September 2007........ Eight unforgettable days of cycling, swimming, learning and relaxing through some of Australia's most spectacular country (560 km).

50% sealed back roads, 50% OK dirt service roads. Best suited for mountain bikes, or tourers with wide tyres.

Feel free to read our summary of the trip itinerary is available, and is also available as a download-able PDF document (203.66 Kb).

Please also take the time to read our Detailed Riders Information on the ride. If you would like to join us - please visit the the signing-up page . If you have any questions regarding the tour (please read the info first!) please feel free to contact us .

• Forward Journey : Cairns to Cardwell by train Sat 22nd Sept. (short cycle to Kennedy)
• Depart : Kennedy, Sunday 23rd September.
• Arrive : Cairns, Saturday afternoon, 29th Sept.

Tour price includes : camp sites with toilets, hot showers or swims each day, full rider support, 3 meals a day + snacks, lavish farewell dinner.

Numbers limited to 50 adult riders.

This bicycle tour is an event designed to enhance the rider’s appreciation of the wonderful natural assets of Far North Queensland. All proceeds go to the local Environment Centre in Cairns.

Initially riders climb west through the World Heritage rainforest mountains behind Cardwell, then through open woodlands to the gorge country of the Herbert River, near where the "Survivor" TV series was filmed in 2000.

The tour continues north to Innot Hot Springs, then loops back to re-enter the World Heritage area near Ravenshoe. It continues through the scenic back country of the Atherton Tablelands, eventually reaching Lake Tinaroo. From there the tour passes through World Heritage mountains via Copperlode Dam and descends to Cairns.

The tour is half sealed and half on dirt roads. Mountain bikes or touring bikes with wider tyres are recommended, as is front suspension. The 2007 cost was $650 which includes all meals, camping fees and support. Home made munchies, a pub meal, and a lavish farewell dinner are other features of this ride. The train journey and bike transport from Cairns to Cardwell will cost an extra $45.

For more information and registration contact us .