One of the fun activities campers can involve themselves in during their adventure is bike riding. When it comes to bike riding, one isnβt required to be a pro at it as you can do it for fun and as a way to keep fit as well.
Camp Grounds with Mountain Biking Trails
Unfortunately, not all campsites offer good biking trails that are safe and comfortable to ride on. In this article, we share with you some of the campgrounds with amazing mountain biking trails that will give you the chance to have a full day of peddling with ease.
Murphyβs Creek Escape
Murphyβs Creek Escape is located only 90 minutes from Brisbane and 30 minutes from Toowoomba and it’s the perfect place to relax, unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of life. There are so many adventurous camping activities that you can engage in on our grounds such as hiking, abseiling, swimming and archery. We also have a mountain bike track built into the side of our ridge. The track offers over 2 kilometres of riding in a giant loop and it has been given the thumbs up from expert mountain bikers. It’s free of charge to use our tracks and all you have to do is bring your own bike. While riding your bike, you get to enjoy the serene and beautiful views our campsite has to offer making the whole experience worthwhile.
Bigriggen Camping and Caravan Park
Bigriggen Camping and Caravan Park is located in the Scenic Rim approximately 90 minutes from Brisbane and Gold Coast. This site offers different accommodation that is suitable for different campers matching their specific needs. Some of the amazing park facilities this site has to offer include showers, firepits, dumping points, walking tracks, nice scenery and more. You could also involve yourself in some fun activities such as fishing, swimming and cycling. Both adults and kids can bring along their bikes and helmets to ride in the park for as long as you want. To reserve a campsite, get in touch with the team through their website.
Northbrook Mountain Remote Bush Camp
Northbrook Mountain Remote Bush Camp sits high on a picturesque ridge overlooking Kipper Creek. Some of the camping area facilities include tent camping, long walk to tent and mountain biking. You can hike or mountain bike along steep trails to access the camp exploring beautiful subtropical rainforest. You will also get to witness amazing views along the way. A wide variety of birds can also be spotted. This remote campsite can be accessed by bicycle or walk in. The campsite is also suitable for walk-in camping only.Β Β
Landcruiser Mountain Park
Landcruiser Mountain Park is a 10,000 acre wilderness camping and 4wd park less than 2 hours away from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. This is the perfect place to learn new off road driving skills while having fun as well. This campsite has 4 main camping areas and they all come with hot water showers and toilets. In addition, campfires are allowed and the park is dog friendly as well. Some of the natural attractions the property has include headwaters of the Brisbane River, creeks and waterfalls. There is abundant wildlife along with freshwater fishing, swimming, bush walking, mountain climbing and bird watching.
Cullendore High Country
Cullendore High Country is a genuine bush camping getaway for those nature lovers who enjoy bushwalking, mountain biking, fishing and interacting with wildlife. The campsite is located only two and a half hours from Brisbane and half an hour from Warwick, Killarney and Stanthorpe. If you are seeking privacy and room to explore then this is the place for you. The site has four main camp areas that are scattered through the forest and each site offers something different. Cullendore has a range of mountain biking trails and mountain bikers have access to the National Parkβs fire trails. These trails take riders for kilometres through the forest. There are also easier and shorter trails available that are perfect for kids.
The Steps Barrington Campground
The Steps Barrington Campground is a boutique campground that has limits on campers hence there is plenty of space. The availability of a river with stretches of slow moving water, makes it a perfect swimming hole for families plus you can try paddling rapids in a kayak, canoe or a surf mat. The surrounding mountain ranges offer many different walks, hikes or mountain biking adventures depending on your age and skill level. Some of the amenities the property has to offer include hot showers, flushing toilets, rubbish disposal, purpose built mountain bike park and filtered river water. Visit their website to book a site on this property.