Yarra River Waterbike Tour Melbourne: 360-degree city views
You pedal the waterbike yourself, not a guide steering you through the river.
A 90-minute waterbike tour on the Yarra River in Melbourne where you pedal past Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Southbank and historic bridges. The elevated seat gives you a 360-degree view of the city skyline and river wildlife without the engine noise or emissions of a motorboat. A lifejacket and English-speaking guide are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Yarra River Waterbike Tour Highlights
- Pass Federation Square
- Pass Melbourne Park
- Pass Flinders Street Station
- Pass Birrarung Marr park
- Pass Melbourne Southgate
- Pass Princes Bridge
What’s included
- Lifejacket.
- English-speaking guide.
Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 16:00 18:00
- Friday 11:00 13:00
- Sunday 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
Last departure this season: 30 Apr 2027
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Operated by Waterbikes Australia
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The experience
You pedal a waterbike (a pedal-powered vessel that sits higher than a kayak) down the Yarra River for 90 minutes. The elevated perspective means you're not crouched low in the water. You're seated upright with an unobstructed view in all directions. The route passes Federation Square, the cultural hub on the edge of the CBD; Flinders Street Station, the 1854 railway landmark; Birrarung Marr, the inner-city park between the CBD and the river; and Southbank, where the riverside promenades line up with cultural venues, craft-beer bars and fine dining. Princes Bridge, one of the oldest crossings in the city, marks another landmark along the way.
The waterbikes are zero-emission and silent, which means you're not disturbing the river's ecosystem or competing with engine noise to hear the guide. A lifejacket is provided. The guide speaks English and travels with the group, pointing out the city's landmarks and the river wildlife you'll encounter. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them before or after the tour. The activity suits all fitness levels, though you're pedaling for 90 minutes, so a baseline comfort on the water helps.
Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, the tour fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day in Melbourne, leaving time to explore the CBD, Southbank or nearby neighborhoods before or after.
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Top questions
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 landmarks do I pass on the Yarra River waterbike tour?
The route passes Federation Square, a major arts and culture venue; Flinders Street Station, the historic 1854 railway hub; Southbank, with its cultural institutions and riverside dining; and Princes Bridge, one of Melbourne's oldest river crossings. You also pedal past Birrarung Marr, the inner-city park between the CBD and the river.
Do I need to know how to ride a waterbike before I book?
No. The waterbike is pedal-powered and designed for all fitness levels. The guide will show you how to operate it before you set off, and you control the pace yourself throughout the 90 minutes on the water.
What's included with the waterbike tour?
A lifejacket and an English-speaking guide are included. The guide travels with your group and points out landmarks and river wildlife along the way.
Why is the waterbike better than a regular boat tour on the Yarra?
The elevated seat gives you a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the city and river from a higher vantage point than a kayak or low-sitting vessel. The waterbike is also silent and zero-emission, so you hear the guide and the river without engine noise, and you're not disturbing the ecosystem.
Yarra River Waterbike Tour Melbourne: 360-degree city views
1h 30m · EN
from AU$ 99 per person
≈ US$ 70 in your currency
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