If you'd like to experience Australia before tourism takes
a hold and you love stunning beaches, coral reefs and the
magical silence of the outback then this tour is idyllic.
It's a perfect winter tour (April to September). You'll
discover the real Australia via the beautiful Coral Coast
on the way to laid back, tropical Broome. You'll visit the
Pinnacles Desert, Kalbarri's deep gorges, Shark Bay World
Heritage area (inc. Monkey Mia's dolphins), Ningaloo Reef
and the endless 80 Mile Beach. A natural world lover's dream....
14 - 17 day tour
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It's a packed trip with riding days separated by days
exploring local areas. It gives you time to really appreciate
and enjoy the beautiful coastlines, outback gorges and friendly
small towns. There's time to discover each region, soak up the
atmosphere and wonder at the amazing sights...
 Pinnacles
Desert - 250km north of Perth in the Nambung National Park
you'll find these incredible limestone pillars emerging from the
desert. A dawn or dusk visit is a must to capture them in the
right light. Surrounding the park are beautiful, empty beaches
and a wildflower wonderland in Spring.
Murchison River Gorges and Coastline
- Kalbarri is a lovely small town on the banks of the Murchison
River where it flows into the Indian Ocean. South of town are
spectacular beaches, huge towering red coastal cliffs and amazing
pink lakes. Kalbarri National Park is accessed by a good condition
26km gravel road. You'll see rugged outback with stunning gorges
carved out over the millennia by the Murchison River. Visit Z-Bend,
The Loop and Nature's Window. You'll experience the incredible
isolation of this pristine area and if you'd prefer not to take
the gravel road on the bike guided tours can be arranged.
 Monkey
Mia Dolphins - Wake up early and stroll down to the beach
to see wild dolphins just a metre or two from the beach! With
one eye out of the water they are genuinely interested in who's
there and it's amazing to see them playing so close to shore.
On the way in (or out) of this World Heritage Listed area you'll
see the huge views over Shark Bay from Eagle Bluff, walk on Shell
Beach made up of tiny cockle shells as far as the eye can see
& wonder at stromatolites which are the earth's oldest living
fossils. They saw the dawn of life itself and are widely accepted
as being responsible for making the earth suitable for higher
life forms.
A great optional excursion at Monkey Mia is to walk with an aboriginal
guide who'll explain the history of the area,
show you how to find bush tucker, water and medicine and bring
the barren desert to life. It's a highly recommended experience
and especially at just AU$35 per person.
Ningaloo Reef & Cape Range National
Park - Ningaloo is the longest fringing reef in the world
and its isolated location means it is one of the most pristine
too.
You can snorkel or dive on the incredible 300km reef simply by
stepping off the empty white beaches into the amazing underwater
world with over 520 species of fish and 250 species of coral.
Swim with manta rays and turtles all year round and whale sharks
in season (April to September) and then visit the deep red outback
gorges of Cape Range National Park before cruising up Yardie Creek
with a Ranger who will tell you all about the local area (optional).
Forget the Great Barrier Reef - Ningaloo is next to shore without
the need for a boat trip if you'd prefer not to. It's remote and
pristine. Coral Bay is a tiny village with a great bar/restaurant
overlooking the reef. Exmouth is larger with more facilities.
Both offer snorkel/dive trips, glass bottom boat tours and plenty
of other excursions to keep you busy. If you'd like to dive or
snorkel on the outer reef then Coral Bay is your best option and
you have a full day there to relax and take a trip if you'd like.
North of Exmouth you have a choice. The standard 14 day tour takes
you north to Karratha and 80 mile beach before heading into Broome.
Between Exmouth and 80 Mile Beach are two long days through the
outback with around 550km each day. The long days are all part
of the experience and you'll stay in the coastal town of Karratha
for the night before the stretch to 80 Mile Beach.The last day
to Broome is 340km. It's a remote region of outback with just
the atmospheric roadhouses and bush scenery to break up the journey.
Optional - Karijini National Park
- As an option over 3 extra days you can include the spectacular
Karijini National Park. You'll need to be comfortable on gravel
roads as there are few tarmac roads in the Park but you'll be
rewarded with some of the most beautiful gorges and permanent
waterholes in outback W.A. If you can spare the time the Karijini
won't disappoint and makes you feel like you're in the deep heart
of the outback.
80 Mile Beach - a great spot
on the road through to Broome and, as its name suggests, it is
80 miles long!
Caravan park cabins have all the facilities you'll need and it
makes a lovely spot for an overnight stop and a wander along the
beach looking for shells.
Broome - The tropical paradise
of Broome finally comes into view after the long ride up the west
coast. It has beautiful Indian Ocean beaches, wonderful sunsets
and a fantastic climate for much of the year. It has all the comforts
of a holiday town but with bit of a frontier feel. We allow a
full day in Broome with the bike as you need transport to visit
Malcolm Douglas' famous crocodile park, the picturesque jetty
and to get to beautiful Cable Beach just in time for a cocktail
and to watch the spectacular sunset over the ocean!
This is a wonderful tour through the outback exploring an unspoilt
coastline. Western Australia is bigger than Europe and has only
1.9m people. As a result it feels much more personal than the
busy eastern coast tourist resorts. People take the time to be
friendly and there's loads to see on the way. If you'd like to
see the 'real' Australia - this is it!
There is no difference in costs if you
ride alone or with a pillion.
- Flights are not included
in the price.
- Bike prices assume a booking 3 months in advance. One way fees increase if less than this.
N.B. This tour can be adjusted to suit your timescales
and preferences - just ask!
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