ART Expedition 2012

Preliminary planning is under way for the 2012 expedition. The 2010 Birdsville and three corners run met with a one in 100 year rain event and was limited to Cameron Corner, limping into Birdsville, The Dig Tree and limping home with the tail between the legs. Ride Report here. This page will be updated with more details as the plan progresses but we are looking at April/May 2012, leaving ART home base on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, heading straight out through St George, Thargomindah, Innamincka  and Birdsville via Walkers Crossing for regroup and supply. We will have 2 4WD's on hand and will be carrying minimal gear on the bikes, Comms, First Aid, Water and Camping gear for a night without the vehicles if needed. We will have a good supply of parts and consumables along with a supply of tools etc.

From Birdsville we will go via the French Line, Rig Rd to Dalhousie, then on up through Finke and Kulgera. A short blast up the tarmac to Alice for a couple of days R&R. Then over The Plenty to Boulia, maybe visit the Stockman's Hall of Fame/QUANTAS museums for a bit and then home maybe via Carnarvon Gorge, just so we can tick those boxes from the Birdsville trip that we missed.

If you would be interested in the trip, slip over here and drop us a message. We have not estimated costs yet but would expect the supported sections (Thargomindah to Kulgera and Alice to Boulia, about six days in all) will set you back about $900.00 That's water, fuel, food, (Three meals a day), afternoon beverages, cargo space, tools and support therein. The transport sections from Home base to Innamincka AND Boulia to Home will be as a group (assuming you want to tag along) but we will not be providing support (other than the moral variety). You will have to carry all your gear on both transport sections which will help keep the vehicle costs down AND make sure that you only bring what you can carry on your bike.

Watch This Space.

Ever wanted to see Poeppel's, Haddon's and Cameron corners? Ever wanted to see the Birdsville Races? Ever wanted to retrace the steps of the Sturt or Burke and Will's expeditions? Well in 2010 ART are doing all these iconic locations in one tour. We will be leaving the east coast between Coffs Harbour and the Sunshine Coast Mid August for 2-3 weeks. The route will take a clockwise path from the NSW mid-north coast across the top of NSW via all the dirt we can find, to Milparinka, Tibooburra, Cameron, Merty Merty, Innamincka, Bullah Bullah, Cordillo Downs, Birdsville, Big Red, Poeppel, Haddon,Windorah, Longreach and back to Sout East QLD.

Along this path we will take in the following sites and attractions.

Day 1 (Coffs Harbour to Lightning Ridge 700km) 27th Aug

• Lightning Ridge hot springs

Day 2 (Lightning Ridge to Tibooburra 700km) 28th Aug

• Milparinka Hotel
• Depot Glen
• Poole's Grave
• Sturt's Cairn
• Fort Grey

Day 3-4 (Tibooburra to Innamincka 450km) 29th + 30th Aug

• The Jump Up
• Cameron Corner
• The Yellow Bus
• Dingo Fence
• Merty Merty Homestead
• Dig tree
• Burke and Will's graves

Day 5-9 (Innamincka to Birdsville 520km) 31 Aug - 4th Sept

• Walker's Crossing
• Birdsville Races
• Big Red
• Poeppel Corner

Day 10-11 (Birdsville to Longreach 700km) 5th - 6th Sep

• Betoota Pub
• Haddon Corner
• Stockman's Hall of Fame
• QANTAS Museum

Day12 (Longreach to Carnarvon Gorge 600km) 7th Sep

• Carnarvon National Park

The trip will be serviced by two 4WD backup vehicles which will be able to carry the bulky items you need but only on days end, leaving us independent and relatively unladen to enjoy the versatility that the bikes give us. We will have all the essential survival and breakdown equipment for a worry free journey for those without access to them. If you want to tag a long on this trek, drop us a line via the Contact Us link above and let us know.

Practicing the A-R-T of Motorcycling

Every Month Adventure Rider Training have an organised ride. The destination, duration and locations vary. So have a look at the detail below and see if theres something you like. If so, click on the 'contact us' links and send us a message. Numbers are limited for some rides so get in quick.

Sunday Creek Ride

Gather in Kenilworth Saturday and head of down Sunday Creek to Jimna. Staying at the peach Tree campsite (Bring your tent and camping essentials). we will arrange Campsite Bookings, Food, Drinks and Activities. Returning via Kilcoy Jimna Rd for some nice tarmac riding, lunch at Woodford and all home their own way from there. Interested in coming along,  contact us and book in so we know how many to cater for.

See Organised Rides Calendar for dates and details

Cost $50.00 per bike+rider. $10 per extra person/pillion.

Manar Park Activity Days

Manar park is a great 4WD, adventure park located west of Kingaroy on a working cattle property. It has excellent facilities and more riding track and terrain than you can poke a stick at.  We will be heading out there early on Friday afternoon, setup and unwind and then have full day of challenges on Saturday. If you want to have some fun with a great bunch of people and hone your skills with a bit of Ad-hoc instruction, contact us. We will organise the Accommodation, Food, Drinks and Activities, all you have to do is bring a sleeping bag (and a Tent if you want to camp) and a good attitude.

See Organised Rides Calendar for dates and details

Cost: $ $150.00 per bike+rider. $50.00 per extra person/pillion.