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- Mountain Bike
170 trails
- E-Bike
165 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Horse
24 trails
- Hike
126 trails
- Trail Running
123 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jun 13, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 220
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 170
- Trails E-Bike
- 165
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 126
- Trails Trail Running
- 123
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 253 miles
- Total Descent
- 47,968 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,918 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,920 ft
- Reports
- 2,685
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- 1,162
- Ridden Counter
- 115,864
Articles
Destination Showcase: High Country Victoria, Australia
Jan 29, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Discover the best trails, places to eat and drink and a few local secrets in Bright, Beechworth, and Falls Creek.
Sub Regions
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Bonogin
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- 1
- 1
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Boomerang Farm Bike Park
- 2
- 5
- 8
- 4
- 2
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Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area
- 12
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Glossy Black Reserve
- 5
- 3
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Hinze Dam
- 2
- 2
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Illinbah
- 1
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Lamington National Park
- 5
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Nerang National Park
- 1
- 6
- 28
- 12
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NV Gravity Bike Park
- 2
- 2
- 5
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Old Tambo
- 3
Popular Gold Coast Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 196 ft • 3,989 •
An essential part of the valley trail network. This track was an alternative to the old track. It's now a favorite way in and out for many riders.
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 1,699 ft • 0 ft • 2,363 •
GC2018 Commonwealth Games loop 1, downhill section. Fast and flowy track with berms, jumps and drop offs.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 46 ft • 1,925 •
Petes has a long history and its character has changed a bit over the years. It is mostly flowy with some very modest jumps and berms in places, and retains most of this character. Since it became part of the QPWS approved trails the...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 39 ft • 1,618 •
This track has been here for a long time. It's had some changes over that time such as course alterations and jumps added. It has some very rough sections that typify parts of Nerang National Park. The lower part near Casurina has a...
• 100 ★ 2.7 • 1,273 ft • 37 ft • 1,511 •
These access trails were put in place to link Casurina Grove with the Commonwealth Games trailhead and .
• 90 ★ 3.1 • 1 mile • 141 ft • 1,392 •
Casuarina is an easy and fun trail, good for all the family. No excessively steep sections and the trail is not too technical. Beware, once you've ridden it, you'll be hooked on mountain biking.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 3,297 ft • 294 ft • 1,386 •
Designed as a climbing trail to get you out of the valley and up to or the trails out the back, but can also be ridden downhill back into .
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 3,346 ft • 101 ft • 1,359 •
This trail is a little rougher than the rest of Casuarina but it is a fun section if you are finding the rest of Casuarina a little too easy and would like a little bit more of a challenge.
Gold Coast Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,734 ft • 10 • Loop •
This particular loop takes you out to the back of Nerang State Forest to the beautiful Lost World single...
5 miles • 663 ft • 4 •
Casuarina Up and Down Comm Games 1 Casuarina Up and Down Comm Games 1
★ 1.0 • 10 miles • 1,302 ft • 26 • Loop •
Good loop for beginners looking to ride some blue trails as well. A few narrow climbing trails that can be...
Photos of Gold Coast Mountain Bike
Videos of Gold Coast Mountain Bike
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Feb 26, 2026
trail: Container Drop
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Feb 23, 2026
trail: R and B
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Feb 23, 2026
trail: Container Drop
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Feb 23, 2026
trail: Green With NV
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Feb 23, 2026
trail: Skrood
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Sep 18, 2023
trail: Big Line
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Jul 4, 2022
trail: Hateful8
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May 12, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ak0047 | comment | trail | activity #97075652 and 1 more | Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:10pm 3 days |
| ak0047 | add | report | activity #96937846 and 4 more | Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:13pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| Mmc82 | add | report | activity #96783791 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:24pm Jun 11, 2026 |
| camthebigboy | difficultyvote | trail | activity #96574161 | Jun 8, 2026 @ 5:16pm Jun 8, 2026 |
| Zalito | add | report | activity #96518449 and 19 more | Jun 7, 2026 @ 8:29pm Jun 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Awesome trail! Has some fast sections, some... | Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:18pm 3 days | ||
| trail | Cool trail, especially if you like steep blown... | Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:10pm 3 days | ||
| trail | Does anyone know what a Merkin is? | Apr 17, 2026 @ 9:37pm Apr 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Would of been a great flow trail back in the... | Mar 12, 2026 @ 11:13pm Mar 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nerang's best DH run? 100% yes! Taipan... | Mar 12, 2026 @ 11:08pm Mar 12, 2026 |
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Epic Ride 50k9,050 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge470 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| NV Gravity Bike Park | bike park | Gold Coast |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 170 | 170 miles | 29,416 ft | 67 miles | 3,140 ft | #100 | #8 | 1,137 | 2,682 | 56 | 132,012 | |
| E-Bike | 165 | 170 miles | 28,727 ft | 65 miles | 2,602 ft | #240 | #36 | 9 | 2,453 | 13 | 12,436 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 13 miles | 1,762 ft | 5 miles | 771 ft | #116 | #87 | 111 | 196 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 1,056 ft | 3 miles | 656 ft | #70 | #123 | 52 | 6 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 279 ft | 5,148 ft | 157 ft | #106 | #71 | 54 | 3 | |||
| Horse | 24 | 26 miles | 5,492 ft | 13 miles | 722 ft | #177 | #18 | 615 | 127 | |||
| Hike | 126 | 176 miles | 31,795 ft | 69 miles | 3,917 ft | #505 | #18 | 15 | 2,066 | 2 | 4,272 | |
| Trail Running | 123 | 173 miles | 31,644 ft | 68 miles | 3,917 ft | #485 | #14 | 1 | 2,068 | 9 | 6,929 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 2,720 ft | 243 ft | 2,625 ft | 243 ft | 400 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Coast
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What are the best places to ride in Gold Coast?
Gold Coast has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gold Coast?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gold Coast are:
- Mini Mega Air (4.6/5)
- Catch Me If You Can (4.5/5)
- Sidewinder (4.5/5)
- Hateful8 (4.4/5)
- Casuarina Explorer Long Loop Down (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gold Coast?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gold Coast are:
- January (440 activities)
- December (396 activities)
- April (327 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gold Coast?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Gold Coast. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
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- R and B Bridge TTF
- Green with NV Bridge TTF
- FASTHOUSE Container Drop TTF
- Whale Tail TTF
- Boomerang Farm Golf Course Club House Information
- Pat's Bluff Viewpoint
- [trailcare] Culvert Washed Out Other
- Mount Feathertop (6,253 ft)
- Little Feathertop (5,764 ft)
- The Horn (5,541 ft)
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