Mountain Biking

World’s Course, Smithfield

1/2 Day | Grade 2 to 4 |

Since its beginning Dans Mountain biking has been building, maintaining, guiding, racing and coaching on these trails and with recent upgrade from Glen Jacobs, World trails for future world events, the area has become even more popular.

3 trails in one, Pine Forest to eucalypt Woodlands to light Jungle, ride at your pace and enjoy the well-groomed trails that have hosted local, national and world events. Your guide will show you the best bits and fight off drop bears, single speed riders, fat bikes and Minjin (mountain Devil). Screams are often heard near AJ Hackett Bungy. Optional walk sections & easy version.

Pick-up Cairns: 9:00am Depart AJ Bungy carpark: 9:20am

Return Cairns: 12.30pm

Mulgrave Valley – Pilba Peak

1/2 Day | Grade 2 (optional 4) | 
3/4 Day | Grade 3 to 4 |

Renowned for its crystal-clear running streams and lush jungle. We follow the river to its source, progressing from sealed road to deep rainforest single track. Discover a secluded swimming hole (even has a rope swing). We end the ride at Pilba Peak Mountain Bike Park with a chance to test out the racecourse & downhill track (Grade 4/5).

1/2 Day Pick-up Cairns: 1:30pm | Return 5.00pm Note: Morning option possible
3/4 Day Pick-up Cairns: 9.00 am | Return 2.00pm (deeper jungle ride with energy food)

Crocodile Trail / Minjin Falls

3/4 Day | Grade 3 to 4 | $135

Begin with a steady climb to raise your pulse. Admire the view then hang onto the brakes for some wild downhill to an awesome waterfall. Chance to swim. After some energy food, ride on for more thrills. Note: Last reported sighting of Minjin (Mountain Devil)

Optional: Crocodile Attack Show at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

Pick-up Cairns: 9:00am

Return Cairns: 2:00pm

Cape Tribulation

Full Day | Grade 3 |

Ride the Bloomfield Track, plenty of mountain streams to stop and cool off. At low tide we ride the hard packed beaches for added fun.

Pick-up Cairns: 6:30am

Atherton/Big Day Out

Full Day | Grade 3 to 4 |

Fun way to see the highlands and get to ride the popular Atherton trails. Another World trails masterpiece. Chance to swim in a volcanic lake on way home.

Pick-up Cairns: 7.30am

Mission Beach

Full Day | Grade 2 |

Explore the region by bike, taking in some jungle trails, hard packed beach riding (overlooking Dunk Island) and a fun local bike park.

Pick-up Cairns: 7.30 am

Night Rides

Grade 3 | 

Just when you though you had done everything in life, along comes something completely different. Imagine yourself cycling off-road at night along a trail in the rainforest. Lighting included.

• Pick-up Cairns: 6:30pm
• Return Cairns: 9:30pm

What’s Included

• Transfers ex Cairns (Blindfolds supplied if worried about driver)
• Guide, coaching and moral support
• Mountain bikes for ride (2 wheels & brakes, possible to upgrade and have a seat)
• Helmets and drinking water
• All forestry, national park and private property fees paid for (to avoid being shot at or worse)
• Selected tree hugging (avoid stinging tree and wait a while).
• Fear, pleasure and pain (not always in that order)
• Sightings of near naked animals
• Mud facials (best in wet season)
• Additional guide services: Unbelievable jungle stories, spider web and snake removal and Minjin/Big Foot decoy