| AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT | We are very proud to announce that the Dept. of Health and Ageing have donated $10,000 to our total enabling us to reach our target of $100,000. |
| JUVENILE ARTHRITIS ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP | If you have a child with Juvenile Arthritis you may wish to join our chat group. CLICK HERE |
| TRIKE AROUND AUSTRALIA | Launched 23rd June 2004 by PM John Howard from New Parliament House Canberra. Completed 10th March 2006 Parramatta NSW. |
| SPECIAL THANKS | To all of our sponsors and to everyone who helped us along the way. |
| LARGEST DONATION FROM A SHIRE COUNCIL | Hawkesbury City Council NSW $750.
Emerald Shire Council QLD $500. Melbourne City Council VIC $500. |
| HIGHEST FUNDRAISING TOWNS | Mildura/Red Cliffs VIC $1,591.15.
Melbourne VIC $1,261.35.
Innisfail QLD $1,165.65.
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| TOTALS | Final Collection Total: $107,159.85
| Days on the Road: 566 | Total KM travelled: 67,219 | Number of towns visited: 408 | NSW Total: $42,763.40
| QLD Total: $32,560.70
| NT Total: $1,345.15 | WA Total: $5,479.95
| SA Total: $4,612.80
| VIC Total: $10,283.00
| ACT Total: $10,089.90
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Below is the Outback Motorbike Adventures
'Trike Around Australia' Event Itinerary for New South
Wales - Australia:
NEW SOUTH WALES - AUSTRALIA
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| 2004-06-24 | Thursday | 1 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Publicity, Harbour Bridge. | | 2004-06-25 | Friday | 1 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Publicity, Manly and Bondi Beaches. | | 2004-06-26 | Saturday | 1 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Publicity | | 2004-06-27 | Sunday | 1 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Publicity, Rocks Area. | | 2004-06-28 | Monday | 2 | Gosford | 42,190 | Harry Kendalls Cottage, Aust. Reptile Park, Old Sydney Town. | | 2004-06-29 | Tuesday | 3 | Newcastle | 500,000 | Fort Scratchley Regional Maritime Museum, Regional Museum with Supernova Science exhibit. | | 2004-06-30 | Wednesday | 4 | Nelson Bay | 9250 | Heritage Walk, Irrawang Homestead 1830, Sketchley Pioneer Cottage. | | 2004-07-01 | Thursday | 5 | Bulahdelah | 1113 | Myall Lakes, Holiday Farm stays, Historic Hotel. | | 2004-07-02 | Friday | 6 | Forster | 15,000 | Our thanks to Forster Beach Caravan Park for accommodation, you can contact them on 02 6554 6269. Longest pre-stressed concrete bridge to Toncurry. | | 2004-07-03 | Saturday | 6 | Forster | 15000 | Rest day | | 2004-07-04 | Sunday | 6 | Forster | 15000 | Rest day | | 2004-07-05 | Monday | 7 | Taree | 17,125 | Thanks to Alabaster Lodge Motor Inn for accommodation. Scenic National Park Drive. | | 2004-07-06 | Tuesday | 8 | Port Macquarie | 39,000 | Thanks to Hastings Council for their donation. Tackling Point Lighthouse 1879. | | 2004-07-07 | Wednesday | 9 | Kempsey | 9,050 | Thanks to the Akubra Hat Factory for a wonderful tour. Settlers Cottage, Macleay River Historical Society Museum. | | 2004-07-08 | Thursday | 10 | South West Rocks | 3100 | Variety of beautiful beaches, Trial Bay Gaol 1886, Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Boatmans Cottage. | | 2004-07-09 | Friday | 11 | Bowraville | 998 | Our thanks to Bowra Hotal for accommodation and to the Bowraville theatre for putting on a fundraising function the movie "Stone". Thanks also to Sandy Harbutt for free rights to view Stone. A great place to glimpse Australian history, heritage listed building with old style verandah posts and wide streets. Highlights are interactive military and folk museums and galleries. | | 2004-07-10 | Saturday | 11 | Bowraville | 998 | Rest day | | 2004-07-11 | Sunday | 11 | Bowraville | 998 | Rest day | | 2004-07-12 | Monday | 12 | Dorrigo | 1,200 | Our thanks to Tallawarra Retreat for accommodation, contact them on 02 6657 2315 Paul & Di McDonald. Thanks also to Bellingen Beauty Therapy 02 6655 2255.
