Round trip from Sydney visiting Blue Mountains and Wollongong
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 05-07-2021
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7h 34m
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439.11 km
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RouteXpert Review The Australian Bicentenary was the marking that 200 years ago the first fleet of British ships arrived in Sydney. This was a big party and there were squadrons from all NATO countries.
We rented motorbikes with a number of comrades and drove through the Blue Mountains to Wollongong, the birthplace of Wayne Gardner, a former Australian motorcycle and racing driver who won the world class up to 500 cc. Our idol at the time.
Although I did not track the route at the time (we used to navigate with maps and by asking for directions), this route will be broadly in line with the route we used to ride.
We leave from Sydney harbor and drive out of the city via the Harbor Bridge. We take the highway to save time. After about 70 kilometers we reach the village of Kurrajong, from now on it becomes interesting and the road turns into a beautiful winding 2-lane road through the fantastic nature of The Blue Mountains National Park.
At RP7 we turn left to view the Victoria Waterfalls (RP8), I can still remember that this road was unpaved and we had to sweat quite well to drive the bikes. So if you don't feel like it, continue the route straight ahead.
We continue the drive to Katoomba (RP10), this is a good time to stop for lunch. There are several restaurants to choose from in this town.
From Katoomba the road continues on the four-lane highway, the Grant Western Highway. We drive further to Regentville, where we happily leave the highway to head in the direction of Wollongong.
This is also a wonderful road through the New South Wales countryside, you pass some small pretty towns and villages.
After about 120 km enjoying the beautiful roads we arrive at RP20 the Australian Motor life Museum (did not exist in 1988 yet), where motorbikes and other things from Wayne Gardner are displayed.
After our visit to the museum we continue to Wollongong (RP24), a town with beautiful beaches, many hotels, bars and restaurants, so perfect to spend the night and to enjoy the day.
The next day we drive back to Sydney, mostly along the beautiful coast, but also through the beautiful Royal National Park, at RP35 you can stop to enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Kangaroo Creek. We then continue our way back to Sydney to return the rental engines.
This route was really enjoyable and gets me 4 stars because of the beautiful roads and nature.
And pay attention when you are driving on the highway, the Road Trains (trucks with several trailers) crash downhill at great speed. The quality of the roads is reasonable to good, sometimes unpaved.
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New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders three other states, Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In June 2020, the population of New South Wales was over 8.1 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 5.3 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. The demonym for inhabitants of New South Wales is New South Welshmen.The Colony of New South Wales was founded as a British penal colony in 1788. It originally comprised more than half of the Australian mainland with its western boundary set at 129th meridian east in 1825. The colony then also included the island territories of Van Diemen's Land, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island. During the 19th century, most of the colony's area was detached to form separate British colonies that eventually became the various states and territories of Australia. However, the Swan River Colony was never administered as part of New South Wales.
Lord Howe Island remains part of New South Wales, while Norfolk Island has become a federal territory, as have the areas now known as the Australian Capital Territory and the Jervis Bay Territory.
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Lord Howe Island remains part of New South Wales, while Norfolk Island has become a federal territory, as have the areas now known as the Australian Capital Territory and the Jervis Bay Territory.
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Planning to go through Australia by motorcycle? Then read the five tips below carefully, so that you can start your motorcycle holiday well prepared. Good preparation is half the job.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
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1. R06 NSW Jenolan to Sydney
2. R04 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains North West
3. R02 VIC NSW Wangaratta to Canberra
4. R05 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains East
5. R23 NT Darwin to Willeroo
6. R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
7. R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South
8. R35 WA Perth to Mount Barker
9. R19 NT Tennant Creek to Mataranka
10. R10 QLD Chinchilla to Springsure
There will be a great new event to be announced soon, where all these routes can be driven.
Download them all now and place them in a new "Top 10" folder, so that you always have them at hand.
If you are going to drive one of these routes in the meantime, track them with the MRA Mobile App or with MRA Navigation. Take some photos (moments) along the way as these will come in handy.
Create a travelogue of your Top 10 driven routes and add the recorded track to it.
There will also be some great prizes on offer, so keep an eye on the MRA-RouteXperts page and your mail.
The 10 routes are:
1. R06 NSW Jenolan to Sydney
2. R04 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains North West
3. R02 VIC NSW Wangaratta to Canberra
4. R05 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains East
5. R23 NT Darwin to Willeroo
6. R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
7. R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South
8. R35 WA Perth to Mount Barker
9. R19 NT Tennant Creek to Mataranka
10. R10 QLD Chinchilla to Springsure
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