Seaside Rendezvous Cycle Tour — AllTrails Bicycle Tours

Meet old friends and new on your Seaside Rendezvous

You don’t need to like Pina Coladas for this rendezvous, but you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy a few favorites on this relaxing coastal tour. With a focus on moderate distances, enjoy views from the bike in the cool of the morning and views from the deck chair in the golden glow of the afternoon. Soak up the laid-back seaside vibe while visiting a highlights reel of summer beach towns stretching from Victoria’s Gippsland to the NSW Sapphire Coast, including; Phillip Island, Wilsons Prom, Ninety Mile Beach, Metung, Marlo, Mallacoota, Eden, Merimbula, Tathra, Narooma and Batemans Bay with a finish in Canberra.

“Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowin through the jasmine in my mind” (Seals & Crofts).

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Dates: FULL TOUR: 31 Jan - 21 Feb 2026 (21 nights)
Stage 1: Phillip Island to Paynesville, 31 Jan - 6 Feb (6 nights)
Stage 2: Paynesville to Merimbula, 6 Feb - 15 Feb (9 nights)
Stage 3: Merimbula to Canberra, 14 Feb - 21 Feb (7 nights)
Distances: Full tour: 1055km (stages: 372/393/290km)
Average daily distance: Full Tour: 62km (stages: 74/56/58km)
Bike Type: Road bike
E-Bike: Welcome
Surface: Sealed secondary & tertiary roads (no busy highway 1)
Terrain: Stage 1: flat to undulating. Stage 2 & 3: hillier days, shorter distances
Group Size: Approx 15-20
Difficulty Rating: 6.5/10
Expected Average Speed: 20-25km/h on flat terrain
Meals included: 19 breakfasts, 16 morning teas, 16 dinners
Average daily temperatures: Min 15 - Max 24 degrees Celsius
Accommodation: Quality resorts, hotels and motels
Who’s it for: Everyone! Moderate distances, perfect cycling weather and refreshing seaside breezes. Perfect scenery: green forests, blue water and white beaches. Long relaxing afternoons and sunsets in stunning coastal resort towns. Ride then relax… Meet old friends and new on the Seaside Rendezvous.

The ride in detail:

Our ‘Tour Details and FAQ’s’ PDF is coming soon, containing the ‘day to day’ itinerary, daily distances, route map, answers to common questions and full pricing details.

Some of the highlights:

• Convenience - Melbourne start, Canberra finish
• Ride the full distance or individual/multiple stages
• Carefully chosen routes highlighting the holiday towns of the Gippsland-Sapphire coast and surrounds
• Visit the Phillip Island Penquin Parade, Buchan Caves, Mogo Zoo & Museum of Australian Democracy

• Moderate distances equal maximum time to enjoy our destinations
• Fantastic cycling weather in perfect coastal climates with refreshing summer breezes
• Plenty of accommodation and culinary highlights along the way

• Rest days in great locations: Paynesville, Mallacoota, Narooma
• Ride as much as you like, use the support vehicle if needed
• Join the AllTrails community - unmatched camaraderie and service