Skywalk-Walk with Birds, Stem & Railway Museum | | 2004-07-13 | Tuesday | 13 | Coffs Harbour | 60,000 | Big Banana theme park, Butterfly House, Plaster fun House, Promenade, Botanical Gardens. | | 2004-07-14 | Wednesday | 14 | Grafton | 18,500 | Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton Gaol, List of National Trust Buildings. | | 2004-07-15 | Thursday | 15 | Iluka | 1849 | Our thanks to Woody Head Camping ground for accommodation, 02 6646 6134. Thanks to Iluka Bowls Club for donation. Thanks also to Maclean Rotary Club for donation.
Small fishing and holiday village, a quiet place to get away from it all | | 2004-07-16 | Friday | 16 | Evans Head | 2,800 | Delicious Prawns netting locally, Sweeping clean beaches, National Parks. | | 2004-07-17 | Saturday | 16 | Evans Head | 2800 | Rest Day | | 2004-07-18 | Sunday | 16 | Evans Head | 2800 | Rest day | | 2004-07-19 | Monday | 17 | Ballina | 12,500 | Thanks to Tassiriki Ranch for accommodation and breakfast, 02 6683 4602. Big Prawn, Macadamia Nut Plantation. | | 2004-07-20 | Tuesday | 18 | Byron Bay | 4,150 | Cape Byron most easterly point in Australia, Whale and dolphin watching, beaches. | | 2004-07-21 | Wednesday | 19 | Murwillumbah | 8,200 | Thanks to Tweed Shire Council for their donation. Thanks also to Darryl and Jill Finlay of Taipan Trikes for their support and assistance. Mt Warning. | | 2004-07-22 | Thursday | 20 | Kyogle | 2,750 | Heritage and Homestead buildings from 1800's. | | 2004-07-23 | Friday | 21 | Lismore | 27,250 | Thanks to Lismore City Council for their donation. Thanks also to Lismore Diesel Service for their help, 02 6621 3412.
Richmond River Historical Society Museum, Indoor rainforest walk, Wilsons Park. | | 2004-07-24 | Saturday | 22 | Tenterfield | 3400 | Rest day | | 2004-07-25 | Sunday | 22 | Tenterfield | 3400 | Rest day | | 2004-07-26 | Monday | 22 | Tenterfield | 3,400 | Full of history, Post Office 1881, Tenterfield Saddlery, Technical College 1870 and much more. | | 2004-07-27 | Tuesday | 23 | Deepwater | 250 | Thanks to Severn Shire Council for their donation. Thanks also to Apex for their donation, Deepwater Hotel/Motel for accommodation and meals and Deepwater Supermarket for their donation. Fishing, fossicking, picnics, scenic drives. | | 2004-07-28 | Wednesday | 24 | Glen Innes | 6,250 | Thanks to Cragieburn Caravan park for accommodation, 02 6732 1283.
Sapphires, Land of the Beardies Folk Museum, Aust. Standing Stones | | 2004-07-29 | Thursday | 25 | Guyra | 2,000 | Known as the "Top of the Range" at 1320 metres above sea level, fishing, fossicking. | | 2004-07-30 | Friday | 26 | Armidale | 23,500 | Thanks to Armidale City Council for their support. Thanks also to Super Moto for heated handgrips, 02 6772 5988.
Heaps of National Trust buildings, Aboriginal Cultural Centre. | | 2004-07-31 | Saturday | 26 | Armidale | 23500 | Rest day | | 2004-08-01 | Sunday | 26 | Armidale | 23500 | Rest day | | 2004-08-02 | Monday | 27 | Uralla | 2,300 | Captain Thunderbolt's grave 1870. | | 2004-08-03 | Tuesday | 28 | Walcha | 1,750 | Thanks to Walcha Tyre Service for their help and donation, 02 6777 2151. Thanks also to Walcha Hardware for donating a drill, 02 6777 2699.
