Ride for 4 days through the vast sunburnt Australian Outback, 4.5 days off the beaten track on some of the best motorcycling roads in rural Queensland, a 1 day blast down Highway 1 from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton, and spend 2.5 days lazing on sun drenched beaches.
Meet genuine Aussie bush characters, visit some Australian icons and have a beer at the pub where Waltzing Matilda (Australia’s unofficial National Anthem) was first played.
Ride through wide open spaces where dinosaurs once roamed and see kangaroos and emus in the wild.
Stay at Charters Towers, a town that will remind you of a lady with a shady past, visit vibrant seaside towns,and World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
Outback scene near Charter's Towers. Image courtesy of Tourism Queensland.
Your itinerary guarantees you a fair dinkum Aussie experience and gives you time to appreciate the journey. This is a small group tour of up to 6 people to ensure that each person receives the personal attention they deserve.
This tour is a follow the leader style tour on the first day only. From Day 2 travel with the group or independently at your own pace if you wish, with the reassurance that your accommodation is booked for you and you can meet up with your fellow travelers at the days end. Your tour leader has the experiences and expertise to guide and supervise your once in a lifetime experience.
We take the hassles out of your vacation so the only thing left for you to do is enjoy yourself.
White sandy beaches and crystal clear water near Airlie Beach. Image courtesy of Tourism Queensland
Bush to Beach Tour - 14 days, 13 nights 16 May 2010
Tour bookings for this tour are now closed.
Itinerary
Day |
May 2010 |
Destination |
Distance in miles |
Distance in kilometres |
1 |
16 Sun |
Welcome dinner in Brisbane - a vibrant subtropical city |
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2 |
17 Mon |
8.30 am pick up from Brisbane CBD to collect bikes Brisbane to Dalby/Kaimkillenbun A great ride. A great day. Rainforests and open plains |
165 |
265 |
3 |
18 Tue |
Dalby/Kaimkillenbun to Bonus Downs Station This working station will be a highlight of your tour |
250 |
400 |
4 |
19 Wed |
Bonus Downs Station to Barcaldine Old fashioned country town with many historic pubs |
345 |
555 |
5 |
20 Thu |
Barcaldine to Winton Home of Watzing Matilda, dinosaurs and opals |
180 |
285 |
6 |
21 Fri |
Winton to Charters Towers Charters Towers - a shady lady with a past |
290 |
465 |
7 |
22 Sat |
Charters Towers to Airlie Beach Backpackers paradise |
230 |
370 |
8 |
23 Sun |
Free day at Airlie Beach Choose a tour to suit you from Airlie Beach |
0 |
0 |
9 |
24 Mon |
Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Beef capital of Qld |
300 |
485 |
10 |
25 Tue |
Rockhampton to Hervey Bay. Inland route optional. Small country towns and great scenery on the inland route - much better than the highway |
245 |
395 |
11 |
26 Wed |
Fraser Island Tour |
0 |
0 |
12 |
27 Thu |
Hervey Bay to Noosa |
115 |
190 |
13 |
28 Fri |
Noosa to Brisbane via the Blackall Range and Samford Valley Optional: Australia Zoo |
115 |
190 |
14 |
29 Sat |
Breakfast. Return bikes. Farewell |
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Total |
2235 |
3600 |
Highest estimated ride times are 6.25 hours on day 4 and 5.75 hours on day 9.
Take care when overtaking. Some of these monsters have 4 trailers
Included in tour price:
Accommodation:
- 3 nights in Aussie bush pubs
- 1 night in the Jackaroo's Quarters at Bonus Downs Station
- 7 nights in mid range hotel/motels
- 2 nights in mid range hotels/motels in Brisbane CBD
Bonus Downs Station Jackaroo's Quarters
Meals:
- 1 continental breakfast
- 10 cooked breakfasts
- 2 tropical buffet breakfasts
- Lunch on Fraser Island
- Welcome dinner
- Farewell dinner
Bonus Downs Station Smoke House
Bikes:
- 12 days Harley-Davidson® or BMW bike hire with comprehensive, liability and collision insurance
Biikes supplied by Morgan and Wacker, the authorized Harley-Davidson® and BMW dealer in Brisbane. All bikes are near new, in excellent condition and serviced prior to departure.
Wet riding gear, Australian approved helmet and luggage storage in Brisbane is included.
Transfers:
- Transfers to and from Morgan and Wacker from Brisbane CBD
Storey Bridge, Brisbane. Image courtesy Tourism Queensland
Tour:
- Full day tour of World Heritage listed Fraser Island
Permits:
- National and State Park permits
Taxes:
- All Australian Government taxes including G.S.T. for the duration of the tour.
Tour Guide:
- Services of a tour guide with the experience and expertise to guide and supervise
your once in a lifetime experience
.
Robyn, Kris and Gregg, Bush to Beach Tour 2008
Not included in tour price:
- Fuel/Gas: Estimated fuel/gas cost AU$380
- Airfares: airport taxes and charges
- Medical & Travel Insurance
- Personal travel insurance, accident and medical expenses, personal accident insurance.
- Cost of visa into Australia
- Cost of license required to operate a vehicle within Australia
- Tips, hotel porterage, etc
- Any internal Australian connecting flights or transfers from airports to or from your accommodation
- Laundry
- Phone calls
- Drinks including alcohol
- lunches: other than lunches specified in the itinerary
- Dinners: Other than welcome and farewell dinner as specified in the itinerary
A wallaby sitting by the roadside near Dalby
Minimum numbers:
This is a small group tour. Minimum of 4 adults per tour.
Tour Prices:
Please note:
Prices for Harley-Davidson and BMW motorcycles.
Tour prices are per person, in Australian Dollars, and do not include airfares |
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Rider and his/her passenger sharing a double/twin room |
$4,950 |
2 riders sharing a double/twin room |
$6,480 |
Solo rider with own room |
$7,110 |
2 chauffeured passengers sharing a double/twin room |
$10,800 |
1 chauffeured passenger with own room |
$11,500 |
Tour is available on request between April and October and subject to availability of bikes and accommodation.
Join tour commencing 16 May 2010. Limited bikes and accommodation available.
Tour bookings for this tour are now closed.
10% deposit, remainder on arrival
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Queensland rainforest. Image courtesy of Tourism Queensland
