Sapphire Coast Mountain Biking Adventure

RIDE WILD ON THE SAPPHIRE COAST

Get ready to ride wild through the forests and trails of the Sapphire Coast! The opening of Gravity Eden Mountain Bike Park marks a new era for mountain biking on the Sapphire Coast with a brand-new 58-kilometres of world-class mountain bike trails for riders to explore.

Eden's new gravity trails add to the existing 55km Tathra MTB trail network, meaning you can now explore more than 110km of mountain bike trails on the Sapphire Coast. From mountain bike hire to guided tours, we've got everything you need for the ultimate mountain biking adventure.

Gravity Eden Mountain Bike Park

Opened in November 2023, Gravity Eden has been one of the most hotly anticipated new riding destinations in the country. The machine-built trails have been constructed by trail building specialists Contour Works, who have worked on some of Australia’s most iconic trail destinations like Derby, St Helens and Mount Buller. 

The trails are located in Nullica State Forest, just a few minutes by car from Eden. The network features over 300-metres of vertical elevation which allows for some awesome flow descents exploring epic terrain with granite features, jump tracks and mellow rainforest trails. The trails are divided into three zones which have been designed to safely progress your skills: Gravity, Flow and Adventure.

The main trailhead is located at the bottom of the trails and features car parking, toilets, shuttle services, signage, a dirt jump park and asphalt pump track. The impressive jump park features three line options with timber ramps and is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. The pump track is perfect for those looking to develop their mountain biking skills, and even features night lighting so that you can head there for some after-dinner laps.

To reach the top of the Gravity Zone trails you can take the 10-kilometre leg-burner ‘Power Up’, organise a car shuffle or car drop-off (there is limited parking at Bimmil Fire Trail), or utilise a shuttle service with Eden Shuttles. 

For all things mountain bike, Eden’s new bike shop Ride Creative Lines Bike Store is the go-to destination for bike hire, retail and servicing. What’s more, they have opened their own coffee and food van ‘Hone’, serving tasty coffee and food with mountain bikers in mind (open on weekends). Find Ride Creative Lines Bike Store at 35 Flinders St, Eden. 

For Gravity Eden mountain bike tours, get in touch with Navigate Expeditions. Their expert guides will take you on a guided mountain biking adventure tailored to your skill level. Whether you’re a confident rider or just starting out, this experience delivers an exhilarating blend of challenge and enjoyment. 

Our pick of the Gravity Eden trails?

Straight Six for an awesome flowy descent

Garden of Eden for beginners and families

Old Tom for technical riding, chutes and rock gardens

Download the Gravity Eden trail map here

Check out the Flow Mountain Bike feature video on Gravity Eden here

TATHRA MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Tathra is the original home of mountain biking on the Sapphire Coast with more than 50km of some of the finest hand-built trails imaginable, in a community that loves the sport. Hidden away in the coastal bush above the beautiful town of Tathra, the network has a peak elevation of 137m and over 40+ singletrack trails to explore.

The network has been built by scratch thanks to a small group of committed and passionate riders over the last 15 or so years, and the trails remain a source of pride for our local community. Having been built by hand, these trails are raw and at times rugged, making for an epic cross-country riding adventure. There are descents, climbs, technical trails and meandering singletrack, with lots of options for various skill levels. The network comprises of two main sections, the Bundadung trails and the Fire Shed trails.

The main trailhead is located only metres from the beach, providing the ideal ride-swim scenario. Plus great coffee, food and beers all located a stone’s throw away. For mountain bike hire, servicing and retail, head to Tathra Beach and Bike, conveniently located on the beachfront (Andy Poole Drive). Navigate Expeditions offers mountain bike tours in Tathra, as well as mountain bike hire and delivery. 

Tathra is also home to the legendary Tathra Mountain Bike Festival, held each year over the June long weekend.

*In 2025, Tathra Mountain Bike Festival will be held in March as part of the Tathra Multisport Festival.

Our pick of the Tathra trails?

Haddi Gatti for a fast descent with jumps and berms

Bridges for the ultimate challenge - a black trail featuring 12 bridges!

