21 Day Sydney to Darwin
Mountain Bike Tours NSW
Enjoy 21 days traveling around New South Wales. Departing from Sydney the first stop will be Australia's capial city, Camberra. Durign the tour get to see rare White Western Grey Kangaroos at Bordertown. We’ll also travel to Coober Pedy for an opal mine tour. At Kings Canyon we will explore the Lost City and the lush and ancient Garden of Eden. Of course there's much more! Read the complete tour and book your place now!
Day 1 - Sydney to Jindabyne (via Canberra)
Canberra, Australia’s capital city, is our first stop. We’ll look through Parliament House, a few embassies and see other city highlights. After lunch, we head to Cooma and then onto Jindabyne, a town with a relaxed alpine village feel. There’s time for trout fishing, or you could go water skiing or wake boarding (at own expense). Tonight, kick back and relax with a sauna, swim or a drink at the bar. (D)
Day 2 - Jindabyne to Lakes Entrance Via Snowy River Country
Hike along an alpine track to view the glacial ‘Blue Lake’ and the top of Mt Kosciuszko (Australia’s highest point). During winter, we’ve got time to play in the snow at the ski resort of Thredbo or Perisher (optional toboggan hire or snow tube at own expense). After lunch, a spectacular drive watching the Snowy River wind along below us. Tonight we stay in the coastal town of Lakes Entrance, the Gateway to Australia’s longest beach - Ninety Mile Beach. (BD)
Day 3 - Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory NP and Melbourne
We travel to Wilsons Promontory National Park to explore the coastal wilderness of this pristine national park. Watch out for wildlife, with Emus and Wombats regularly sighted! We’ll finish this section of our tour travelling to Melbourne. (B)
Day 4 - Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to Princetown
We stop in Torquay, the home of Quiksilver and Rip Curl before we continue to world famous Bells Beach. On the Great Ocean Road we search for some koalas and then pass through the seaside town of Lorne on our way to Apollo Bay. Next we visit the Otway Fly tree top walk (included), and then watch the sun set over the Twelve Apostles. (D)
Day 5 - Princetown to Grampians NP
Walk down the Gibson Steps to the beach or take time for a helicopter ride (at own expense) over the Twelve Apostles. Next is Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands, then head inland to the Grampians National Park. Hikes include the Pinnacle, The Balconies and Reeds lookout. You’ll sleep well tonight at our private accommodation. (BD)
Day 6 - Halls Gap to Adelaide
There are hikes at Hollow Mountain and the amazing MacKenzie Falls, before we travel into South Australia. See rare White Western Grey Kangaroos at Bordertown, then cross the Murray River before arriving into Adelaide. (B)
Day 7 - Adelaide
A FREE day to explore the sights of Adelaide. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (Meals at own expense)
Day 8 - Adelaide to Parachilna
Leaving the city behind, we travel through the pretty Clare Valley to Quorn. This afternoon, we’ll check out some interesting Aboriginal rock art at Yourambulla Caves. Get ready for tonight’s BBQ dinner at Parachilna - it doesn’t get any more Aussie than this! (LD)
Day 9 - Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound
We take the scenic route through the stunning Parachilna Gorge on our way to Wilpena Pound, the jewel of the Flinders Ranges. Grab your hiking boots for a guided climb of Mt Ohlssen-Bagge: you’ll be rewarded for your efforts with sweeping views over the ranges, the desert and Lake Torrens. We reach Rawnsley Park, a sheep station set against the spectacular range of Wilpena Pound and spend the night here. (BLD)
Day 10 - Rawnsley Park to Coober Pedy
It’s time to go underground! We’ll travel to Coober Pedy today in time for an opal mine tour and you might have the chance to go ‘noodling’ for opals if there’s time. Our accommodation for tonight is underground. (BLD)
Day 11 - Coober Pedy to Uluru
Driving through the rugged desert country, we reach Yulara in time for sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock). The stars put on a show back at our permanent campsite at Yulara. (BLD)
Day 12 - Uluru to Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon
Wake up early to experience sunrise at Uluru. Go for a walk around the base or climb to the top if you choose, before we take a guided interpretive walk at Mala. After visiting Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) we head to Kings Canyon, where we camp for the night. (BLD)
Day 13 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
There’s lots to explore at Kings Canyon, including the Lost City and the lush and ancient Garden of Eden. After a bite to eat, we make our way through the harsh desert landscape to Alice Springs. (BL)
Days 14 - Alice Springs
Enjoy a FREE DAY to explore Alice Springs. Overnight accommodation included. (Meals at own expense).
Days 15 - Alice Springs
Enjoy a FREE DAY to explore Alice Springs. Overnight accommodation included. (Meals at own expense).
Day 16 - Alice Springs to Banka Banka
We pass by 23° 26_ 22_ south of the equator (otherwise known as the Tropic of Capricorn) before stopping at Ti Tree for the chance to buy original works of art by Indigenous artists. Learn about the early struggles of bush telecommunications at Barrow Creek’s historic Telegraph Station. Precariously balanced on their rocky perch are the Devils Marbles, a site sacred to its traditional owners. Last stop for today is our camp at Banka Banka Cattle Station, which has a pretty waterhole. (LD)
Day 17 - Banka Banka to Katherine Gorge
No visit to the Top End would be complete without a visit to the famed Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback roadhouse and ‘watering hole’ for travellers from far and wide. Mataranka lies in the heart of the ‘never-never’, and you’ll feel a million miles from anywhere as you soak in the steamy thermal springs. As the day draws to a close, we reach our overnight camp at stunning Katherine Gorge. (BLD)
Day 18 - Katherine Gorge to Darwin
The gorge is all yours this morning, with a half day to spend canoeing or cruising (at own expense). Jump aboard a helicopter flight (at own expense) which will take you high above the vast gorge system. We’ll head to Darwin after a bite to eat, with stops at idyllic Edith Falls and the ‘croc-filled’ Adelaide River (both a town and a river). Overnight accommodation included. (BL)
Day 19 - Darwin to Mary River
A refreshing start to your day: the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, followed by the spectacular Mary River Wetlands. Birds aren’t the only wildlife abundant around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is where we’ll stay tonight. (LD)
Day 20 - Mary River to Kakadu
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it’s on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within Kakadu NP. (BLD)
Day 21 - Kakadu to Darwin
Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim Falls! Once we get there, we’ll hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the afternoon. (BL)
About Mountain Bike Tours NSW
Mountain Bike Tours NSW, a specialist cycle tour operator in the Byron Bay region offers unique experiences for the intrepid, independent and free spirited traveller from self guided to organised cycling adventures. These tourism award winning products will lead you through miles of unspoilt coastline, rainforests, remote back roads and hidden villages.
