Turn-by-turn Cycling Directions comes to Australia

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a casual fixie commuter, finding the best biking routes can often be a challenge. Back in July, we introduced cycling paths and directions in Australia for desktop Google Maps, and today we’re making cycling easier and even more accessible by adding turn-by-turn directions and voice-guided biking navigation to mobile devices with Google Maps for Android.

Turn by Turn Biking Navigation in Sydney

With biking navigation, you can simply mount your device on your handlebars to see which way to go or put in your earbuds to hear voice-guided directions. The navigation even helps you avoid steep hills by choosing a path that is flat and safe.

Bicycle layer showing recommended streets for cycling in Canberra

You can also help out your fellow riders by adding your favourite bike lanes, trails and suggested routes to Map Maker, helping to create a more comprehensive map for everyone living in or visiting your neighbourhood.

We hope that biking navigation makes it easier for you to get outdoors and explore more of Australia.

Posted by Nabil Naghdy, Product Manager for Google Maps Australia & New Zealand