Date |
Activity |
Km | Miles |
Day 1 |
Melbourne| Arrival | Briefing |
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Day 2 |
Melbourne-Apollo Bay
After collecting the bikes in Melbourne we travel the Great Ocean road beside the Tasman Sea to Apollo Bay |
200 | 125 |
Day 3 |
Apollo Bay - Mount Gambier
Continuing on the Great Ocean road, we visit the 12 Apostles, and pass through beautifully preserved historic towns before arriving at Mt Gambier, a town built around volcanic craters and lakes |
352 | 219 |
Day 4 |
Mount Gambier - Hanhdorf
On the doorstep of Adelaide, Hanhdorf is a small historic township with buildings influenced by German style architecture and many still stand as homes and shops today. |
417 | 259 |
Day 5 |
Free day in Hanhdorf
Hahndorf's first settlement took place in 1839 when Prussian Lutheran families arrived. The name "Hahndorf" was derived from Captain Dirk Hahn of the ship named 'Zebra', which arrived in Adelaide in 1838 with a party of immigrants from the Eastern Provinces of Prussia.
* Optional Ride in the country side |
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Day 6 |
Hahndorf - Port Augusta
Vineyards of the Claire Valley are the premier business in this semi desert. Port Augusta's unique geographic position sees it as a major service centre for travellers and freight trucks crossing the Nullarbor. In many respects Port Augusta is also the entrance of the southern gateway to the Northern Territory. |
319 | 198 |
Day 7 |
Port Augusta - Coober Peedy
We enter the Outback! Journey a long section of straight road which ends at Coober Peedy, Opal capital of the world. Nearly half of the population lives in inexpensive underground homes called "dugouts". It therefore makes the Aboriginal name for Coober Peedy "White man’s burrow" particularly apt. |
548 | 341 |
Day8
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Coober Peedy - Marla
After a morning in Coober Peedy, we travel the road to Marla, where nothing happens; we listen as time goes by………….. |
235 | 146 |
Day 9
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Marla - Ayers Rock
2 days at least are required in Uluru – Kata Tjuta NP. Tonight witness a magical sunset over the largest monolith in the world. |
496 | 308 |
Day 10
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Ayers Rock
After a sunrise just as impressive, time to visit
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) for a physical walk in the timeless Valley of the Winds. Optional dinner under a million stars at the Sounds of Silence outdoor restaurant. Enjoy a glass of champagne with the sound of a lone didgeridoo filling the air and dine on delicacies such as kangaroo, barramundi and buffalo. |
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Day 11 |
Ayers Rock - Erldunda via Kings Canyon
A long road awaits you today to convey you to Kings Canyon National Park, one of the Territory's most remarkable natural features.
Optional Heli – flight over the Canyon. |
574 | 357 |
Day 12 |
Erldunda - Glen Helen
Glenn Helen situated at the end of the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges is the climax to an adventurous and colourful ride. |
322 | 200 |
Day 13 |
Glen Helen - Alice Springs
We are now in the Heart of Australia, Alice Springs, where we spend 2 days and nights. |
79 | 49 |
Day 14 |
Alice Springs
While the bikes are serviced, its time to shop for tonight’s BBQ or after travelling 3500km you might just want to rest. |
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Day 15 |
Alice Springs - Tennant Creek
We are now in the Northern Territory. This evening we stay in a motel where the owner is a HOG member, and you can imagine the welcoming reception! Tonight it’s dinner with the local motorbike bike club. |
328 | 204 |
Day 16 |
Tennant Creek - Mount Isa
Welcome to Queensland! We must slow down and proceed with caution as the roads start to deteriorate and crossing native animals are a concern |
644 | 400 |
Day 17 |
Mount Isa - Karumba
Another long stretch today, which is complicated by the dire state of the roads. Destination? Karumba, the end of the end of the end of the world! Here we may see buffalos, wild horses or crocodiles. |
603 | 374 |
Day 18 |
Karumba
Explore the beach (but no swimming - Crocodiles!) or try fishing for barramundi for tonight’s BBQ against a brilliant sunset. |
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Day 19 |
Karumba - Undarra National park
After a cool beer at Croydon, we arrive at Mt Surprise, and are still wondering what the surprise…is. Tonight we’ll sleep in ex - Queensland Government rail carriages, the oldest dating back to 1888. Unique and adventurous! |
539 | 335 |
Day 20 |
Undarra - Yungaburra
A winding road that joins lush valleys with wild rivers and cascading waterfalls, rainforests and ancient ferns, just beautiful! We spend the evening in one of the oldest hotels on the Tablelands; the Lake Eacham Hotel is still famous for its convivial atmosphere. |
174 | 108 |
Day 21 |
Yungaburra - Cairns
A dawn awakening could reward you with the sighting of platypus. Today we travel the Tablelands and return to Cairns via Port Douglas and the scenic coast road. |
218 | 136 |
Day 22 |
Cairns | Departure |
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