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There's so much to see and do on this trip that a good
plan is to ride to an area one day, explore the beautiful coastlines
and outback via bike and foot the next and then move on to a new
area the following day. This gives you time to properly discover
each region, soak up the atmosphere and wonder at the amazing
scenery on the way...
 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, remote and pristine. Coral Bay is a
tiny village but it has a great bar/restaurant overlooking the
reef while Exmouth is larger with more facilities. Both offer
snorkel/dive trips, glass bottom boats tours and plenty of other
excursions to keep you busy.
 80
Mile Beach - a great spot on the road through to Broome,
and as its name suggests it is 80 miles long. There is a caravan
park available with all the regular facilities, and it makes quite
a nice spot for a break.
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. Visit Malcolm
Douglas's famous crocodile park, relax on Cable Beach, try some
fishing off the jetty and rest before heading into the Kimberley.
The Kimberley - The Kimberley
has incredible gorges, deep red cliffs, boab trees and huge rivers
and wetlands. In the 'dry' season it's easier to explore and you
can either take a tarmac road or (with the right bike and experience)
be adventurous and ride the Gibb River Road - one of the great
4WD tracks of Australia. Lennard Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Windjana
Gorge are a selection of the fantastic sights just waiting to
draw you from the highway.
 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, Litchfield certainly doesn't
disappoint! Fantastic waterfalls, plunge-pools and secluded atmosphere.
An easy day-trip from Darwin too.
Kakadu National Park - Incredible
wildlife with big crocs, stunning bird life, 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 aboriginal artwork at Nourlangie from
60,000 years ago provides an amazing insight into the country
and the love the aboriginal 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 some 111,000 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 great
place to relax after a fantastic trip.
This is a spectacular tour through the outback along an unspoilt
coastline with friendly people, and 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.
- 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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