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Melbourne – with over
3.5 million people it is Australia's second largest city and it
is attractively located on the banks of the Yarra River and the
shores of Port Phillip Bay. It’s a cosmopolitan city with
a great quality of life. Explore on the trams, eat at the riverside
restaurants and people watch at the cafes!
The Great Ocean Road - One
of the most scenic coastal drives in the world, words can't describe
the spectacular scenery on this 280km section of road. Every motorcyclist
should ride this road at least once in their life! You have the
amazing coastal scenery (including the world famous 12 Apostles)
on one side with the temperate rainforest of the Otway Ranges
on the other. Dotted along the way are friendly small towns with
great cafes and restaurants that are perfect for a coffee break
and to take in the atmosphere.
 Grampians
National Park – this area has steep granite highlands
jam packed with wildlife, superb lookouts and waterfalls. The
biking roads are great and on a clear day you can see 150 kms
to the coast and the Great Ocean Road. You have a day here to
rest and explore this beautiful area.
Adelaide - the 'City of Churches'
has one of the best botanical gardens in the world and don't forget
to try a pea floater (an Aussie meat pie ‘floating’
in pea soup)! Adelaide has a small town feel with lovely colonial
architecture and all the conveniences of a modern city.
Port Augusta - is located
322 km north of Adelaide and is a genuine crossroads with roads
heading north to Alice Springs and Darwin, west to the Nullarbor
and the Eyre Peninsula and east to Adelaide.
Clare Valley - one of Australia's
premier wine growing regions, the carefully tended gardens, roses
and vineyards make this a much nicer route to Adelaide than the
main road. Try one of the famous Clare Valley Riesling’s
with a meal prepared at one of the many local restaurants and
wineries.
Flinders Ranges – this
is an incredible outback region full of wildlife and aboriginal
culture. Huge red gorges contrast with beautiful white gum trees
and the peace and solitude make you feel as if you’re on
a different planet. This is how many imagine the outback to be
and all this can be had within a relatively short distance of
the Wilpena Pound Resort with all the modern facilities. If you
don't want to take your bike on gravel roads the 4WD tours are
superb and help to bring the place alive. You have day here to
explore and immerse yourself in the place.
Coober Pedy - is a very interesting
but ugly town positioned in the middle of the desert. The temperature
can be very high here and 50dC is not uncommon in Summer. My advice
would be to arrive in the afternoon, book a half day tour for
the following day and visit the Greek restaurant in town for your
evening meal. Activities abound in the surrounding desert, with
plenty of oppurunities to make your fortune 'fossicking' for opals.
 Uluru
/ Ayers Rock - arguably one of the most recognisbale landmarks
on the planet, Uluru doesn't dissapoint. The route north takes
you temptingly close to the monolith, and a few days spent exploring
it's many hidden delights is a must. Also worth a visit in the
area are...
The Olgas - are only 30km
from Uluru, and are well worth a visit. There are two walks that
you can take around the Olgas. The 'Valley of the Winds Walk'
is a 7km track that circles several of the rock outcrops. If the
temperature is due to be 36 degrees or more then this walk is
closed from 11am at the Kalpa Lookout, so get there early to avoid
disappointment. There is also a shorter walk (2km) which takes
you into one of the many gorges.
 Kings
Canyon - is a spectacular gorge cut into the rock and a
‘must see’ for the trip. The nearby resort has a nice
campsite, shop, café and other attractions such as helicopter
rides. It’s well set up for the exhausted biker and you
can’t miss it on the left hand side before you reach the
canyon itself.
Alice Springs - set amongst
the harsh outback, 'the Alice' is a modern oasis in an otherwise
inhospitable desert. Ideally situated next to some of Australia's
great wonders, it makes an ideal base, from where you can explore
the surrounds at your leisure.
The Devil's marbles - are
a small but spectacular National Park, situated norht of Alice
Springs. The length of time it must have taken for the wind, rain
and sand storms to weather the rocks into these spherical and
rounded shapes is just incredible.
Tennant Creek - a hot dusty
town in the middle of nowhere it has all the shops, bakeries and
services you’ll need; all in all a perfect example of an
average outback town!
Daly Waters - is less a town,
and more a pub / hotel with a few permanent residents, but it’s
definitely an outback classic. The Daly Waters Hotel is widely
regarded as one of the oldest buildings in the Northern Territory,
and has been in existence from at least 1893.
 Katherine
- the third largest town in the Northern Territory, most famous
for Katherine Gorge, the most spectacular of local attractions.
Located in the Nitmiluk National Park just outside the town to
the north east, Katherine Gorge is the most famous of a series
of gorges found inside the park.
Litchfield National Park -
A smaller brother to nearby Kakadu, Litchifield certainly doesn't
dissapoint! Fantastic waterfalls, plunge-pools and secluded atmosphere.
An easy day-trip from Darwin too.
 Kakadu
National Park - Incredible wildlife with big crocs, stunning
birdlife, water buffalo and an amazing variety of plants and trees
can be found in this wetland paradise. Watching the sunset over
the wetlands at Ubirr is magical and exploring the caves and aborginal
artwork at Ubirr and Nourlangie from 60,000 years ago provides
an amazing insight into the country and the love the aborginal
people have for it. An early morning boat tour on Yellow Water
is a must to see the amazing variety of animal, bird and plant
life in the park. The Rangers will tell you all about the region
and point out things you would never see if you were on your own.
Darwin - is the capital city
of the Northern Territory. A population of 111,300 makes it by
far the most populated city in the Northern Territory but the
least populated of all Australia's capital cities. Laid back,
multicultural, tropical and easy on the eye - all in all, a fantastic
place to relax after a fantastic trip. Of course the nearby attraction
of world famous Kakadu National Park, may mean you don't get much
rest at all!
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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21
day tour
Bike of your choice
