Melb -> Adelaide Suggestions? [again]

Ok the trip is on and it's happening in < 3 weeks.

I've got Melb -> Pt Campbell sorted (that was a tough bit of trip planning
;-) so where from there?

Y'all came through with the goods when I solicited Melb -> Byron, so I'm
sure I can expect the same this time ;-)

I've got a good 3-4 days in which to cover it, and a _very_ comfortable
bike!

Once I get to Adeliade, I'm also after suggestions for surrounding areas in
which to ride / see stuff / do stuff.

Jules

 

I hear Johno has a loverley driveway to trundle up and down. Just don't get too close to his
letterbox. He's a tad possesive. ;-)

 

hmmmm deja vu... http://snurl.com/1kx3

The Adelaide Hills. Not far from the CBD. Just point your bike towards them
and you won't be disappointed.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R
'02 CBR1100XX

 

If it's not windy, the areas south of Adelaide and in towards Strathalbyn
are excellent riding. Flerieu (sp) Peninsula.

Conehead

 

the north summit roads are gooood.

-f

 

Check Tower Hill just west of Warrnambool.

Go down to Portland, take C192 to Mt Gambier - fast, few cars/cops.

Take B191 Millicent->Beachport->Robe->Kingston SE

Take B45 at Wellington, through Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale.[1]

Cheers
Goaty
1. If you have to ask why ...

 

I'm no expert but if you turn right at the Handorf turn-off you can spend a
luvverly day scootling through the hills.
Visit the wineries, chocolate factories and, of course, the Birdswood
museum.
I just followed my nose and did a big jelly-bean loop from SE of Adelaide
to NE and back.

 

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Or use the free of charge ferries to keep going south from Langhorn Creek to
Milang, then a bit of dirt to Finniss, south again to Goolwa and Victor
Harbour.
Don't know if you can still get onto Hindmarsh Island, if yes, worth the
visit. leave the bike at the carpark right at the end and walk out to the
tip, you can see the mouth of the Murray, waterbirds putting on a show.
Around the tip of Fleurieu Peninsula to McLaren Vale.
Adelaide: mail Stef for deatils, he's "pegged" around Adelaide for some
time, knows some good stuff.
Hahndorf, Loebethal, Adelaide Hills...

SNIP


cheers
pete

 

:
:
: > Check Tower Hill just west of Warrnambool.
: >
: > Go down to Portland, take C192 to Mt Gambier - fast, few cars/cops.
: >
: > Take B191 Millicent->Beachport->Robe->Kingston SE
:
: ****************************
: >
: > Take B45 at Wellington, through Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale.[1]
: ****************************
:
: Or use the free of charge ferries to keep going south from Langhorn Creek
to
: Milang, then a bit of dirt to Finniss, south again to Goolwa and Victor
: Harbour.
: Don't know if you can still get onto Hindmarsh Island, if yes, worth the
: visit. leave the bike at the carpark right at the end and walk out to the
: tip, you can see the mouth of the Murray, waterbirds putting on a show.

you're getting confused with Granite Island - which is at Victor Harbor

Hindmarsh Island is now accessed by a bridge across the Murray at Goolwa -
but still worth a visit, especially if you wander out to the barrages

--
a friendly growl from the bear on the old V Twin

[glasses on; gloves on; pick up helmet; gloves off, glasses off;
helmet on; glasses on; gloves on, remember to do up helmet;
gloves off; do up helmet; gloves on; key; key?; gloves off;
find key; gloves on; insert key in ignition; fugginhell !
bike is still in Stawell.......... gloves off; glasses off;
helmet off; glasses on; throw gloves in corner of shed; FARKKKKK!]
__ __ __ _ __
/__/ / /__/ /_ /_\ /_ /
/_ / _ / /__/ /__ / \ / \ ....CX500EC

barry j taylor < >
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Yahoo: taylorbj2000
AIM: ursus australis

 

that's the one, tks
pete

 

There's not much in the way of twisties between there and Adelaide.
However, the general route along the Limestone Coast is scenic and
generally sweepy. If really keen, lower your tyre pressure and try
your sand riding skills on Long Beach - just near Robe.

As for the Adelaide Hills- where to start?!? Norton Summit, Marble
Hill, all around Lobethal. MUST DO is The Gorge. The list goes on,
just ride!! Down the peninsula - head out down the Fwy, exit at
Stirling and follow the signs to Strathalbyn, then down towards Cape
Jervis. For a fast run, try the road from Delamere. Non-stop left,
right 90km/h corners... the old CBR1000 sat well on 180km/h around
there.

Have fun,
Stef