Great Downunder Explorer Tour

24 March - 2 April 2009 (10 days)

Short description: Many highlights of Australia in 10 days from Sydney to Melbourne (one way). Incl. Sydney, Kiama, Minnamurra Rainforest, Canberra, Snowy Mountains, Wilsons Promontory National Park (wildlife), Phillip Island, Melbourne. Total ca. 2000 km / 1200 miles

PRICE
Tour including Honda VTR250, Yamaha Zeal 250, Suzuki GZ250 Marauder, Honda CB250	US$3090
Tour including Suzuki SV650, Yamaha FZS600 Faser, BMW F650 Funduro, Yamaha XVS650, Triumph Bonneville 800	US$3690
Tour including Yamaha XVS1100, Honda CB600 Hornet, Yamaha XJ900 Diversion	US$3990
Tour including Honda VFR800Fi	US$4190
Tour includingTriumph 955i Sprint ST, Honda ST1100 Pan European	US$4590

All prices based on twin share

Single room surcharge: US$ 350.-

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, all meals, 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.