Pioneer cottage and Museum. | | 2004-08-04 | Wednesday | 29 | Gloucester | 2,600 | Thanks to Bucketts Way Motel for accommodation and meal, 02 6558 2588. Basically a farming town. | | 2004-08-05 | Thursday | 30 | Dungog | 3,425 | Birthplace of famous cricketer Doug Walters. | | 2004-08-06 | Friday | 31 | Maitland | 50,000 | Thanks to Maitland Council for their donation. Thanks also to Maitland City Motel for all their help and support, 02 4932 8322 and to Maitland Diesel Service for their help, 02 4932 3200. Walka Waterworks, Grossman House 1862, Brough House 1870, Maitland Heritage Mall. | | 2004-08-07 | Saturday | 31 | Maitland | 50000 | Rest day | | 2004-08-08 | Sunday | 31 | Maitland | 50000 | Rest day | | 2004-08-09 | Monday | 32 | Cessnock | 17,500 | Wineries, Racing events, Hunter Valley wines. | | 2004-08-10 | Tuesday | 33 | Singleton | 19,000 | Thanks to Singleton Shire Council for their donation and for sponsoring our accommodation. Southern Hemispheres Largest Sundial. | | 2004-08-11 | Wednesday | 34 | Muswellbrook | 11,080 | Thanks to Muswellbrook Council for sponsoring accommodation and meal. Thanks also to the RSL for their donation. Muswellbrook mine. | | 2004-08-12 | Thursday | 35 | Merriwa | 1,100 | Old Stone Cottage 1847now local history museum, Wombats, Grey Kangaroos, Emu's. | | 2004-08-13 | Friday | 36 | Scone | 4,235 | Australian Stockhorse Museum, Burning Mountain. | | 2004-08-14 | Saturday | 36 | Scone | 4235 | Rest day | | 2004-08-15 | Sunday | 37 | Murrurundi | 2345 | Rest day | | 2004-08-16 | Monday | 37 | Murrurundi | 2,345 | Thanks to Murrurundi Council for sponsoring accommodation. Royal Hotel built in 1863, many buildings classified by National Trust. | | 2004-08-17 | Tuesday | 38 | Quirindi | 3,100 | Thanks to Quirindi Council for sponsoring our accommodation. Small Folklore museum, Who’d a Thought it Lookout, Swinging Bridge. | | 2004-08-18 | Wednesday | 39 | Nundle | 350 | Thanks to Jenkins Street Guest House for morning tea, 02 6769 3239. Known as the town in the Hills of Gold, Plenty of relics from Gold Rush era, fossicking. | | 2004-08-19 | Thursday | 40 | Tamworth | 55,000 | Power Station Museum, Gallery of Stars, Hands of Stone corner, Music Fest. | | 2004-08-20 | Friday | 41 | Manilla | 3,085 | Thanks to Ambleside Bed & Breakfast for providing accommodation. Contact (02) 67851517, email
amblesideBandB@tpg.com.au. Attractive Park Like Country town. | | 2004-08-21 | Saturday | 41 | Manilla | 3085 | Rest day | | 2004-08-22 | Sunday | 41 | Manilla | 3085 | Rest day | | 2004-08-23 | Monday | 42 | Barraba | 1,550 | Monument to Alan Cunningham's crossing of Manilla river 1827, two national parks. | | 2004-08-24 | Tuesday | 43 | Bingara | 1,300 | Thanks to David Rose local publican for providing accommodation and for a donation on behalf of Council. Orange trees line Finch St and circle the sporting oval. | | 2004-08-25 | Wednesday | 44 | Inverell | 10,000 | Thanks to Sapphire City Motor Inn for accommodation, 02 6722 2500. Thanks also to Copy & Framing 02 6721 0060. Inverell Pioneer Village, Morris Honey Farm, Bottle Museum. | | 2004-08-26 | Thursday | 45 | Warialda | 1,440 | Thanks to Gwydir Shire Council for their donation. Gem fossicking, Cranky Rock Nature Reserve. | | 2004-08-27 | Friday | 46 | Moree | 10,460 | Thanks to Lils Coffee Lounge for lunch. Thanks also to Gwydie Glass for their help, 02 6751 1555.
Artesian mineral spas, Moree Plains Gallery with artists at work, Walking treks. | | 2004-08-28 | Saturday | 46 | Moree | 10460 | Rest day | | 2004-08-29 | Sunday | 46 | Moree | 10460 | Rest day | | 2004-08-30 | Monday | 47 | Narrabri | 7,300 | Thanks to Grant Douch Motorcycles 02 6792 1185.
