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March - 11 April 2009 (19 days)
Short description: Many highlights of Australia in just 19
days from Sydney to Melbourne and back. Incl. Sydney, Kiama,
Minnamurra Rainforest, Canberra, Snowy Mountains, Wilsons Promontory
National Park (wildlife), Phillip Island, Melbourne, Apollo Bay (Great
Ocean Road), 12 Apostles, Port Fairy, The Grampians National Park,
Bendigo, Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Hunter Valley, Sydney. Total
ca. 4500 km / 2700 miles
| PRICE |
|
| Tour including Honda VTR250,
Yamaha Zeal 250, Suzuki GZ250 Marauder, Honda
CB250 |
US$4090 |
| Tour including Suzuki SV650, Yamaha
FZS600 Faser, BMW F650 Funduro, Yamaha
XVS650, Triumph Bonneville 800 |
US$4690 |
| Tour including Yamaha XVS1100, Honda
CB600 Hornet, Yamaha
XJ900 Diversion |
US$4990 |
| Tour including Honda VFR800Fi |
US$5190 |
| Tour includingTriumph 955i Sprint ST, Honda ST1100 Pan European |
US$5590 |
All prices based on twin share
Single
room surcharge: US$ 650.-
Accommodation: 3-4 star quality rating (good — very good),
holiday apartments, motels, B&B
Included in the tour package:
Airport pick up, motorcycle hire incl. insurance and 24 hour support,
3-4 star accommodation in motels, holiday apartments and bed & breakfast
places, sightseeing, great Australian wildlife: koalas, kangaroos,
penguins, pelicans;
Skilled female tour guides, plenty of information before and during
the tour.
Extras/Not included in tour price: Petrol (ca. US$15/day),
all meals (ca. US$25/day in total), special interest tours (i.e. Whalewatch
etc.). Neither are flights.
Tour itinerary
Might be due to minor changes
Day 1: Arrival in Sydney
Sightseeing, pick up motorcycles
Day 2: Sydney — Kiama (130 km / 80 miles)
Leisurely cruise via National Park to Kiama, optional trip
to Minnamurra Rainforest or beach swim at one of Australia’s finest
beaches.
Day 3: Kiama — Bateman’s Bay (200
km / 120 miles)
To Bateman Bay, the large holiday hub with its charming, island-dotted
bay. Ride via the scenic coastal route, many stops including sheltered Jervais
Bay with its white beaches and crystal clear waters. Dolphins are
regularly seen.
Day 4: Bateman’s Bay — Queanbeyan
or Canberra (150 km / 90 miles)
Visit to Australia’s Capitol district and captiol city.
Day 5: Canberra — Bega (230 km /135 miles)
Along the scenic mountain road (Snowy Mountains!) towards the
coast.
Day 6: Bega — Lake Entrance (305
km / 180 miles)
Along the scenic coastal road to beautiful Lake Entrance.
Day
7: Lake Entrance — Wilsons Promontory (305 km / 180 miles)
Today we reach the State Victoria and visit the legendary natural
wonderland of Wilsons Promontory National Park. This mountainous
granite peninsula forms the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland
and offers rich wildlife: kangaroos, wallabies, emus, koalas,
wombats and colourful birdlife.
Day 8: Wilson’ s Promontory — Cowes (173 km /100
miles)
Even more wildlife is awaiting us tonight at Cowes, where the colony
of Fairy Penguins is landing at dusk in front of stunned spectators.
Day 9: Cowes — Melbourne (142 km /80 miles)
Party time! Tonight we reach the huzz and buzz of Melbourne — the
art and events and sports and entertainment capitol of Australia! (The
political capitol is Canberra)
Day 10: a day to explore Melbourne
Free day to spend to your liking. Those who want a
rest from riding can explore Melbourne with its first class shopping.
Day 11: Melbourne — Apollo Bay (185 km / 112
miles) — 12 Apostles (285 km/170 miles)
This is the day we all waited for: Along the spectacular Great
Ocen Road to the 12 Apostles — another highlight
of our tour!
Day 12: Apostles — Port Fairy — Hamilton — The
Grampians National Park (285 km/170 miles)
Another delightful day along Australia’s most famous road with
sights you never imagined possible before reaching the next highlight:
The Grampians National Park.
Day 13: A day to explore The Grampians National Park
Relaxation headquarters are Grampians National Park,
a lofty mountain zone that rises steeply from the flat expanse of Victoria’s
west offering several natural havens in one.
Day 14: The Grampians — Castlemaine — Bendigo
(250 km /150
miles)
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s best-known goldmining cities and
offers a colourful history. Bendigo boasts fantastic restaurants,
great shopping, acclaimed wineries, exciting attractions, glorious
streetscapes, wonderful parks and gardens, magnificent heritage buildings,
and best of all - a great lifestyle!
Day 15: Bendigo — Jerilderie (260 km/155 miles)
North via Echuca, the World's Paddlesteamer capital. Nestled alongside
the magnificent Murray River, Echuca is the perfect place for a carefree
holiday, packed with loads of things to discover.
Day 16: Jerilderie — Cowra (348 km / 210 miles)
Further north via the scenic inland route. Cowra at the peaceful Lachlan
River is the place for lovers of food and wine.
Day 17: Cowra — Katoomba (150 km /90 miles)
Tonight
we reach the Blue Mountains Nationalpark & World Heritage
Area. Visit at the Three Sisters, the world-renown feature of the
Blue Mountains.
Day 18: Katoomba — Hunter Valley (210 km /125
miles)
Hunter
Valley ist Australia’s oldest and best known wine region.
Tonight we will put its reputation to the test.
Day
19: Hunter Valley — Sydney (200 km / 180
miles)
It’s
time to head back to Sydney via the scenic route for
the final leg of our tour.
