- Pre-Registration
- Pre-Register to attend the Meeting
- Present YOUR travel adventure!
- Present YOUR Tech Clinic - good at something of interest to motorcycle Travellers? Please do a Tech Clinic for us!
- Vendors! Register here
- Press! Magazine, newspaper, TV, radio etc with credentials, Register here
- Please Volunteer to help out! Odd jobs, registration, gate, etc. Just 2 hours of your time, and it's a great way to meet people! Register on this page and tick Volunteer box, OR here if you have already registered and want to add volunteering.
- Pre-Register to attend the Meeting
- Meeting Location - Where is it?
- Camping on site
- Other Accommodation
- Information about the area
- Membership
- Rides
- Local hosts, information
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Discussion Thread for this event. See who went, what happened, photos and plan for next year!
Want to know what people thought of other HU Meetings? Is it worth coming to the Meeting?
"I'm so looking forward to another UK meet. My only problem is that I simply can't get to every talk I want, such is the amount of terrific presentations on offer. Each year I've been astonished at how articulate, intelligent, informative and entertaining the speakers are. I'm willing to help with anything that doesn't keep me from a talk - and my timetable will be full to bursting!"
The Plan
The plan is simple. Show up on Friday afternoon, meet people and setup. Travel Presentations and Tech clinics are planned throughout the meeting, starting Saturday, possibly something Friday night. More Detailed Schedule here.
We can always use some help! If you want to assist, please sign up to volunteer to assist on the day or here for advance work or to ask questions. Thanks!
2010 Speakers and Tech Clinics:
- GPS - what's it good for?
- Andrew Roberts
Instructional session and discussion
- Andrew Roberts
- Russia!
- Chris Newcastle
Travels in Russia
- Chris Newcastle
- RTW once is not enough
- David and Cheryl Laing
Introduction, top 10 hints, then a Q and A session
- David and Cheryl Laing
- RTW by Vstrom
- Richard Winter
The Americas, from Prudhoe Bay to Ushuaia
- Richard Winter
- 4 years on the Road
- Mathias Schmid
Get the right bike and equipment
- Mathias Schmid
- Maleny to Mullingar
- Ken Taylor
Australia to Ireland on a $500 Honda Transalp
- Ken Taylor
- Canada-USA-Mexico
- Errol Goodenough
Tim Hortens-Maccas-Tacos & other atrocities
- Errol Goodenough
- Intro to GPS navigation
- Andrew Roberts
Basics of GPS navigation
- Andrew Roberts
- Packing Demo
- Glen Cochrane and Leeanne Holden
Squeezing it all in
- Glen Cochrane and Leeanne Holden
- Sumatra Touring
- Marcus Phillips
Cruising the high road, Indonesia
- Marcus Phillips
- Asia/Middle East
- Haydn and Diane Durnell
Nepal to Jordan 2010, Off the beaten track
- Haydn and Diane Durnell
- Eurasia 09 - Turning Dollars into Dust!
- Dennis Barber
Solo journey in 5 months through 23 countries on an 18 year old Boxer
- Dennis Barber
- Stove Cook-off
- Everyone bring your stove and lets see what works - and what doesn't!
The Pros and Cons of stoves, fuels and pots, recipes, pans etc
- Everyone bring your stove and lets see what works - and what doesn't!
- Bedding Discussion
- Discussion in the camping area
What works, cheap vs dear and which ones keep you warm and comfy!
- Discussion in the camping area
- Tent Discussion
- Discussion in the camping area
What works, cheap vs dear and which ones keep you dry and comfy!
- Discussion in the camping area
- Breakdown Diagnostics
- The bikes stopped at the side of the road. :(
Now what?
- The bikes stopped at the side of the road. :(
- For Women Only
- Panel discussion.
- Tire Changing!
- And more how-to's of course!
- Experienced Travellers Panel - ask the experts anything you want!
Rideouts
Rideouts - limited to 10 people per ride per group.
