Adelaide-Melbourne-Sydney - Via the Great Ocean Road & Kosciuszko 18 Mar - 10 Apr 2022

Adelaide-Melbourne-Sydney
Via the Great Ocean Road & Kosciuszko
18 Mar - 10 Apr 2022

Boom! Here they are…
The two most long-awaited, most popular and most requested legs on the AllTrails Australia Ride circuit. Each uniquely
different to the other. Ride one stage or both but missing out is not an option.

Adelaide to Melbourne
From sandstone to bluestone, you’ll be amazed by the transformation in geology, climate, scenery and landscapes from
the glistening waters of Holdfast Bay to the city by the Bay – Melbourne. While generally flat, this stage offers plenty of
challenges with some long days and occasional climbs, but the rewards are many, bountiful and stunning.

    •       Start at glorious Glenelg, scenic bayside route & Willunga Hill climb (optional)
    •       Goolwa – the mouth of the mighty Murray
    •       Ride around Lake Alexandrina and through The Coorong National Park
    •       New scenic inland route through the Coonawarra’s famed wine & food district
    •       Beautiful Western Vic – sheep capital & birthplace of the Australian Kelpie
    •       Southern Grampians, Dunkeld & volcanic plains
    •       Spectacular Great Ocean Road & all its magnificent attractions
    •       Lavers Hill & the Great Otway National Park
    •       Bays, beaches and bathing boxes to the finish in marvellous Melbourne

 Melbourne to Sydney
 From bluestone to yellowblock, the terrain will continue to alter as we continue to explore Australia’s South East
 wonderland. And if ever there was an AllTrails origin story then this tour is it, representing our first foray into long
 distance touring some 20+ years ago. With some big kilometres and some big climbs, this is a stunning challenge ride
 through the heart of the Australian Alps, visiting no higher ground on this continent than the mighty Mt. Kosciuszko!
 Traversing alpine plains, with glorious descents to the coast, we will finish triumphant on the steps of the iconic Sydney
 Opera House, a ‘stones’ throw away from our accommodation at ‘The Rocks’.

        •    Bushranger country that built modern Australian folklore
        •    The food and wine mecca that is the King Valley
        •    The natural beauty of ‘Gods Country’ - the upper Murray Valley and Kosciuszko NP
        •    Rest day stroll to the top of Aussie on Mt Kozzie
        •    The desolate expanse of the Monaro Plain
        •    Spectacular descent to the coast through Jerrawangala NP
        •    Ride the Seacliff Bridge, Shoalhaven and Illawarra coastline
        •    Enter Sydney through the stunning Royal NP, finish at the Sydney Opera House

The Tour(s) at a Glance
Stage 1 (Adelaide-Melbourne): 18 Mar - 30 Mar 2022 (12 nts)
Distance: 1165 km total Average Daily: 116 km
Bike Type: Road Bike (BYO or hire)
E-bike?: Welcome (conditions apply, see FAQs)
Surface/Terrain: Good sealed bitumen roads, flat/undulating with a few decent hills
Difficulty Rating: 7.5/10
Group Size: 15-20 approx
Meals: Majority included as well as on-road snacks
Accom: High standard hotels and motels

Stage 2 (Melbourne-Sydney): 30 Mar - 10 Apr 2022 (12 nts)
Distance: 1106 km total Average Daily: 111km
Bike Type: Road Bike (BYO or hire)
E-bike?: Welcome (conditions apply, see FAQs)
Surface/Terrain: Good sealed bitumen roads, undulating with some mountainous terrain
Difficulty Rating: 8.5/10
Group Size: 15-20 approx
Meals: Majority included as well as on-road snacks
Accom: Overall good standard; resorts, country motels, winery style accom, and the odd night in a quirky small-town motel.

Who’s this tour for? Cyclists looking for a challenging ride with great scenery and great destinations.

Getting to and from the tours
Arriving:
Stage 1: Our meeting place is the Stamford Grand Adelaide (Glenelg). You will need to arrive before our orientation briefing at 3pm on
Fri 18 Mar. You can fly directly into Adelaide airport and catch a taxi, rideshare or bus transfer to the hotel which is under 10km from the
airport. Adelaide Metro also offers a ‘JetBus’ service to Glenelg. If you would like to book an extra night of accommodation and arrive on
Thu 17 Mar you are welcome to do so - details on the booking form
Stage 2: For those on Stage 2 only, meet at Travelodge Southbank in Melbourne (25km from the airport). Make sure you arrive before
3pm on Wed 30 Mar for our welcome orientation briefing. If you would like to book an extra night of accommodation and arrive on Tue
29 Mar you are welcome to do so - details on the booking form. Fly direct into Melbourne Airport and either catch a taxi/rideshare to the
hotel or catch the Skybus to Southern Cross Station and ask about Skybus’ minivan transfers to CBD hotels.
Departing:
Stage 1: For those departing after Stage 1 your tour will officially end after breakfast at the Travelodge Southbank, Melbourne on Wed
30 Mar. You can catch the Skybus to the airport or a taxi. Hotel reception will be able to assist.
Stage 2: For those on the full tour or Stage 2 only you will end your ride at Rydges Sydney Harbour where the tour officially disbands
after breakfast on Mon 11 Apr. Get to the airport via taxi/rideshare, bus or Airport Link train. Hotel reception will be able to assist.

