Smithfield Mountain Bike Tour from Palm Cove: 60km trail network

Ride the oldest mountain-bike park in Australia, where world championships happen

A guided mountain bike tour of Smithfield, the country's oldest and most recognized trail network, riding e-mountain bikes over four hours through 60km of green, blue and black-rated tracks. The park sits 20 minutes from Palm Cove and features technical ungroomed terrain with rocks and tree roots winding through rainforest, streams and ridges. Minimum age is 12. Moderate fitness required.

The experience

Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is a technical network of ungroomed trails built into rainforest: rocks and protruding tree roots are part of the ride, not obstacles to avoid. The park has hosted the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup three times and the UCI World Mountain Bike Championships twice, so the terrain you're riding is the same one elite racers use. More than 60km of marked trails span green, blue and black ratings, so your guide will choose the runs that match your skill and what you want from the morning.

You ride e-mountain bikes, which means the climbs don't drain you the way they would on a regular bike. The motor handles the steep sections so you can focus on the technical descents and the line choices that make mountain biking here different from anywhere else. The trails twist through vine-clad jungle, cross clear-flowing streams and run along jagged ridges that open onto views of the Great Barrier Reef. Your guide speaks English or Italian and knows which sections to hit depending on conditions and what you want to see.

The bike shop is in Palm Cove, an easy 20-minute ride to the park entrance. The four-hour session includes the bike, helmet and guide. You'll want to bring water because hydration packs aren't provided. Travelers should have at least moderate fitness. The terrain is technical and the day is full, so this isn't a casual pedal.

What’s included

• E-mountain bike.
• helmet.
• four-hour guided ride with a live guide in English or Italian.
• access to the full 60km trail network at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Biked & Beach - Palm Cove

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably in either language. This tour suits riders with at least moderate fitness who want technical terrain and don't mind ungroomed trails with rocks and roots. It's not a smooth park loop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What makes Smithfield different from other mountain bike parks?

Smithfield is Australia's oldest mountain-bike park and the only one to have hosted the UCI World Cup three times and the World Championships twice. The trail network spans more than 60km of technical ungroomed terrain (rocks and tree roots are built into the ride itself) winding through rainforest, streams and ridges with views toward the Great Barrier Reef.

Do I need to be an experienced mountain biker to ride here?

You need at least moderate fitness, but the guide chooses trails that match your skill level. The park has green, blue and black-rated runs, so beginners can ride green tracks while more experienced riders tackle the technical terrain.

What's included in the tour, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes an e-mountain bike, helmet and a guide for four hours. You'll need to bring your own water or hydration pack, as those aren't provided.

How far is Smithfield from Palm Cove, and how do I get there?

The bike shop is in Palm Cove, and it's a 20-minute ride to the park entrance. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to ride there yourself.