Brisbane to Perth Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour

Brisbane to Perth is a 30-day, 29-night self-guided motorcycle tour of about 7,916 km from Brisbane to Perth, with the bike and hotels arranged by BikeRoundOz. It crosses the continent from the east coast to Perth, taking in the mountains, coast and wine country of the south on the way.

Early on is Byron Bay and Cape Byron, the most easterly point of Australia. Next is Waterfall Way (Highway 78), regarded as one of the best motorcycling roads in New South Wales, running through rainforest past countless waterfalls, and on through New England to Armidale, known for its autumn colour. Then the Blue Mountains, a World Heritage area with the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, Scenic World and walking tracks.

Further along, the Snowy Mountains, where winding mountain roads run through alpine forest and past snow-fed lakes, with seasonal alpine towns for lunch. The operator notes Australia has more ski runs than Switzerland. The route continues to the 280 km Great Ocean Road, a cliff-hugging coast road with the Otway Ranges inland and stops at the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Later comes the Grampians National Park, granite highlands with lookouts and waterfalls, planned around the Halls Gap visitor centre.

BikeRoundOz provides the motorcycle of your choice, accommodation for one or two riders, usually in 3.5 or 4 star hotels, resorts or bed and breakfasts with a pillion staying at no extra cost, a detailed itinerary document and digital maps customised to the tour, plus advice before you go. Not included are breakfast and other meals, parking charges and GPS or sat nav units, which can be supplied if required. The operator rates September to April as the best time to ride. Prices start at AUD 17,188 per rider on the first bike tier, about £8,967, and rise with the bike chosen. Riders bringing their own motorcycle pay less, from AUD 10,769.