Pricing and Payment information (AUD)
Payment     Schedule:
 Full tour (24 nts)            Before 30 Jun ‘21     Before 18 Jan ‘22         From 18 Jan ‘22
  Twin share                   $9490 pp              $9590 pp                  $9690 pp
  Single room                  $11,690               $11,790                   $11,890
  Stage 1 (Adl-Mel, 12 nts)    Before 30 Jun ‘21     Before 18 Jan ‘22         From 18 Jan ‘22
  Twin share                   $4890 pp              $4990 pp                  $5090 pp
  Single room                  $5990                 $6090                     $6190
  Stage 2 (Mel-Syd, 12 nts)    Before 30 Jun ‘21     Before 18 Jan ‘22         From 18 Jan ‘22
  Twin share                   $4890 pp              $4990 pp                  $5090 pp
  Single room                  $5990                 $6090                     $6190
  Groups of 3 or more: deduct $100 pp from prices above

Included:
• All accommodation                             • Training schedule                           • Bike mechanical assistance
• Most meals: 24 breakfast, 19 lunch, 17 dinner • Rider Pack: jersey, bottle, day-bag         • Tour guides, maps, gps files & directions
• Snacks, water and fruit on the road           • All required National Parks Passes          • Support & safety vehicles

Payment Schedule:
• Deposit on booking ($400 pp)
• Progress Payment 30 days after deposit (40% of package cost less deposit paid)
• Balance 18 Jan 2022 (two months before the tours begin)
Travelling on your own
We often have cyclists come on our rides who are travelling alone. If so, you may pay the Single Supplement price to have your own
room, or you can put your name on our ‘Twin Share Request List’ and we will pair you with another solo twin share traveller of the same
gender in twin share accommodation if we have another similar request. There is a good chance that we will be able to partner you up
with somebody else. If not, the single supp price will apply which will give you your own room for the entire tour. Contact us anytime to
have a chat and check twin share availability – we may already have a match for you.
Travelling with friends
$100pp discount for groups of 3 or more cyclists

Optional Extras
Adelaide accommodation.
Start of Stage 1: Accom included in Glenelg (Adelaide) Fri 18 Mar, you can book an extra night on Thu 17 Mar as follows:
$295 Single. $160 pp twin/double. Includes full buffet breakfast. Not available for solo twin sharers - solo travellers must book single room.
Melbourne accommodation (included for those on both stages).
Tue 29 Mar is included in Stage 1. Wed 30 Mar is included in Stage 2. If you are on a single stage only but want to stay both nights, select the
optional extra night as follows:
$200 Single. $110 pp twin/double. Includes breakfast. Not available for solo twin sharers - solo travellers must book single room.
Sydney accommodation.
End of Stage 2: Accom included Sun 10 Apr. Also holding rooms Mon 11 Apr if you would like to stay an extra night as follows:
$240 Single. $130 pp twin/double. Includes breakfast. Not available for solo twin sharers - solo travellers must book single room.
Carriage of hard bike case or unfoldable bike bag from start of ride to finish, $100 (if space available).
Carriage of soft foldable bike bag from start of ride to finish $40 (if space available).
Note: collapsible cardboard bike cartons transferred free of charge.
Carriage of bikes from Melbourne to/from the start/end of tour AllTrails will be driving vehicles from Melbourne to Adelaide before the
tour and back from Sydney afterwards. If you live in Melbourne you can put your bike in with us rather than taking it on a plane. $60 e/w.

Terms and Conditions.
Full terms and conditions for each ride are available via our booking system (go to the ‘BOOK THIS TOUR’ button on any tour page).
These terms and conditions will also be sent to you with your confirmation email after booking.

Itinerary
Daily distances are set out below. Shorter distances and support vehicle also available.
Meals and Accommodation inclusions:
Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D, Accommodation = A

Location                                                       Distance               Date                             B L D A

Optional pre-tour accom Adelaide (Glenelg Beach)               -                      Thursday 17 March 2022           -   -   -     -
Adelaide Arrival Day (before 3pm)                              -                      Friday 18 March 2022             -   -   D     A
Adelaide to Goolwa                                             91km                   Saturday 19 March 2022           B   -   D     A
Goolwa to Meningie                                             124km                  Sunday 20 March 2022             B   L   D     A
Meningie to Kingston SE                                        146km                  Monday 21 March 2022             B   L   D     A
Kingston SE to Penola                                          130km                  Tuesday 22 March 2022            B   L   D     A
Penola, SA to Dunkeld, VIC                                     159km                  Wednesday 23 March 2022          B   L   D     A
Dunkeld to Port Fairy                                          91km                   Thursday 24 March 2022           B   L   -     A
Port Fairy REST DAY                                            NA                     Friday 25 March 2022             B   -   -     A
Port Fairy to Port Campbell                                    98km                   Saturday 26 March 2022           B   L   D     A
Port Campbell to Apollo Bay                                    96km                   Sunday 27 March 2022             B   L   -     A
Apollo Bay to Queenscliff                                      129km                  Monday 28 March 2022             B   L   D     A
Queenscliff to Melbourne                                       100km                  Tuesday 29 March 2022            B   L   D     A

