The best cycling weekends are often about more than the distance covered. Weekend at Wondai, scheduled for 23–26 April 2027, makes a strong case for leaving Brisbane behind for a few days and enjoying the roads, trails and hospitality of the South Burnett.
Presented by Bicycle Queensland with the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association, the event is based around Wondai and the nearby rail trail. It brings together supported rides for different abilities, opportunities to explore quieter regional roads and gravel routes, and the social side of a cycling getaway.
A cycling weekend with room to explore
This is not just a single start-line-to-finish-line experience. According to Bicycle Queensland, the program offers a range of supported riding options, alongside opportunities to enjoy the South Burnett's roads, trails and attractions. That variety makes it appealing to cyclists who prefer to build a whole weekend around a destination rather than rush home after one ride.
Some riders will be interested in the rail trail. Others may be drawn to gravel roads or the possibility of quieter country routes. The final ride schedule, distances and eligibility should always be confirmed once the organiser publishes the full program.
The off-bike experience matters too
Food, camping, local attractions and social activities are part of the experience described by Bicycle Queensland. For groups travelling together, this creates an easy balance: plan the riding first, then leave enough time to discover the area without turning the weekend into a tightly packed itinerary.
Who should put Wondai on the calendar?
The event could suit a group of Brisbane cycling friends looking for a regional escape, riders who enjoy rail trails and mixed surfaces, or people who value a welcoming social atmosphere alongside their kilometres. It is important to pick routes that suit your bike, equipment and ability — gravel and rail-trail riding can demand different preparation from a sealed-road ride.
Before you book: tickets and practical details
In an update to Brisbane Beacon on 4 November 2026, Bicycle Queensland advised that tickets were not yet on sale and were expected to become available in late November. This is a forecast, not a confirmed release date; always check the event's official website before making plans.
- Dates: 23–26 April 2027; check the organiser for individual activity timings.
- Base: Wondai in Queensland's South Burnett region.
- Riding: expect a variety of supported routes, including local trails and quieter roads.
- Staying overnight: check the organiser's camping information and local accommodation options before booking.
- Ticketing: confirm availability, price and conditions on the official event page.
Why we're covering it
Bicycle Queensland shared information and four original pre-ride photographs directly with Brisbane Beacon. We have used that material to create a practical local travel-and-cycling preview, rather than simply reproducing an event-feed snippet.
This is a researched and written Brisbane Beacon event preview based on material provided directly by Bicycle Queensland, not a listing imported from an automated calendar. Dates, activities and entry arrangements should be checked with the organiser. Photographs supplied by Bicycle Queensland and published with attribution.