Australia Telescope just west of town. | | 2004-08-31 | Tuesday | 48 | Gunnedah | 10,000 | Thanks to Gunnedah Council for their donation. Thanks to Courthouse Hotel for accommodation and meal, 02 6742 2144. Thanks also to the PCYC for their support.
Water Tower Museum, Other Historical buildings. | | 2004-09-01 | Wednesday | 49 | Coolah | 900 | Legend says original home of the Black Stump, charming town with many historic buildings. | | 2004-09-02 | Thursday | 50 | Mudgee | 9,000 | Thanks to Mudgee Motorcycles for their help, 02 6372 7276. Wineries, Frog Rock, Hands on the rock. | | 2004-09-03 | Friday | 51 | Kandos | 3,800 | Thanks to Coffee on the Avenue Kandos for morning tea, 02 6379 4017. Thanks also to Rylstone Hotel for accommodation and support. Spectacular lookouts, Rotary lookout has wonderful views over Kandos. | | 2004-09-04 | Saturday | 51 | Kandos | 3800 | Rest day | | 2004-09-05 | Sunday | 51 | Kandos | 3800 | Rest day | | 2004-09-06 | Monday | 52 | Lithgow | 13,500 | Eskbank House, Small Arms Museum, Zig-Zag railway. | | 2004-09-07 | Tuesday | 53 | Windsor | 1,870 | Thanks to Hawkesbury City Council for providing accommodation and meals and a huge donation. thanks also to Hawkesbury Auto Electrics 02 4571 1355. Wonderful town for history buffs and lovers of colonial architecture. | | 2004-09-08 | Wednesday | 54 | Penrith | 84,125 | Thanks to Penrith Valley Inn for accommodation and breakfast. Penrith Panthers may be the worlds largest club, unique museums, vintage wineries. | | 2004-09-09 | Thursday | 55 | Katoomba | 16,930 | Thanks to Katoomba Townhouses for providing accommodation. Contact (02)4782 2857. Echo point, Three sisters, Scenic railway, Skyway cable car, Explorers tree. | | 2004-09-10 | Friday | 56 | Oberon | 2,600 | Thanks to Jenolan Caravan Park for providing accommodation. Contact email jencara@lisp.com.au. Thanks also to Oberon engineering for their help. 02 6336 1214.
Near Jenolan Caves, World famous limestone caves containing amazing rock formations. | | 2004-09-11 | Saturday | 56 | Oberon | 2600 | Rest day | | 2004-09-12 | Sunday | 56 | Oberon | 2600 | Rest day | | 2004-09-13 | Monday | 57 | Bathurst | 27,840 | Thanks to Coachmans Inn Motel for accommodation and breakfast, 1800 808 880. Oldest inland settlement in Australia, JB Chifley buried in cemetery, Mt Panaroma. | | 2004-09-14 | Tuesday | 58 | Blayney | 3,000 | Rolling hills, bubbling streams, green grass, blue skies. | | 2004-09-15 | Wednesday | 59 | Orange | 33,000 | Thanks to Cleveland B & B for providing accommodation 02 6362 5729. Thanks also to McSigns for helping us with signwriting.
