SEA TO SKY SOUTHERN ADVENTURE RIDE 2024 - PACKAGE DETAILS
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Take in the lush rainforests, creek crossings, farmland and twisty mountain passes of the South Coast
- See vastly changing landscapes as we meander through the Southern Tablelands to the High Plains and Alpine forests of the Kosciuszko National Park
- Enjoy a relaxed pace travelling about 1,500km over 5 days
- More sealed roads than dirt, but extra dirt routes available as options
- Small group size with a maximum of 30 riders - spaces are limited
- NEW - Skills presentation by former racing champion Lyndon "Heffo" Heffernan
Start: Monday 2 December 2024
Yass
End: Friday 6 December 2024
Yass
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Fully Supported with mechanical and first-aid support
- Experienced lead/sweep riders and support vehicle
- Luggage Transport provided
- GPS Routes provided
- GPS Assistance
- 4 Nights Accommodation
- 4x Dinners and 3x Breakfasts
- Printed Daily Route Sheets
- Event T-Shirt
- BONUS inclusions
- ** SKILLS PRESENTATION BY LYNDON "HEFFO" HEFFERNAN from the Academy of Off-Road Riding **
PACKAGE PRICING:
SHARED Accommodation - $2,395
SINGLE Accommodation - $2,695
~ Entry fee includes a DONATION of $300 that is tax deductible ~
SEA TO SKY SOUTHERN ADVENTURE RIDE 2024 - PACKAGE OPTIONS
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Accommodation for the SHARED ride package will be a mixture of shared hotel room (1 night) and private rooms in 2-bedroom villas (3 nights).
SINGLE ride packages will have separate rooms with ensuite bathroom at each destination.
Please indicate names of preferred room buddies if known when registering, otherwise individuals shall be matched on a best efforts basis.
SEA TO SKY SOUTHERN ADVENTURE RIDE - ITINERARY
Itinerary
Exact route plan to be confirmed and will be provided prior to the ride.
The following is an overview to provide an indication of the itinerary – subject to refinement prior to publication of GPS routes 2 weeks before the ride date:
Pre Departure Day 0 – Sunday 1 December 2024 (YASS, accommodation not included)
Make your way to Yass for SIGNING IN from 4pm at the Thunderbird Hotel.
There will be an optional Briefing Seminar at 5pm for those wishing to learn more about expectations for organised rides, protocols, daily procedures and riding tips.
Whilst Event Information will be provided beforehand detailing rider preparation and bike set-up, the Support Team will be able to provide additional tips and answer any questions.
GPS assistance will also be provided during this time.
Welcome briefing at 6pm will be followed by dinner that is INCLUDED as a meet and greet for the group.
Accommodation (not included) is at your choice - the Support Crew will be staying at the Thunderbird Hotel and we also recommend the Hi-Way Motor Inn for clean and comfortable rooms at budget value.
Day 1 – Monday 2 December 2024 – YASS TO SOUTH DURRAS
From our meeting location we will be heading towards the Brindabella Ranges with a scenic twisty descent to the Murrumbidgee River and over the heritage-listed Taemas Bridge with it’s iconic steel trusses. For the more daring a more technical dirt detour will provide a challenging option. After a stop-over at the Tidbinbilla Deep Space Communication Complex we will head along the fringes of the Namadji National Park and through our first water crossing. Then after traversing the mountain and rainforest through the Deua National Park we cross over to the sea for our overnight stop on Mill Beach. Just steps from the sand it is resident kangaroos galore! A delicious 3-course dinner will await at the resort to share our tales of the day
Day 2 – Tuesday 3 December 2024 – SOUTH DURRAS TO PAMBULA
The morning will offer an opportunity for a skills presentation by racing legend turned riding coach Lyndon "Heffo" Heffernan from the Academy of Off-Road Riding, who will share some riding tips with the group - a few great tips even for the seasoned rider can prove invaluable! We then follow the shores of the Clyde River before embarking on our trek south along the coast, past lush rainforests and dairy farmland. Passing through a number of quaint coastal townships will bring us to Pambula Beach, which is our overnight destination.
Day 3 – Wednesday 4 December 2024 – PAMBULA TO JINDABYNE
On Day 3 we head through the green rolling hills to picturesque Candelo. Ascending the winding Brown Mountain pass will be one of the highlights of the day, and keep an eye out for the peacock clan around the truck coupling bay at the top of the mountain! For those with energy to spare there are trails off the beaten track for our run to the boulder-dotted Monaro High Plains before plunging into Snowy River country and a visit to the icon that is McKillops Bridge. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Kosciuszko National Park and the Barry Way before arriving at our overnight stop on the shores of Lake Jindabyne where we will enjoy a casual dinner at the resort bistro.
Day 4 – Thursday 5 December 2024 – JINDABYNE TO CORRYONG
Today the route will take us through the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park and over the big mountain passes towards Victoria. After lunch some Adventure Biking heaven awaits with 60km of smooth gravel road taking us to the shores of the Murray River. Across the state border we will follow the riverbank past picturesque farmland and pine plantations to our overnight stop at Corryong. Enjoy the mountain views and another relaxed dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 – Friday 6 December 2024 – CORRYONG TO YASS
Our run home today offers plenty of choice for dirt trails off the beaten track but for those wishing to wind down an easy alternate route will take you on mostly sealed roads back to Yass where the ride will end. Pick up your luggage from our Check-Out Point and make your way home from there.