Autumn Ride through Northern NSW – 26-29 April 2024
This is a 4-day ride with overnights in Nambucca heads, Walcha, and Stanthorpe. If you want to come, PLEASE BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION EARLY as this is a popular time of year in Nth NSW due to the Autumn leaves. It can get very cold at that time of year, so pack appropriate gear. Individuals are to book their own accommodation.
Day 1: Leaving at 0830 from BP Truckstop, Cnr Pacific Hwy &, Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, Stapylton QLD 4207. Travelling down the Pacific Hwy with an overnight at Nambucca heads. Accommodation option of Motel Miramar, 1 Nelson St, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448 or accommodation of your choosing. Dinner at Nambucca Heads RSL, which is next door to the Miramar.
Day 2: Leave Nambucca heads after breakfast at Nambucca Boatshed & Café. Leaving from the café at 0830. Down the pacific and then turn right to Wauchope. A coffee at Wauchope and then up through one of the best Motorcycle roads in Australia, the Oxley highway. Lunch at Gingers Creek, and then overnight at Walcha. Accommodation needs to be booked early as it is light on in Walcha. Best option is Walcha Motel, 31W Fitzroy St, Walcha NSW 2354. Dinner at the Aspley Arms (has a fire place).
Day 3: Breakfast at Walcha Royal café, 26e Fitzroy Street Walcha, New South Wales 2354, at 0700, to be on the road at 0800. Visit the historic Gostwyck Church with all of its splendour during the Autumn leaves and colours. Overnight at Stannum Lodge Motor Inn, 12 Wallangarra Rd, Stanthorpe QLD 4380. Dinner at the Stanthorpe RSL.
Day 4: After a breakfast venue of your choice, up the New England and then thru Pilton and the ride completes at the Floating Café, 2 Harris St, Grantham QLD 4347. The ride will end at the Floating Café, and people can make their own way home from there.
Keep an eye out for any updates due to road or weather conditions. Maps coming soon.
Recommended Accommodation: Individuals are to book their own accommodation
26Apr2024 : Motel Miramar, 1 Nelson St, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448. Ph (02)6568 7899
27Apr2024: Walcha Motel, 31W Fitzroy St, Walcha NSW 2354. Ph (02) 6777 2599
28Apr2024: Stannum Lodge Motor Inn, 12 Wallangarra Rd, Stanthorpe QLD 4380. Ph (07) 4681 2000
MAPS:
Day 1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F3f6Jy38vzaMHbxd6
Day 2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VHCFTRSNFC8jQz7YA