Yarra River Waterbike Tour
Description
Experience the Yarra River like never before atop our cutting-edge waterbikes. This isn't your typical river journey; it's an adventure that offers an unobstructed 360-degree view of Melbourne's beauty. Pedal through the vibrant arteries of Melbourne's waterways, capturing stunning views of iconic landmarks, bridges, and the dynamic urban tapestry that lines the Yarra's banks. Our route masterfully combines the lush green pockets of the Yarra with the urban splendor of Melbourne. Feel the gentle river breeze and soak in the city's ambiance in one seamless journey. With our waterbikes, you're not just exploring the river but also doing it responsibly. Our zero-emission, silent waterbikes respect the river's ecosystem, allowing for a harmonious interaction with nature. The elevated perspective from our waterbikes offers unparalleled photo opportunities. Whether it's the city skyline, historic bridges, or playful river wildlife, there's a picture-perfect moment at every bend.
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Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district.
Since 1988, Australia's bicentenary, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which is played annually in January.
Flinders Street railway station is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1854, the historic station serves the entire metropolitan rail network, as well as some country services to eastern Victoria
Birrarung Marr is an inner-city park between the central business district in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and the Yarra River.
Southbank draws a sophisticated crowd to its cultural venues, which include the Malthouse theater, based in a restored brewery, and the state-of-the-art Melbourne Recital Centre which hosts classical concerts. There are clubs, food courts and designer shops in the sprawling Crown Casino complex. The lively riverside promenades feature al fresco fine dining and cargo sheds housing craft-beer bars
Princes Bridge, originally Prince's Bridge, is a bridge in central Melbourne, Australia that spans the Yarra River. It is built on the site of one of the oldest river crossings in the city, and forms a gateway into the central city from the south
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Waterbikes Australia was a unique and fun way to get a 'lay of the land' for our family of four who wanted a fun introduction to Melbourne. Mark and Laurie are awesome hosts. The tour was informative. The guides did a great job balancing fun facts on Melbourne, safety, and also letting our family just sort of soak it all in. We did the 90-minute version which was the perfect amount of time both in terms of time out on the water and the amount of 'ground' we were able to cover. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, active, and unique experience.
Thanks for the awesome review! We’re so glad your family of four chose us for your introduction to Melbourne. It’s great to hear that the 90-minute tour gave you the perfect "lay of the land" (or water!) and covered plenty of ground while still feeling relaxed. We appreciate the high recommendation and would love to welcome you all back for another active adventure whenever you're next in town!
It was an outstanding experience. We came all the way from Adelaide to wxperience these kinda activities in Melbourne and glad that we chose this one too 😍😍 Our guide was amazing and the beautiful view of the city from Yarra River was breath taking 🥹
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are honored that you chose to include us in your trip all the way from Adelaide. Knowing that we helped make your Melbourne experience "outstanding" truly made our day. We’re glad you enjoyed that breathtaking perspective of the city from the water—there really is no better seat in the house than on a waterbike! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with your guide, who will be thrilled to know they made your tour so memorable.
Went as a family of 4 on 2 tandem bikes. Was lovely and relaxing and a wonderful and fun way to see the city. Our boys (aged 6 and 10) loved it. The hosts were lovely. Definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that your family had such a wonderful and relaxing time out on the Yarra. It’s always a highlight for us to see families enjoying our tandem bikes—it sounds like your boys (aged 6 and 10) are absolute naturals on the water!
Mark and Laury are awesome guides and really gave us the best Water bike experience! They were great conversationalists, were full of knowledge of Melbourne, and were also very concious of our safety. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to everyone who wants a nice relaxing and fun bike on the Yarra River.
Wow, thank you for such an amazing review! It's fantastic that you enjoyed our guides conversation, Melbourne knowledge, and felt well looked after with their focus on safety. We're so glad you found it a nice, relaxing, and fun way to enjoy the Yarra. Your high recommendation means the world to us. Thanks again for choosing Waterbikes Australia! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
It was a great experience. not too taxing but you do have to pedal so make sure you're prepared with the proper shoes! beautiful weather. great information and guidance from the lovely couple who runs the business.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really glad you had a great experience on the water with us. You're right, it's enjoyable exercise, and that's a very helpful tip about wearing proper shoes – thanks for sharing! We're especially happy to hear you found the guidance and information helpful, and thank you for your kind words about us (the couple running it!). We love sharing the Yarra experience. So pleased the weather was beautiful for you too! Thanks again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
My niece who lives in Oz challenged me to find something ‘touristy’ she’d never done! This activity fitted that challenge and was better than expected! It was brilliant from start to finish (we did 90 mins) The bikes were easy to peddle and the sights were phenomenal from upon the water! Would a thousand per cent recommend x
Wow, thank you for such a brilliant review! We absolutely love that you chose us to meet your niece's challenge – what a fantastic goal! We're so thrilled that Waterbikes Australia fitted the bill perfectly and was even better than expected. It's great to hear you found the bikes easy to pedal and enjoyed those phenomenal views from the Yarra. "A thousand per cent recommend" – that's amazing feedback, thank you so much! We're delighted we could provide such a memorable experience for you both. Hope to see you again sometime!
Great fun option to tour the CBD in Melbourne. Mark pointed out all the important sites along the Yarra River, and told us the history of the city's growth. Fun and easy recumbent bike, comfortable seat and easy to maneuver. Book it, you won't regret it!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a fun time touring the CBD sights from the Yarra.
Mark is great. Advice to other tourists: if weather not suitable, ask if time change is possible. They are always very accomodating. My friend and I had a lovely time, guided by Mark along the Yarra River. He has been patient in explaining how the water bikes work, and showing us the Melbourne landmarks. While we’re cycling on the water, he took multiple photos of us at different spots - making this trip even more memorable. I highly recommend Waterbikes Australia for a relaxing bike cruise around the Yarra river, as well as getting Mark as your guide. On a final note, my advice to others booking the tour is: always check the weather and if it looks unfavourable at the timing you’ve booked, you could try requesting for a time change. They’re very accomodating and won’t hesitate to fit you in if they can.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you and your friend on the Yarra River tour, and I’m so glad you had a memorable experience. We always do our best to be flexible with timing when the weather isn’t ideal, so we really appreciate you sharing that advice with future guests. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the sights, the ride, and of course, the photos to capture the moment! Hope to see you back on the water again soon for another adventure!
This river offers an excellent viewpoint to see all the sites in the Southbank. Our hosts were awesome! They emailed us all the best pictures - for free! The bike is easy to pedal but the seat is a bit uncomfortable.
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the incredible views of Southbank from the Yarra and had a great time with our team. Capturing and sharing those special moments is all part of the experience, so we're happy you loved the photos! 📸 We appreciate your feedback about the seat and will take it into consideration to keep improving. Hope to see you back on the water for another ride soon!
One of the best days out! Such an incredible experience and a wonderful team! Great tour and friendly accomodating staff.
Wow - thank you for such fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had one of the best days out with us! Our team loves creating memorable experiences, so it means a lot to know you enjoyed the tour and felt well looked after. We’d love to have you back for another adventure on the water soon!
