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Bulimba Creek Bikeway: an e-bike rider’s guide

20 km from Murarrie to Eight Mile Plains · Brisbane south-east (Murarrie, Carindale, Mansfield, Wishart, Eight Mile Plains)

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Length
20 km (about 20 km — Brisbane City Council calls it Brisbane’s longest bike path)
Start
Murarrie
Finish
Eight Mile Plains
Region
Brisbane south-east (Murarrie, Carindale, Mansfield, Wishart, Eight Mile Plains)
Surface
Off-road shared path
Difficulty
Relatively flat, with plenty of shade

E-bike rules here

No path-specific e-bike rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.

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Highlights

  • Follows Bulimba Creek past parks and open fields
  • Passes Minnippi Parklands, Murarrie Recreation Reserve, Boorabbin and Broadwater picnic grounds and Westfield Carindale

Before you go

  • Preston Road Park section closures: 13 October to 19 November 2026 (weather permitting) — check council’s closures page
  • Council publishes a printable map: Murarrie to Wishart (Bulimba Creek Bikeway)
Charging and battery range. Gravel, hills and headwinds drain a battery faster than the spec sheet says. Plan your stops, carry your charger, and never leave a battery charging unattended — see battery safety.

Common questions

Can you ride an e-bike on the Bulimba Creek Bikeway?

No path-specific e-bike rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.

How long is the Bulimba Creek Bikeway?

20 km (about 20 km — Brisbane City Council calls it Brisbane’s longest bike path), from Murarrie to Eight Mile Plains.

What is the surface like on the Bulimba Creek Bikeway?

Off-road shared path

Sources

Conditions change — check the official site for closures before you ride. EbikeMate is not affiliated with the trail’s managers. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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