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Tour Highlights:
- Melbourne
- Great Ocean Road
- 12 Apostles
- Hahndorf
- The Nullabor
- Coober Pedy
- Ayers Rock
- Kings Canyon
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Alice Springs
- Karumba
- Undarra National Park
- Cairns
Discover an Amazing Country
From Melbourne to Cairns, a 6,000+ km journey to discover the worlds 5th continent.
One of the most enduring journeys of West forever, this is for the experienced rider, and it will take you to your limits. You will penetrate, day by day, deeper into the Outback.
After 8 days on the road, you reach Ayers Rock, Alice Springs and the heart of Aboriginal land. Then it’s off to the Gulf of Carpentaria to end with the Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. You will discover the true meaning of the word “Space”.
THE TOUR:
20DAYS/19NIGHTS
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Activity |
Km | Miles |
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10/4/08 |
Melbourne| Arrival | Briefing |
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11/4/08 |
Melbourne-Apollo Bay
After collecting the bikes in Melbourne we travel the Great Ocean road beside the Tasman Sea to Apollo Bay |
200 | 125 |
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12/4/08 |
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 |
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13/4/08 |
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 |
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14/4/08 |
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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15/4/08 |
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 |
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16/4/08 |
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 |
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16/4/08 |
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 |
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17/4/08 |
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 |
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18/4/08 |
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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19/4/08 |
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 |
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20/4/08 |
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 |
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21/4/08 |
Glen Helen - Alice Springs
We are now in the Heart of Australia, Alice Springs, where we spend 2 days and nights. |
79 | 49 |
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22/4/08 |
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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23/4/08 |
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 |
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24/4/08 |
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 |
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25/4/08 |
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 |
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26/4/08 |
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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27/4/08 |
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 |
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28/4/08 |
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 |
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29/4/08 |
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 |
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30/4/08 |
Cairns | Departure |
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THE SPIRIT/THE ESSENCE:
According to the size of the group, there will be 1 or 2 guides in a van escorting the tour to assist with luggage and technical support.
We try to select the best hotel of each area visited. Some are exceptional; however there is not always a choice. Lost in the outback, some hotels are a tad primitive and some concessions might have to be made. Occasionally, the amenities are down the hall, sometimes in another building. This is the charm of the outback. It may happen that in the same motel, the rooms are unequally comfortable. The guide will allocate the room with fairness. You will be asked not to challenge this decision. However, the rooms are always clean and the reception is very friendly. On this journey, more than others, a team spirit is essential to the success of the tour.
This trip is for experienced riders ONLY.
You need to be in excellent condition as much physically as mentally.
An adventurer’s mentality and a capacity of adaptation to all conditions is essential (extreme climate, basic accommodation in some areas, isolation) if you want to join us in the longest Harley-Davidson® expedition in the world. We promise to all of you that are up to it, to live the experience of a lifetime
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2008 Price List
Driver
Double Room AU$12,880 [Convert]
Single Room AU$6,490 [Convert]
Passenger
Double Room AU$15,250 [Convert]
Single Room AU$8,730 [Convert]
* We are happy to try to assist finding a room mate,
to cut your costs if you are travelling alone..
Our price Includes:
• 19 nights accommodation in specially selected locations
• Late model Harley-Davidson® for 19 days
• Unlimited mileage
• Fuel
• National Park entry fees as per itinerary
• Motorway tolls
• Dinner as stated on itinerary
• Transfer between hotel and Harley-Davidson® pick up
• Experienced and professional tour guides
• Technical assistance
• Support vehicle for additional luggage
• Cold water from support vehicle
• West Forever T-shirt |
