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Site by Dropbears

          
 
2600km
8 day's
58% 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, camel races (You can even have a bet), sight seeing, Australian history, meeting new friends and having a great time at the Boulia pub.

Tour Starts: Lismore NSW
Tour Finishes: Mt Isa QLD

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.
Day six Friday/ 383km
From Birdsville to Boulia sees us ride through Queensland’s Channel Country (twice the size of Denmark). This is an amazing ride with vast open plains, which will give you the sense of immense Outback space.

Boulia Camel Race itinerary 
Lucky gate prize. 
Market Stalls, Static displays 
Friday
Commences 5pm 
* Track entertainment. Camel racing trials.   
* 6.30pm The "Bundy Rum Wild Camel Catching Comp". 3hrs duration, 
* Fireworks. Bar open till late 
* Big Concert starting 8.00pm. 
A stockman is breaking in one of the many wild camels that they have mustered for the Boulia Camel Cup. As you can see he has got to be on his toes because it can be life threatening work!!! 


The only country in the world that has wild camels still in existence is Australia. They are exported all over the world. This is a great resource to draw from come Boulia Cup Camel day. The best camels are weeded out from this group and then broken in for racing. 
Day seven Saturday/ 0km
Saturday
Commences 10am 
* 10 Camel races, heats. Bookmakers on track. Big Screen, betting on southern races. 
* Track entertainment. Windy the wizard, tug of war, wool bale rolling comp, Foot races, Pull the    Toyota, and heaps more.   
* Huge Fireworks display. 
* Bar and Food open till late. 
* Concert Starts 8.00pm. 
Day eight/ 148km
Sunday
Commences 9am 
* The fun Camel Races. Celebrity, Honeymoon, Calcuttas, Donkey races etc 
* Heaps of track entertainment.
* Tag a wild camel competition.
* The two main finals. The ¼ Mile Flyer & the Boulia Desert Sands. 
* Speeches and Presentations. 
* More Family entertainment as above. 
* The day activities finish at 2.30pm, but the bar/food stays open until 8pm.

Time to load up and head for Mt Isa with the great memories in our minds.
 
 

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 Boulia Desert Sands Camel Races
The Boulia Desert Sand camel race first kicked off in 1997 not only aimed at grabbing tourist dollars but also attempting to start a virginian industry in the hope of producing race bread camels for the lucrative middle eastern market. Every year it has grown in strength with prize money and tourist numbers being up and entrants coming further a field. 
The event won the coveted tourism award for best festival/event and it also received an Australia Day award as well. 

 
The Dingo Barrier Fence said to be visible from outer space and the longest ever man made structures in the world . 
 

 
   
 
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