This 6 day motor cycle adventure is designed to surpass all expectations for the ultimate thrill.
Stand on the northern tip of Australia, visit WW11 crash sites, and ride the infamous Overland Telegraph Track. Visit Twin Falls and Fruit Bat Falls. Enjoy country hospitality at a working cattle property, fish for barramundi, or go wild pig hunting.
Day 1:
Depart Cairns at 0830 am and fly to Bamaga at the top of Australia. After we pick you up we lunch at the Loyalty beach fishing lodge. Gear up and ride the latest model hire motorcycles up to Pajinka and walk to the northern most tip of Australia - take photo's. We ride on Somerset Beach and visit the old ruins and WWII aircraft. Accommodated that night in Loyalty Beach fishing lodge.
Day 2:
Depart Bamaga and ride south on the Telegraph Track. Along the way we visit Twin Falls, Fruit Bat Falls and all the great sites of the famous Overland Telegraph Track. We arrive at the working cattle property of Bramwell Station. See how our early pioneers lived.
Day 3:
Ride down to the Olive River approx 65kms and fish for barrumundi. See salt water crocodiles in their natural habitat. Visit the lookout and experience the out back first hand. The only river system on the Cape that is not accessed by pro fisherman.
Day 4:
A chance to go wild pig shooting or fishing for the one that got away again the choice is yours. Watch how a cattle property is worked and enjoy the wildlife in their natural environment.
Day 5:
Depart Bramwell Station and ride north on the telegraph track back to Bamaga. Overnight at Loyalty Beach Lodge.
Day 6:
Depart Bamaga and fly back to Cairns via the coast. Arrive in Cairns at approx 1330 pm.
All accommodation is resort style with meals prepared by chef on site. Customised tours can be arranged for individual or groups.
Other options are to Fly Cape York via helicopter, fish the water of the Cape or visit Thursday island.
We cater for the A grade riders to the novice riders. We split the group up if there is a mixture of both to give everyone the ride of a lifetime.
Experience Includes:
Meals, Fuel
Resort-style accommodation
Camping gear and bedding
Motorcycle hire (our latest 400cc bikes) and riding gear
Qualified guides
Fishing gear
Airfares to and from Bamaga.
Bikes:
All our hire bikes are current models with our specific modifications to suit the conditions. Our current bikes are Suzuki DRZ 400 2006 models fitted with electric start, Quality bars and Bark Busters.
All bikes are fastidiously maintained and replaced annually so you always have the latest models.
You can bring your own bike. However, all motorcycles must be registered, in good working order, well muffled and have good tyres fitted with heavy duty tubes. You should carry basic tools for minor repairs and a few spares with you including tube, levers, spark plugs, chain link and a pump.
Accommodation:
We use cabin and pub style accommodation with comfortable beds, satisfying meals and very cold beverages. The extended tours are camping out and bedding is supplied.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Cairns to Bamaga and back to Cairns
STATE
Queensland
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Pick up 8:30am at the Cairns Central shopping centre and returns at 1:30pm on the sixth day.
DURATION
6 Day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
Participants must have a current motocycle rider's license (Australian or International).
GUIDELINES
All riders are responsible for their own accident insurance. If you are not a member of the ambulance then it is advisable to do so before the start of the tour. We will not be responsible for any costs associated with evacuation of a injured rider. All riders are required to fill out and sign an indemnity form before the start of the tour.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Riding gear is supplied. However, if bringing your own, a good helmet, pants, gloves, knee and elbow guards, goggles and boots are minimum requirements. We also recommend body armour, kidney belt and a camelback with a 3 litre capacity. A backpack to carry personal items while riding containing:
Hat and sunscreen, Camera and spare film or memory card, Drinking container or camelback (3 litre minimum), Clothing, Money for souvenirs and entertainment.
OTHER
There is a $1000.00 cash bond to be paid for the hire bike. This will be refunded upon safe return of the bike. Any damage will be deducted from the bond.
6 DAY RIP TO THE TIP ESCAPE (EX146)
To make a booking for this experience, please enter the number of packages required and then click on the 'buy gift voucher' or 'book now' button. Experience Vouchers are valid for 6 Months from the date of purchase.
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Departs Cairns
$3900.00
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