Melbourne END STAGE 1 / START STAGE 2                          NA                     Wednesday 30 March 2022          B -     -     A

Melbourne to Yea                                               101km                  Thursday 31 March 2022           B   L   D     A
Yea to Milawa                                                  169km                  Friday 1 April 2022              B   L   D     A
Milawa to Tallangatta                                          93km                   Saturday 2 April 2022            B   L   D     A
Tallangatta, VIC to Khancoban, NSW                             109km                  Sunday 3 April 2022              B   L   -     A
Khancoban, to Thredbo                                          76km                   Monday 4 April 2022              B   L   D     A
Thredbo REST DAY (Optional Mt Kosciuszko walk)                 NA                     Tuesday 5 April 2022             B   -   -     A
Thredbo to Cooma                                               97km                   Wednesday 6 April 2022           B   L   D     A
Cooma to Bungendore                                            131km                  Thursday 7 April 2022            B   L   D     A
Bungendore to Nowra                                            155km                  Friday 8 April 2022              B   L   -     A
Nowra to Wollongong                                            74km                   Saturday 9 April 2022            B   L   D     A
Wollongong to Sydney                                           101km                  Sunday 10 April 2022             B   L   D     A
Sydney TOUR ENDS                                               NA                     Monday 11 April 2022             B   -   -     -

Total Distance Cycled ADL-MEL 1165 km | MEL-SYD 1106 km | Both 2271 km                                                 24 19 17 24
Average Daily Distance ADL-MEL 116 km/day | MEL-SYD 111 km/day | Both 114 km/day

Day to Day.
Optional pre-tour accom Adelaide (Glenelg Beach) Thursday 17 March 2022
Day 0. You are not due in Adelaide until tomorrow but we are holding rooms here tonight which you can book through us as an optional
extra. Glenelg is a lovely beachside location and a great base for a local warm-up ride, a swim in the glistening waters of Holdfast Bay, or to
just relax and settle in - perhaps with a pint of Guinness for St Patricks Day today!

Adelaide Arrival Day (before 3pm) Friday 18 March 2022
Day 1. Make sure that you are at the hotel by 3:00pm when we will be running our orientation briefing, followed by bike set-up with our
mechanic, then a welcome dinner to meet the crew and your fellow tour-mates, ready to begin your adventure tomorrow.

Adelaide to Goolwa 91km Saturday 19 March 2022
Day 2. It’s on! We spend the first part of today’s cycling hugging the coastal beaches that stretch south from Adelaide city. These popular
city suburb beaches are always a hive of activity during the summer months and sunny weather. As the city fades away we head inland
through McLaren Vale, which will need no introduction to any wine appreciators out there, and through these vineyards we roll until the
township of Willunga. This name again will need no introduction to anyone familiar with the Tour Down Under - yes, it’s the infamous
Willunga Hill (3 km long, 222m elevation, avg gradient 7.4 %). For those who wish to take on the climb, clip in and go for it. For those happy
to watch, we will take you to the top of the hill ready to cheer on the winners at the finish line. From here we roll downhill (mostly) through
the quiet backroads and pasturelands into Goolwa. A lovely town right on the beach and just a stone’s throw from ‘The Murray Mouth’,
where the Mighty Murray River meets the sea after a long journey from up near Thredbo, where we will be in a couple of weeks’ time.

Goolwa to Meningie 124km Sunday 20 March 2022
Day 3. As the crow flies, we are only about 55km from tonight’s destination, however Lake Alexandria and a number of other creeks, lakes,
lagoons and islands block that direct journey, leaving us with a much longer ride around the mass of water fed by the Murray River in its
final push to the ocean. It’s at Wellington East that the Ferryman takes us across the mighty Murray, then it's south to Lake Albert, an area
steeped in Aboriginal history, for a siesta in the sun at Meningie.

Meningie to Kingston SE 146km Monday 21 March 2022
Day 4. Gliding pelicans and wild ducks add interest on another big day as you cycle alongside Coorong National Park - a haven for wildlife
and the location for the film 'Stormboy'. Sand dunes, lakes, swamps and dry salt pans pass you by as you push on and savour the rewards
of perseverance pushing into Kingston SE, another lovely beachside town of South Australia’s south-east corner, famous for its lobsters. It
is in fact the home of the Larry the Big Lobster, one of Australia’s "Big Things”. Head down to the Bay, you might catch a glimpse of seals,
dolphins, or sea lions.

