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2600km 8 day's 51% Dirt Touring Don't miss out, book early Riding skill needed	Tour price includes motorcycle, tour guide, camping and fishing equipment, 4x4 support vehicle. Click here for price & Date
Activities Motorcycling long distances, camping, experiencing outback station life, see amazing wildlife during the course of the tour, the famous Birdsville Races (You can even have a bet), sight seeing, Australian history, meeting new friends and having a great time at the Birdsville pub. Tour Starts: Lismore NSW Tour Finishes: Mt Isa QLD	Click Here
Itinerary
Day one/ 284km
The first day starts off from the most easterly point in Australia Byron Bay with it spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean. From there we head west over the Great Dividing Range encountering sub tropical rain forest trails and tracks.
Day two/ 431km
We wind our way down the western side of the Great divide. Travelling here involves covering long distances, but it has ample rewards of far horizons. Our objective for the day is the banks of the Balonne River St George. The area has over 350 bird species recorded and a wide range of fish species in the river, Murray Cod, Yellow Belly, Catfish, Silver Perch, Blue Claw Yabbies and Spangled Perch.
Day three/ 485km
Day three is another big day in the saddle as we continue our ride west the population per square kilometre decreases sharply. Ballon and Cunnamulla are the first towns to go by the way side, followed by Eulo the home to the world famous lizard racing championships. We finally arrive in Thargomindah which is the first place in Australia to have hydro electricity (you learn more about this on the tour). So this means you get to experience hot artesian bore water for your evening shower For those who are up too it we finish off with a cold beer at the local pub.
Day four/ 383km
The day sees us travel to the end of the earth with the wind swept rolling plains of Innamincka as we hit our first bit of dirt. We shall ride back into the past with a bit of Australian history along the way at the Dig Tree where you shall learn more and a look around the historical ruminants of Innamincka eg: Cemetery, old hotel.
Day five/ 342km
We depart Innamincka heading for Birdsville via Stones Crossing (over Cooper Ck). This route is very remote and not often used by travellers which makes it all the more exciting. It will be mixture of dirt road, gravel tracks and sandy trails. On arrival at Birdsville we will make camp in town and get ready for a weekend of fun and frolic at the races. The town's population swells as people arrive in all manner of transport, motorcycles, planes, buses, cars etc. from all over Australia. After enjoying the racing activities during the day the evening activities of the Birdsville races are another thing that makes this race meeting unique and special. There is very much an outback carnival atmosphere as the side show alley including the boxing tent and the focal point the Birdsville Hotel provides the best entertainment you've had for a long time.
Day six/ 50 opional km
On Saturday mid morning, for those who are feeling up to it, we take an excursion into the sand hills of the Simpson Desert and tackle big red a 40 meter high sand dune one of 1100 sand dunes that exist in the Simpson.

After some fun in the dunes its time to get our selves ready with thongs and a T-shirt. Then its off too the Birdsville Races to try our luck or just simply just watch the class horse racing action unfold.

Fred Brophys boxing tent of the past at the Birdsville reces.
Day seven/ 260km
Day seven sees us leaving the may hem of Birdsville behind and hitting wide open roads and plains again as we ride north. You will see a couple abandoned stations along the way before make a our bush camp.
Day eight/ 155km
It’s time to enjoy the final leg of this tour through the spinafex and needle grass of the kalkadoon range with your new found friends.

Riding instructions each day Riders are briefed each day on the conditions ahead and given a route map to follow. There are compulsory meeting points for each day. The support vehicle always follows behind all riders. Accommodation We provide you with 1 nights free accommodation at the Lismore Motorcycle Accommodation House 1 day prior to tour departure. We provide all camping equipment for the million and one stars a night hotel. Not included any camping fees or hotel accommodation during tour where applicable. Support Vehicle Our tour support vehicle is an all purpose 4x4 specially built for motorcycle tour support. It supports each long distance tour. Fuel Fuel is not included in tour pack price. Estimated fuel cost on tour $214 Aust. Food " Rough As Guts Outback Restaurant" will cater for this tour. Pub or restaurnant meals are not included in price. Menu planning Breakfast: Solid breakfast to keep the rider going till lunch time. Lunch: Assorted sandwiches. Dinner: Various Aussie dinners cooked each night.. Prior to departure We require all riders to be present the day before tour, too give riders briefings, complete any outstanding paper work etc: indemnity forms, outstanding monies owed. Tag Along Passengers or riders We have an available place for a tag along passenger in the 4x4 support vehicle during the course of the tour. Also tag along available for riders wanting to use there own bike. check our price. Motorcycles Look at our motorcycle page for more info on motorbikes. What you need to bring 1. Motorcycle riding gear eg: Helmet, Boots, Jacket, Gloves etc. 2. Sleeping bag. 3. Warm jumper for nights, woollen head warmer (beanie). 4. Casual clothing, foot wear (Joggers). 5. Sun glasses, hat, sun screen, toiletries. 6. Spending money eg: alcohol, souvenir etc. 7. Small back pack bag for your personal items and water bottle during the days riding. * Because luggage space is at a premium in our support vehicle we supply you with a travel bag. Any thing that can fit into this bag you are able take, any thing that does not fit into the bag you are unable to take. * Your left behind luggage will be sent to the finishing point of the tour for your pick up (Small cost for delivery). Flights and Bus services out of Mt Isa Flight to Brisbane not included in tour price, can be booked with Qantas. Bus service not included in tour price. Bus service can be caught to all major destination, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin. How to get to our business location in Lismore. All tours that depart from Byron Bay, we pick every body up from the Brisbane Transit Centre the day before the tour starts at 9.00am sharp.
About Birdsville Races The first race meeting was held in 1882 as an event for hack and stock horses with a few local spectators. The meeting now includes a 12-race program. Prize money is in excess of $110K. The race is famous throughout the world. The Birdsville Cup is a much sought after Trophy. Crowds of over 5000 race goers celebrate the carnival each year. Races are held on the Friday and Saturday with dances in the evening at the local Shire Hall. Food and souvenir stalls are situated throughout the centre of town.

The Dingo Barrier Fence said to be visible from outer space and the longest ever man made structures in the world .
The Birdsville races attract motorcycle riders from all over Australia and overseas. It's great to swap yarns (stories) with other riders over a cold beer or two in the evenings, it also helps to wash the dust down after a long day at the race track...
Birdsville Races official web site http://www.birdsvilleraces.com

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