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PARRAMATTA PARK, QLD
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N Q Ride Motorcycle Training

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0/5 (344 reviews)
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Experience
Q-Ride rider training & licensing
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Courses
Learn to Ride · Pre-Learner · RE · R
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Bikes provided
Yes · bike, helmet, jacket & gloves
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Options
Ladies-only · evening courses
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Best for
First-timers to full R upgrades
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Where
Cairns Showground, Parramatta Park
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Rating
5.0 / 5 (344)

About NQ Ride

NQ Ride is an accredited Q-Ride motorcycle training provider based at the Cairns Showground in Parramatta Park, serving riders right across the Far North Queensland region. It has built a near-perfect reputation across hundreds of reviews, with riders of all ages describing a calm, unhurried environment where nobody feels out of their depth — many complete beginners say they were surprised how quickly they gained confidence. The school runs the full Queensland licensing pathway, from a gentle Learn to Ride taster for absolute novices through the compulsory Pre-Learner course to the RE (restricted) and R (open) upgrades, with motorcycles and protective gear supplied. Ladies-only and evening classes are available too, making it easy to learn in a setting that suits you.

Q-Ride providerBikes & gear suppliedLadies-only optionsEvening coursesFar North QLD

Courses & licensing

  • Learn to RideA 1.5-hour private lesson for the complete novice, in preparation for Q-Ride — motorcycle hire, helmet, jacket and gloves included. $190.
  • Pre-Learner courseThe compulsory two-day course for novice riders, required before sitting the motorcycle knowledge test for your learner permit. $550, with a ladies-only option. An evening (under-lights) version runs at $590.
  • Restricted (RE) courseA one-day competency-based course to upgrade from your learner (RE L) to a restricted RE licence. $360, with a ladies-only option.
  • Unrestricted (R) courseA half-day competency-based course — the final step to your full open motorcycle licence. $220.

Good to know

  • Bikes & gearFor the Learn to Ride lesson a motorcycle, helmet, jacket and gloves are all provided, so beginners can start with nothing of their own.
  • Ladies-only classesPre-Learner and RE courses offer a women-only option for riders who prefer to learn that way.
  • Evening optionAn evening Pre-Learner course is run under lights for those who can't attend during the day.
  • Getting thereTraining is based at the Cairns Showground, Gate 4/290 Severin Street, Parramatta Park — central and easy to reach in Cairns.
  • AccreditationNQ Ride is an approved Q-Ride provider (Provider No. 4108N0923).

FAQ

Is a motorcycle provided, or do I bring my own?
For the Learn to Ride lesson, motorcycle hire is included along with a helmet, jacket and gloves, so complete beginners can start without any of their own equipment.
Which course do I start with to get my motorcycle licence?
Absolute beginners can book the 1.5-hour Learn to Ride lesson first, then complete the compulsory two-day Pre-Learner course to sit the motorcycle knowledge test for a learner permit. From there you progress to the RE course for a restricted licence and the R course for an open licence.
Do you offer ladies-only courses?
Yes. Ladies-only options are available for both the Pre-Learner and the Restricted (RE) courses.
Are there evening classes?
Yes. An evening Pre-Learner course is run under lights ($590) for riders who cannot attend during the day.
Where is NQ Ride located?
Training is held at the Cairns Showground, Gate 4/290 Severin Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns QLD 4870.
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Quick facts

  • ExperienceQ-Ride rider training
  • CoursesLearn to Ride · Pre-Learner · RE · R
  • Bikes providedYes
  • OptionsLadies-only · evening
  • AreaParramatta Park, Cairns
  • Rating5.0 / 5 (344)

Contact Information

Phone
+61 413 048 013
Website
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Address
Cairns Showground, Gate 4/290 Severin St, Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Parramatta Park, Queensland

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