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BIKES ONLY: Rottnest Island.

For many travellers, thoughts of cycling trips conjure up only foreign images - French vineyards, Tuscan hills, Cuban beaches - but there are roads and trails just across the ditch that are just as enticing.

Though the vast distances of the open Australian highway may not appeal, there are numerous bike-friendly options that beckon right across the country. Here's our pick of the best cycling trips.

HIGH COUNTRY BREWERY TRAIL

BEERS AND BIKES: On the High Country Brewery Trail.

Three ingredients for a great cycling trip: a mountain bike, the trails ofVictoria's High Countryand a handful of craft breweries.

In a line from Glenrowan to Mt Beauty, four local brewers have combined to produce a booklet detailing each of their favourite mountain bike rides, ranging from a scenic roll through the Warby Range, to a whirl around the Beechworth Mountain Bike Park, to a gentle spin along the river in Bright. A beer awaits at the end of every ride, of course.

Download the booklet atmurraytomountains.com.au

GREAT OCEAN ROAD: Great for driving, even better for cycling.

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Top 10 cycling trips in Australia