I still have many tracks in the great Aussie outback that are on my bucket list;
After that, perhaps ride through Asia or USA......
They are all a long way away from Melbourne :( So to combat the long distances to these outback areas of Aus, (up to 4,000 kms to just get there) I have purchased a new adventure motorbike. A Triumph Explorer. It's bigger, heavier and more road orientated than my trusty Yamaha Tenere (which is relaxing in the shed).
The Triumph had its first service last week after a short running in period and its time to stretch her legs and for me to have a break from work, so its north we go. I have a rough itinerary and my daily evening stops may go something like this;
Griffith NSW
Bourke NSW
Charleville QLD Evening spent at Cosmos Centre - Observatory
Blackall QLD Visit the famous black stump
Longreach QLD Visit the birth place of Qantas
Winton QLD The birthplace of what should be the Aus national anthem - Waltzing Matilda - huge history
Mt Isa QLD Famous mining town - spend a couple of days sight seeing and relaxing
Once I hit Mt Isa it will be decision time - West towards Tennant Creek NT down to Alice and Uluru and home or East towards Cairns.
Below is a pic of my bike at Uluru from McNews.
Leaving Sat 8th Sept - only 6 days to go.......
Another couple for your bucket list:
ReplyDelete* Cape York
* Alice Springs-Papunya - Sandy Blight Junction - Kwirrkurra - Punmu - Telfer - Marble Bar. Doesn't have a track name, but a great run.
Wendy S
Puffy - sorry mate would really have liked to be there with you .... bloody holiday restrictions :-(
ReplyDeleteHopefully riding half the way to Griffith with you on the first day (weather permitting) will keep us in good stead for the next BIG 'UN :-)
I promise not to proceed at too much of a cracking pace for the mighty new TEX 1200 !!!
Peter P