The Nullarbor to Margaret River Wine Region

*The Nullarbor to Margaret River Wine Region*
Look at the other cycling tours in the collection This adventure tour provides travellers with the opportunity to cycle along some of the infamous Nullarbor Plain before detouring south to beautiful Esperance. The final days of the tour are in sharp contrast to the beginning as we travel on up to Perth via the majestic Karri forests and vineyards of the Margaret River Region of the South West of Western Australia.

Tour Code: RT7 Tour Name: The Nullarbor to Margaret River Wine Region	Price: AUS$1560 (inc.GST) Quotes can be given in your own currency. Please ask
Departure Dates 2007: 27th October Ex : Adelaide to Perth	Duration : 11 days/10 nights Please note: these tours are not suitable to children under 12 years old

DAY 1 This cycling and four wheel driving adventure is for people who would love to know what it is like to cycle some of the Nullarbor ‘crossing’. The road across the Nullarbor Plain, the Eyre Highway, is one of Australia’s great experiences. Our first day is spent cycling and four wheel driving our way northward past Port Augusta then west towards the infamous ‘Nullarbor Plain’. Even from the road, the red peaks of the Flinders Ranges can be seen above the blue bush plains outside Port Augusta.

DAYS 2, 3, 4 & 5 The crossing is far from monotonous, with breathtaking views of the Great Australian Bight, at times only a few hundred meters from the road. With 1400 km of coastline The Great Australian Bight is one of the world’s most arid shores. The cliffs and bare dunes of the region are spectacular – especially when viewed from the bike seat! The itinerary will be flexible and allows for frequent rides along the long, straight Nullarbor Plain. As the trek continues the reason behind the naming of this area becomes apparent. The name Nullarbor is a corruption of the Latin word for ‘not any trees’. The completely flat plain is believed to have once been a seabed. The scenery will vary from Mallee scrubland to paddocks of wheat. The journey uncovers stone ruins, desolate flats, and dry lakebeds as we travel though townships such as Ceduna, Nullarbor, Eucla and the gold mining town of Norseman.

DAYS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 The cycling and four wheel driving turns south from Norseman, towards the wide sandy beaches and scenic coastline of the Recherche Archipelago and the township of Esperance. A port for the gold fields and service centre for the pastoral region surrounding it, this small town boasts some of the most spectacular beaches in Australia! Travelling along the Great Ocean Drive, we visit Pink Lake, Nine Mile Beach, Observatory Point, Lucky Bay and Cape Le Grand National Park. We have opportunity to cycle through the brilliant wildflowers and landscapes surrounding the Fitzgerald River National Park, and then travel onto West Australia’s oldest town, Albany. Around Albany, Frenchman’s Bay and Natural Bride, the Gap and the Blowholes provide excellent destinations after a ride or drive. The last days of our adventure are in the lush green, rolling hills and majestic towering karri and jarrah forests of the South West corner. In stark contrast to the first half of this tour, our last days are spent cycling and driving along some old forest tracks, walking through the ‘Valley of the Giants’ tree top walk and sampling some famous Margaret River wines. The walks and rides will reward you with magnificent coastal scenery, surfing beaches and some of the cave formations of the Margaret River region. We end the tour in the late afternoon of day 10, in Western Australia’s capital city, Perth. This adventure will provide memories for a lifetime.

Additional Information ACCOMMODATION: Bush camps (Nullabor crossing) and Camp grounds (South West). If wet weather occurs, Caravan Parks will be used where possible. MEALS: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners DEPARTURE POINT: 101 Franklin Street, Adelaide - 7:00am ADDITIONAL COSTS/OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Please note that not all meals are provided for on this tour, however the tour will always stop at a convenient place for your to purchase a meal not listed as part of the tour’s cost.