Kingston SE to Penola 130km Tuesday 22 March 2022
Day 5. Today we leave the coast for a while and trek across a new scenic inland route over the wide-open expanses and rolling hills into
Penola. It’s a lovely ride on the backroads and country lanes with limited traffic and a destination worth the effort. Penola is one of SA's
most productive wine growing areas with 30+ wineries nearby, and also famous as an important location in the life of Mary McKillop,
Australia's first saint. Tonight’s dinner will almost be a religious experience in itself as we sample the produce from this unique, cigar-
shaped strip of terra rossa soil.

Penola, SA to Dunkeld, VIC 159km Wednesday 23 March 2022
Day 6. It’s goodbye SA and hello VIC just over 15km into the ride today as we cross the border and into the hills around Casterton and
Coleraine of beautiful Western Victoria - the sheep capital and birthplace of the Australian Kelpie. Finally it’s into the Southern Grampians
at Dunkeld. Even though we are just at the foot of the Magnificent Grampians and National Park, you do not miss out on the majesty as the
striking views of Mount Sturgeon and Mount Abrupt are present whichever way you turn. A wander down Dunkeld's main street will also
prove that it’s not just the natural attractions but the gourmet reputation that bring visitors here. Our dinner at the Royal Mail Hotel is a
destination in itself, where the restaurant sources fresh produce locally and from its expansive organic kitchen garden, and the onsite
accommodation comes with inspiring views of the Southern Grampians. Enjoy.

Dunkeld to Port Fairy 91km Thursday 24 March 2022
Day 7. After a few big days of cycling and a lovely dinner last night, today is a little less demanding as we head back to the coast. Make the
most of the shorter distance, and enjoy the quiet country lanes that divide productive dairy farms for most, if not all, of today’s ride. Ah,
the serenity. We continue the zen by spending the final leg on a traffic-free rail trail that will bring you to your arrival in Port Fairy, satisfied
and ready for a rest day.

Port Fairy REST DAY Friday 25 March 2022
Day 8. The beautiful little fishing village of Port Fairy is an excellent choice for our first rest day of the tour. Our accommodation is at one
end of the main street and the perfect base from which to wander up and down, searching for a coffee, bakery, a few trinkets, mementos
or just to pass the time. Port Fairy has a good range of restaurants and eateries so lunch and dinner today is at your own choice and
expense. We also recommend a visit to Griffith Island to marvel at the nesting area for Shearwater or Mutton Birds. It is quite a sight to see
the masses of birds returning to their burrows at dusk each day between September and April (check with the locals to see if the birds are
still there). Port Fairy also has strong links with the cycling community being the finish point for Woody's 'Murray to Moyne' annual
charity cycle relay in March.

Day to Day (cont).
Port Fairy to Port Campbell 98km Saturday 26 March 2022
Day 9. We depart Port Fairy and weave our way through back roads and small towns with a distinctly Irish flavour, with names like Killarney
and Belfast along with Irish flags waving in the wind. The early settlers here clearly leaving their mark. Passing through Warrnambool, the
biggest town we’ve seen for some time, and out into the lovely dairy country, before you know it you will be cycling the world-famous
Great Ocean Road. The grandeur of the Bay of Islands is stunning with sheer cliffs of limestone and rolling surf that will awaken your senses
and fill you with exhilaration, the roar of waves battering the limestone walls at London Bridge, before arriving at Port Campbell in the
heart of the shipwreck coast. Tonight we enjoy an evening meal together as you absorb the magnificent sunset over the sheltered bay.

Port Campbell to Apollo Bay 96km Sunday 27 March 2022
Day 10. Leaving Port Campbell early, you rise above the cliffs to the unforgettable view and golden colours of Loch Ard Gorge and then the
legendary Twelve Apostles Marine National Park. This is truly one of the most iconic locations in Australia and we will have plenty of time
for a photo in front of the famous rocks before you pedal on past Princetown where the road leaves the coast for a while, cutting across
the southern tip of land, Cape Otway. As you leave the ocean you begin climbing through the forest to the renowned Lavers Hill, deep in
the Otway Ranges - this hill is a challenge for most riders, and it is your choice to ride it, try it, or hop in the bus. Lunch at the top of Lavers
Hill is a good refuelling stop with a few more ups and downs to come after lunch. The roller coaster ride on today’s route will allow you
magnificent views of the ocean before descending into Apollo Bay – a hub of activity on the coast known for its great seafood, surrounded
by tranquil beaches, rolling green hills and the Great Otway National Park.

Apollo Bay to Queenscliff 129km Monday 28 March 2022
Day 11. This is it! The last stretch of the Great Ocean Road is squeezed between massive vertical cliffs and thunderous waves. Get into your
rhythm and keep pushing as you take it all in; the hang gliders overhead, breath-taking views all around, and koalas making their home in
the gum trees (sometimes crossing the road for a new tree and a better view). This is a very exciting ride as you climb up and down around
the cliff faces, marvelling at the scenery, punctuated by inlets and villages like Lorne, Anglesea, then our lunch-stop Torquay, famous for
their world surfing championships. Torquay is the official end of the Great Ocean Road and after lunch here it’s 40km to Queenscliff
through Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale where you can view the dramatic scenery from high points along the ocean foreshore
overlooking The Rip. We finish the day in Queenscliff, a charming and cosy historic seaside village on the Bellarine Peninsula, with its
elegant Victorian-era hotels, stately churches and quaint fishermen’s cottages situated on the mouth of Port Phillip Bay.