Historic mansions and homes, Memorial to Banjo Paterson, Known as the colour city. | | 2004-09-16 | Thursday | 60 | Wellington | 5,550 | Thanks to Wellington Shire Council for sponsoring our accommodation and a tour of Wellington Caves. 2nd oldest town west of the Blue Mountains, Wellington Caves, historic buildings and homes. | | 2004-09-17 | Friday | 61 | Dubbo | 36,430 | Thanks to Notac Paving for their generous donation. Thanks also to Mitre 10 (Brennan Bros) for their donation. Western Plains (open range) Zoo, Military Museum, Gaol | | 2004-09-18 | Saturday | 61 | Dubbo | 36430 | Rest day | | 2004-09-19 | Sunday | 61 | Dubbo | 36430 | Rest day | | 2004-09-20 | Monday | 62 | Gilgandra | 5,160 | See the rings of Saturn from the Observatory which is also open at night. | | 2004-09-21 | Tuesday | 63 | Coonamble | 4,800 | Good for bird lovers, famous horse breeding studs. | | 2004-09-22 | Wednesday | 64 | Coonabarabran | 3,800 | Bungles, Sliding springs Observatory, Crystal Kingdom, Hickey's Falls. | | 2004-09-23 | Thursday | 65 | Burren Junction | 150 | Thanks to Burren Junction Public School Students for their donation. Open air, hot mineralised bore baths open day and night. | | 2004-09-24 | Friday | 66 | Walgett | 2,300 | Largest temporary wheat storage in the southern hemisphere, wheat and cotton farm visits. | | 2004-09-25 | Saturday | 66 | Walgett | 2300 | Rest day | | 2004-09-26 | Sunday | 66 | Walgett | 2300 | Rest day | | 2004-09-27 | Monday | 67 | Lightning Ridge | 4,000 | Thanks to the Bowling Club for providing accommodation and also to Rotary for their donation. Only place in the world for black opals, hot mineral baths, mining tours. | | 2004-09-28 | Tuesday | 68 | Brewarrina | 1,250 | Settlers museum, Shearer's monument, Mil bar on east side of town relic of 1950's. | | 2004-09-29 | Wednesday | 69 | Bourke | 3,090 | Thanks to Hawkins Tyres 02 6872 2005.
1923 vintage Crossley Oil fuelled Stationary Engine, North Bourke bridge, Historic buildings. | | 2004-09-30 | Thursday | 70 | Nyngan | 2,500 | Thanks to Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park, contact 02 6832 1729 email NynganRiverside@bigpond.com. Also our thanks to Bogan Shire Council for their donation and to Lions Club Nyngan for their donation. Mid-State Shearing Shed, Nyngan museum, bird watching. | | 2004-10-01 | Friday | 71 | Warren | 2,500 | Macquarie Marshes, Birdlife, internationally renowned Merino Studs. | | 2004-10-02 | Saturday | 71 | Warren | 2500 | Rest day | | 2004-10-03 | Sunday | 71 | Warren | 2500 | Rest day | | 2004-10-04 | Monday | 72 | Narromine | 3,500 | Thanks to Narromine Council for sponsoring our accommodation. Oldest Country Aero Club in Australia, Aviation Museum. | | 2004-10-05 | Tuesday | 73 | Parkes | 9,150 | Thanks to Parkes Shire Council for their donation. CSIRO radio telescope, Henry Parkes Historical Museum, Pioneer Park & Motor Museum. | | 2004-10-06 | Wednesday | 74 | Condobolin | 3,500 | Thanks to Lachlan Shire for sponsoring our accommodation and fuel. Lake recreational area, large silos. | | 2004-10-07 | Thursday | 75 | Forbes | 8,500 | Lachlan vintage village, Ben Hall's cottage, Henry Lawson's house Victorian buildings. | | 2004-10-08 | Friday | 76 | West Wyalong | 3,700 | Thanks to Cameo Inn for sponsoring three nights accommodation. Also thanks to Bland Shire for their donation and to Waratah Village for their donation. True Blue Mining Poppet Head, Becketts Pioneer Farm, Museum, Green Corridor walking track. | | 2004-10-09 | Saturday | 76 | West Wyalong | 3700 | Rest day | | 2004-10-10 | Sunday | 76 | West Wyalong | 3700 | Rest day | | 2004-10-11 | Monday | 77 | Grenfell | 3,698 | Thanks to Weddin Council for sponsoring our accommodation.
