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has to be the ultimate Australian bike tour. Where else can you
pass the Sydney Opera House, the most famous Australian vineyards,
superb high country (the hinterland), the best beaches on earth,
the Great Barrier Reef and the oldest rainforest on the planet.
Simply put, this 4,200km tour is spectacular...
Sydney - The Opera House,
Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, ferry boats to
Manly... it's one of the most scenic and interesting cities in
the world. A great place to start any tour with so much to see
and great public transport - no need to hire the bike while you're
here!
Blue Mountains - incredible
scenery with huge waterfalls, the second largest canyon on earth,
cable car rides and lovely walks. See the Three Sisters, Wentworth
Falls and a host of other scenic lookouts before riding a circular
route back around the mountains. Stay at a lovely B&B with
friendly hosts and incredible views over the Hawkesbury River.
 Hunter
Valley - The heart of Australia's wine production. Ride
along a stunning, winding back road past the views and gorges
of the Wollemi National Park to the vineyards, restaurants and
wineries of the Hunter Valley. The overnight stay is a short taxi
ride from the most famous restaurants and wineries of the region.
Arrive early and go on a wine tasting tour or save it for a relaxed
evening out amongst the vines!
New England - Another incredibly
scenic and winding back road takes you through New England to
Armidale. Famous for its deciduous trees in Autumn and unusually
seasonal due to its height it has some of the most scenic roads
in Australia nearby. A good choice of restaurants and country
town feel mean it's a nice town in which to spend the evening
before riding along the Waterfall Way the following day.
 Waterfall
Way - The Waterfall Way is simply breathtaking with dense
rainforest, countless waterfalls, huge views over New England
National Park and one of the best biking roads in the country
down to a lovely country own at the base of the Great Dividing
Range . This is where you'll stay the night. It's not a long day
on the bike but there's so much to see on the way it takes all
day. If you arrive earlier than expected there's the 'Promised
Land' circuit to ride which takes you through a beautiful single
track country lane past crystal clear streams where you can stop
for a refreshing swim on a hot afternoon!
Byron Bay - Yet another spectacular
back road winds through northern NSW to Australia's most easterly
point at Byron Bay. There are beautiful beaches, a lively and
friendly small town and a lovely hinterland. Once a centre for
'alternative lifestylers' it has a unique atmosphere. You can
relax on the beach, visit the famous lighthouse and enjoy the
atmosphere in town at one of the many good restaurants.
Gold Coast - Australia's
most visited holiday destination. Great beaches, all the top theme
parks, busy nightlife and a surprisingly beautiful hinterland.
If you want it busy you've got it, if you prefer the views then
you can have them too!
Brisbane - the bustling capital
of Queensland with a great river, great nightlife and beautiful
botanical gardens. It's an ideal place to end the trip and to
celebrate with a bottle of something nice overlooking the river!
Sunshine Coast - this area
as one of the most spectacular hinterlands in the country with
rainforests, waterfalls, pineapple plantations and the beautiful
Glass House Mountains. Add a lovely coastline and upmarket coastal
resorts and it makes for a great day's ride.
Fraser Island - stay at Rainbow
Beach for two nights and take a 4WD tour on the spare day (+AU$169
p.p.) to the largest sand island in the world. Many people consider
this one of the highlights of their trip as you take the eastern
beach (the 'main road'!) north to rainforests, crystal clear freshwater
lakes, shipwrecks on the beach and huge sand dunes. Take a flight
over the island as an option for about AU$70. You'll take off
and land on the beach and it's a great experience for the relatively
low cost.
Eungella NP - walk the rainforest
in search of the famous Platypus. There are some lovely walking
trails through this area and the Rangers are on hand to help you
discover more about the original aboriginal inhabitants, bush
tucker and the flora and fauna of the forest.
 Whitsunday
Islands - this is a beautiful series of paradise islands
just off of the small coastal town of Airlie Beach where you'll
stay for two nights.
With the spare day take a cruise (+AU$135 p.p.) around some of
the most perfect coral islands in the world. Visit the stunning
Whitehaven Beach and snorkel in protected bays over teaming coral
gardens. In the evenings enjoy the lively pubs and restaurants
of the town centre.
Atherton Tablelands - superb
rolling green scenery with some of the most beautiful waterfalls
in Australia on the Waterfall Circuit. Visit the 500 year old
Curtain Fig Tree and enjoy the roads in this undulating region
of rainforest and farming.
Daintree Rainforest - the
oldest rainforest on earth an Information Centre that takes you
on a tour of the densely tangled forest via boardwalks and a tower
that allows you to get deep into the canopy and find out all about
the birds, plant, animal and insect life at each level of the
jungle. The small, tightly twisting roads are good fun on a bike
too but take your time and enjoy the views.
Cape Tribulation - the coconut
lined beach here backs straight on to the rainforest. There aren't
many places on earth you can sit and listen to bird and insect
sounds of the rainforest whilst taking a picnic on the beach!
Captain Cook beached his damaged ship The Endeavour here to make
repairs and hence the name 'Cape Tribulation'.
 Port
Douglas - a beautiful small tropical town with great restaurants
and bars. It's the nearest port to the Great Barrier Reef and
so ideal for taking a fast catamaran cruise out to the reef to
snorkel for the day (+AU$155 p.p.). An unforgettable experience.
Cairns - the holiday capital of northern Queensland. This
is where you'll finish the trip and celebrate a wonderful experience
at one of the many bars and restaurants in town!
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17 day self guided tour on choice of bike below:
Harley Davidson Softail, Harley Davidson RoadKing or Yamaha
FJR1300
AU$6,459
Code: SC17B
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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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