Bicycle tourism options for visitors to Western Australia
Western Australia is a great place to explore by bicycle. The climate is sunny and much of the terrain is flat. Perth and some of the larger regional centres have excellent networks of paths and on-road facilities for cyclists. You can bring your own bike or hire/buy one when you arrive.
Distances from Perth to other regional centres can be vast but by carrying your bike on or in a car you will be able to drive to the major towns and then ride around the local area. Places such as Margaret River with its wonderful range of world-class wineries, Pemberton nestled among some of the tallest trees on earth, and the tropical paradise of Broome are ideal destinations to explore by bicycle. The following information will give you an idea of the many bicycle tourism options available.
International bicycle touring opportunities for Western Australians
There are hundreds of organised and self-ride bicycle touring opportunities around the world for Western Australians to enjoy, from gentle rambles through the countryside to hardcore offroad adventures. Here are some links to the most popular ones, organised by region:
International bicycle tourist authorities
Governments of some countries have tourist authorities just for bicycle tourists. Their websites give an excellent overview of the relevant cycling opportunities available throughout the year.
German National Tourist Board cycling tourism site
Danish Tourist Board cycling tourism site
Visit Britain cycling tourism site
French Tourist Office cycling tourism site
Visit Scotland cycling tourism site
Irish Tourist Board cycling site
Austria National Tourist Office cycling site
Flying with your bike
For information about travelling by air with your bicycle such as packing requirements and baggage rates for international carriers, see our fact sheet on the topic.