Henry Lawson monument, Ben Halls cave, Historical buildings. | | 2004-10-12 | Tuesday | 78 | Canowindra | 1,700 | Thanks to Canowindra Riverview Motel for accommodation, 02 6344 1633. Wineries, Age of Fishes Museum with 360 million year old fossil collection, ballooning. | | 2004-10-13 | Wednesday | 79 | Cowra | 8,500 | Thanks for Cowra Shire Council for their donation. Japanese cemetery, Japanese gardens, Museum (interactive). | | 2004-10-14 | Thursday | 80 | Young | 6,666 | Thanks to Young Shire Council for their donation and lunch. Thanks also to Triple J Cafe Koorawatha for breakfast. Lambing Flat Folk Museum, Burrangong Art Gallery, Blackguard Gully Goldmining. | | 2004-10-15 | Friday | 81 | Boorowa | 2,376 | Thanks to Boorowa Shire Council for their donation. Townships street facade is reminiscent of a bygone era. | | 2004-10-16 | Saturday | 81 | Boorowa | 2376 | Rest day | | 2004-10-17 | Sunday | 81 | Boorowa | 2376 | Rest day | | 2004-10-18 | Monday | 82 | Crookwell | 2,100 | Thanks to Upland Pastures Motor Inn for our accommodation phone 02 4832 1999. Australias first fully-commercial grid-connected Wind Farm, fossicking. | | 2004-10-19 | Tuesday | 83 | Taralga | 341 | Small historic village, St Lukes Anglican Church 1866, Taralga Hotel 1856, Colonial Hut 1890's. | | 2004-10-20 | Wednesday | 84 | Bowral | 7,410 | Thanks to Wingecarribee Shire Council for their donation. Thanks to Golfview Motor Lodge for subsidising our accommodation phone 02 4861 2777. The Gib, English ambience with Stately Homes and lovely gardens, Bradman Oval & Museum. | | 2004-10-21 | Thursday | 85 | Wollongong | 211,417 | Thanks to Wollongong City Council for their donation. Thanks also to Peter Riley from ABC radio for his help. Local lighthouse 1872, Mount Kembla Village, Illawara Historical Society Museum. | | 2004-10-22 | Friday | 86 | Shellharbour | 2,000 | Thanks to Shellharbour City Council for their donation. Thanks also to Gary from United Trikers for his help. Thanks to Shellharbour Village Motel for one nights accommodation. Illawarra Motoring Museum, Illawarra Light Railway Museum, Illawarra Lake, Tongarra Museum. | | 2004-10-23 | Saturday | 86 | Shellharbour | 2000 | Rest day | | 2004-10-24 | Sunday | 86 | Shellharbour | 2000 | Rest day | | 2004-10-25 | Monday | 87 | Nowra | 20,080 | Animal Park, Meroogal historic home and Australia's Museum of Flight at H.M.A.S. Albatross. | | 2004-10-26 | Tuesday | 88 | Goulburn | 21,530 | Big Merino, National trust buildings, Wakefield Park. | | 2004-10-27 | Wednesday | 89 | Yass | 4,828 | Cooma Cottage, Museum to see how Yass made it's own money in old days. | | 2004-10-28 | Thursday | 90 | Gundagai | 4,200 | Thanks to Poets Recall Motel for accommodation phone 02 6944 1777. Thanks to Gundagai District Services club for dinner. Sculptures, Prince Alfred Bridge, Historical Museum. | | 2004-10-29 | Friday | 91 | Tumut | 8300 | Thanks to Tumut Lions Club especially May & Bob, Stan & Gaye and Ann & Brian for their support. Thanks also to Tumut Shire Council for their donation. Yarrangobilly Caves, Thermal pool, Blowering Dam Trout Hatchery. | | 2004-10-30 | Saturday | 91 | Tumut | 8300 | Rest day | | 2004-10-31 | Sunday | 91 | Tumut | 8300 | Rest day | | 2004-11-01 | Monday | 92 | Wagga Wagga | 53,630 | National Trust buildings, zoo, art gallery, historical museum. | | 2004-11-02 | Tuesday | 93 | Junee | 5,000 | Thanks to Junee Motor Inn for accommodation phone 02 6924 1266. Thanks also to Broadway Builders Supplies for their assistance ph 02 6924 1025. Junee Roadhouse, Monte Cristo Homestead 1884, Bethungra Spiral, Illabo Clock Museum. | | 2004-11-03 | Wednesday | 94 | Cootamundra | 6,400 | Bradman Cottage famous birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman, The