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Moreton Bay Cycleway: an e-bike rider’s guide

150 km from Deception Bay to Redland Bay · Moreton Bay, Brisbane bayside and Redlands Coast

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Length
150 km (about 150 km in total, not yet continuous; the Redcliffe section is 11 km one way)
Start
Deception Bay
Finish
Redland Bay
Region
Moreton Bay, Brisbane bayside and Redlands Coast
Surface
Shared and separated paths, plus mangrove boardwalks

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

  • Redcliffe section: Scarborough Beach to the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, past Settlement Cove Lagoon and Woody Point Jetty
  • The Ted Smout Bridge cycleway crosses Bramble Bay
  • Lota Creek mangrove boardwalk, and Eddie Santagiuliana Way between Cleveland and Thornlands

Before you go

  • Train stations along the route from Cleveland to Kippa-Ring let you ride one way and train back — first or last carriage, two bikes per carriage
  • There’s a gap of about 9 km between Wynnum and the Gateway Bridge on road shoulders and footpaths
  • Older sections have patchy signage, so carry a route file; watch for koala crossings
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 Moreton Bay Cycleway?

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 Moreton Bay Cycleway?

150 km (about 150 km in total, not yet continuous; the Redcliffe section is 11 km one way), from Deception Bay to Redland Bay.

What is the surface like on the Moreton Bay Cycleway?

Shared and separated paths, plus mangrove boardwalks

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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