What is the minimum age?

Minimum age is 7 years old for passengers on The Grand Tour.

How long is the tour?

The advertised duration is 2.5 Hours; plan for roughly 2–3 hours including stops.

Can we choose which trike we book?

Yes—bookings are per trike and you can select Two Passenger, Three Passenger or The Gangsta one-passenger V8 option.

Are helmets provided?

Yes, helmets are provided for all riders; bring sunglasses and secure clothing for comfort.

What happens in bad weather?

Tours run in most conditions but sudden heavy storms may force changes or rescheduling; check with the operator on the day for weather updates.

Ride the Coast: The Grand Tour Trike Adventure from Port Douglas

Q: Where do we meet and is pickup available?

Meeting point: 44 Wharf Street Port Douglas. Pick up from your accommodation is available by arrangement.

On a sunny morning in Port Douglas, Queensland, The Grand Tour offers a fast, friendly way to see Tropical North Queensland from a custom trike. Departing from 44 Wharf Street Port Douglas, this 2.5-hour ride threads the coastal road toward Thala Reserve, across Mowbray Valley and through the rolling sugar-country of Shannonvale. Riders choose from Two Passenger Trike, Three Passenger Trike or The Gangsta — a one-passenger V8 experience — and each machine turns travel into theatre: bar-mounted mirrors catching surf flashes, chrome catching light, and the wind doing its best to keep you present.

The loop is short enough for a half-day adventure yet long on scenery. Coastal lookouts reveal coral-streaked water where the Great Barrier Reef begins offshore, while the road into Thala Reserve slips between stands of rainforest that climb from creeks to ridgelines. Geological contrasts — coastal sand dunes giving way to volcanic soils in the hinterland — make every turn a different palette: blue, green, and the ochre of country roads. In Mowbray Valley you pass cattle paddocks and cane fields that frame the distant forest edge; in Shannonvale, picture postcard farmhouses punctuate the landscape.

What makes The Grand Tour special is the blend of motion and access. Unlike a bus tour that keeps you distant, these trikes put you in the weather and the moment. Guides stop at chosen lookouts for photos and a signature coconut cocktail at a seaside vantage — a small local flourish that underlines how this tour leans into place rather than just point-and-snap sightseeing. It’s social too: trikes are designed to carry couples, friends, or a solo thrill-seeker in the V8 model, so the vibe ranges from laid-back to full-throttle fun.

Practical details are straightforward: the listed duration is 2.5 Hours, the minimum age is 7, and the meeting point is 44 Wharf Street Port Douglas. Pick up from your accommodation is available by arrangement. Expect local weather patterns — sun, sudden showers, and humidity — so gear up accordingly.

This trip is a memorable way to connect with both coastal and hinterland ecosystems in a single outing, and it’s an especially good fit for travelers who want more than a drive-by view. If you’re staying in Port Douglas and crave an active, scenic spin through tropical landscapes, The Grand Tour is a high-value, high-fun booking that feels custom-made for North Queensland’s unique coastal terrain.

Bookings are per trike, so couples or small groups can reserve the exact machine they want. The tour moves at a relaxed, photo-friendly pace with multiple stops and a short coastal walk at one lookout; it finishes back at Port Douglas waterfront. Helmets are provided; bring a camera, sunscreen and curiosity for a lively coastal spin.