Brisbane residents are being encouraged to explore the city on two wheels, with the city’s growing bikeway network making riding safer, easier and more accessible across the suburbs.
As cost-of-living pressures continue to impact households, the Schrinner Council is helping residents make the most of Brisbane’s lifestyle with more free and affordable ways to stay active.
From scenic creek rides and riverside routes to family-friendly parkland paths, Brisbane’s bikeway network gives residents more ways to enjoy the outdoors while reducing reliance on the car.
The Schrinner Council is continuing to invest in better bikeway connections to help keep Brisbane Australia’s lifestyle capital and deliver more active travel options across the suburbs.
As part of that work, we’re partnering with the community to help close critical missing links in Brisbane’s bikeway network, including along Sylvan Road in Toowong.
This adds to the Schrinner Council’s ongoing investment into active transport links, including the Kangaroo Point Bridge, the Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge which both opened in 2024.
The proposed upgrades would deliver safer bikeway connections and major intersection improvements linking the Western Freeway Bikeway with the Bicentennial Bikeway.
Some of the city’s most popular rides include:
Northside creek to coast ride
One of Brisbane’s great outdoor adventures, this ride links the city’s north-west suburbs to the bayside through a network of off-road bikeways, parklands and wetlands.
Riders can follow the Kedron Brook and Jim Soorley bikeways before reaching the Boondall Wetlands, where mangroves, birdlife and wide-open spaces create a peaceful escape from the city.
With picnic spots, playgrounds and scenic stops along the way, it’s perfect for a full day outdoors with the family.
Inner north creek rides
The Enoggera Creek and Ithaca Creek bikeways offer relaxed, family-friendly rides through some of Brisbane’s leafiest inner north suburbs.
Winding past parks, playgrounds and open green space, these creekside routes are ideal for easy weekend rides, active afternoons and exploring local neighbourhoods at a slower pace.
Flat paths and shaded sections make them especially popular with families and casual riders.
Inner city river rides
Brisbane’s river bikeways combine some of the city’s best scenery with easy riding connections between popular destinations.
Riders can follow the Bicentennial Bikeway, Kangaroo Point Bikeway, the Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge and Lores Bonney Riverwalk, which are used by thousands of cyclists every day, while taking in river views, city skylines and waterfront parklands along the way.
With plenty of places to stop for coffee, picnics or a riverside break, it’s one of the best ways to experience Brisbane outdoors.
Major southside ride
Veloway 1 is one of Brisbane’s premier longer-distance rides, offering a smooth and uninterrupted route from South Brisbane to Slacks Creek.
Running alongside the Pacific Motorway, it provides a dedicated path for riders travelling through the city’s southside while connecting to schools, parks, shopping centres and public transport.
It’s a favourite for both commuters and recreational riders looking to clock up longer distances safely.
Southside creek and parkland rides
The Norman Creek and Bulimba Creek bikeways wind through parklands, suburban park and creek corridors across Brisbane’s southside.
With mostly off-road paths, shaded sections and easy riding conditions, they’re ideal for relaxed weekend rides and family outings close to home.
Along the way, riders can discover local parks, picnic spots and quiet pockets of nature hidden within the suburbs.
Residents can explore Brisbane’s bikeways and plan their next ride using our interactive bikeway maps and route information on Council’s website.
You can also sign up for one of Cycling Brisbane’s free guided rides today and enjoy a fun, supportive way to get started on 2 wheels.
Search “Brisbane Bikeways” on the Council website for more information.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and our growing network of bikeways and bridges is making it easier than ever for residents to get outdoors and enjoy everything our city has to offer.
“We’re delivering more bikeways, safer crossings and better active travel links right across the suburbs to make riding easier for families, commuters and recreational riders of all ages and abilities.
“We know families are looking for more affordable ways to stay active and spend time together and Brisbane’s bikeways provide free, easy ways to explore our suburbs, parks and riverfront.”
Quotes attributable to Director for Advocacy, Bicycle Queensland, Andrew Demack:
“A very high percentage of Brisbane households live within 1km of a bikeway, so getting out in the fresh air on your bike is accessible to most of us.
“The bikeway network offers the people of Brisbane a low-cost way of staying healthy while exploring our great city. And coming into winter, the crisp mornings and sunny afternoons mean conditions are perfect every weekend.
“The bikeways are also ideal for families to ride together. Children who are regular bike riders grow up with a whole lot of advantages in the transition to getting a driver’s licence in their late teens.
“They are more knowledgeable about their environment, and they understand road behaviours better than their peers who don’t ride.
“For parents who want to see their children flourish, getting out with them on a bike rider each weekend is one of the best things you can do.”
