Towns
Beechworth (Victoria)
Take a detour from The Great Alpine Road and sample the Golden Heritage Drive. Indulge and discover fabulous food and hand-crafted wine and beer in Australia’s finest historic gold-mining town.
www.explorebeechworth.com.au
Visitor Information Centre
107 Ford Street
BEECHWORTH VIC 3747
1300 366 321
info@explorebeechworth.com.au
Bombala (NSW)
Bombala is a charming town situated midway between the mountains and the south coast. The region is an amazing place for motorcycling with challenging rides on quality road surfaces, incredible views and light traffic loads.
Platypus Visitor Information Centre
Mahratta Street
BOMBALA NSW 2632
02 6458 4622
Chiltern (Victoria)
Sick of the Hume Highway? Explore part of the old Highway 31 and take a break in Chiltern. Visitors will experience a shared affection for the past with all the benefits of good old-fashioned hospitality and warmth.
Visitor Information Centre
30 Main Street
CHILTERN VIC 3683
03 5726 1611
info@explorechiltern.com.au
Cooma (NSW)
Motorcyclists are welcome in the Cooma region where there are spectacular rides in every direction. Cooma is perfect for a refreshing break or overnight stay on the run from Canberra to Thredbo (or beyond) with biker friendly cafes, accommodation and motorcycle services. Visit for the annual Snowy Ride or stay a while on the way to Phillip Island.
Visitor Centre
119 Sharp Street
COOMA NSW 2630
1800 626 525
Dubbo (NSW)
Photo Credit: Wayne Amore
Whether you are embarking on the great Australian journey, planning a weekend break, or heading out on a spur of the moment getaway, choose to escape to the Dubbo Region. The meeting point for three major national highways (Newell, Mitchell, Golden), getting around is a breeze with simple to navigate roads, free parking, plenty of accommodation options, and a wide range of attractions, shops and eateries. Start planning your adventure.
Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Macquarie Street and Newell Highway
DUBBO NSW 2630
1800 674 443
Jindabyne (NSW)
The mountains are the playground and Jindabyne is the doorstep! Take a run to Charlottes Pass or enjoy the exceptional road surface to Thredbo. Jindabyne knows how to treat motorcyclists to a memorable Snowy Mountains motorcycle experience.
www.destinationjindabyne.com.au
Visitor Information Centre
Snowy Region Visitor Centre
02 6450 5600
Lithgow (NSW)
Located a short 2 hours west of Sydney, the Lithgow region is the ideal location for weekend and overnight rides in and around the Central West.
The roads in the Lithgow region are considered some of the ‘Top Rides’ in NSW (Australian Motorcyclist Magazine) and being halfway between Brisbane and Phillip Island it’s an ideal overnight stop. Enjoy the friendly hospitality, incredible attractions and the spectacular landscape the Lithgow region has to offer. Follow the link to the Lithgow Motorcycle Touring Guide.
www.tourism.lithgow.com/getting-around/motor-cycle-rides/
Lithgow Visitor Information Centre
1137 Great Western Highway
LITHGOW NSW 2790
1300 76 02 76
tourism@lithgow.nsw.gov.au
Mansfield (Victoria)
Photo: Tolmie
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Mansfield is the ultimate destination for motorcyclists. Open roads filter out from town offering countless choice of ride options: from scenic undulating back roads, right through to challenging, winding hill and mountain climbs. A must do is the Mansfield-Whitfield Road – make sure you check out the spectacular view from Powers Lookout. It’s pretty awesome! If you are coming from the south point your bike towards the Jamieson-Eildon Road for a popular forest ride. The township is a great base to explore the region – it’s central to many of our unique villages, lakes, rivers and High Country and has fabulous accommodation options, a variety of year-round events and when your adventures have worked up a hearty appetite, recharge with a delicious meal, washed down with a locally crafted beverage at one of Mansfield’s pubs and restaurants.
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre
175 High Street
MANSFIELD VIC 3722
03 5775 7000
visitorinfo@mansfield.vic.gov.au
Rutherglen (Victoria)
Indulge in a relaxing ride to Rutherglen – one of Victoria’s ultimate wine and food destinations. Cruise from cellar door to cellar door taking advantage of outstanding restaurants and cafes and world-class local produce or grab a beer at the local craft brewery or one of the grand old pubs.
Visitor Information Centre
7 Main Street
RUTHERGLEN VIC 3685
1800 622 871
info@explorerutherglen.com.au
Walcha (NSW)
Walcha is located half way between Sydney and Brisbane on the crossroads of the Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts Way. Arriving via Thunderbolts Way through Gloucester from Sydney is only 410km and 496km via Tamworth on the New England Highway. The Oxley Highway, on the eastern fringe of Walcha, is possibly the most famous and favoured motorcycling route in Australia.
Visitor Information Centre
29W Fitzroy Street
Walcha NSW 2354
02 6774 2460
council@walcha.nsw.gov.au
Wauchope (NSW)
Wauchope is the gateway to a long stretch of winding road heading West through the mountains of the Great Dividing Range. The Oxley Hwy from Wauchope to Walcha is well known & is a must ride location. Motorcyclists can enjoy boutique shopping, memorable food experiences and great affordable accommodation with the confidence of being welcomed with open arms! Wauchope celebrates every November with Moto Fest – a celebration of motorcycling.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/motorcyclefriendlywauchope/
“NSW’s first motorcycle friendly town”
Yackandandah (Victoria)
One of Australia’s prettiest villages, Yackandandah is nestled in the foothills of Stanley State Forest and is steeped in the legacy of gold. Take some time out in Yack – the perfect base to connect to the awesome rides in Victoria’s High Country. www.exploreyackandandah.com.au
Visitor Information Centre
37 High Street
YACKANDANDAH VIC 3747
02 6027 1988
info@exploreyackandandah.com.au
