A 12 day 13 night all-inclusive and fully escorted tour of the "Apple Isle" on classic bikes and Harleys. Some say Tasmania is a lot like England in places,and it is. But with a total population of less than 400,000 it is virtually empty. The air is the cleanest in the world, and this relaxed 12 day 13 night tour will showcase this wonderful island.
To view this paradise, have a look at the official government tourism web site at http://www.tourism.tas.gov.au it is well worth the visit. The machines we use are 50s, 60s, and 70s. Mainly British bikes, restored to perfect condition, with some modern Harleys. Accommodation and meals are the best we can find.
The night prior to tour departure in Melbourne is included in the cost. Don't leave the family behind, our back-up coach lets them share all the same experiences. Each tour carries 2-4 spare bikes, so we don't stop for punctures or breakdowns, we simply replace the machine. Our main fleet consists of Triumphs, Nortons, BSAs and Royal Enfields. Upgrades to Vincents, Hesketh and Norton rotary is available at extra cost. A reward of some $50,000 is available for anybody catching a Tasmanian Tiger.Please note, all prices quoted are in U.S. dollars, and are subject to change with currency fluctuations.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Dinner and accommodation on the night prior to tour departure is included in the cost, a briefing on tour conditions will be given. Today you are introduced to the machine you have chosen, a short ride in the nearby hills to become familiar with it before boarding the overnight ferry to Tasmania. Dinner tonight is on board the Spirit of Tasmania, then a few drinks in one of the bars before retiring.
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Day 2:
A hearty breakfast on board before we arrive in Devonport. The first view of Tasmania is breath- taking. Our ride today is not a long one, to a small town called Stanley on the North West coast.
Distance today is 140 klms.
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Day 3:
Stanley to Cradle Mountain, 200 klms. Cradle Mountain, in the Lake ST Clair national park is a place of infinate beauty, lake Dove is a walk you will find hard to forget. We stay the night at Cradle Mountain Lodge. After dark we go looking for the Tasmanian Tiger!
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Day 4:
Cradle Mountain to Strahan on the West Coast. 150 klms. Although the distances are not great, the days are full. If we arrive on time, a boat trip up the Gordon river will show you some of the virgin rainforest.
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Day 5:
Strahan to Strathgordon, a long days ride of 342 klms. This is the longest days ride of the trip, so an early start will be required. We will be travelling through World Heritage areas, the scenary and the roads are second to none. This is one area of the planet that has been saved. Lunch is not pre-booked today, so it's wherever we feel.Weather can be bad in these parts, even at this time of year.
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Day 6:
Strathgordon to Hobart. Just a leasurely 180 klms after yesterday. This time we get to stop at a few more places, such as Russell Falls in the Mount Field National Park.
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Day 7:
Hobart, Free day. Time to rest, or discover this wonderfull city.
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Day 8:
Hobart to Port Arthur.130 klms via Richmond, and Australias oldest bridge. Port Arthur means something different to each person. Take an hour or three to look over the old penal settlement, they were hard times.
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Day 9:
Port Arthur to Bicheno 230 klms. You will notice the complete difference in the countryside between the East and West coasts.
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Day 10:
Bicheno to Launceston. 180 klms.
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Day 11:
Launceston to Devonport 207 klms depending on route taken, we try travel via Sheffield and onto Devonport for Thursday sailing back to Melbourne.
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Day 12:
Arrive back in Melbourne 8.30 am Sat 24th Feb.
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Day 13:
We all join together for our final breakfast. For those leaving today, airport transfer will be provided. This is the hardest part of the tour for us.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Non rider cost is U.S.$2,730. All prices are in U.S. Dollars, and include taxes, tips and service. Prices are subject to change with currency fluctuations.
Tour can be booked on other dates for group travel of 6 or more riders.
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