30 departure. - Meeting Location:** Murarrie Recreation Reserve. A new raceway and facilities have now been completed. Look to park on the south-eastern side of the reserve as we will be starting there
- Distance:** 32 km
- Details:** We'll embark on a fantastic ride along the picturesque Bulimba Creek Cycleway. Please ensure you've had your morning coffee before we meet, as there won't be any coffee stops along the route. Don't forget to bring a packed lunch! We'll enjoy it in the park at the turn point. We should arrive back to the cars about 2.30pm and you can head off to your accommodation.
Wednesday Morning: Moreton Bay Cycleway - Wynnum to Wellington Point and return **
- Meeting Time:** 9:00 am. - **Meeting Location:** Car park in Wynnum North Conservation Park. - **Distance:** 55 km
- **Details:** We'll do a short 1k walk around the boardwalk on the wetlands before heading off on the scenic Moreton Bay Cycleway riding along the water south to Manly for a coffee and croissant break at the gorgeous Manly Boathouse Restaurant out on the breakwater. Then we continue to Wellington Point for a delightful picnic or bought lunch. There is a cafe with sandwiches, drinks etc at Wellington Point if you prefer. Depending on the tide, we may have the opportunity to take a 1 km walk on a sandbar off the Point, leading to the King Island Conservation Park. We will then cycle back to through Manly to the car park If you are staying in Manly, consider riding up the Cycleway to the start point, then you can go straight back to home when you get back to Manly.
Wednesday Evening: Brisbane City Lights**
- Meeting Time:** 5:30 pm. - **Meeting Location:** New Farm Park. - **Distance:** 19 km
- **Details:** As the sun sets, we have a thrilling night cycle planned! We'll start at New Farm park and cycle along the Brisbane River past the nightlife of Felons Brewery to the Story Bridge. A short climb uphill or take the lift, and we are over the bridge heading over to Kangaroo Point. We will cruise along the point along the southern side of the river past the cliffs and arrive at the Goodwill Bridge. We will cross the Goodwill bridge and ride along the front of the city and through the new Star Casino and Hotel complex. Then we will cross the river at the William Jolly Bridge and then cycle along South Bank. You will have a spectacular view of the city and the Star Hotel complex. At the end of South Bank, it's across the river again via the Goodwill Bridge to Botanic Gardens. Around the gardens we go to cross again at the brand-new Kangaroo Point Bridge and back up onto the Story Bridge to cross the river. We will stop at Felons Brewery for dinner of your choice, then return to our cars at New Farm Park.
Remember you must have cycle lights as they will be essential for this ride!
Thursday: Wellington Point to Redlands Bay**
- **Meeting Time:** 9:00 am. - **Location:** Wellington Point Car Park. - **Distance:** 59 km
- **Details:** We'll cycle the Moreton Bay Cycleway to Redlands Bay via Cleveland, which will be our morning coffee stop, and then Victoria Point. It all Cycleway except for a short section on road cycle lanes. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at Redlands Bay. We will then return to Victoria Point.
Friday Morning: Coochiemudlo Island Walk** - **Meeting Time:** 9:30 am. - **Location:** Victoria Point (ferry departure)
- **Distance:** 5 km (flat walk)
- **Details:** After you have packed up, we will meet at the Victoria point Ferry, and catch the 9:30 am ferry to Coochiemudlo Island. First off, we enjoy a lovely morning coffee and pastry at the island cafe. Then a leisurely walk around the island where we will catch the ferry back to Victoria Point. Jump in the car and head to The Elysium Restaurant for wonderful departure lunch. After lunch we say goodbye and depart for home.
Thank you all for being so joining us on the Brisbane adventure. Your participation makes these events special, and Carmel and I can't wait to see you all there! Looking forward to cycling with you!
0435992639
hodgins@live.com.au