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North Brisbane Bikeway: an e-bike rider’s guide

7.5 km from Brisbane CBD to Wooloowin · Brisbane inner north (Herston, Windsor, Albion, Wooloowin)

Checked · sources below

Length
7.5 km (including 4.5 km of separated cycle track, per TMR and Brisbane City Council)
Start
Brisbane CBD
Finish
Wooloowin
Region
Brisbane inner north (Herston, Windsor, Albion, Wooloowin)

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

  • Built in stages from 2016 to 2021, with raised priority crossings at several side streets
  • Passes Windsor Park and Albion station, with access to Roma Street Parkland
  • Links to the Ithaca Creek, Enoggera Creek and Kedron Brook bikeways

Before you go

  • The next section, Price Street (Wooloowin) to Chermside, is planned
  • Albion station is on the route. Bikes ride free on Translink trains at any time — use the first or last carriage, no more than two bikes per carriage. Bikes are not allowed on buses or trams.
  • TMR says the bikeway links with the V1 Veloway and the Bicentennial 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 North Brisbane 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 North Brisbane Bikeway?

7.5 km (including 4.5 km of separated cycle track, per TMR and Brisbane City Council), from Brisbane CBD to Wooloowin.

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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