Queenscliff (ferry to Sorrento) to Melbourne 100km Tuesday 29 March 2022
Day 12. Starting with an early morning ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento, we ride the hugely popular eastern side of Port Phillip Bay on our
last 100km push to Melbourne. On the final stretch along Beach Road, you will be a part of Melbourne’s thriving cycling culture as you glide
up the bayside where scores of eager cyclists ride every weekend, stopping for famous Melbourne coffees, meeting new people and
chatting to each other about all things cycling. It’s a great ride past the beaches and bathing boxes into Port Melbourne where you leave
the beach and head to the CBD on a city bike path past the Casino, along the thriving Southbank with its outdoor riverside dining (and even
on-river dining), and to our hotel, situated perfectly near all of this action. A final, very special celebratory dinner tonight together at
‘Melba’ to thank everyone for their participation and effort in cycling from Adelaide to Melbourne.

END STAGE 1 / START STAGE 2 Melbourne Wednesday 30 March 2022
Day 1/13. It’s changeover day today, as some folks may depart for home after Stage One and some may arrive for Stage Two. For those on
both tours, you can take it easy, head down to Southbank or South Wharf, pop over the river to the CBD to check out some street art,
cafes, or one of Melbourne’s ‘hidden bars’. Head to bohemian Brunswick St, eclectic St Kilda by the beach, ‘Little Italy’ at Lygon St, or check
out one of the museums, stadium tours, or just jump on the free city circle tram and see what you find.

Melbourne to Yea 101km Thursday 31 March 2022
Day 2/14. 20 years ago early pioneers of the cycle touring industry lead a group out on today’s route on their way to Sydney - the first big
long-distance multi-day cycling tour for that small cycle tour company. From little things, big things grow. That was of course an AllTrails’
tour in conjunction with Bicycling Australia Magazine and that legacy lives on in our 2022 cyclists as they ride through the northern suburbs
of Melbourne on their journey to Sydney. After the suburbs disappear, we begin climbing to Kinglake through thick forests that were
burned by the devastating bushfires on Black Saturday in 2009 when Kinglake itself lost 120 residents to the fire. We then wind down
beside the creek to Flowerdale and over rolling hillside to your overnight at Yea, with historic colonial buildings, attractive parkland located
in the street's central strip and The Yea Wetlands - the town’s best kept secret. We highly recommend heading to the visitor centre and
enjoying the network of walking tracks, boardwalks and bridges throughout the wetlands if you have time.

Yea to Milawa 169km Friday 1 April 2022
Day 3/15. This morning you cycle through rolling hills, cross the mighty Goulburn River then up into the lovely Strathbogie Ranges,
sprinkled with massive boulders throughout the landscape. After this climb into the ranges, the rest of the day is mostly downhill and flat
so get into your stride as you push through the kms entering Ned Kelly Country winding through Euroa, Benalla and Glenrowan, made
famous by the bushranger’s last stand. For those with the strength to ride the full distance today, flat countryside takes you through to the
Milawa wine area and location of our very special digs for the night at Lindenwarrah. With Brown Brothers just over the road and a
beautiful 3 course dinner tonight, this is a treat you deserve and won’t forget.

Day to Day (cont).
Milawa to Tallangatta 93km Saturday 2 April 2022
Day 4/16. Everton is just a short ride this morning where you can take a photo of the famous bus shelter if you wish, or get a self-
proclaimed ‘World Famous’ milkshake from the General Store. From here we join the beautiful (paved!) rail trail up to the gold rich town of
Beechworth, home of another ‘famous’ - the Beechworth Bakery. You leave the magnificently restored buildings of Beechworth and cruise
down through gold diggings and quaint shacks, then cycle alongside Lake Hume. It's your choice to ride the rail trail or the road to
Tallangatta town on the banks of the Hume.

Tallangatta, VIC to Khancoban, NSW 109km Sunday 3 April 2022
Day 5/17. Today we ride the Murray Valley Highway up into the nature plantations, wilderness parks and valleys on the edge of Victoria’s
boundary before crossing over into NSW and the edge of Kosciuszko National Park. It’s with good reason that this area is referred to as
‘God’s Country’ and you’ll understand that as you take in the scenery on today’s ride. Khancoban is a small community at the foot of the
Alps and a good place to rest up before a big climb tomorrow. It is not far from here that the Murray River springs from the earth in an
uneventful trickle, gathering steam quickly as it becomes the border between two states, ending up near Goolwa where we were a couple
of weeks ago on Day 2 of this tour.

