About this tour
A 4-hour mountain bike tour through Smithfield, Australia's oldest and most established trail network near Cairns. You'll ride e-mountain bikes through rainforest on over 60 kilometres of colour-coded trails — green, blue and black runs — crossing streams and ridges with views toward the Great Barrier Reef. Suited to cyclists with moderate fitness who want technical terrain and jungle scenery without needing to own or transport their own bike.
Highlights
- E-mountain bikes provided — no need to bring your own
- 60+ kilometres of trails across green, blue and black difficulty ratings
- Rainforest setting with vine-covered trees and stream crossings
- Ridge rides with Great Barrier Reef views on clear days
- Guided tour with experienced local knowledge of the network
- Smithfield: Australia's oldest purpose-built mountain-bike park
- Helmet included in your equipment
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at the Smithfield facility and get fitted with an e-mountain bike and helmet. The guide will brief you on the trail system and your chosen route before heading out. Over roughly 4 hours, you'll navigate a mix of singletrack through dense rainforest, technical descents, stream sections and ridge climbs depending on which trails your guide selects based on conditions and your ability. You'll finish back at the starting point. The e-assist on your bike takes some edge off climbs, but you'll still be actively pedalling on technical sections. Pace is guided but expect moderate-to-high exertion if you're tackling blue or black runs.
What travellers say
- E-bikes make climbs manageable without removing technical challenge
- Established network means well-maintained, properly signposted trails
- Rainforest and water features create scenic, varied riding
- Guided format removes navigation stress on an unfamiliar system
- Hydration not included — bring a pack or bottle yourself
- Not accessible for riders with spinal or cardiac limitations
- Muddy or closed conditions possible after heavy tropical rain
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Strong fit for experienced cyclists wanting guided access to Australia's most recognised trail network without lugging their own bike to Cairns. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns — the terrain is uneven and impacts are unavoidable. Moderate fitness minimum: this isn't a casual cruise. Bring your own water bottle or hydration pack; none are supplied. The area can be muddy after rain and trails may close temporarily. Group size isn't specified — confirm whether you're in a small group or larger cohort. Public transport reaches the area, though a car makes logistics easier.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.