Tours

This full one day ride takes in most of the attractions of the Tantawangalo section of the South East Forests National Park. We ride through Old Growth eucalypt forests, cruise down long hills, picnic in dappled sunshine, then traverse the Bega Valley pastures. With our long lunch break, we spend time enjoying the sunshine or a swim at the lovely Six mile Creek waterfall, (I believe it's one of the most beautiful swimming spots). We finish at the historic village of Candelo.

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This very relaxing tour involves being collected from your accommodation by the support vehicle and taken to the top of the mountain. Here we we walk up the fire spotting tower, learn how it operates and enjoy the glorious views. Our riding (or should I say rolling) starts a little below the tower, and we travel through the National Park with its wildlife & views, then into Forestry country, ending at the upper reaches of the Pambula River. Here we enjoy morning tea of fresh fruit, homemade cakes & espresso coffee, with the option of a swim. Your returned home in time for lunch.

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Bournda National Park is renowned for its coastal scenery & wildlife. Macropods, reptiles & birds all flourish here in this coastal sanctuary, and we encounter many of them as we glide quietly by. We visit historic Scott's Hut, take a short walk to the nearby lookout for the picture-postcard view, and indulge in a scrumptious morning tea. Usually we drive people back to their accommodation, however some prefer to take their own transport, do the bike tour, then stay on for the afternoon exploring and relaxing in the area, swimming, sailing, bird watching and walking.

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One day in the forests, & one in the pastures. The Tantawangalo section of the South East Forests National Park has some examples of Old Growth eucalypt forests, deep rich & shady, and Six Mile Ck has (I believe) one of the most magnificent fresh water swimming places. We also see a recent or currently active Forestry coop. Day two involves continuing down the mountain then out into the undulating pastures of the Bega Valley, with our tour finishing at the quaint historic village of Candelo.

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This tour suits those of us who prefer the comfort of hotel accommodation, and this century old country inn provides just that. Our ride starts high on the Monaro plains and follows the Shoalhaven river before turning east, rising to the escarpment, then we enjoy the lovely 4Km descent into the Araluen Valley. Here we wind through pretty orchard crops before rolling up to our welcoming inn. On the second day we follow the oak lined Duea River to a lovely picnic spot. We return by support vehicle to the start, with time to explore the fascinating geological feature 'The Big Hole'.

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This tour starts in Bombala (NSW) and ends in Orbost (VIC), and along the way we take in some lovely views. On day one we roll over Monaro country, with its boundless grasslands & wide horizons. Days 2 & 3 are mainly forest lined, including several lovely long downhill runs, where one neither pedals or brakes. We just roll along at a very pleasant speed 'drinking in' the scenery. We detour into the spectacular Errinundra National Park to walk under the huge tree ferns & towering gums. This is a great long weekend get-away.

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      'I challenge anyone to find a region with more natural beauty, diversity,

spectacular scenery and quiet cycle-friendly roads' Johno Gaal (Back Pedal)

If your appreciate views, and you love the mountains, this ride could be perfect for you. We circle round the Kosciuszko National Park, enjoying the natural and man made features while gliding along on a fully sealed road. In autumn the rich colours are amazing, and in spring the flowers, fragrances and views seem to compete for our attention. Wildlife guaranteed!
Highlights include: Kiandra gold fields, Geehi homestead, Hydropower station tour & Thredbo village.

$1390 (child under 16 $990) ex- Cooma
Groups of 6 to 22*

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This is the shortened version of our beautiful 6-Day 'Snowy Mtns Circuit Tour'. We've trimmed a day off each end to give you most of the highlights without all the uphills. Included are the spectacular views, the down hill runs, historic huts, wildlife, Hydropower station tour etc, and all with even less traffic than the longer version.

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This is our most popular extended tour!   Starting at Australia's highest point, we ride down the whole height of the continent, 2,228m all the way down to the sea at Marlo (Vic). We take in some of Australia's most scenic and wildly beautiful landscapes, from treeless alpine grassland, dense eucalypt forests, through to lush dairy pastures and rich coastal estuaries. We travel quiet back roads, with little traffic to interrupt  the appreciation of our surroundings. Accommodation is a mix of caravan parks, hostel, chalet and free camping, so we enjoy a comfortable balance of 'bush & comfort'. The group size is kept small in order to develop a friendly, co-operative atmosphere to both travelling and relaxing. Age range to date is 7 to 76!

Highlights: The remote Snowy River valley, with options for day trip canoeing on the beautiful Snowy River, & mountain Horse Riding, Wide mountain views, Eye-watering 12Km descent, Great campsites & Tour of Buchan Caves.

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Deep in the heart of winter, we cruise the myriad of back roads of the NSW Far North Coast. The sub-tropical climate, rich scenery, abundance of fruits & mountain-to-ocean views, make this holiday of red cedars, rainforests and warm seas, an indulgent and timely get-away!

Highlights : Protesters Falls, Mt. Warning walk, Macadamia nut tastings, The 97m Minyon falls, The foods of Byron Bay, warm mild days, and a rich variety of land uses and lifestyles.

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Glorious Sapphire Coast clear winter Days & a cosy wood heated house set in National Park reserve. One day cycle tour in the South East National Park. One day coastal bush walking in Bournda National Park, and a lazy day with a BBQ amongst the roos at Scott's Bay. (Options for half day activities). All this, and all your meals cooked for you!

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Our most popular extended tour, but without any camping!   Starting at Australia's highest point, we ride down the whole height of the continent, 2,228m all the way down to the sea at Marlo (Victoria), the mouth of the Snowy River. We take in some of Australia's most scenic and wildly beautiful landscapes, from treeless alpine grassland, dense eucalypt forests, through to lush dairy pastures and rich coastal estuaries. We travel quiet back roads, with little traffic to interrupt the appreciation of our surroundings. Accommodation used includes cabins, hostel, motel and lodge, so we enjoy a very comfortable holiday indeed. As always, the group size is kept small in order to develop a friendly, co-operative atmosphere to both travelling and relaxing. Age range (to date) is 8 to 76 years young!

Highlights: Views from Kosciuszko, The remote Snowy River valley, Eye-watering 12Km descent (just one of many)  & Tour of Buchan Caves.

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This fantastic 13 day cycle holiday takes us from Devonport in the north, through the centre of Tassie all the way to the far south, and then returns via the east coast. We take in some of the Holiday Isle’s most beautiful natural features including Russell Falls & surrounding rainforests, the unspoilt beaches & mountains of Freycinet N.P., wildlife including
penguins at Bicheno, Mt. Wellington & even Maria Island. We also visit many of the cultural attractions of Tasmania including: Darlington convict settlement, picturesque villages such as Deloraine, historic Hobart, Franklin Wooden Boat Centre, Salamanca markets and much more. This tour suits those who have already experienced Tassie and first timers, as we manage to take in many of the popular features and some of the harder to get to ones. We go in late summer, after the crowds when the weather is warm & stable, & the ocean is great for swimming! The busier roads are
avoided by our choice of back roads and by using our support vehicle at times. So for all those who have travelled with us before and asked for a cycling holiday in Tassie, & those who haven’t enjoyed our great supported tours yet but would love an adventure in the Apple Isle with a fun little group, this could be for you, our ‘Tassie Treadle Tour’.

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