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A Cycling Guide To Australia

When planning your next vacation, a great way to truly see the countryside and soak up local culture is by bicycle. Riding gives you leisurely trip and also a deep sense of accomplishment. Here are five top bicycle tour companies in Australia that can provide you with everything you will need for a self guided tour or they will plan your trip with a tour guide.

1) The Adventure Collective http://www.adventurecollective.com.au/

This is a tour company that partners with several outstanding tour operators to offer the best at premium bicycle adventures for your Australian cycling vacation.

They provide a top of the line seven day package tour that will take you through the wine regions of Barossa and Clare Valley. You will also be able to cycle through Hahndor. One of the true highlights of this seven day adventure is a wonderful scenic ride on the coastline of Fleurieu Peninsula.

With each of their tours you can cycle as much or as little as you want each day. There is no minimum or maximum amount that you most log in each day.

Your accommodations will place you at the Hyatt or the Hilton for a night of relaxation.

They also offer short three day biking excursions for a fast holiday weekend getaway.

2) All Trails http://www.alltrails.com.au/

This tour company takes care of all your Australian cycling needs. Your package will include bicycle, food, and lodging. The meals are all gourmet and the accommodations are luxurious.

The company offers several tours that take in some of the best of the Continent of Australia. You simply choose which locations interests you the most. Take in the Tassie East Coast or cycle from Brisbane to Cairns. Another tour that is offered is Cairns to Cape York.

3) Cycling Tours http://www.cyclingtours.com.au/

This wonderful tour company gives you the choice of a fully guided and planned vacation or a simple self guided touring vacation where you make the choices. The even offer mountain biking holidays for the extreme sports enthusiast or the outdoors man.

You can simply choose to do a short holiday or an extended in depth vacation.

You can choose to cycle through villages, national parks, the coastline, or the tropics. Whatever you desire in an Australian Adventure this company can make your dreams come true.

4) Remote Outback Cycling with ROC Tours Of Australia http://www.cycletours.com.au/

This is a combination of wonderful mountain biking and a bit of four wheel driving to reach the extreme outback. Try your hand at cycling through the Great Victorian Outback or take in remote Kimberley. If you prefer a more tropical setting then you can tour Kakadu.

Whatever you dream about in extreme cycling this tour company can offer you the thrills. They take care of everything so all you have to do is enjoy the wonderful diverse landscape.

5) Pedal Tours http://www.pedaltours.co.nz/

This tour company offers wonderful tours of New Zealand and Australia. You can choose three day getaways or lengthy seventeen day vacations. Everything is provided for you with this tour company. They will have reservations for you at the best hotels and the meals are superb.

They offer several area tours around the vast Australian content and also New Zealand. Whatever area you desire to see should be available with this well respected company.

For anyone that is planning to cycle in Australia I would highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with all the basic laws of the country.

Here are a few important laws for cycling in Australia.

1. All bicycles must be equipped with a bell. 2. You must have an effective rear braking system. Front brake is optional. 3. A red reflector must be fitted to the rear of the bicycle. 4. You must wear a helmet. 5. Helmet straps must be fastened at all times. 6. A child carried in a seat or trailer must wear a helmet at all times.

Please visit the Australian official website for more in depth rules that pertain to the road.

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/cycling/1976.asp