School Cycling Camps

Bike On Australia offers a range of cycling camps for primary and secondary school groups looking for adventure on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Our camps utilise National Parks, State Forest and the expansive Noosa Trail Network to provide challenging and enjoyable biking. 

Bike On cycling camps are not only about conquering the physical challenges students face but also recognising the underlying real world educational benefits gained from a group adventure experience. Our camps actively promote living a "greener" and healthier lifestyle, through the use of sustainable transport types, the encouragement of healthy and active lifestyle choices and education about various environmental issues affecting our region.

The team behind Bike On Australia's school camps feature four key members who have current Positive Notice blue cards, first aid qualifications, risk management and outdoor education training. So, you can rest easily knowing that even though biking can be a potentially dangerous sport, your students are in safe and experienced hands.  

A picture speaks a thoudsand words!

If you would like to see a range of images, video testimonials and comments from previous camps check out our social networking sites and search School Camps for a peek at what our trips are really about. Links to our social networking sites can be found at the top right hand side of our website.   

Schools who enjoy our camps each year include-

St Pauls College, Fraser Coast Anglican, Noosa District High, Marist College, Hervey Bay District, Sienna College, St Andrew's Anglican, Villanova College, West Moreton College, St Teresa's, Hillbrook Anglican and Pengari Steiner to name a few.

What do the teachers have to say?

Wonderful time. Heaps of fun, plenty of mud and bush. We were impressed by the tour and the interaction between the staff and our students. Great week!

Tony Dullroy- St Pauls Brisbane. 5 day wilderness camp.

I just wanted to send you a sincere note of thanks for all your work with our Yr 9 camp. We thought the organisation was excellent and particularly all the guides who took us on the various routes, so please express our thanks to all of them. Overall, we had a great few days and the initial feedback from the kids has been very positive. Thanks again for a sensational couple of days of biking!

Mark Roberton- St Teresa's Catholic College. 3 day wilderness camp.

Key notes about our School Camps-

• 1/2 to 7 day programs.
• Bikes and equipment can be hired or students bring thier own (subject to safety inspection) 
• 1/2 day camp requires minimal fitness and biking experience.
• 7 day camp requires medium fitness, stamina & some previous biking experience.
• We can cater for 4 to over 40 plus students in each group.
• Camping areas consist of football clubs, youth camps, town ovals and bush areas.
• Running water and showers available at most camping areas.  
• Support vehicle and trailer available for luggage and camp gear.
• Photos and video can be taken of the group and provided to the school.

Most Popular School Camps

Beach Cruise- 1/2 to full day.

Riding along the picturesque Sunshine Coast beaches, Challenge your students on this scenic coastal journey consisting of coastal cycle paths, quiet streets and riding on the beach at the waters edge. There's no better way to experience our gorgeous coastline than to ride from Sunshine Beach thru Sunrise, Castaway's and Marcus to Peregian beach. Expect to see abundant coastal birdlife, whales breaching during thier migration season and the best ocean views on offer. Upon arrival the group has a chance to swim at Peregian's patrolled surf beach and enjoy some refreshments before riding the return journey.      

Bike Adventure Challenges- 1/2 to multi day 

Utilising bikes as a green, sustainable and healthy mode of transport, challenge your students to solve a range of different adventure activities. Ranging from cycle treasure hunts, team competitions, survivor on a bike, bike orienteering, themed bike days, time trials and mini triathlons, these activities aim to get the heart pumping and sharpen the mind.

Off The Top Tour- 1/2 to full day

We drive your group to the top of Mt. Tinbeerwah; a short walk gives amazing panoramic views of Noosa's coastline & hinterland.  We set your students up on one of our front suspension mountain bikes and brief them on the adventure to follow. Riding at your own pace on & off-road, enjoy some great single tracks through small creeks & beautiful rainforest pockets before resting at a forest picnic ground and then back on the bikes for another quick cycling adventure riding before returning to accomodation.

Wilderness Bike Camps- 1 day to 7 days

Set your students a larger more physically intensive goal with our custom range of wilderness camps. Utilising the 8 trails of the Noosa Trail Network and various other secret spots we can offer a large range of distances and terrain to match the abilities of your group.

These camps showcase the best of what Noosa hinterland has to offer with terrain ranging between easy fire trail riding, technical single track and the odd road section. Expect to experience, lung busting climbs finishing at amazing views, eye watering descents to get your heart pumping and a mix of sub tropical rainforest with eucalypts.

Overnight camping is in areas such as sporting clubs, youth centres and the bush. Running water, toilets and hot showers are available at the majority of camp areas. Cabins and kitchen facilities are available as an extra at some venues.

North Island Offroad Adventure- 7 days, North Island, New Zealand.

We have put together a very special week of riding and sightseeing based around the central North Island for school groups to enjoy. This area is the crowning jewel of biking in NZ; its mix of super sweet flowing singletrack and breath taking scenery is guaranteed to get you hooting your way through some of the best riding of your life. Come join us and make some new riding buddies whilst experiencing what some say are the best trails in the Southern Hemisphere possibly the World! Yes that is a big call, but they really are that good.

We will be riding in three main areas, The Whakarewarewa (Redwoods) forest of Rotorua, W2K and Craters of the Moon in Taupo and Whirinaki trails in The Bay of Plenty Region.

Whakarewarewa Forest on the southern outskirts of Rotorua contains one of the oldest trail systems in the country. These master crafted trails have an unbeatable blend of proximity to the city centre, riding surfaces, topography and they are surrounded by trees that make you feel like a dinosaur is about to walk past. This forest will be our main riding base and has enough sweet singletrack to keep riders entertained for a very long time.

A few years ago Mike Ferrentino of US magazine, BIKE, described the Rotorua trail network like this:
“Rotorua…Tourism central…This haven of geysers and mud pools is, and always has been, New Zealand’s meeting point between tourism and Maoritanga…Not that we really had time to notice or care, sucked immediately into the local forest, onto trails built by mountain bikers with mountain bikers in mind. Trails in verdant shade that dip, weave and roll. Trails that sneak through trees in a way that makes hard riders hoot with joy yet at the same time could coax a huge grin to the face of a 70-year-old grandma on her first bike ride ever. Sure, gawk at the geysers, wrinkle your nose at the stinking mud holes, soak in the springs, but get down on your knees and kiss the mulchy earth of these trails because they are the true hidden treasure here."

 What's included?

•  Flights- 30kg baggage, meals and entertainment.*

• Insurance- Base level travel cover.

• Transfers- Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and return.

• Accommodation- Shared with kitchenette, thermal spa and bike storage.*

• Transportation- To and from riding areas, town and food shopping.

• Shuttle runs- 5 rides to the top of the redwoods forest.

• Guides/Mechanics- Qualified, experienced and friendly to keep you and your ride happy.

• Photos and helmet cam footage of you riding.

• Good times!

*subject to seasonal changes in availability and pricing.

What extra's will the students need?

• Bike & Equipment (hire gear available).

• Personal Effects.

• Upgraded insurance if parents deem it necessary.

• Allowance for meals and trail snacks.  

• Strong legs, big heart, open mind.

If you would like to know more about our School Cycling Camps you can complete a Pre Booking Enquiry Form. Tell us your basic requirements in a few minutes and we will get back to you. Or you can call one of our friendly staff on (07) 5474 3322