Northern Rivers Rail Trail: E-Bike Hire & 48km Hinterland Ride

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Duration2h–8h

GroupUp to 55

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Rent an E-Bike & Ride Australia's Award-Winning Rail Trail at Your Pace

You rent a Bosch-powered e-bike with helmet, gel seat, waterproof bags, and a map, then ride 48km at your own pace through rainforest and past a historic tunnel. Stop for lunch, gelato, or local shops whenever you want. Families can bring toddlers in tag-along bikes or chariots. If you get tired, the shuttle picks you up partway through.

2h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

E-Bike ride on Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Receive e-bike instructions and safety briefing
Start e-bike ride from Murwillumbah Railway Station
Ride through Burringbar Range tunnel
Explore lush hinterland and rainforests
Stop for gelato and lunch at café or pub
Feed friendly animals along the trail
Browse local shops
Return to starting point or arrange shuttle pickup

The Experience

The e-bikes are heavier than you'd expect — solid machines, not toys — and that's the first sign you're getting something built to last the distance. Better By Bike sets you up at Murwillumbah Railway Station with a proper safety briefing and instructions on the Bosch motor before you roll out. The 48km return ride to Crabbes Creek isn't a race; it's a glide through the Northern Rivers hinterland, and the motor does most of the work so you can actually look around instead of gasping for breath. The trail itself is flat, which sounds simple until you realize it means families with toddlers in tag-along bikes or chariots can come along without anyone getting left behind.

What makes this different from a standard bike rental is the thought that's gone into the details. You get a gel seat (your backside will thank you after two hours), waterproof panniers to carry lunch or a camera, a light for the Burringbar Range tunnel — a historic passage cut into the rock that still feels a bit like stepping back in time — and a map so you're not guessing at turns. The company's been running this trail for over 12 years, and it shows in how they've figured out what actually matters. You stop where you want: a café for coffee, a pub for lunch, a local shop to browse, or just pull over to feed the friendly animals that hang around certain spots. There's no schedule, no group pace, no guide talking over the scenery.

The location matters too — Murwillumbah is only 40 minutes from Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, so if you're based in either place and want a day out that doesn't involve driving around, this lands right in that gap. The trail is suited for all ages and fitness levels, which isn't marketing speak here; the e-bike does the heavy lifting, and the terrain is genuinely easy. If you decide halfway through that you've had enough and want to ride one way only, Better By Bike will collect you with their shuttle bus for a small fee — no judgment, no wasted effort trying to push through.

What’s included

Your rental includes a high-end e-bike powered by Bosch, a helmet, a gel seat for comfort, waterproof panniers to carry your belongings, a light for the historic tunnel, a detailed map, and a bike lock.
You also get a pre-ride safety briefing and e-bike instructions from the staff at Murwillumbah Railway Station before you set out.
Tag-along bikes and chariots for toddlers and small children are available on request.
If you ride one way only, shuttle bus collection is available for a small fee.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Better By Bike AU

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a full day outdoors without managing a group pace or a schedule — the e-bike and flat terrain let you stop for lunch, explore at your own speed, and bring young children along. Plan for 4–6 hours of riding depending on your stops, which is what makes the 48km route feel relaxed rather than rushed.