Yarra River Waterbike Tour: Stunning 360-Degree View of Melbourne from Zero-Emission Waterbikes

Experience the Yarra River like never before on our zero-emission waterbikes. Pedal through Melbourne’s waterways for stunning 360-degree views of iconic landmarks and the city’s vibrant urban tapestry.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Federation Square - Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district.
  • Melbourne Park - Since 1988, Australia’s bicentenary, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which is played annually in January.
  • Flinders Street Station
What's Included
  • Lifejacket provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on an exceptional Yarra River experience aboard our state-of-the-art waterbikes. This is not your ordinary river trip; it’s a daring expedition offering a complete 360-degree exploration of Melbourne’s allure.
Journey via the lively veins of Melbourne’s water routes, seizing magnificent views of notable buildings, bridges, and the vibrant urban…

Location
Mercantile Rowing Club
Boathouse Drive
Situated directly opposite Federation Square, Boathouse Drive is identified by the numerous rowing club rooms.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Edstonenyc
Jan 5, 2026
Awesome tour! - Waterbikes Australia was a unique and fun way to get a 'lay of the land' for our family of four who wanted a fun introduction to Melbourne. Mark and Laurie are awesome hosts. The tour was informative. The guides did a great job balancing fun facts on Melbourne, safety, and also letting our family just sort of soak it all in. We did the 90-minute version which was the perfect amount of time both in terms of time out on the water and the amount of 'ground' we were able to cover. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, active, and unique experience.
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498nimraf
Dec 7, 2025
Outstanding experience - It was an outstanding experience. We came all the way from Adelaide to wxperience these kinda activities in Melbourne and glad that we chose this one too 😍😍 Our guide was amazing and the beautiful view of the city from Yarra River was breath taking 🥹
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Sezw_81
May 3, 2025
Wonderful - Went as a family of 4 on 2 tandem bikes. Was lovely and relaxing and a wonderful and fun way to see the city. Our boys (aged 6 and 10) loved it. The hosts were lovely. Definitely recommend.
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N7249bojordane
Apr 18, 2025
Fun and Relaxing! - Mark and Laury are awesome guides and really gave us the best Water bike experience! They were great conversationalists, were full of knowledge of Melbourne, and were also very concious of our safety. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to everyone who wants a nice relaxing and fun bike on the Yarra River.
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Nikki_w
Apr 12, 2025
Day on the Yarra River - It was a great experience. not too taxing but you do have to pedal so make sure you're prepared with the proper shoes! beautiful weather. great information and guidance from the lovely couple who runs the business.
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Adele
Apr 5, 2025
Water bikes on the river - My niece who lives in Oz challenged me to find something ‘touristy’ she’d never done! This activity fitted that challenge and was better than expected! It was brilliant from start to finish (we did 90 mins) The bikes were easy to peddle and the sights were phenomenal from upon the water! Would a thousand per cent recommend x
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Citygirl714
Mar 29, 2025
Great fun - Great fun option to tour the CBD in Melbourne. Mark pointed out all the important sites along the Yarra River, and told us the history of the city's growth. Fun and easy recumbent bike, comfortable seat and easy to maneuver. Book it, you won't regret it!
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8jane1717
Feb 14, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Mark is great. Advice to other tourists: if weather not suitable, ask if time change is possible. They are always very accomodating. My friend and I had a lovely time, guided by Mark along the Yarra River. He has been patient in explaining how the water bikes work, and showing us the Melbourne landmarks. While we’re cycling on the water, he took multiple photos of us at different spots - making this trip even more memorable. I highly recommend Waterbikes Australia for a relaxing bike cruise around the Yarra river, as well as getting Mark as your guide. On a final note, my advice to others booking the tour is: always check the weather and if it looks unfavourable at the timing you’ve booked, you could try requesting for a time change. They’re very accomodating and won’t hesitate to fit you in if they can.
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Ralph_m
Feb 9, 2025
Nice sunny ride on the Yarra river - This river offers an excellent viewpoint to see all the sites in the Southbank. Our hosts were awesome! They emailed us all the best pictures - for free! The bike is easy to pedal but the seat is a bit uncomfortable.
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M4811lramandak
Jan 3, 2025
Unreal! - One of the best days out! Such an incredible experience and a wonderful team! Great tour and friendly accomodating staff.
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From $71
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).