Khancoban to Thredbo 76km Monday 4 April 2022
Day 6/18. Sunrise in the Murray Valley, filtering through the array of deciduous trees around Khancoban will inspire you to mount your
trusty treadly on this exciting ‘challenge’ day as we head toward the Snowy Mountains base town of Thredbo and a big night around the
welcoming lounge fire. The road narrows as you wind your way up the mountains past the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme, the largest
engineering project undertaken in Australia, before lunch at Geehi, by the river amongst groups of kangaroos, then the crunch of the
massive climb up to Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo. The ride will test your stamina like it did the legendary stockmen now immortalised in
ballads and poems of this wild country. Of course, the AllTrails support vehicle will always be there for those who can’t quite make the
climb to your superb Alpine accommodation at the European style village of Thredbo.

Thredbo REST DAY (Optional Mt Kosciuszko walk) Tuesday 5 April 2022
Day 7/19. Today is a day to either relax and enjoy the local area, or to climb to the top of Australia. The 7km (each way) walk to the highest
point in Australia is stunning. Jump on the chairlift at Thredbo then walk and talk on an elevated mesh path over a spectacular landscape,
sometimes dotted with snow patches, to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko and 360 degree views over the Snowy Mountains. For those who do
not want to walk to the top, the alternative is to cycle around Thredbo, hire a MTB and hit the trails, visit the AIS Olympic swimming pool
and all its facilities, play a round of golf at Australia's highest golf course, or just have a wander around the village and relax.

Thredbo to Cooma 97km Wednesday 6 April 2022
Day 8/20. You leave Thredbo climbing and descending many hills through lovely country, before fantastic views of Lake Jindabyne and a
big downer into the township. Rock and roll over hills and dales of the Monaro Range through Berridale, then down into Cooma, a busy
country town.

Cooma to Bungendore 131km Thursday 7 April 2022
Day 9/21. The Monaro highway that traverses the desolate Monaro Plain, from the Aboriginal word meaning high plateau, is relatively
quiet taking you through Bredbo and Michelago, before entering the Australian Capital Territory. We skip past the busy streets of Canberra
though with an overnight stop 30km past the nation's capital at Bungendore, an historic village located in a pretty green valley in
southwest NSW where you’ll find everything from lovingly preserved colonial buildings to markets, crafts and wineries.

Bungendore to Nowra 155km Friday 8 April 2022
Day 10/22. Today you cycle through bushland the Budawang and Morton National Parks, then Sassafras. It's a big day, but not very hilly
with undulations for 100km, then a spectacular descent of 700m for the last 50km and onto the coast of NSW at Nowra.

Nowra to Wollongong 74km Saturday 9 April 2022
Day 11/23. It's great to be back at sea level again where you cross the bridge then down to Shoalhaven Heads and follow the coastline
along Seven Mile Beach National Park to Kiama, Shell Harbour and the seaside splendour of Wollongong. It’s a shorter day today so plenty
of time to stop and take some photos of the coast and beautiful townships.

Wollongong to Sydney 101km Sunday 10 April 2022
Day 12/24. The coast is clear as you cycle the path to Bulli and the Grand Pacific Drive. The stunning elevated roadway of Seacliff Bridge
takes you over the crashing waves before climbing to Stanwell Park, hang-glider heaven, through the Royal National Park and into Sydney.
We follow a network of cycle paths and streets into the CBD via the Botany Bay Beaches, past the Airport, through Hyde Park and finally
around to Circular Quay. Congratulations, what a ride! Once checked in at the hotel head to the rooftop pool for stunning views across to
the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Our final dinner tonight is a big celebration!

Tour ends Monday 11 April 2022
Day 13/25. This morning after breakfast the tour officially disbands.

What has been said about our previous Adelaide - Melbourne - Sydney Tours:
Simply a brilliant journey, taking in contrasting landscapes from the rolling winelands outside Adelaide through some uniquely attractive parts of South
Australia culminating in the stunning scenery along the Great Ocean Road and a beautiful final spin up through Mornington . Overnight stops were well
chosen with warm and accommodating hosts wherever we ended up . To be able to see all of this and only have to worry about getting up and cycling
every day made the whole experience all the more memorable so a huge shout out to Richard & AllTrails for taking care of everything. So many
highpoints on the trip it's difficult to pull out specific instances. Paul (IRE)

We had such a great time again. You looked after us so well and wanted for nothing. Your thoughtfulness about catering was greatly appreciated. My
favourite day would be The Great Ocean Road. I cannot explain to people how magnificent the scenery was. Looking forward to our next adventure
with you. Lorraine (NSW)

The trip I did still brings a smile and many fond memories. It truly was the best holiday I have ever had. What you do, you do so well. Plus the
camaraderie amongst strangers who share the passion for cycling is deeply special. When I can again make a space in my life, I would love to join you in
a cycling adventure. Yasmin H (SA)

