Townsville to Cairns – 374km
Below is a breakdown of the distances and locations riders visit on The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride 2024.
Note: Unless noted otherwise, all non-meal stops should be kept to a maximum of 15 minutes and meal stops are a maximum of 30 minutes.
Day 1 – Townsville to Ingham – 112 km
After the initial gathering in ride groups at the Mercure Inn on Woolcock Street, Townsville, the ride begins with all groups departing for the first stop just out of town. Last minute adjustments are made to bike and body before tackling the Bruce Highway proper past Bluewater and Rollingstone to a well-earned lunch stop at Frosty Mango. After lunch it’s off to Ingham, around 40km away, via undulating sections through the cane fields. The night is spent at the Ingham Showground’s Hall.
|
STOP |
NAME |
DISTANCE |
TOTAL |
|
|
Mercure Townsville |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
Woodland Shopping Centre |
16 |
16 |
|
2 |
Bluewater Park |
15 |
31 |
|
3 |
Rollingstone Hotel |
23 |
54 |
|
4 |
Frosty Mango (Lunch & Individual Group Photos) |
16 |
70 |
|
5 |
Francis Creek Rest Area |
30 |
100 |
|
6 |
Ingham Show Grounds |
12 |
112 |
Day 2 – Ingham to Innisfail – 169 km
Following a well-earned rest and breakfast, each group heads off through the quiet streets of Ingham for the big day ahead. Just 13km out the fun begins with the Cardwell Range testing the pre-ride training. Cheers of encouragement can be heard from fellow riders and support teams as riders strive to make it to the top of the range. Victory photos are taken of the groups. Tully is the lunch stop before the final run to Innisfail. Accommodation for the night is at the Innisfail PCYC Hall.
|
STOP |
NAME |
DISTANCE |
TOTAL |
|
|
Ingham Showgrounds |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
Cardwell Range – Regroup at top |
17 |
17 |
|
2 |
Bottom Cardwell Range |
4 |
21 |
|
3 |
Rest Stop at Cardwell Beach Area (Pie Van) |
33 |
54 |
|
4 |
Bilyana Rest Stop |
21 |
75 |
|
5 |
Tully Gum Boot Park (Lunch) |
23 |
98 |
|
6 |
Silkwood Clay Target Club |
28 |
126 |
| 7 | Mena Creek, Paronella Park |
23 |
149 |
|
8 |
Innisfail PCYC & Pease Park |
20 |
169 |
Day 3 – Innisfail to Cairns – 93 km
The final morning brings an air of jubilation when riders realise their goal is within 90km. Departing Innisfail through some rolling hills to Mirriwinni, then past scenic Mt Bellenden Ker to Deeral and Gordonvale. After a short stop in Gordonvale the last stretch leg takes groups to the Cairns Showgrounds. There, groups enjoy an early lunch and await the arrival of all groups. Locals stop and cheer riders on the ride into town and a large welcoming party congratulates riders on arrival. Following a formal welcoming ceremony riders head off to freshen up for the evening festivities. A ride dinner is held each year to celebrate individual and group achievements and wind down after a fantastic ride.
|
STOP |
NAME |
DISTANCE |
TOTAL |
|
|
Innisfail PCYC & Pease Park |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
Babinda Park |
28 |
28 |
|
2 |
Fishery Falls |
20 |
48 |
|
3 |
Gordonvale |
17 |
65 |
|
4 |
Cairns Show Ground (Lunch & Group Photo) |
23 |
88 |
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
374km |
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