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Red Centre

Guest Routes — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:01:09 +0000

This is the Red Centre, the Outback. It is impossible not to be captivated by its rough beauty, desert plains, rocky gorges, and weathered mountain ranges. The predominantly quartzite ranges are ancient (300-450 million years old) and were once the height of the Himalayas. They’ve been eroded and shaped by eons of weathering, and now […]

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Hawkesbury OGNR

Guest Routes — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:28:34 +0000

Accessibility is a big issue for bikepacking in Australia. While its reputation is one of wide-open spaces, Oz is actually one of the most heavily urbanized countries on Earth. Ninety percent of our population lives in just 0.22% of the continent’s land area, and of that population, fully a fifth of us (5.3 million) live […]

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New England High Country 1000 (NEHC1000)

Guest Routes — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:03:26 +0000

New England High Country offers visitors a truly evocative and unique experience with a contrasting landscape of dramatic gorges, stunning waterfalls, and awe-inspiring views to the east and rolling granite landscapes and open plains to the west. The regional city and towns share amazing natural experiences and offer individual charm and stories brimming with memorable […]

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Munda Biddi Trail

Miles Arbour — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:17:35 +0000

Munda Biddi translates to “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language spoken in Western Australia. The Munda Biddi Trail was born through joint efforts between the Munda Biddi Trail Foundation, Western Australia’s Parks and Wildlife Service, local towns, and a dedicated group of volunteers. The 1,000-kilometer point-to-point route traverses Western Australia’s Darling Range, […]

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The Morgan Loop

Guest Routes — Thu, 12 May 2022 13:34:30 +0000

This is a one-night, two-day loop that very quickly takes you from the flat and irrigated western Riverland to the edges of the arid foothills of the amazing southern Flinders Ranges and back. There is nothing classically picture-postcard amazing about this ride: there are neither 5,000 metre peaks to ogle at, nor hot springs to […]

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St James Loop

Guest Routes — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:21:39 +0000

The St James Loop trail sets off on a gravel road, which quickly turns into a healthy mix of two track and single trail, with only a few short steep climbs or rocky sections requiring you to push your bike. The Clarence and Waiau valleys will have you stopping at every bend on this 58-mile […]

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The Otway Rip

Guest Routes — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:31:40 +0000

Bikepacking doesn’t have to be a slog. Sometimes it’s just as nice to jump on a train and roll down to the beach for a swim. But that doesn’t mean you need to take the main road. The Otway Rip is a route designed to get you out and about, away from the crowds. With […]

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Kuitpo Forest Overnighter

Guest Routes — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:54:30 +0000

Adelaide is a dry city. The rain is rare, but Australia’s plants thrive when there is damp weather. Doing this route in the colder months means the soil is lush and plump, filled with sprouts and little brightly-coloured flowers which line the edges of the trails. Gravel roads are aplenty here. This entire route rarely […]

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Top of the South (TOTS), NZ

Eszter Horanyi — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:55:35 +0000

Please note: Because of seasonal route closures, the TOTS route is accessible to bikes from May 1st until November 30. Variations can be done throughout the year, as discussed later. Ride from Hanmer Springs, easily accessed from Christchurch, or take the Interisland ferry to start in Picton. While the west coast of New Zealand is […]

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Hopkins Valley Overnighter

Guest Routes — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:14:26 +0000

Hopkins Valley is a super flexible overnighter that can be tailored to any skill level, and is a great way of experiencing the beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. A few hours drive from the Southern adventure capitals of Queenstown and Wanaka, this ride will take you through spectacular alpine scenery – mountains, river and […]

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Attack of The Buns

Guest Routes — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:14:46 +0000

This route was designed with the intention of sharing some of the most beautiful areas in the New South Wales region of Australia within a three or four day trip. It is the perfect balance of smile-inducing landscapes, remote adventure, and accessibility for those of us who aren’t elite athletes. This is one for the […]

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No. 8 Wired, New Zealand

Guest Routes — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:53:01 +0000

Kiwis are well known for their ingenuity and self-sufficiency. Being so far removed from the rest of the world, historically they often lacked proper equipment and had to get things done with whatever they had readily and easily available in their garden shed. This is also referred to as the No. 8 Wire mentality (literally […]

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Old Ghost Road, New Zealand

Guest Routes — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:09:57 +0000

The best long single track ride in New Zealand, the Old Ghost Road starts deep in dense, mossy and gnarled native bush and slowly climbs up to a misty high alpine ridge line, passing dozens of waterfalls along the way. Up high, there’s tight single track, exposure on trail that’s been painstakingly blasted into hard […]

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The Hunt 1000 Australian Alps Trail

Guest Routes — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:37:15 +0000

Developed for the inaugural Hunt Bikes Snowy Mountains 1000 event in November 2016, the objective of the route is to link two of Australia’s major cities, Canberra and Melbourne, and traverse some of Australia’s most beautiful high country in a tough but achievable seven days. The route links some amazing campsites and historic alpine huts, […]

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The Tasmanian Trail

Guest Routes — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:10:13 +0000

As one moves through Tasmania, the landscape seems to be ever-changing, even on a short bike journey. It seems Tasmanians keep this natural wonder a secret to preserve its unique beauty, gorgeous wildlife and unspoiled wilderness. After riding the Tasmanian Trail, you may understand why and consider leaving your old life behind to settle on […]

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Fat-packing Tasmania’s Wild West Coast

Tom and Sarah — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:44:05 +0000

This is a route along Tasmania’s infamous west coast that works best with fat-tyres. Although it only covers 110km, it has the potential for serious consequences if riders venture out unprepared or the weather turns bad. There is road access at the start, an obligatory river crossing (pack-raft potential) and road access at the end. […]

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Fat-bikepacking Australia’s Canning Stock Route

Tom and Sarah — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:10:40 +0000

At 1000+ miles over at least 23 days, it’s a physical and mental challenge demanding careful thought, preparation and a strong stubborn streak. The rewards are great – enormous landscapes, camping in amazing isolation, and the chance to properly test yourself. The CSR is considered the outback 4WD track, and prior to this trip only […]

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