Where to Ride in Port Phillip

Riding in your local area:

Port Phillip has a mix of off-road, protected and on-road bike lanes to suit everyone, no matter your riding experience. You can stay off-road and enjoy a quiet, picturesque journey along the Bay Trail, which runs along the coastline from Elwood to Port Melbourne. Make sure to check out the bike repair stations, outdoor gyms and parks along the way - oh and the stunning views of Port Phillip Bay!

 You can travel directly Into the city along the St Kilda Road protected bike lane too: connect up to it via the Fitzroy Street protected bike lanes to take you all the way Into the CBD. 

We have a network of "low-stress" local routes which will connect you to your favourite local places: to find them, look out for painted bike symbols on the road.

Visit Port Phillip's Bike Riding page for resources, events and news. Make sure to check out our free monthly bike maintenance at South Melbourne Market and the 'Fix-a-flat' workshop at St Kilda Library. 

Plan your journey using the free Arevo app, which shows the different bike paths available and allows you to choose between quieter or more direct routes: Home | Arevo Journey Planner by RACV

Local rides for new cyclists

If you're keen to stay off-road, you'll find a number of beginner-friendly routes to explore:

The Bay Trail follows the coastline of Port Phillip Bay from Port Melbourne through to Elwood, continuing all the way to Seaford.

The Sandridge Trail connects you from Port Melbourne to Southbank along the light rail line. 

The Garden City Trail connects from the Bay Trail to the Sandridge Trail, via Beacon Road and Garden City Reserve

The Elster Canal Path connects from the Bay Trail In Elwood through to Gardenvale Station - be sure to stop and take In the beautiful Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve along the way.

Local bike share/rental

Lime e-bikes are available across Port Phillip. Just download the Lime app and you are ready to ride. Riders can travel throughout City of Port Phillip and to adjoining areas Stonnington, Yarra and Melbourne.

Find out more Information on our bike share page.

You can also rent e-scooters through Lime and Neuron to use for trips within City of Port Phillip. Simply download the Lime or Neuron app to start riding. Find out more on our e-scooter page.

Keen to try out a cargo-bike? We have two cargo bikes for rent through Elwood Toy Library. Find out more on the Elwood Toy Library website.

I already cycle

For riders looking to make a day of it, take the Bay Trail all the way from Port Melbourne to Brighton. This is a 26km return journey along mostly flat shared paths, with some sections of separated bike paths.  

Where to get more information

The Port Phillip Travelling Around pages have heaps of Information to keep you riding.