Overland Expeditions

Explore our Earth - Australia

Highlights

Forming Stage 3 Perth to Sydney of the Round the World Ride, Explore our Earth, you’ll be truly traversing the whole of this continent, from West to East and North to South. We’ll explore the Red Centre, a sunburnt region, home to time-worn landscapes and the timeless rhythms of Aboriginal culture. Red hills and fiery sunsets, dinosaur footprints and Aboriginal carvings, colourful characters and rustic pubs will all be part of our journey.

We’ll experience the white, sandy beaches and aquamarine waters where you can meet marine life on Ningaloo Reef. Then there are the deep gorges and canyons in Karijini National Park. Marvel at ancient art, rocky escarpments and the pristine wetlands of the world heritage site, Kakadu National Park. Enjoy riding the sweeping bends of the Great Ocean Road and see the Twelve Apostles, before reaching Sydney, with its iconic Opera House and million-dollar harbour views.

Route Map

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Is it for me?

Number of Days/Duration	34 days (5 weeks)
Approx total miles	7,500
Accommodation	100% Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Meals Included	All Breakfasts and 5 Group Evening Meals
Culture Shock Rating	Mild
Riding Difficulty	Easy

Riding Conditions

Australia is vast and there are immense distances to cover so be prepared for long riding days. Scorching temperatures across the deserts of the Red Centre – maybe even sandstorms! Beware of the wildlife - kangaroos and camels - and the massive road trains over 70 metres long! Depending on weather conditions, we will try to ride the Gibb River Road Loop – dirt road riding across The Kimberleys

What's Included?

Pre-Expedition:

• One Days advanced rider course
• Two Days preparatory and final briefing meetings
• GlobeBusters guidance handbook
• Access to the GlobeBusters forum
• One Days FBOS first aid course (Optional)

On the Road:

• All accomodation as described
• All breakfasts
• One group dinner per week
• Motorcycle Guide
• Second Motorcycle Guide if group is over 12 riders
• Support vehicle
• Detailed daily route notes with GPS information
• Entrance to all national parks that form part of the route
• Sea freight of your motorcycle from UK to Perth(UK/EU Price Only)*
• Sea freight of your motorcycle from Sydney to UK (UK/EU Price Only)*

* For a price including bespoke freight requirements please contact us.

Detailed Itinerary

Week 14 / 1 – Perth & Western Australia

We are flying into Perth. With your bike out of its crate, we’ll be doing a full service ready for our circuit of Australia. You (and it!) will be itching to blast north up to Monkey Mia, where you can meet the dolphins and then to Coral Bay, where you can snorkel with manta rays in the Ningaloo Reef.

Week 15 & 16 / 2 & 3 – Northern Territory

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn to Karijini National Park, famous for its gorges and waterfalls. Australia’s roads stretch endlessly into the horizons – but beware the road trains and kangaroos. Onto the Kimberley Plateau and depending on conditions, we may attempt the Gibb River Road. Explore the magnificent UNESCO listed Kakadu National Park, with its aboriginal archaeological sites and astonishing biodiversity. Watch out for crocs! Australia’s red centre and the famous sandstone rock formation, Uluru. Visit Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world and stay overnight in an underground hotel.

Week 17 / 4 – South Australia & Victoria

After the dryness of the desert, let’s quench our thirst in Barossa Valley, one of Australia’s major wine producing regions and enjoy a glass or two of Shiraz. A couple of days here gives us time for plenty of tasting and exploring the vineyards. It’s onto Melbourne before riding a stunning highlight – the Great Ocean Road and stopping off to view the iconic Twelve Apostles.

Week 18 / 5 –  New South Wales & Sydney

Riding between the foothills of the Great Divide - the roads through here are scenic and twisty. Then it’s into Australia’s largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city – Sydney! It’s a fitting climax to our Australian adventure. We head to Sydney Harbour, where our last hotel is located. Congratulations – you’ve ridden to the opposite side of the planet! There’s time here to explore this vibrant city. If you’re going onto Africa, we get our bikes serviced and then onto freight. If you’re finishing here, your bike gets freighted back home.

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Dates & Prices

	2014 (UK / EU) Includes Freight	2014 (Rest of World) Excludes Freight
Start Date	14 August 2014	14 August 2014
End Date	16 September 2014	16 September 2014
Rider Price	£TBA	$TBA
Pillion Price	£TBA	$TBA
Specific Prices	Register Now	Register Now

Useful Information

Country/Region Information

Check out country information on the websites below

• http://www.fco.gov.uk/
• http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia

Weather Information

The weather will be extremely variable through the trip and altitude will also impact on the temperature. The trip is timed to enjoy the best climates in each region

• http://www.worldclimate.com/
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather

Visas Information

• http://www.thevisacompany.com/
• http://www.travcour.com/
• http://www.fco.gov.uk/

Travel Health Information

You must visit your GP or a specialised travel clinic to get advice on the recommended vaccinations and other health protection measures needed for the countries on this trip. As background, the websites listed below may prove useful.

• http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/
• http://www.masta-travel-health.com/
• http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/pages/nomad-travel-clinics

Foreign Exchange Information

The whole country has Australian Dollars. Many ATM's and Visa cards accepted.

• http://www.oanda.com/
• http://www.travelex.co.uk/
• http://www.thomasexchangeglobal.co.uk/

Frequently Asked Questions

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Terms and Conditions of Booking

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