4 Day Tour

Approx 1600km 

Day 1: Cairns to Chillagoe 

• Morning: Depart Cairns with a group of 3-9 riders on Honda Transalps. 
• Mid-Morning: Ride through the winding Gillies Range Road, experiencing its 263 turns and stunning rainforest scenery. 
• Late Morning: Visit Lake Barrine, a natural volcanic crater lake, for a scenic stop with an early lunch. 
• Afternoon: Explore the Curtain Fig Tree, a unique natural landmark, and continue through historic tin mining towns like Herberton, Watsonville, and Irvinebank. Stop at Australia’s only BYO Pub and if you’re lucky a chat to the legendary publican. 
• Late Afternoon: Arrive in Chillagoe and visit the mineral smelters for a look at early 20th-century mineral smelting technology. 
• Night: Check into Chillagoe Observatory and Eco Lodge for a comfortable overnight stay. Enjoy a well-deserved meal and cold beer and relax under the stars. For those who choose, you can also participate in a fun and educational night star gazing. With Chillagoes expansive clear, dark skies, you can wonder at the spectacle of the Milky Way with its multitudes of stars thru the telescope in a purpose-built dome (additional cost).  

Day 2: Chillagoe to Forsayth

• Morning: Breakfast at the lodge followed by a guided 1-hour tour of Chillagoe Caves, exploring the fascinating limestone formations and nearby Balancing Rock.  Alternatively, if you’re a Ford enthusiast, speak to the guys about visiting the Ford Museum.
• Late Morning:  Depart Chillagoe heading further west towards Tate and Lynd River and the mineral rich natural thermal waters of Talaroo Hot Springs.
• Afternoon: Travelling thru Georgetown with its rich mining history and natural beauty keep your eyes peeled for gemstones.  Later we’ll arrive at Charleston Dam, anyone for a quick swim or try your luck catching a Barra?
• Late Afternoon:  Arriving in Forsayth, established during the late 1800s gold rush,  we check into  The Goldfields Hotel where dinner tonight is in Finnagans Restaurant.

Day 3: Forsayth to Undara 

• Morning: Today we head to Gilberton, then Kidston before getting to the Copperfield River Crossing.   
• Afternoon: Arriving at Einasleigh’s Copperfield Gorge, keep a look out for rock pools and small waterfalls and the wildlife that come down to cool off.
• Late Afternoon:  Travel towards Mt Surprise.
• Evening: Arrive in Undara, one of the longest and best-preserved lava tube systems in the world. These tubes were formed approximately 190,000 years ago when lava flowed from the Undara volcanic vent, creating tunnels that extend for kilometers underground.  Accommodation  tonight at the Undara Lava Tubes. 

Day 4: Undara to Cairns 

• Morning: Leaving Undara we head to the serene Valley of Lagoons.
• Late Morning:  Reedy Brook – Saltern Lagoon and onto Mt Garnet.
• Midday: Ravenshoe, Australia’s highest town where we’ll stop for lunch.
• Afternoon: Riding into Innot Hot Springs, the chance to ease the weary saddle bones in the therapeutic thermal waters.
• Late Afternoon: Arrive back in Cairns, concluding the tour with a sense of accomplishment and adventure and a cold beer of course. 

This itinerary is designed for motorcycle enthusiasts looking to explore the rugged landscapes and historical sites of Far North Queensland in a unique and adventurous way. The tour provides a blend of scenic riding, cultural insights, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring a memorable experience for all participants. 

*Tours are subject to change due to weather or other unforseen circumstances.

$4990

Tag Along Option

Have your own bike and love camping? Join us on our adventures with our tag along option! Experience the thrill of the ride and uncover hidden gems while camping under the stars. Reach out to us to find out more about how you can be part of the journey on your own terms.