Notes from the Saddle – Australia Encompassed 2013 – Riding into Melbourne Back to News List

Our 2013 Australia Encompassed Motorcycle Tour was a great success with the riders having enjoyed the ride through the heart of Australia. Read the final post from this year’s trip and enjoy the photos below….we would love to have you join us next year to see why the riders love it….

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A river cruise during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Sound advice during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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There was plenty of nature during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The locals were keeping an eye on us during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Riding through the outback during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Some of the wildlife during a river cruise during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Aboriginal Roack Art seen during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The bikes loaded up on the drive to Darwin prior to the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The bright colours of Australia during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – One of many incredible sunrises and sunsets in the Australian Outback

Compass Expeditions – Colourful Australian countryside

Compass Expeditions – An early morning balloon ride over the scenery

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The bikes parked while the riders explore during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Termite mounds during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The riders during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The motorcycles rest in nature during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The riders enjoy a swim during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Passing a roadtrain during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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One of the many camels during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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This is the land the BMW R1200GS was designed for. Taken during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The bike rests in the sand during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Great riding during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The view from the hot air balloon during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Sabina gives a way during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Jerry rides ahead during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Amazing photo opportunities during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Riding under the big sky during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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The riders enjoybeing in front of Ayers Rock (Uluru) during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Stunning roads during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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break at the Oodnadatta Roadhouse during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – David and the BMW F800 GS during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

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Wide, open roads and vistas during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – The support vehicle sits waiting for the riders during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – The rider lineup during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Trains, road trains and planes during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – There is some soft stuff
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Compass Expeditions – Jerry and Paul during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – BMW R 1200 GS during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – One of our BMW F800 GS during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Russell, Tobit and David relax during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Ken and Barry enjoy a laugh during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – The riders enjoy a break in amazing scenery during the Australia Encompassed Tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Paul enjoys the scenery during the Australia Encompassed motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Beautiful roads during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – A passing wave during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Neil takes a break during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Ian during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle tour 2013

A Compass Expeditions picnic lunch is where you catch up on the riding you’ve been enjoying

Compass Expeditions – BMW R 1200 GS under the big Australian sky

Compass Expeditions support vehicle on the Great Ocean Road

Compass Expeditions – Sabina enjoys the Great Ocean Road on her Ducati during the Australia Encompassed Motorcycle Tour 2013

Compass Expeditions – Riding the Great Ocean Road is one of the best experiences on a motorcycle

Compass Expeditions – The Great Ocean Road is some of the best motorcycle riding on the planet