Having been with AllTrails on two Great Victorian Bike Rides, then the legs Perth to Adelaide and Melbourne to Sydney, and last year Rome to Paris, we
feel very qualified to write a testimonial to AllTrails…their background work to each ride has every detail, the rides flow with confidence, the support
and rapport is even and ready, all making for a friendly experience over and above the joy of the chosen ride. AllTrails is the benchmark of cycle touring
in Australia and for a first timer you need look no further. Just book and pedal on. Peter (WA)

A big thank you for the fantastic organisation and support on the Adelaide to Melbourne ride. Wasn't sure I would even make the distance, but with
the great food, encouragement and friendship the ride surpassed my expectations! It was an experience which I will never forget and certainly won't
hesitate to recommend to others. Hope to see you again. Christine (TAS)

Thanks again for a terrific week on the road. It was a real challenge, particularly those long days in the middle, however it appears we are pretty
tenacious riders. You certainly put in plenty of hard work yourselves and this was appreciated, from terrific overnight stays down to that yummy carrot
cake. As stated before, it must be a logistic headache keeping an eye on all the riders with so many variable speeds. Thanks again for an amazing
experience and we’ll catch you next time. Fay and Rich (NSW)

Frequently asked Questions
We are happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Feel free to contact us at any time through our website ‘Contact Us’ page, phone or email. We love what we do and want to get you on
the best bike ride for you. Speak to us about what’s on your mind and we’ll help you make your decision.

Support bus availability
Our support bus is there to support the tour and to pick up riders who need to be transported for any reason. The bus is also sometimes
used for part-time riders who only ride certain sections of each day – these are often partners of someone else on the ride. This vehicle
can be quite popular on some days – especially long days or days with big hills! There is no shame in riding in this bus so if you are
considering a tour and are ‘in the ball-park’ in terms of your fitness and preparedness, but not 100% sure if you will be up to it on the
toughest days, just go for it – our vehicle and staff will be there to help. It’s better to give it a try than to miss out altogether. If you feel
that you are extremely far off the fitness level required and cannot commit to enough training that will get you fit in time, then you may
be better off booking a later ride or a different type of tour – just give us a call or email to discuss.

Bike type – which is best
A comfortable road bike with a good seat and road tyres. A touring bike is also possible if you are comfortable riding the daily distances
and average speed of the tour, however these bikes can be slower than a road bike. Ask us for the ‘Training Tips’ document for this ride to
get an idea of distances and speeds you need to train for.

Ebikes
Because Ebikes are always welcome on AllTrails tours, we now have special Ebike carrying racks that can accommodate their unique size
and weight, keeping your bike safe when we need to transport it. Our racks (and staff) can carry (lift) bikes weighing up to a maximum
25kg (battery removed). The racks carry the bike in a vertical position with the front wheel nestled in a cradle, meaning that any front
wheel/fork accessories such as pack racks, panniers or mudguards must be removed prior to coming on tour.

Bike Hire
Most customers bring their own bikes but let us know if you would like to hire a bike and we can help you out. You can bring your own
seat and/or pedals to give you that little bit of ‘home comfort’ if you prefer.

Frequently asked Questions Cont.
Accommodation on our rides
We always try to obtain great accommodation in the best location for you to rest your weary head (and legs) in each town whether it be
a motel, hotel, B&B, resort, cabins or lodge. We aim for 4 star where possible and also take into account the welcoming cycle-friendly
and group-friendly nature of accommodations. On occasion we travel through some very small towns where accommodation is
extremely limited. If for whatever reason, such as limited options, a room is below normal standard, we strive to improve this with an
extra good room the next night or nights following.

Sharing rooms
On the online entry form you can nominate any travelling companions who you would like to share a room with and/or be
accommodated close to so that couples or friends can be grouped together. This can be in a double bed or twin beds. If you are
travelling alone like many of our riders, a Single Supplement price is available for those who would like their own room for the whole
trip. If you wish to share a room as a solo traveller, you can put your name down on a Twin Share Request List and we will try to match
you up. If you are a snorer or have other habits that may affect your fellow roommates, we ask that you book your own room at the
Single Supplement price.

Room types for solo cyclists
SOLO TWIN: If you are coming on your own and have booked in as twin share, this usually means that you will share a room with one
other solo twin share cyclist or crew member of the same gender, however in some cases we may have larger rooms (eg. two-bedroom
apartment or a B&B/house with multiple bathrooms) where we may have 3 or more single twin share travellers together.
SINGLE: A Single Supplement booking usually means your own room with ensuite. On very rare occasions when we travel through small
towns or we are limited in accommodation options for any reason single supplement bookers may share a larger unit/house/lodge with
other single travellers of the same gender. You will have your own room but not necessarily your own ensuite.

Snorers can enjoy their own room
If you are a chronic snorer or have other habits that may affect your fellow roommates, we ask you to book your own room (single
supplement cost). This is not just a courtesy to your fellow travelling companions but will also give you the space & privacy you need to
enjoy your sleep after a long day on the bike.

