Just a small selection of the kind words and pictures sent to us by
many of our clients...
We really enjoyed every minute of the tour. All the B& B's were
really welcoming and friendly (with some amazing rooms and beds!) and
the lady in Kangaroo Valley took us on a mini-safari to see wombats.
The bikes were also great and we got to see such a variety of places.
Thanks once again for everything you did for us, we really do appreciate
it. We're hoping to come back to Australia one day so I'm sure we be
in touch then about another tour.
Helen Watkinson
 "Just
a quick note to say a big THANKYOU for sorting the bike and all the
extras for my trip along the GOR. It's been absolutely fantastic. Weather
was perfect - roads deserted, and not a single ticket. Hat-trick! The
self guided tour and overnight stop suggestions were really useful and
the help I had whilst planning the trip all contributed to a great experience.
The GOR is truly the biking trip of a lifetime - something I'd recommend
to every biker. Thanks again!" 
Paul Hood, Commercial Editor Motorcycle
News UK
"...many thanks to you and Shelley for making this trip so special
and wonderful. From the very beginning, dealing with you has been so
smooth and easy. Your professionalism and competence makes your company
stand out. We will certainly be back in Picture
Perfect and look forward to have you arrange another motorbike trip
for us"
Maria and Rudi Amerstorfer, Singapore
"Thank-you again for your help Mark. I can honestly say - that
was the best vacation I've ever had. Biking around Melbourne-Adelaide-Wagga
was amazing! Seeing Power's lookout by the Alpine National Park - riding
along the great ocean road and seeing the Twelve Apostles - drinking
the wine of the Barossa Wine Valley. After all that, we flew to Perth
and went scuba diving at Rotnest Island, then drove up the coast...
Wasn't that it was a vacation so much as it was an adventure. As I said
Mark - BEST vacation ever."
Terry Wong, Ontario
 Mark,
I just wanted to say a sincere big thank you for all of your help –
and Shelley too! Australia is a vast, beautiful country and I had a
lot to contemplate about the “Big Lap” of over 17,000 kms
before arriving for the first time in Oz. The thorough pre-trip briefings
you gave me and all of the tips and advice on scenic routes, what to
avoid or where to stay proved absolutely invaluable along the way. It’s
surprising what came back to me when I needed it, as I biked my way
around Oz. The roads were absolutely perfect for a bike.
I’d never been on a BMW bike before the trip but the 1150GS
was the ideal bike for the job and a pleasure to ride and never let
me down once. To be perfectly honest, I’ve never quite got used
to my Honda again, since I got back home.
It was the trip of a lifetime and the most memorable 6 weeks I’ve
ever had, it’s something that will be with me forever.
BikeRoundOz is a pleasure to deal with and you’re assured of a
first class, professional service. When you’re dealing with a
company on the other side of the world you need the peace of mind that
everything is taken care of and that’s certainly the case with
BikeRoundOz. I’m looking forward to my second trip, in 2007.
Mike Greeve, UK
 "..everything
with the bike hire was as smooth as clockwork. I will certainly recommend
your company to anyone i know who is wanting to hire a bike in Australia.
here is a snap of me on the BMW in the "land of the giants"
forest in western Australia. it was the best biking trip of my life.
thanks for everything."
Allan Todd, Jersey
"Had to let you know, we had an awesome time on - Thanks for helping
me to arrange such a great experience! I get the feeling we'll be back"!
Ann Galpin, Australia
"Hi! The trip was fantastic. We had a great time. Everything from
the rides to the accommodations were wonderful. We only wish that we
had more time to spend there. The ride along the Great Ocean Road was
the best part for John. I enjoyed that ride, but thought the views through
the Dividing Range were awesome. The Grampians were a bit cold, but
also beautiful. When we got to the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley
the weather couldn't be better. On our last night in Sydney we climbed
the Harbour Bridge. It was a fitting end to the best vacation we've
been on. We will definitely recommend you to anyone planning a trip
to Australia."
John and Janet Osborne, USA
"When i considered renting a bike in oz i emailed numerous companies
from my home in the U.K .....some didn't even grace me with a reply
and most didn't have a clue what they were talking about. Only the guys
at BikeRoundOz actually had the ability to offer me the package i was
after.
 They
seem to live on-line and are only to willing to offer logistic solutions
to unusual requests and will help you create the most efficient and
cost effective rental programme. They have the patience of a saint and
answered every question i threw at them, promptly and with knowledge.
