Our trip will take us down the east coast and into the high country via Omeo. From there we will set bases for a few days at a time, allowing day trips to see the sights. We plan to return via Jindabyne (with a trip up Mt Kosciuszko for the Summit Walk), and Canberra, before traversing the inland route home via Parkes, Dubbo, Goondiwindi, and back to Brisbane.
Day 1 – Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
On Day 1 we plan on a leisurely departure from Brisbane to get to Coffs Harbour with about 5 hours on the road.
- Friday 3rd April, 2020
- Travel Time: 5 hours
- Rest Stops: TBC
- Accomodation: TBC
There might be an opportunity for a quick ride at Coffs Harbour with the Coffs Coast Mountain Bike Club.
Day 2 – Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Kiama
The second day will be a big day in the car and see us through Sydney and down to the South Coast of New South Wales. Stop in at Port Macquarie for morning tea, and lunch outside Newcastle. Our destination will be Kiama or Gerringong area.
- Saturday 4th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 8 hours
- Rest Stops: Port Macquarie, Raymond Terrace, …
- Accomodation: TBC
Possible opportunity for a ride at Ourimbah State Forest MTB Park (Google Maps Link) on the Central Coast with the Central Coast MTB Club.
Day 3 – Kiama to Bega
We’re into some really nice country now and we’ll take it easy for a day through the south coast of New South Wales. Vincentia or Hyams Beach on Jervis Bay for morning tea, then on down to Ulladulla, Mollymook, Bateman’s Bay, and Bega.
- Sunday 5th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 5 hours
- Rest Stops: Vincentia, Hyam’s Beach, Ulladulla
- Accomodation: TBC
Day 4 – Bega to Omeo
Omeo is our entry point to the high country.
- Monday 6th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 5 Hours
- Rest Stops: TBC
- Accomodation: TBC
Day 5 – Omeo to Bright
It’s a short hop across Mt Hotham from Omeo to Bright, so there’s plenty of time to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way.
- Tuesday 7th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 2 Hours
- Rest Stops: Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham
- Accomodation: TBC
Day 6 – 10 – Bright and Surrounds
We’ll base ourselves at Bright for a few days which will be a great place for day trips into various parts of the high country. The Visit Bright website has a lot of great information and resources.
Wednesday 8th April, 2020 to Sunday 12th April, 2020
Day trip destinations include:
- Mt Beauty, Falls Creek, Glenn Valley
- Gliding in Mt Beauty at Mt Beauty Gliding Club
- Harrietville, Mt Feathertop
- Mount Buffalo National Park
- Breweries
- Farms
- Mystic Park Mountain Bike
See Things to do in Bright for more.
Day 11 – Bright to Jindabyne
A travel day around to our second base at Jindabyne will see us skirt around the north western hills close to Albury, before heading back on the Alpine Way towards Mt Kosciuszko and Jindabyne.
- Monday 13th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 5 Hours
- Rest Stops: TBC
- Accomodation: TBC
Day 12 – Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk
The summit walk is a full day Grade 3 hike which starts at Charlotte Pass, which is about a 1 hour drive up the hill from Jindabyne. More details can be found on the NSW Parks website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/mount-kosciuszko-summit-walk. For those not walking, there is plenty to do and see for the day in the Perisher area. If we’re lucky, there might be an early snow fall in the village!
- Tuesday 14th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 2 Hours (return to Jindabyne)
- Rest Stops: Charlotte Pass, Perisher Village
Day 13 – Jindabyne to Canberra
A short hop from Jindabyne over to Canberra should give us time to take a scenic route.
- Wednesday 15th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 3 Hours
- Rest Stops: TBC
- Accomodation: TBC
Day 14 – Canberra Sight Seeing
This will be an easy rest day before we hit the road for 2 days driving back to Brisbane. We’ll take the opportunity to visit the usual places.
Thursday 16th April, 2020
Day 15 – Canberra to Dubbo
First big day back on the road back to Brisbane, but we’ll go via Parkes and see The Dish.
- Friday 17th April, 2020
- Travel Time: 5 Hours
- Rest Stops: Parkes
- Accomodation: TBC (Motel)
Day 16 – Dubbo to Brisbane
Return to Brisbane
- Saturday, 18th April 2020
- Travel Time: 10 Hours
- Rest Stops:
- Accomodation: Home!