Burke & Wills Expedition
An adventure ride 155 years in the making…Would you like to follow in the footsteps of famous explorers Burke & Wills? On August 20, 2015, the Burke & Wills Expedition adventure ride will depart Melbourne and head north towards the Gulf of Carpentaria, covering about 3600km over 10 days. It will finish in Karumba, Qld.
The ride is open to all makes of adventure and enduro motorcycles, with an all-inclusive price of $3795 including the following:
- A welcome function in Melbourne on August 19;
- Detailed route information will be supplied by GPS file and a printed route journal;
- Each night a narration will be provided that delves into the story of the original expedition and explores the rich Australian stories of the people that currently live in this country;
- Technical and tyre support;
- Medical support including a bike-mounted paramedic;
- Luggage will be carried on a truck each day allowing you to ride light;
- Accommodation most nights will be camping under the stars but you will also enjoy a comfy motel bed during a few nights;
- Most meals are catered for with dining in some iconic outback locations; and
- Assistance with arranging bike transport to and from the event.
If you don't own a suitable machine, a fleet of bikes are also available for hire.
“There is so much to the story of Burke & Wills that the average Aussie just doesn’t know about," said Nick Selleck from Maschine, which has organized the popular BMW Safari events over the past five years. "When you see the country which they trekked through you really gain an appreciation for just how hardy our early explorers must have been. I’m really excited to be able to offer riders the opportunity to relive this great Australian story."
In August 1860, Burke & Wills set off from Melbourne charged with the mission of exploring "Terra Incognita" — the vast unknown lands that lay north of Cooper Creek near Innamincka (SA).
Bookings are now open, with the option of a full upfront payment of $3795 or a $500 non-refundable deposit with two further instalments of $1647.50. Click HERE for more information or call +61 3 5428 8433.
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