New Farm to Teneriffe
Here's a great ride, with a nice location alongside the Brisbane River
The map shows the entry for "New farm Park". It can get quite busy on the weekends but if parking is not available in the park then there should be street parking available. Alternatively park at Teneriffe and ride to "New Farm Park". Length - Just under 2.5km's each way (along the "New Farm - Newstead Bikeway" Terrain: The entire track is concrete and bitumen with some timber sections, and mostly flat with only a couple of harder hills. It's mostly an easy ride but may not be reccomended for inexperienced riders due to pedestrian traffic etc.. |
New Farm Park is located in the trendy inner city suburb of New Farm, just next to the Brisbane River. Entry to the park is via Brunswick Street where you enter onto the parks ring road. There are a number of designated parking spaces off the ring road, but since the ring road through the park is one way parking is also permitted on both sides of the road.
The park spans over a large area of land and offers plenty of lovely areas to enjoy. It has a large sporting oval ideal for soccer, football, cricket, athletics etc. The park also has a large grass area in the middle which contains beautiful rose gardens, filled with a large variety of rose bushes.
There are quite a few picnic tables and BBQ's available to use in the park, and there is also an excellent playground for the kids. Car parking and toilet facilities are available during daytime hours.
The park spans over a large area of land and offers plenty of lovely areas to enjoy. It has a large sporting oval ideal for soccer, football, cricket, athletics etc. The park also has a large grass area in the middle which contains beautiful rose gardens, filled with a large variety of rose bushes.
There are quite a few picnic tables and BBQ's available to use in the park, and there is also an excellent playground for the kids. Car parking and toilet facilities are available during daytime hours.
Toilets are located within the park as shown on the map on the right. Please note that there aren't any toilets along the route to Teneriffe so it is recommended to make use of the ones in "New Farm Park" beforehand.
The toilets are open during daylight hours and have disabled access. More information can be found on the "National Public Toilet map" click the picture for their website. |
For our ride we started at "New Farm Ferry terminal" and rode along the bikeway to "Teneriffe Ferry Terminal".
It's quite an easy ride with very good paths and is flat for the most part. There are a couple of steeper hills that I have noted in the video at 0:40 & 1:30. There are plenty of seats along the way should you need to stop for a rest or some food etc.
Things to consider :
Weekends are very popular for this path, there are not only cyclists but runners and walkers. If riding when it's busy a good awareness of give way rules would be required.
It's quite an easy ride with very good paths and is flat for the most part. There are a couple of steeper hills that I have noted in the video at 0:40 & 1:30. There are plenty of seats along the way should you need to stop for a rest or some food etc.
Things to consider :
Weekends are very popular for this path, there are not only cyclists but runners and walkers. If riding when it's busy a good awareness of give way rules would be required.
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Join us as we ride from "New Farm Ferry terminal"
to "Teneriffe Ferry terminal" |
Safe cycling
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
- Keep your bike in top condition: Make sure your bicycle is roadworthy before you start out. Check your tyre pressure and that brakes, pedals, lights and reflectors are all in good working order.
- Wear a helmet: A helmet could save your life. Under the road rules, all cyclists, even young children, must wear an approved helmet when riding. Your helmet must be correctly fitted and securely fastened.
- Follow the road rules: Road rules for cycling and driving cars are the same and are regulated by the Queensland Road Rules. Make sure you’re aware of all road rules relating to cycling before you begin your ride.
- Keep left: Cyclists should keep as far left as practical but can take up a whole lane where necessary for safety or to turn right.
- Hand signals: Cyclists should give hand signals when turning left, right or changing lanes and it’s a good idea to signal that you are about to stop.
- Be seen: Wearing brightly coloured clothes will help motorists see you when you’re riding on the road. You must have front and rear lights and reflectors on your bike for riding at night.
- Give way: Normal give way rules apply when riding on the road. Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at all times on shared paths and footpaths.
- Use your bell: Let others know you’re coming by signaling with your bell especially on shared paths and footpaths. You are legally required to have a working bell fitted to your bike.
- Two abreast: It is legal to ride two abreast... in some circumstances (eg on a narrow road) it may be more sensible to ride in a single file.
- Passengers: It is illegal to carry passengers except in an approved child seat or on a tandem.
- Pedestrian Crossings: Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. If using the crossing to cross a road, cyclists must dismount and walk their bike across.