Guy Basile knows all the tiny paths back to front, and will be organizing mud maps with points of interest and food and petrol stops. Sign up to ride on the day.
Vendors
The following companies will be on site with products and have generously donated raffle prizes. Vendors can register here, or if you have any questions, please contact me for details.
- Bike Her - Motorbike clothing & accessories for women who ride
- MT Downunder - Lachlan Campbell will be there to show you the latest Jesse Luggage products.
- Motorcycle Adventure Products - Suppliers of quality motorcycle accessories for adventure, cruising, commuting, sport & touring
- Team moto - New and Used motorcycles, parts & accessories, riding school
- Moto Components - Distributors of motorcycle parts and accessories - suspension, tool boxes, fasteners, specialty components
- Tyres for Bikes - Road and off road tyres
- Coastline BMW - Motorcycle Division
- Aussie Biker Industries - Tours and rentals, importers of AirHawk Comfort Seating Systems, Rivco Products for Triumph cruisers, Rain-Off overgloves
Contributors
The organisers also wish to express our thanks to the following companies, who have generously donated raffle prizes or products/services to help make this event happen!
- Touratech Australia - World’s leading accessory manufacturer for the touring, rally and adventure motorcycle market.
- ARB 4x4 accessories - Built for the harsh conditions of the Australian Outback, ARB's 4x4 accessories are designed tough to withstand the extremes faced by enthusiasts the world over.
- Andy Strapz - Straps, panniers, bags, clothing, bike covers, secure luggage, travel accessories, gloves
- Trailbike Adventure Magazine - Magazine and website
- City Hire - Event and party specialists
Schedule
It's all over!
Registration is over!
2011 Event is in the planning stages, information to come as soon as we know. See the Meetings index page for details on all events.
You can help!
If you have a few minutes, please download the poster ( Adobe pdf format) and print off a few and hand them round your club or your local bike shop or anywhere seems like a good place.
Poster in pdf format (500kb approx) full colour HU Australia Travellers Meeting poster. (You may need to right click and choose "save target as...")
Thanks for the help!
The Meeting Location for 2010
The closest town is Cooroy, and Noosa for all types and prices. Noosa is more of a resort town with beaches etc. Cooroy is a country town.
There will be signs along the road as you approach the area to get to the exact spot. Watch for the HU logo!
We're at:
Riders Rest
699 Cooroy - Noosa Road
Cooroy
QLD 4563
For maps, GPS etc see below: "Maps"
We have several large buildings on the property available as shelter, work area etc. There will be a large Marquee for presentations. Also extra toilets.
Maps
Distances:
Brisbane - Cooroy: 132km, 2 hrs 16 mins
Sydney - Cooroy: 1114km, 14 hrs 52 mins
Melbourne - Cooroy: 1935km, 23 hrs 51 mins
GPS Coordinates of Site
GPS Coordinates of closest town, Cooroy
Camping
- One price, only $10 per night per person, no reservations required.
(Not included in registration fee, so only campers pay)
- Pay on the day
- Huge grassy field right at the meeting room, which will be a large marquee. We also have several large sheds available if needed.
- Showers onsite.
Other Accommodation
Links to local Hotels and Motels
Budget Accommodation is available in Cooroy (about 7 km from the HU Meeting Site)
Cooroy Motel & Caravan Park
30 Elm Street, Cooroy
PH 07 54476444
and 5.5 km in the other direction towards Tewantin is the
Bougainvillia Holiday Park (Big 4)
141 Cooroy-Noosa Road,
Tewantin
PH1800 041444 0754471712
Royal Mail Hotel (8.5 km from HU Meeting Site)
120 Poinciana Avenue,
Tewantin
PH 07 54471644
$50.00 Single $60.00 Double $70.00 Family
More expensive and upmarket accommodation is available at
Cooroy Country Cottages
532 Black Mountain Road
PH 07 54426819
Cudgerie Homestead
42 Cudgerie Drive,
Cooroy
PH 07 54426681
The Plantation
142 Mary River Road,
Cooroy
PH 07 54477476
There is so much accommodation available in Tewantin/Noosa that it is probably best to contact a local accommodation centre: Noosa Accommodation Centre, Noosaville. PH 1300790830, or use an online accommodation booking service.
