MT SEAVIEW GREAT DIVIDE RANGERS RIDE
TOUR INFO
Friday 23rd March–Sunday 24th March 2024
MODIFIED ROUTES FOR EVEN MORE ADVENTURE!!
Have you ever wondered what the adventure bike riding is like deep in millions of years old gorges and proper back country?
Well wonder no more, ENDEAVOUR has been exploring for you and can now offer an unrivalled adventure bike experience through remarkable countryside that is purely amazing plus an awesome place to stay!
The MOUNT SEAVIEW GREAT DIVIDE RANGERS RIDE gives Endeavour riders unrivalled access to some of the Great dividing Range's best hidden secrets!
Over this two-day tour you are going to experience exclusive:
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Yester year sites and relics
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Ancient waterfalls
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Indigenous sites/history
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Giant gorges and ravines
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Colonial history
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Mountain top lookouts
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Some of the best ADV bike roads and trails on the whole of the east coast of AUS.
EXTREMELY LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO DON’T MISS OUT
FULLY GUIDED & SUPPORTED TOUR
2024 EVENT PREVIEW FILM
2023 EVENT FEATURE FILM
ITINERARY*
Friday
4PM:
Meet and Greet at Mt Seaview Resort
Sign on
Accommodation:
Mt Seaview resort
Dinner:
Catered by Mt Seaview resort
Two course country style meal
Saturday (approx. 8hrs 261kms)
7am:
Breakfast
Mt Seaview resort catered
8am:
Riders briefing
8:30am:
Departure
AM:
We have an early start waking up to the birds chirping and drinking your first sip of coffee whilst looking over the tumbling rapids of the Hastings river. After breaky we head straight for the mountains twisting and winding our way up on to the GDR itself. Before lunch we will have seen epic lookouts, creek crossings and old timber mill huts turned NPWS campsites. This day really has it all and it’s not even lunch yet!
Lunchbreak:
Endeavour will cater lunch in a secluded and remote location overlooking an 1800’s homestead deep inside the Great Dividing Range.
PM:
On our way back to Mt Seaview resort we don’t stop with the amazing sites and history. You will experience more epic gravel roads winding through semi alpine country side navigating more creek crossings exploring beautiful farm land before we blaze leaf littered roads to the location that gave MT Seaview resort its name.
4pm Finish point:
MT Seaview resort
Accommodation:
MT Seaview resort
Dinner:
Catered by Mt Seaview resort
Two course country style meal
Sunday (approx.8hrs 260kms)
7am:
Breakfast
MT Seaview resort catered
8am:
Riders briefing
8:30am:
Departure
AM:
Rise and shine again beside the Hastings river, get some breakfast and fire you and your bike up for the epic adventure you are about to embark on.
It won’t be long and we will be ticking off mountain lookouts, giant waterfalls, timber mill relics and historical points of interest that Endeavour has information on that not even the locals know about. The views of the valleys and farmland we are entering from above are nothing but astonishing, be sure to soak it all in.
Lunchbreak:
We will cater for you with our lunch break being at a beautiful National Parks campground where back in the day 6ft dingoes roamed.
PM:
After lunch we start our gravel road climbs back up and out on to the Great Dividing Range. Before the finish we have got an epic trail that has possibly 1000 bends dicing beautiful farmland and ex gold mining territory to start making our way back to Mount Seaview Resort. Our final portion is for the tarmac lovers as they will be pining for some tar after two days of almost pure gravel road bliss.
3PM Finish Point:
Mount Seaview resort
*Route, distances and timings are subject to change due to varying circumstances e.g. inclement weather, National Park and Forestry closures, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED
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Adventurous attitude!
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Fully registered motorcycle (incl comprehensive insurance)
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Ambulance Cover
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Current qualified licence
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Fully equipped riding gear (weather dependant WILL BE A BIT CHILLY IN THE MORNING)
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Minimum 2ltr hydration backpack
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Any spare parts your motorcycle may need.
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YOU MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO PICK YOUR MOTORCYCLE UP IF IT FALLS OVER
WHAT BIKE AND REQUIREMENTS
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This tour is suited to all adventure style bikes that are capable on gravel, dirt and tar roads. It is possible to complete the tour on a four stroke enduro bike also (keep in mind fuel range, contact us with your questions as we have options)
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It is advised that participants bikes are no larger than 1000cc’s unless an experienced rider. There is nothing hard on the tour routes but if we get some rain one section can become slippery. We have had large ADV bikes on this tour in the past with no dramas.
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This tour is predominantly gravel roads and dirt trails with as minimal tar as possible so be sure to have suitable tyres. Run road legal knobbies or rallye tyres, just don’t run pure road going tyres.
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Your bike will need a MINIMUM FUEL RANGE OF 200KMS
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(if not ask about fuel transportation, we carry 100L at all times for emergency situations)
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Full tank of fuel beginning of each day
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Well maintained motorcycle capable of riding ~600kms on and off road
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Phone/tablet cradle or clear tank bag with charging capabilities (either charging from the bike or power bank). Be sure to have a waterproof case for your phone or device. (As per NPWS and Forestry corp regulations we must use phones or contactable devices so we can change the route in an emergency situation and email to all participants on site)
ACCOMMODATION
WE USE HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION WITH PRIVATE PARKING-NO PUBS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT ARE INLCUDED.
ALL ACCOMODATION IS TWIN SHARE OR SINGLE SHARE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SINGLE ROOM ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY
THIS MUST BE FINALISED BEFORE BOOKINGS CUT OFF
We do not provide accommodation for the Sunday night after the tour concludes.
WHAT WE SUPPLY
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Friday and Saturday night accommodation (all-inclusive package only)
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All meals, snacks and drinks except for night time beverages (all-inclusive package only)
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Free goodie bag including Endeavour Motorcycle Tours shirt plus other treats!!
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Endeavour Motorcycle Tours sponsors specials
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Snacks/drinks each day (please notify if any dietary requirements)
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Support vehicles carrying extra luggage & equipment (plus breakdowns)
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Support vehicle will transport broken down motorcycles to finish point of that day for repair (major town). Unfortunately, due to practicality we cannot transport the rider and motorcycle the entire duration of the event.
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First aid trained and equipped tour guides with satellite personal locator for emergency situations
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FREE rider training and advice throughout the day!!
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PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!
WHAT WE DON'T SUPPLY
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Hire bikes
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Fuel, all of our routes have fuel point included (we carry 100L for emergency situations)
THERE’S NOT MUCH WE DON’T COVER. THAT’S WHAT SEPARATES US FROM THE PACK
EVENT WEATHER
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The weather during this time of year for the event is really quite nice. Though it is the top of the Great Dividing Range where you can get three seasons in one day.
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Our advice is bring clothing and riding gear for some chilly mornings and night plus throw your rain gear in just in case we get showered one. After all we will be around and higher than 1000mtrs above sea level
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The average temperature will hover between 21*C and 9*C
TERRAINS YOUR GOING TO EXPERIENCE
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This tour is predominantly gravel roads with as minimal tar as possible so be sure to have suitable tyres
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Majority of the roads we will be using are National parks and forestry maintained roads, additionally we will use some narrower roads in our more remote sections of the routes
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There are no big hill climbs
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There are no big river crossings
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You will possibly get some wet boots from concrete causeways and the odd creek
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As the east coast of Aus deals with La Nina there is a high chance of some road damage (both gravel and tar). Some sections have the possibility to have exposed stones and water ruts, but if you keep your ambitions and ability in check everything is achievable
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This tour is suited to all adventure style bikes that are capable on gravel and tar roads. It is possible to complete the tour on a four stroke enduro bike also (keep in mind fuel range)