Reuthers Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Tours Australia
Down Under - 12 Days - Route
Route:
Melbourne - Port Campbell - Portland - Ballarat -
Echuca - Albury - Canberra - Sydney -
Bateman's Bay - Lakes Entrance - Melbourne
Tuesday, Day 1
Melbourne
Welcome to Melbourne - the Sunshine City. Be our guest at the traditional Welcome-Dinner. Let's get to know each other. Your tour guide will be happy to answer any questions regarding your upcoming Australian adventure.
Wednesday, Day 2
Melbourne - Port Campbell
Right after breakfast and the day’s briefing, we pick up our Harley-Davidson rental motorcycles. Last safety tips (keep left!) and we head for Torquay, the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. This legendary coast road was built by home-coming soldiers in memory of their companions.
More highlights on the road this first day are Bells Beach, the red and white lighthouse, Airey’s Inlet and of course the Twelve Apostles.
Thursday, Day 3
Port Campbell - Portland
The whole day is devoted to the Great Ocean Road. First stop will be Warnabool, and at Logan Beach, depending on the season, whale watching.
Friday, Day 4
Portland - Ballarat
Leaving the coast road, we cruise inland and pass through an endless variety of landscapes. Early afternoon we reach Ballarat and spend the rest of the day at Sovereign Hill, a suburb where time stands still.
The old gold mining town invites you to prospect for gold and in different houses you will learn more about life in "the good old days" in the Australian "Wild West".
Saturday, Day 5
Ballarat - Echuca
Beautiful landscapes, endless avenues and the breadth of the country show just how big a continent Australia is. Our goal today is Echuca and for a special reason.
Sunday, Day 6
Echuca - Albury
Before riding again, we board the paddle steamer Emmylou for an unforgettable boat tour on the Murray, Australia’s longest river.
We continue our trip on the Murray Valley Highway with a photo stop at Lake Mulwala and visit the famous Routherglen wine region. For dinner we spend the evening at the Commercial Club with a "Gambling Licence".
Monday, Day 7
Albury - Canberra
Although everybody knows about Sydney and Melbourne, the capital of Australia is actually Canberra. Today’s highlight is a visit to the Australian parliament buildings and the new government house.
Tuesday, Day 8
Canberra - Sydney
We are leaving the interior country by freeway and head for the Pacific, to Sydney. In the evening we undertake a harbour cruise with dinner on board the Captain Cook.
Wednesday, Day 9
Sydney
A free day for everyone. Of course we will be happy to assist you in selecting and booking your Sydney highlights. Our tip: the Opera House Tour in the morning. Here you will get a good look behind the scenes of the Sydney Opera House, one of the three best opera houses in the world.
Thursday, Day 10
Sydney - Bateman's Bay
From Sydney we head south, alternating coast roads and the Princess Highway 1.
A must in the loneliness of the Benderah State Forest is the Bewong Road House, a popular truck stop.
Friday, Day 11
Bateman's Bay - Lakes Entrance
Passing the yacht harbour in Bateman’s Bay, our coastal road leads us to the Muruya River and Princess Highway 1 to Tathra. At the Wharf Restaurant we learn more about seafood specialities.
Saturday, Day 12
Lakes Entrance - Melbourne