Captains' Walk. | | 2004-11-04 | Thursday | 95 | Temora | 4,600 | Thanks to Councillor Ken Smith for accommodation and meals. For a farmstay phone 02 6972 1262. Temora Rural Museum, Temora Greenstone | | 2004-11-05 | Friday | 96 | Coolamon | 1,350 | Thanks to the Coolamon Hotel and Rotary for accommodation and support. Thanks to Craig Corrigan for fuel and organisation. Thanks to Coolamon Council and Lions for their donation. Thanks to Willos On Main Rock n Roll Cafe for donation. The main streets and surrounds are distinctive with original one and two-storey buildings. | | 2004-11-06 | Saturday | 96 | Coolamon | 1350 | Rest day | | 2004-11-07 | Sunday | 96 | Coolamon | 1350 | Rest day | | 2004-11-08 | Monday | 97 | Narrandera | 5,000 | Thanks to Narrandera Shire Council for their donation. Thanks to Lake Talbot Tourist Park for providing accommodation, also to the Narrandera Hotel for dinner and to Narrandera Bakery for Breakfast. Thanks to East St Motors Repco for their assistance. Tiger Moth Museum, Royal Mail Hotel, Parkside Cottage Museum. | | 2004-11-09 | Tuesday | 98 | Coleambally | 600 | Thanks to Lions Club for their assistance and donation. Thanks also to Ken & Carolyn Martin for accommodation. Water tower in the shape of a huge wine glass and the Bucyrus Erie Excavator. | | 2004-11-10 | Wednesday | 99 | Leeton | 7,000 | Thanks to Oasis Caravan Park for accommodation, Carlton Cafe for lunch and L & D Bowling Club for dinner. Quelch Juice Factory, Historic Hydro Hotel 1919, Whitton courthouse Museum, Wineries. | | 2004-11-11 | Thursday | 100 | Griffith | 25,000 | Thanks to Acacia Motel for providing accommodation phone 1800 555 400. Thanks to Councillor Allan Bennett and Denise for all their assistance. Thanks also to Hicken Engineering for their help. Renowned for its fine wineries, Pioneer Park Museum, Hermits caves, Lookouts. | | 2004-11-12 | Friday | 101 | Hillston | 1,000 | Thanks to Councillor Vince Cashmere for his help. Unexpectedly green, Black Stump, Black Stump Hotel. | | 2004-11-13 | Saturday | 101 | Hillston | 1000 | Rest day | | 2004-11-14 | Sunday | 101 | Hillston | 1000 | Rest day | | 2004-11-15 | Monday | 102 | Cobar | 5,500 | Cobar Regional Museum, Buildings from 1870's, Great Outback Heritage Centre, Old mines. | | 2004-11-16 | Tuesday | 103 | Wilcannla | 750 | The main street is lined with historic sandstone buildings | | 2004-11-17 | Wednesday | 104 | White Cliffs | 205 | Thanks to the children of White Cliffe School for their donation. Solar Power Station, Ols opal mine workings, art galleries, the locals live underground. | | 2004-11-18 | Thursday | 105 | Broken Hill | 21,560 | Pro Hart's Gallery, Whites Mineral Art & Living Mining Museum, unique landscape-earthy tones. | | 2004-11-19 | Friday | 105 | Broken Hill | 21560 | Pro Harts Gallery, Whites Mineral Art & Living Mining Museum, unique landscape-earthy tones. | | 2004-11-20 | Saturday | 105 | Broken Hill | 21560 | Rest day | | 2004-11-21 | Sunday | 105 | Broken Hill | 21560 | Rest day | | 2004-11-22 | Monday | 106 | Wentworth | 1,600 | Paddle steamers, Old Wentworth Gaol 1879, Perry Sandhills, Viewing tower. | | 2004-11-23 | Tuesday | 107 | Euston | 1450 | A small rural centre surrounded by wineries. | | 2004-11-24 | Wednesday | 108 | Balranald | 1,450 | Thanks to Balranald Shire Council for their donation. The oldest settlement on the Lower Murrumbidgee River, records back well before 1850. | | 2004-11-25 | Thursday | 109 | Hay | 2,985 | Thanks to Hay Shire Council for their assistance with accommodation, meals and donation. Thanks also to the Riverina Grazier for their donation. Gaol Museum 1878, Cobb & Co original coach Sunbeam housed in town. | | 2004-11-26 | Friday | 110 | Deniliquin | 