Endeavour has been out in the bush sieving through all roads and trails to put together a comprehensive 4 day adventure bike extravaganza where we will trace the footsteps of one of Australia's most iconic bushrangers!

We will start at the foothills of the Great Divide near the hunter valley, NSW as a great central starting point before we cross the range and head for the country music capital of Australia for our first night followed by staying in a small town that is literally built on top of an extinct volcanoe, all before we follow the granite belt to within a stone’s throw from the QLD border in gem stone country.

With the real question being....... did Captain Thunderbolt really escape?????

Over this action packed TRULY ALL INCLUSIVE 4-day tour you will not only explore pure bushranger country:

ALL YOUR ACCOMMODATION
ALL YOUR MEALS
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
OVERNIGHT WORKSHOPS
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
Hidden Thunderbolt sites and information
Abandoned gold mining town
Hidden yester year relics
World class waterfalls
Indigenous sites/history
Colonial history
Mountain top lookouts
FREE riding tips on location
What we believe to be the best adventure bike riding a bushranger has to offer!

EXTREMELY LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO DON’T MISS OUT

FULLY GUIDED

2026 EVENT
PREVIEW FILM

ITINERARY*

Wednesday

5pm:

Wisemans Ferry, Sydney. NSW

Meet and greet

Sign on

(NOTE: Accommodation is not provided for Wednesday night)

Thursday (approx. 8hrs ~300kms)

7am breakfast:

Support a local bakery or cafe

7:30am:

Departure
Wisemans Ferry

AM:

Jump on your bike and jump straight onto a ferry as we are heading for convict country up in the hills, buckle up as we are not going to see any towns for quite some time. This is the route escaped felon Captain Thunderbolt took when he escaped prison for the second time!

Lunchbreak:

Catered by ENDEAVOUR

PM:

We will find our way back down out of the mountains and into civilization just in time to refuel for tomorrow and check out some great local scenery. This is wine country.

4pm Finish point:

Scone, NSW

Accommodation:

ISIS motel

Dinner:

Classic country music pub

(included in ENDEAVOUR package only)

Friday (approx. 8hrs ~300kms)

7am breakfast:

Catered by ENDEAVOUR

730AM:

Departure
Scone

AM:

Gear up cos we are heading straight for the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE! We have to get up and over it ASAP.

For our first morning we are going to be blitzing some truly iconic gravel roads as we duck and weave our way through farmland rich with not only pasture but history.

Before we drop down into our lunch spot we will check it out from above perched up on a lookout, it’s crazy to think that back in the gold rush days there was a pub here and the circus used to come here each year!

Lunchbreak:

Will be catered by Endeavour within a history filled gold mining town from the 1800’s

(included in ENDEAVOUR package only)

PM:

Once you have fuelled and fed the beasts mount up and we’ve got even more adventure riding gold for you. We are literally going to ride through a semi abandoned gold mining town and even check out and old mining site sitting right next to the road. Keep your wits about you as the road we are carving up is has been called the road of a thousand bends, don’t end your tour here by getting your ambitions and abilities mixed up.

This is where he was shot and buried.

4pm Finish point:

Uralla, NSW

Accommodation:

Bushranger Inn, Uralla

Dinner:

Classic country music pub

Saturday (approx. 8hrs ~300kms)

7am:

Breakfast is provided by ENDEAVOUR

7:30am:

Departure

Uralla

AM:

Amazing farm trails are abound and believe it or not we will sneak into one of Thunderbolt's caves that even has an inbuilt chimney!

Lunchbreak:

Catered by ENDEAVOUR.

PM:

Rise and shine for our last day chasing the THUNDERBOLT"S ESCAPE TOUR. Today we head east first up to really tuck in under the mountains brushing against the World Heritage Guy Fawkes National Park, that being said look out for some wild brumbies look for some extra horsepower! But is this the last sighting of Captain Thunderbolt even after his death??

Now we are heading into an area called Gindaaydjin, meaning “plenty of big round stones on clear plains".

This is adventure riding god’s country!!

4pm Finish point:

Glen Innes, NSW

Accommodation:

CBD Glen Innes Motel

Dinner:

Classic pub feed

Sunday (approx.8hrs ~368kms)

7am:

Breakfast is provided by ENDEAVOUR

8am:

Riders briefing

8:30am:

Departure

Glen Innes

AM:

Now we are heading into an area called Gindaaydjin, meaning “plenty of big round stones on clear plains".

This is adventure riding god’s country!!

Lunchbreak:

Will be catered by ENDEAVOUR in the heart of the granite belt at a remote waterway.

PM:

Well its finally arrived, the very last section of our assault on the THUNDERBOLT'S ESCAPE TOUR. We will check out one more Thunderbolt's cave which even had space for him to store his horses. Finally we will arrive in Stanthorpe which was in Thunderbolt's upper reaches of his territory.

What a ride it has been up to this point!

4pm Finish point:

Stanthorpe, QLD

*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

Adventurous attitude!
Fully registered motorcycle
Ambulance Cover
Current qualified licence
Minimum 2ltr hydration backpack

Fully equipped riding gear (weather dependent WILL BE A BIT CHILLY IN THE MORNING)
YOU MUST HAVE THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TO PICK YOUR MOTORCYCLE UP IF IT FALLS OVER
Any spare parts your motorcycle may need.

WHAT BIKE AND REQUIREMENTS

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)
This tour is predominantly gravel roads with as minimal tar as possible so be sure to have suitable tyres. Run road legal knobbies or rallye tyres if you like just don’t run pure road going tyres. MAKE SURE THEY ARE NEW OR VERY CLOSE TO NEW CONDITION
Your bike will need a MINIMUM FUEL RANGE OF 200KMS (if not ask about fuel transportation)
Full tank of fuel beginning of each day
Well maintained motorcycle capable of riding ~1000kms on and off road
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 ACCOMODATION WITH PRIVATE PARKING-NO PUBS

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT ARE INLCUDED

ALL ACCOMMODATION IS TWIN SHARE OR SINGLE SHARE.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SINGLE ROOM ENTER THE EVENT AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST* Availability is limited, organise upon entering to secure single accommodation. 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

Friday and Saturday night accommodation (all-inclusive package only)
All meals, snacks and drinks except for dinner and night time beverages (all-inclusive package only)
Free goodie bag including Endeavour Motorcycle Tours shirt plus other treats!!
Endeavour Motorcycle Tours sponsors specials
Snacks/drinks each day (please notify if any dietary requirements)
Support vehicles carrying extra luggage & equipment (plus breakdowns)
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.
First aid trained and equipped tour guides with satellite personal locator for emergency situations
FREE rider training and advice throughout the day!!
PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!

WHAT WE DON'T SUPPLY

Hire bikes
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

The typical weather up in the highlands during April is normally very rider friendly. with highs of 21*C and lows of 9*C keeping you just cool enough to not break a sweat
However, some chilly mornings are to be expected and it is advised to bring gear and clothes for warm and chilly weather as yes the weather up high can change at the drop of a hat

TERRAINS YOUR GOING TO EXPERIENCE

This tour is predominantly gravel roads with as minimal tar as possible so be sure to have suitable tyres
Majority of the roads we will be using are big wide gravel maintained roads, additionally we will use some narrower roads in our more remote sections of the routes
There are no big hill climbs
There are no big river crossings
You will possibly get some wet boots from concrete causeways
There is a chance of some roads damage (both gravel and tar)
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)