On arrival in Oz, i was picked up to the minute on time and looked
after by the team at the Castlemaine depot. The two bikes i had rented
were fully prepared and ready to go. I was given spare parts and tools
at no extra cost to assist with minor roadside problems. The bikes (2
xt600's) were faultless during the rental period and required absolutely
nothing . ( i covered over 3000km)
The guys at BikeRoundOz not only enjoy what they do but have actually
traveled as overlanders on the bikes they rent out, so they know their
trade inside-out. They are not the usual rental company. There is no
messing about, no hidden costs, no traps, no underhand tactics. just
a top quality, competitive, personal service that is rare, if not impossible
to find these days. When renting a bike half way round the world...you
need to put your trust in a set of guys that can deliver...you can be
confident that these fella's are up to the job...my trip was superb."
John Fothergill, UK
"We had a fantastic trip. The bike went well and we covered 7000km
in three weeks. Only 2 wet days out of 21 - can't complain about that.
Top rides have to be the Great Alpine Hwy. from Dead Horse Gap to Khancoban.
Alongside the Murray from Bungil to Bullioh, The Putty Rd and all of
Tassie especially the western loops through Reese Dam, Strahan. The
road from Lake Plimsoll to Queenstown would have to rate as one of the
best. Thanks again for making it a great experience and be assured that
I will be promoting your company for a great service."
Murray Barrett, New Zealand
 "The
whole tour was a great experience from start to finish, the bike was
faultless, the roads were great and the sights and places I visited
will stay in my mind for a long, long time (I have to keep looking at
my photographs to remember it all). If anyone is considering doing a
tour similar to this, my advice is just do it, I will again. Thank you
Mark and Shelley for your hospitality and kindness you and Australia
haven't heard the last from me."
Paul Loft, UK
"...but first of all I have to thank you that everything went
so well and was so easy for me. This trip was an adventure for me I'll
never forget and I'm already planning to come back and I hope then there
will be time to take part in an organized tour with you or some of your
partners."
Michael, Ohm Germany
"What can i say - the trip was fantastic and was a great experience.
I was in my element. The bike was great so no problems there - it never
let me down, the accommodation surprised me in terms of variety, quality
and setting. After a long ride i was always kind of hoping the accommodation
would be good and each time i arrived i was always astounded to discover
where i was staying at times - really impressed eg. cracking studio
in Byron Bay surrounded with wildlife, trees u name it, lovely couple
too (they've got it made there!) - seeing them on the balcony feeding
birds next morning was a culture shock! Armadale, again excellent. Wisemans
ferry was fab - fantastic setting, kangaroos everywhere, really serene.
Again arriving at these kind of places was kind of a relief and a real
pleasant surprise to finish off the day.
 Sydney
hotel was what it was but yep i got that great view of bridge and 10
min's walk from quay ie essential spots - I didn't realise I'd be that
close. Again a real surprise. Jindabyne was just right - overlooking
lake and quiet. Omeo excellent. Castlemaine guest house was kind of
interesting! Very Victorian! They treated me like a King and I found
it a little amusing to be honest - literally had the whole floor to
myself, made me apple pie and cream, presented with a lager upon my
arrival - i could not describe how good it taste after such a long trip
that day! Lovely couple. Halls gap acc. was brilliant - couldn't believe
the view from the patio - one minute being intrigued by the kangaroos
coming out to next minute being surrounded with sulphur crested cockatoos.
Weird! Top place. GOR house was about as perfect an ending I could have
asked for really - nice one! I even got a chicken stew out of it when
I arrived - God it was bloody peaceful there! A time to reflect!
The itinerary was excellent
and kind of always kept me busy and focused - planning ahead without
stretching myself - I probably covered some 90% of it. Amazing how time
can fly. On average I would leave each morning 9am arriving at destination
around 7-8pm with each day I always felt I achieved something. Every
day seemed to always surprise me with regards to the sights and the
natural world of Oz. The actual riding and taking everything in was
the real thing for me covering 2500 miles in all. The sheer beauty and
diversity of what I was riding through was bliss. It was also challenging
riding at times too - reminded me you need your wits about you to do
such trips and can get distracted by the scale of it all but all part
of the adventure.
Overall a fantastic trip and I'm incredibly grateful to you for
putting it all together for me. Thank you!!"
Dale Gentleman, UK
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