![Reply](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/buttons/reply.gif) |
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
2 Oct 2004
|
![DaveSmith's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar15838_4.gif) |
Slacker supreme
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Sacramento, California
Posts: 410
|
|
250cc circling Australia then to NZ
Howdy,
I'm going to circle Australia. I show up in Sydney Oct 14th and make my way to Berkley Vale to pick up my bike. I think I'll be able to see North Australia without getting caught in a monsoon.
Does anyone have advice, backyards I can camp in, or under the table jobs? This is a test run for my rtw attempt. I'll get any problems figured out where people speak English -- I'm can't speak other languages (yet).
I'm also looking for a cheap way of getting me and my bike to NZ after 3 months when my visa expires.
--Dave
------------------
Trying to ride, and work, my way round the world on a 1966 Ducati 250cc. Australia, New Zealand and Japan are first. http://nokilli.com/rtw/
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
4 Oct 2004
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Essex, UK
Posts: 42
|
|
Hi Dave,
I done a similar round-oz trip in 1997 and lived in Australia until last year so alhtough I can't help you with a bed for the night feel free to ask questions regarding, accomodation, riding, what to see etc.
Thanks
gazzr
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
2 Nov 2004
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Adelaide,Sth Australia, Australia
Posts: 1
|
|
If your going thru Adelaide and need a bed etc email me. Regards
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
9 Nov 2004
|
![DaveSmith's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar15838_4.gif) |
Slacker supreme
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Sacramento, California
Posts: 410
|
|
Will do. Not sure when I'll be in Adelaide though. I'm stuck in Mackay with a leaky tank, which isn't a bad place to be. I'm in the tropics, drinking rum and watching drunk parrots roam around the front yard. If my tank started pissing fuel in Western Australia, then I'd be screwed.
------------------
Trying to ride, and work, my way round the world on a 1966 Ducati 250cc. Australia, New Zealand and Japan are first. http://nokilli.com/rtw/
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
17 Nov 2004
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 2
|
|
hey??
i'm doing the same trip....but on the other way around..
i started first of november from sydney...going clockwise...currently in melbourne...waiting a week here then...tasmania...keep in touch,sometime soon,i think we will meet on the road
ciao
alex
P.S.
i'm on a suzuki DR 800
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
17 Nov 2004
|
![DaveSmith's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar15838_4.gif) |
Slacker supreme
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Sacramento, California
Posts: 410
|
|
I figured I should go the other way to avoid the wet up north. I'm stuck in Cairns waiting for my tank to get fixed. The guy who built my bike did a few low budget bits on it that I've been sorting out.
Should be here another week and hopefully I'll make it to Darwin. I'm not on a schedule, are you? It'd make it easier to meet up.
--Dave
------------------
Trying to ride (and work) my way round the world on a 1965 Ducati 250cc. Australia, New Zealand and Japan are first. http://nokilli.com/rtw/
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
19 Nov 2004
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 2
|
|
nope...not on a schedule eather....well..i have to go in 10 months...but thats only because of the visa staff.
where will you go after darwin?? center? or west cost?
ciao
ale
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
21 Nov 2004
|
![DaveSmith's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar15838_4.gif) |
Slacker supreme
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Sacramento, California
Posts: 410
|
|
I'm up in Cookstown right now waiting for my tank to get fixed and mailed up to Cairns. Just riding around looking at stuff. If it takes too long for my tank to get fixed, I might skip out of Darwin. I don't want to get stuck in the wet and it's getting close. Send me an email and maybe we can work something out.
------------------
Trying to ride (and work) my way round the world on a 1965 Ducati 250cc. Australia, New Zealand and Japan are first. http://nokilli.com/rtw/
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
![Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.](/stuff/ripcord/ripcord-logo-250.jpg)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
![Five books by Graham Field!](/stuff/grahamfield/graham-field-2021-280.jpg)
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|