8,500 | Peppin Heritage Centre, Courthouse. | | 2004-11-27 | Saturday | 110 | Deniliquin | 8500 | Rest day | | 2004-11-28 | Sunday | 110 | Deniliquin | 8500 | Rest day | | 2004-11-29 | Monday | 111 | Jerilderie | 1,000 | Thanks to Jerilderie Lions Club for their donation, also to Jerilderie Shire Council for their donation. Special thanks to the Ned Kelly Blacksmith shop for their support and accommodation. Ned Kelly Post Office, Home of John Monash. | | 2004-11-30 | Tuesday | 112 | Berrigan | 1,000 | Many old buildings dating back to 1880's, Synonymous with horseracing, Historic Kilfenora Horse Stables. | | 2004-12-01 | Wednesday | 113 | Corowa | 4,650 | Corowa Federation Museum, Lil Red Motor Tram old time country railway., | | 2004-12-02 | Thursday | 114 | Lockhart | 900 | Thanks to the Lockhart Shire Council for their donation. Known as the verandah town due to beautifully restored facades and verandahs in main street. | | 2004-12-03 | Friday | 115 | Culcairn | 1,150 | Authentically Restored Stationmasters residence, Culcairn Hotel 1891. | | 2004-12-04 | Saturday | 115 | Culcairn | 1150 | Rest day | | 2004-12-05 | Sunday | 115 | Culcairn | 1150 | Rest day | | 2004-12-06 | Monday | 116 | Holbrook | 1,400 | Replica of Commander Holbrook's submarine, Woolpack Inn 1895. | | 2004-12-07 | Tuesday | 117 | Albury | 41,790 | Heritage trail, Regional Museum 1850's, paddlesteamer Cumberoona. | | 2004-12-08 | Wednesday | 118 | Tumbarumba | 1,600 | Thanks to Tumbarumba Shire Council for organising accommodation and meals. A lovely "old-fashioned" townscape, Historic Museum and Woolcraft centre, wineries. | | 2004-12-09 | Thursday | 119 | Khancoban | ? | Lakeside mountain retreat with abseiling, rock climbing and white water rafting. | | 2004-12-10 | Friday | 120 | Thredbo Village | 2,000 | Ski Village with chalets, narrow winding streets, skiing and bracing 'mountain walks'. | | 2004-12-11 | Saturday | 120 | Thredbo Village | 2000 | Rest day | | 2004-12-12 | Sunday | 120 | Thredbo Village | 2000 | Rest day | | 2004-12-13 | Monday | 121 | Cooma | 7,750 | Thanks to Comma-Monaro Shire Council for organising accommodation. Centennial Park-Man from Snowy River sculpture, Avenue of Flags, Lambie St. Next stop Canberra ACT. | | 2004-12-14 | Tuesday | 122 | Bombala | 1,500 | Thanks to Bombala Motorcycle Association for their support and donation. Cathcart Pioneer Wall, Historic Engine Museum, Platypus Sanctuary. | | 2004-12-15 | Wednesday | 123 | Bega | 4,310 | Cheese factory, Kameruka Estate. | | 2004-12-16 | Thursday | 124 | Mogo | 7,950 | See endangered species at Mogo Zoo, Old Mogo Town, Mogo Goldfields Park. | | 2004-12-17 | Friday | 125 | Braidwood | 1,000 | Entire township heritage listed, rich goldmining history, Nineteenth century architecture. End of NSW leg, going home for Christmas then doing Queensland | | 2004-12-18 | Saturday | 126 | Penrith | 84,125 | Rest day. | | 2004-12-19 | Sunday | 127 | Bulahdelah | 1,113 | Rest Day | | 2004-12-20 | Monday | 128 | Forster | 15,000 | Rest Day | | 2004-12-21 | Tuesday | 128 | Forster | 1,113 | Rest Day | | 2004-12-22 | Wednesday | 129 | Armidale | 23,500 | Rest Day | | 2004-12-23 | Thursday | 130 | Tenterfield | 3,400 | Rest Day | | 2006-03-07 | Tuesday | 405 | Bombala | 1,500 | Time in town 12.15-5pm.
Home of the Annual Celebration of Motorcycles. | | 2006-03-10 | Friday | 407 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Full day and overnight stay. Sydney Harbour, Opera House. Harbour Bridge. | | 2006-03-11 | Saturday | 407 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Rest day | | 2006-03-12 | Sunday | 407 | Sydney | 3.9 million | Final rest day. Travel back home tomorrow END OF EVENT. |
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