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Combine the superb scenery and riding roads of Tasmania
with 7 days discovering the best of Victoria and the Snowy Mountains
and you have one of the most scenic bike tours in Australia. You'll
collect your bike in Melbourne and catch the ferry to Tasmania.
After riding a fantastic circuit of the island seeing all the
best things on the way you'll head back to the mainland. Next
is the Snowy Mountains in NSW before continuing on to the Great
Alpine Road and the Grampians National Park in Victoria. The tour
ends in spectacular style with the world famous Great Ocean Road.
A stunning late Spring to early Autumn Self Guided Tour...
Highlights include...
Devonport - head north-west
along the old coast road for unrivalled views of the Bass Strait,
visit Mersey Bluff's rocky headland and the Aboriginal art and
culture centre.
Bay of Fires and Mount William National
Park - known for its pristine white beaches, turquoise
ocean and brightly coloured gigantic limestone columns, a late
afternoon or early morning visit is an absolutely 'must'! Packed
with wildlife, encounters with wallabies, wombats and kangaroos
are frequent.
Freycinet National Park -
steep granite rocks separate idyllic sandy beaches like 'Wineglass
Bay' and 'Sleepy Bay' with a remarkable number of wildflowers
in spring.
 Port
Arthur - the convict settlement on this remote peninsula
still existed just 130 years ago and accounted for 12,000 prisoners!
Even if you're not a history buff you can't help but be astonished
by the place.
Hobart - strongly influenced
by its maritime roots, the state capital and second oldest city
in Australia has a waterfront location to rival that of Sydney.
Mount Field National Park
- easy access to spectacular waterfalls and rainforest makes this
a popular day stop on  the
way to Strahan.
Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National
Park - dolerite and quartzite mountains, varied flora,
temperate rainforests, waterfalls and, as the name suggests, the
wild rapids of the Franklin River. A cruise from Strahan is one
way of accessing this World Heritage Area.
Cradle Mountains National
Park - explore breathtaking alpine landscapes with rugged
mountains, crystal clear lakes, a rich flora and fauna and the
unique walking tracks through the most famous National Park in
Tasmania.
 Snowy
Mountains - huge alpine scenery in Australia? Most people
don't realise that Australia has more ski runs than Switzerland!
The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is an amazing feat of
engineering and so take some time out from the fantastic riding
and scenery to check out the visitor centres.
Victoria Highlands - continuing
from the Snowy Mountains in NSW, Victoria has its own share of
beautiful scenery and winding roads. The Great Alpine Road is
just as much fun as its coastal relative but through beautiful
mountain scenery.
Goldfields - As you leave
the twists and turns of the moutains the scenery is replaced with
gently undulating hills and the quaint, old fashioned goldfield
towns of Castlemaine and Daylesford with their lovely bakeries,
cafes and antiques stores. The beautiful countryside sweeps by
and makes for a leisurely ride to the next highlight of the trip
- the Grampians National Park...
Grampians National Park -
This area of granite highlands is jam packed with wildlife, superb
lookouts and beautiful waterfalls.
The Visitor Centre at Halls Gap is incredibly interesting and
will give you a really good overview of the area. By the time
you've ridden the tightly twisting roads to the three or four
main things of interest and taken a short walk to each you'll
need at least a half day there.
There are two superb lookouts with views down to the Great Ocean
Road 150kms away on a clear day and a lovely waterfall with walks
either to a high level view or if you feel like stretching your
legs walk the steps to the base and feel the spray on your face!
It's a beauitful area that is often one of the favourites of peoples'
trips.
 The
Great Ocean Road - Due south of the Grampians is one of
the most famous and scenic coastal drives in the world. Words
can't describe the wonderful scenery on this 280km stretch of
road close to Melbourne.
The road twists and winds as soon as you set your wheels on it!
There are plenty of small coastal towns to stop for lunch and
a coffee and with fantastic ocean lookouts on one side and the
greenery of the lovely Otway Ranges on the other. The views and
riding don't get any better.
It takes longer than you might expect to ride along this road
as there's so much to see. Take a walk in the temperate rainforest
at Maits Rest and visit the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, the Grotto,
London Bridge, The Arch - the list oges on! Keep an eye out for
koalas in the roadside trees but don't forget to watch the road
as well as the spectacular views!
Every motorcyclist should ride this road at least once in their
life and it makes for a fitting and spectacular end to one of
the most scenic tours in Australia.
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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14
day tour
Bike of your choice
