Ride a historic railway corridor transformed into one of Australia's most rewarding rail trails — through the 524-metre glow-worm-lit Burringbar Range Tunnel, across 16 restored heritage bridges, past the sacred peak of Wollumbin. Just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast, and genuinely car-free the whole way.
A 24-kilometre corridor packed with the kind of scenery and heritage most rail trails can only dream of — all on a car-free, mostly flat, genuinely accessible surface.
Whether you want a fully guided day with commentary and a pub lunch, or a self-paced e-bike ride with shuttles only — we've got the right option. All tours include return transfers from Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Our flagship day tour from the Gold Coast or Brisbane. Quality e-bikes, experienced local guide, full commentary on tunnels and heritage, and a long lunch at a country pub along the way. Perfect first-timer experience.
Ride at your own pace. We shuttle you to the Murwillumbah trailhead, set you up with a quality e-bike and map, and collect you at Crabbes Creek. Perfect for travellers who want flexibility — stop as long as you like at pubs, cafés, lookouts.
Custom rail trail experiences for families, corporate days, birthdays and hens/bucks. Private guide, dedicated vehicle, and a bespoke pace. Add extras like a Tweed Regional Gallery visit, glow-worm tunnel stop, or wine-tasting finish.
A typical Cooee Tours guided rail trail day from the Gold Coast or Brisbane. Times vary slightly by pickup location and weather.
We've been running rail trail and cycling tours across Australia's east coast since 2010. Here's why travellers choose us.
Our guides know the best glow-worm viewpoints, the right time to ride the tunnels, and which pub has the best meal on a Tuesday.
Well-maintained mid-drive e-bikes from trusted brands, with multiple frame sizes to fit riders from 150 cm to 195 cm.
Transport, bikes, helmets, lunch, luggage, insurance — all handled. You just show up, ride, and enjoy the day.
From first-time e-bike riders to seasoned cyclists, our pacing and support vehicle keep everyone in the flow of the day.
The Murwillumbah line once carried freight and passengers across the green hills of Northern NSW — then sat silent for two decades after the last train in 2004.
The 24-kilometre Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opened in 2023, reclaiming the corridor for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. The 30-kilometre Casino-to-Lismore section followed, and when the remaining stages link up, the trail will stretch a full 132 kilometres from Murwillumbah to Casino, linking the Tweed, Byron, Lismore and Richmond Valley regions.
It's sustainable tourism at its best: heritage preserved, communities reconnected, and one of the most scenic cycling experiences anywhere in Australia.
From 410+ verified reviews across Cooee Tours, Tripadvisor and Google.
Easily the best day we had on our Gold Coast holiday. The glow worms in the Burringbar Tunnel were magical — the kids still talk about it. The e-bikes meant nobody got left behind.
Did the self-guided e-bike option from Brisbane. Loved the flexibility — two hours at the Mooball pub watching the world go by. Shuttle was on time both ways. Highly recommend.
Booked the private group option for my wife's 60th with 12 friends. The team tailored everything — lunch at Burringbar, a glass of bubbles at the end. Perfect day, perfect weather, perfect memory.
The questions riders most often ask before booking a Northern Rivers Rail Trail tour.
Tunnels, glow worms, heritage bridges and one of the prettiest corners of NSW. Call us, email us, or book online — we'll help you pick the right tour.
