Hundreds of kilometres of trails for riders of every skill level
With more than 700 kilometers of documented mountain bike trails, Cairns offers a diverse experience for both recreational and competitive riders. Cairns is the entry point for five exciting mountain bike hubs where you can ride trails exploring the rainforest, mountains, beaches, and accessible outback.
• Smithfield Mountain Bike Trail Park has 60km of trails sculpted into the rainforest. These range from gateway trails designed to entice beginners through to intermediate and technically advanced trails for the enthusiast.
• Kuranda DH Trail is slated as Australia’s oldest running DH trail. What started as a rough, underground and little known myth in the Kuranda hills soon spawned a generation of World-Cup athletes, thousands of tales and eventually becoming the region’s first officially recognised recreational DH trail outside of the Smithfield MTB Park.
• Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park has an exciting network of mountain biking trails with beginner and intermediate options. Around this area are diverse mountain bike trails allowing you to explore national parks and forestry land taking in waterfalls and lakes.
• Davies Creek Trail Network near Mareeba is a Tropical North Queensland wilderness experience, only a 40 minute drive from Cairns but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you can end your ride with a cool swim in Davies Creek.
• The Cassowary Coast boasts mountain bike trails through shady rainforest or head to the beach and ride along kilometers of flat sand with views to Dunk Island.
• Port Douglas & Daintree is where you’ll find the infamous Bump Track, which takes you from the hinterland to the coast to ride on spectacular Four Mile Beach.
Our Trails

SMITHFIELD TRAIL
The highest profile rainforest trail system and home to the 2017 UCI Mountain Bike World Champs.

ATHERTON TRAIL
The Atherton Tablelands in the mountain hinterland above Cairns has plenty to offer all abilities.

DAVIES CREEK
Only 40 minutes from Cairns, this trail network is a natural wilderness riding experience.

KURANDA DH
Slated as Australia’s oldest running DH trail, spawning a generation of World Cup athletes.

BUMP TRACK
A 2km incline followed by 4km of rolling, hilly bumps through mountain streams and graded tracks.

MUSGRAVEA TRACK
A family-friendly ride through the creeks and World Heritage rainforest of Djiru National Park.

MISSION BEACH AND CARDWELL
With stunning views across to Dunk Island, the whole family can enjoy this beach ride.

MISTY MOUNTAIN TRAILS
This scenic trail network takes riders through the picturesque Wooroonooran National Park.

GOLDFIELD TRAIL
Following a historic path through the rainforest, the Goldfield Trail follows a low saddle between Queensland’s two highest peaks.

CAIRNS CITY & BEACHES
With an extensive bike network, Cairns and the northern beaches is the perfect place for a family bike ride
Before you leave home for a ride please check the park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