Carrying personal items on the bike
We suggest you carry a spare tube, a full water bottle and your own personal goods such as phone, wallet and rain gear, on your bike
with you. We transport your luggage, drawstring day bags, food & extra water. A more detailed list of things to bring and not bring is on
our ‘Tour Preparation Guide’ which is sent out to you before the ride.

Meals and food
Always a big part of any cycling holiday! Check tour details for meal inclusions on your ride. Our emphasis is on fresh food and balanced
diet with plenty of carbohydrates, proteins, fruit and vegies catering for a cycling holiday. We successfully cater to most dietary
requirements, however feel free to contact us with any questions. Most meals are included as part of our tours, however you may be
required to purchase some meals - check the meal inclusions on the itinerary table.

Non-riding partners and part-time cyclists
We realise that often our riders want to spend their holidays with loved ones who may not be a keen cyclist as they are - we are happy
to accommodate non-riding partners and part-timers who only want to ride part of each day, or only certain days. We will generally try
to allocate pickup points along the route every day. The entry price will be the same for part-time riders. Non-rider price will be assessed
depending on the tour and their plan. On some tours non-riders may need their own car.

Safety
We have a great safety record, but accidents can happen. We have trained First Aiders as crew, comprehensive First-Aid Kits, a list of
hospitals in the areas that we travel through, as well as mobile phones and a satellite phone for emergency calls when we are out of
cellular range. Safety discussions are held throughout the tour as part of the daily briefings.

Bike mechanical assistance provided
A staff member with good bike mechanical knowledge will be part of our crew and will have a stand pump for different valves. The
mechanic will often be able to help you with a safety check, general tips and advice about your bike and its upkeep, as well as fixing
mechanical problems. We will have limited parts available for replacement which will be charged at shop prices. Labour is free for the
first fifteen minutes, there after costs may be incurred at the mechanic’s discretion. Cyclists with rare or different bikes are asked to
contact us at AllTrails as parts can often be very difficult to obtain.

Frequently asked Questions cont.
Speak to a past client
We will be happy to give you the names and telephone numbers of people who have participated in the ride or a similar ride to the one
which you are considering. Where possible we will provide you with the details of someone within your city or state. Another good place
to look is our ‘Testimonials’ page.

Changing or cancelling a tour
Should you wish to change your booking with AllTrails to a different tour, there will be a very reasonable service charge. We try to keep
this figure as low as possible to allow flexibility where we can as we want to make sure that you get on the right tour for you. For
cancellation and refund policies for your tour click the ‘Book this tour’ button on the relevant tour page of our website. If you need to
cancel your tour, a travel insurance policy will cover cancellation fees due to most unforeseen events. This is why we provide links to
travel insurance options and highly recommend that you investigate and purchase travel insurance for all our rides at the time of deposit
and ensure that it includes coverage for cancellation fees if for some reason you are not able to travel (see Travel Insurance FAQ). This
applies to Australian domestic tours. For international tours we require all participants to have Travel Insurance to assist you in the event
of a medical emergency, lost baggage, personal liability, cancelled tour or other trip related issues.

Group discounts
Bring your friends and save some money! Many of our tours have group discounts for 3 or more entrants. Check out the ‘pricing’ on each
tour’s information PDF to see if group discounts apply to that tour. This generally excludes any optional extras such pre and post tour
accommodation, cycling jersey, t-shirt etc. Contact our office for more details and information.

What sorts of people join our tours?
People from all parts of Australia and some overseas guests. Ages generally range from 35 – 75 with the average age about 50-60 years
old. Adventurous cyclists usually about 40% women & 60% men with a mix of singles, friends and couples.

Training for AllTrails tours
You really need to be a reasonably keen cyclist – not necessarily fast, but consistent. Try to sit on an average speed of at least 20-25
km/hr on the flat and build your kilometre total distance in training to be out on the bike for a number of hours for two days straight. Aim
to ride close to the average daily distance of your chosen tour on each of the days if you can. This will usually put you in a good position
to be ready for your tour. We have a training schedule specific to each ride which we send to you after you place your deposit, however
we are more than happy to send this to you earlier when you are considering the tour – just ask us for a copy and we will get it out to you
straight away.

                    Why book with us?
                    We only run 10-15 tours per year, always adding fresh destinations each year. This makes every tour as special to us as it is to
                    you because we are not operating the same rides repeatedly week-in week-out - we are just as excited to be there as you. On
                    most occasions the owner-operators of the business will be on tour with you and the reassurance that comes with that is one
                    of many great reasons to have confidence in booking your cycling holiday with us. Also check the hundreds of testimonials on
                    our website.

                    We are a proud Australian-owned company, with the privilege of taking cyclists to the small towns and communities all
                    over the country, supporting regional economies and offering cyclists the opportunity to experience the hospitality of
                    Australia outside the big cities. We have earned a top reputation in the cycle tour industry through hard work, dedication
                    and genuine care for every person on every tour. Our longevity in the industry and large community of loyal AllTrails
                    customers who keep coming back year after year are testament to the high standard of tours that we provide. We
                    consider ourselves the best in the business, providing tours that represent a high-quality product at a fair price.