Information about the area
Closest Hotels & Bottleshops
Victory Hotel (7 km from the HU Meeting Site)
38 Maple Street,
Cooroy
PH 07 54476355
Royal Mail Hotel (8.5 km from the HU Meeting Site)
120 Poinciana Avenue,
Tewantin
PH 07 54471644
BWS (7km from the HU Meeting Site)
Shop 3, Outlook Shopping Centre St Andrews Drive,
Tewantin
PH 54741466
Closest Grocery Stores
Lukes Super IGA (7 km from the HU Meeting Site)
3 Emerald St,
Cooroy
Noosa Outlook IGA (7.5 km from the HU Meeting Site)
63 St Andrews Drive,
Tewantin
Woolworths Tewantin (8.5 km from the HU Meeting Site)
Blakesley Street
Closest Restaurants/Eateries (7 km from the HU Meeting Site)
Suko Thai Restaurant, at the Bowls Club
5 Opal Street
Cooroy QLD 4563
07 5472 0228
Owner is a rider! :) Open for evening meals from 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
Bistro Bistro
2A Emerald Street,
Cooroy
PH 0754477144
Cooroy RSL
25 Maple St,
Cooroy
PH 07 54476131
Peter’s Café
2 Emerald St,
Cooroy
PH 07 54425588
Tramcars
Maple Street,
Cooroy
PH 0408 351486
Victory Hotel
38 Maple Street,
Cooroy
PH 07 54476355
Eagle Boy Pizza Shop
1 24 Cedar St,
Cooroy
PH 07 54720860
ORDERS 131433
Ploy Thai Restaurant
16 Maple St,
Cooroy
PH 07 54425549
Reel a Pizza (5.5 km from the HU Meeting Site)
141 Cooroy Noosa Road,
Tewantin
07 54556022
Royal Mail Hotel (8.5 km from the HU Meeting Site)
120 Poinciana Avenue,
Tewantin
Other Useful Information
RACQ
Noosa Civic Shopping Centre
28 Eenie Creek Road,
Noosaville
PH 07 54424666
RACQ Road Side Assist
PH 131905
Cooroy Doctors Surgery
8 Emerald St, Cooroy
PH 07 54426833 AH 0408 713395
Maple Street Surgery
46 Maple St,
Cooroy
PH 07 54476644
Noosaville 7 Day Medical Centre
(The Homemaker Centre)
Cnr Thomas & Mary Streets,
Noosaville
PH 07 54424922
Cooroy Amcal Pharmacy
3 Emerald Street,
Cooroy
PH 07 54476899
Tewantin Amcal Pharmacy Shop
3 99 Poinciana Avenue,
Tewantin
PH 07 54497899
Noosa Hospital
111 Goodchap St,
Noosaville
PH 07 54559200
Nambour Hospital
Hospital Road,
Nambour
PH 07 54706600
Any info you have on the area, rides etc, please let me know.
Local Motorcycle Clubs and Dealers
The Wild Geese Motorcycle Club: "...a multi-national, multi-skilled, multi-lingual, multi-talented, non-political, non-sectarian bunch of bike-loving bikers"
Ulysses Club Queensland Branches
Local Hosts
Danielle Murdoch, Glen Cochrane, and Guy Basile, (plus a lot of others) are the local hosts for this event - we're VERY grateful to them for stepping up and really making it happen with a lot of legwork and effort.
If you have any questions, contact with rideout registration, vendor, venue and speakers questions.
We can use help on the day too in order to make it all work smoothly and keep the costs down! If you want to join in the fun, please sign up to volunteer to assist on the day.