Check out the Tathra trail map here

Sapphire Coast Cycling paths and trails

The trails at Eden and Tathra could easily keep you busy for weeks on end, but for those wanting to explore something different or take the family for a ride, there a variety of cycling paths and trails on offer. 

In Tathra, the Yili-njili pathway (3.2km) leads between Tathra and Kalaru, whilst the Mogareeka pathway (2.5km) runs adjacent to Tathra Beach to the mouth of the Bega River. You can extend this ride by linking with the 3km Fords Walking Track (shared walking and cycling trail) through stunning Mimosa Rocks National Park. You can combine all three of these trails on a self-guided 'Pedal and Picnic' e-bike tour with Navigate Expeditions. They provide the e-bikes, maps and DIY picnic, you do the riding and eating!

Heading south, the Merimbula to Pambula pathway extends 10km between the two towns, and there is the option of riding all the way to Pambula Beach for an even longer ride. The route mostly follows a paved shared path but includes small sections of normal footpath and on-road bike path.

Panboola Wetlands is a delight for families or anyone keen on a gentle ride along the beautiful billabongs, saltmarsh and grassy plains of Pambula, with kangaroos and birdlife galore. 

Food and drink

Feast on MTB-friendly fare at local cafes, eateries, breweries and more in Eden, Tathra and neighbouring towns and villages. Head to Florabel (bike racks outside) or Toast in Eden for tasty grab-and-go options before you hit the trails at Gravity Eden, or Hone coffee van at the Creative Lines Bike Store for coffee, baked treats, B&E rolls, wraps, paninis, burgers and more. Hotel Australasia is a great place to kick back after laps at Eden with woodfired pizza and mouthwatering antipasto. 

Heading to Tathra, Wild Orchid is located right next to the local bike store near the base of the trails, and does an excellent breakfast, as well as wraps and burgers, smoothies and baked goodies. Head to Tathra Hotel for a refined pub dinner or beers on the deck with spectacular ocean views. 

On every mountain biker’s list should be a visit to Longstocking Brewery, a local watering hole in Pambula with woodfired pizza, local oysters and delicious brews, as well as live music and a beer garden. Other food stops in Pambula include Wild Rye’s bakery for freshly baked pies, pastries and sour dough (bike racks outside), Toast Cafe for cooked breakfast and lunch, as well as Nine Circles Distillery for gin tasting and small bites on the edge of Panboola Wetlands. 

If you’re staying in Merimbula or heading through between Eden and Tathra, stop by Mormors for breakfast or lunch (courtyard for bikes) or Mitchie’s Jetty for takeaway coffee and a morning swim (bike racks available). 

MTB-Friendly Accommodation

We’ve got mountain biker-friendly accommodation in Eden and Tathra with purpose-built facilities including lockable bike storage, wash stations and more. Check out Discovery Parks Eden, located practically on the shores of beautiful Aslings Beach. They’ve got mountain bike storage lockers, a bike repair station, bike wash, bike racks and bike toolkits. Eden Motel is conveniently located right in town and has CCTV-monitored MTB lockup, a bike wash bay, bike racks, free access to their indoor heated pool, sauna and gym, and special mountain bike packages with deals on shuttles and more.

Tathra Beach Eco Camp is an idyllic coastal retreat with cabins, camping and glamping at Tathra Beach, a stone’s throw from Tathra’s mountain bike trails, cafes and bike shop. As well as direct access to the trails, they also have lockable bike storage, bike wash, bike racks, bike service station, bike locks for hire, and an on-site pump track. Tathra Beach House Apartments provide excellent self-contained accommodation opposite Tathra Beach, with a variety of options to suit your group. They’ve got lockable bike storage and bike wash facilities, as well as two swimming pools, a spa pool and a hydrotherapy swim spa.

The Pelican Motor Inn in Merimbula has a bike wash station and is happy for mountain bikers to store their bikes in rooms when using one of their free-of-charge tarps.

Check out more accommodation options here.

Ride the South East Corner

Take a road trip from mountains to sea and beyond. The south east corner of NSW offers a regional mountain biking circuit along the state’s far south coast and up to the stunning alpine region.

The Sapphire Coast is located within a couple of hours drive from Mogo, Narooma, Canberra and the Snowy Mountains, and about 6 hours from the Victorian High Country.