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Bike Safaris - Cycling Circuits
Three great circuits. Three unique experiences. Let your discovery begin...
Sydney Olympic Park has over 35kms of cycleways located right in the heart of Sydney. The perfect way to explore Sydney Olympic Park is by bike. Choose any one of our three great circuit experiences!
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When you arrive, visit the Sydney Olympic Park Visitor Centre and pick up a Cycling map or download the map below.
Download the latest Bike Safaris Cycling Circuits Map (1.2MB PDF) |
To help you navigate your way around the Park, look out for the colour coded pathway markers located on each of the three circuit experiences.
To finish on a high, take up the challenge and ride up one of the many markers located across the Park.With panoramic views of the entire Park and sydney city skyline, it's well worth the effort.
Olympic Circuit
 | Relive memories of the 'Best Games Ever'. Take a journey past state-of-the-art Olympic icons. See spectacular architecture of Olympic venues, view The Cauldron in The Overflow and check out the Games Memories installation, a tribute to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The circuit also includes great vantage points from Kronos Hill and the Bay Marker with a ride past our smart water recycling facility WRAMS. Follow the Yellow coloured coded pathway markers. |
| Distance: | 8 km |
| Riding Time: | 60 min |
| Difficulty: | Moderate - Flat terrain with optional climbs |
| Safety: | On-road and shared cycle pathways |
| Starting Points: | Visitor Gateway |
| Open: | 24hrs |
| Points of Interest: | - Olympic Venues |
| Lookouts: | Kronos Hill and Bay Marker |
Parklands Circuit
 | A must see for nature lovers, this circuit begins in the tranquil atmosphere of Bicentennial Park, with fabulous bbq and picnic facilities, it's the perfect spot to take a break. Ride from Lake Belvedere past the Badu Mangroves boardwalk showcasing this amazing ecosystem. Check out the Bird Hide and Waterbird Refuge - a highlight for bird lovers, and see the historic shipwrecks which now rest in the Bay. Follow the Red coloured coded pathway markers. |
| Distance: | 6 km |
| Riding Time: | 50 min |
| Difficulty: | Low - Flat terrain |
| Safety: | Shared cycle pathways |
| Starting Point: | Bicentennial Park Visitor Centre |
| Open: | Dawn till dusk |
| Points of Interest: | - Lake Belvedere |
| Lookouts: | - Treillage Tower |
River Heritage Circuit
 | Meander along the scenic Parramatta River, ride past the naval heritage precinct Newington Armory and through the wetlands - home to frog and bird habitats. Pass by the green community of Newington - the former athletes village of the Sydney 2000 Games. To finish on a high, climb one of the wonderful vantage points of Woo-la-ra and the Haslam's Creek and Blaxland Common markers. Both with panaromic views of the entire park and city skyline - it's well worth the effort. Follow the Green coloured coded pathway markers. |
| Distance: | 15 km |
| Riding Time: | 80 min |
| Difficulty: | Moderate - Flat terrain with optional climbs |
| Safety: | Shared cycle pathways |
| Starting Points: | Woo-la-ra carpark, Visitor Gateway or Wilson Park |
| Open: | Dawn till dusk |
| Points of Interest: | - Parramatta River |
| Lookouts: | - Woo-la-ra |