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This has to be the ultimate Australian bike tour. It
has one of the best ocean drives in the world, genuinely alpine
mountains and scenery, the Sydney Opera House, the most famous
Australian vineyards, superb high country on the Great Dividing
Range, some of the best beaches on earth, snorkelling on the Great
Barrier Reef and walking through the oldest rainforest on the
planet. Simply put, this 6,400km tour is spectacular...
The Great Ocean Road - Famous as one of the most scenic
coastal drives in the world, words can't describe the wonderful
scenery on this 280km stretch of road leading to Melbourne. There
are stunning ocean views on one side and the Otway Ranges on the
other with their temperate rainforest and eucalypts with koalas.
It is a superb biking road and one that every motorcyclist should
ride at least once in their life!
Grampians National Park -
after riding through the Victorian Goldfields with their old fashioned
towns, bakeries and coffee shops you'll find yourself in the lovely
Grampians National Park. This area of granite highlands is jam
packed with wildlife, waterfalls and superb lookouts . On really
clear days you can even see the Great Ocean Road 170kms away!
You'll have a day here to relax, explore the local area and perhaps
take a walk or two through the peacefeul scenery.
Victoria Highlands - continuing
from the Snowy Mountains in NSW, Victoria has its own share of
beautiful scenery and winding
roads.
Snowy Mountains - Huge alpine
scenery in Australia? Most people don't realise that Australia
has more ski runs than Switzerland! Ride fantastic twisting roads
with breathtaking scenery past the towns of the snowflieds.
 NSW
Southern Coast - superb beaches, great scenery and lovely
coastal towns can all be found along this route. Your first night
stop is at Batemans Bay
Sydney - The Opera House,
Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, ferry boats to
Manly... it's one of the most scenic and interesting cities in
the world. A great place to start any tour with so much to see
and great public transport - no need to hire the bike while you're
here!
Blue Mountains - incredible
scenery with huge waterfalls, the second largest canyon on earth,
cable car rides and lovely walks. See the Three Sisters, Wentworth
Falls and a host of other scenic lookouts before riding a circular
route back around the mountains. Stay at a lovely B&B with
friendly hosts and incredible views over the Hawkesbury River.
 Hunter
Valley - The heart of Australia's wine production. Ride
along a stunning, winding back road past the views and gorges
of the Wollemi National Park to the vineyards, restaurants and
wineries of the Hunter Valley. The overnight stay is a short taxi
ride from the most famous restaurants and wineries of the region.
Arrive early and go on a wine tasting tour or save it for a relaxed
evening out amongst the vines!
New England - Another incredibly
scenic and winding back road takes you through New England to
Armidale. Famous for its deciduous trees in Autumn and unusually
seasonal due to its height it has some of the most scenic roads
in Australia nearby. A good choice of restaurants and country
town feel mean it's a nice town in which to spend the evening
before riding along the Waterfall Way the following day.
Waterfall Way - The Waterfall
Way is simply breathtaking with dense rainforest, countless waterfalls,
huge views over New England National Park and one of the best
biking roads in the country down to a lovely country own at the
base of the Great Dividing Range . This is where you'll stay the
night. It's not a long day on the bike but there's so much to
see on the way it takes all day. If you arrive earlier than expected
there's the 'Promised Land' circuit to ride which takes you through
a beautiful single track country lane past crystal clear streams
where you can stop for a refreshing swim on a hot afternoon!
Byron Bay - Yet another spectacular
back road winds through northern NSW to Australia's most easterly
point at Byron Bay. There are beautiful beaches, a lively and
friendly small town and a lovely hinterland. Once a centre for
'alternative lifestylers' it has a unique atmosphere. You can
relax on the beach, visit the famous lighthouse and enjoy the
atmosphere in town at one of the many good restaurants.
Gold Coast - Australia's
most visited holiday destination. Great beaches, all the top theme
parks, busy nightlife and a surprisingly beautiful hinterland.
If you want it busy you've got it, if you prefer the views then
you can have them too!
Brisbane - the bustling capital
of Queensland with a great river, great nightlife and beautiful
botanical gardens. It's an ideal place to end the trip and to
celebrate with a bottle of something nice overlooking the river!
Sunshine Coast - this area
as one of the most spectacular hinterlands in the country with
rainforests, waterfalls, pineapple plantations and the beautiful
Glass House Mountains. Add a lovely coastline and upmarket coastal
resorts and it makes for a great day's ride.
Fraser Island - stay at Rainbow
Beach for two nights and take a 4WD tour on the spare day (+AU$169
p.p.) to the largest sand island in the world. Many people consider
this one of the highlights of their trip as you take the eastern
beach (the 'main road'!) north to rainforests, crystal clear freshwater
lakes, shipwrecks on the beach and huge sand dunes. Take a flight
over the island as an option for about AU$70. You'll take off
and land on the beach and it's a great experience for the relatively
low cost.
Eungella NP - walk the rainforest
in search of the famous Platypus. There are some lovely walking
trails through this area and the Rangers are on hand to help you
discover more about the original aboriginal inhabitants, bush
tucker and the flora and fauna of the forest.
 Whitsunday
Islands - this is a beautiful series of paradise islands
just off of the small coastal town of Airlie Beach where you'll
stay for two nights.
With the spare day take a cruise (+AU$135 p.p.) around some of
the most perfect coral islands in the world. Visit the stunning
Whitehaven Beach and snorkel in protected bays over teaming coral
gardens. In the evenings enjoy the lively pubs and restaurants
of the town centre.
Atherton Tablelands - superb
rolling green scenery with some of the most beautiful waterfalls
in Australia on the Waterfall Circuit. Visit the 500 year old
Curtain Fig Tree and enjoy the roads in this undulating region
of rainforest and farming.
Daintree Rainforest - the
oldest rainforest on earth an Information Centre that takes you
on a tour of the densely tangled forest via boardwalks and a tower
that allows you to get deep into the canopy and find out all about
the birds, plant, animal and insect life at each level of the
jungle. The small, tightly twisting roads are good fun on a bike
too but take your time and enjoy the views.
Cape Tribulation - the coconut
lined beach here backs straight on to the rainforest. There aren't
many places on earth you can sit and listen to bird and insect
sounds of the rainforest whilst taking a picnic on the beach!
Captain Cook beached his damaged ship The Endeavour here to make
repairs and hence the name 'Cape Tribulation'.
 Port
Douglas - a beautiful small tropical town with great restaurants
and bars. It's the nearest port to the Great Barrier Reef and
so ideal for taking a fast catamaran cruise out to the reef to
snorkel for the day (+AU$155 p.p.). An unforgettable experience.
Cairns - the holiday capital of northern Queensland. This
is where you'll finish the trip and celebrate a wonderful experience
at one of the many bars and restaurants in town!
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 Option
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28 day self guided tour on choice of bike:
BMW R1150GS, Yamaha XJ900, BMW F650GS
AU$ 7,892
  
Code: MC28A
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There is no difference in costs if you
ride alone or with a pillion!
N.B. This tour can be adjusted to suit your timescales and preferences
- just ask!
Pictures are for display purposes only and may
not represent exact bike available.
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28
day tour - 6,400kms
Bike of your choice
