Australia & New Zealand

Compass Expeditions offer some of the most unique down-under tours on first-class motorcycles. From the renowned Great Ocean Road and famous red centre of Australia to the other-worldly glaciers and mountain peaks of New Zealand – sightseeing the vastly varied nature and cultures of these two countries is like nowhere else on earth, especially from the seat of a BMW bike.

Adventure bike in Australia, one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. Come along for one of the best Australian adventure tours available. Discover the ochre deserts of the outback and cosmopolitan cities that regularly top ‘world’s most liveable’ lists. A world of bright blue skies, sun-drenched beaches, remote gorges, wineries, rainforests, hidden swimming holes and ancient Aboriginal cultures awaits.

The best way to travel to New Zealand. Although much smaller in size, does not compromise on breathtaking scenery. Our New Zealand tour will leave you awestruck. From the endless pristine coastline of the North Island, with volcanic black sand beaches and thermal hot water springs to the snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes and dream-like views of the South Island.

Are you ready for the best tour down under?

Australia Encompassed

Northern Territory, South Australia & Victoria: A motorcycle ride taking in some of Australia's most iconic sights

2nd Sep 2024 to 22nd Sep 2024
2nd Sep 2025 to 22nd Sep 2025
20 Days

Tasmania and the High Country With Charley Boorman

Victoria, Tasmania & New South Wales: Ride Tasmania and Victoria's High Country with motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman

11 Days

New Zealand Encompassed

New Zealand: Ride New Zealand, the Land of the Long White Cloud

21st Mar 2024 to 10th Apr 2024
20th Mar 2025 to 9th Apr 2025
20 Days

Simon Pavey’s Australian Adventure – High Country

Mansfield, Victoria: A motorcycle tour into the superb Victorian High Country with Simon Pavey

6 days

Simon Pavey’s Off Road Skills Course – High Country

Mansfield, Victoria: Receive training from one of the worlds most experienced off road motorcycle riders

3 days
Compass Expeditions Brochure

Compass Expeditions Brochure

Download the latest brochure and peruse our Bike & 4WD Adventure Tours in detail – 64 pages of detail on the wonderful tours we offer around this beautiful planet. Whether you’re up for a short jaunt or read to embark on an epic journey, you’re practically guaranteed to find something here that takes your fancy.

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Land of the “Rising Sun” – Week Two

“Standing at the train station watching bullet trains blast through travelling at least 150kph was strangely thrilling. We were waiting to catch a Shinkansen into Hiroshima. After a 40-minute SuperExpress ride racing through the countryside we met our guide, Pancho, at the train station.” Join Compass Co-Founder Mick McDonald on the second and final leg …

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Compass 2023: Reunion Report

November 11th & 12th saw the 2023 Compass Expeditions Reunion converge on Albury, New South Wales. And what a great catch-up we had with customers from all over the country that have travelled with us in all corners of the world! We were treated to a very warm Saturday ride, out of town and along …

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Land of the “Rising Sun” – Week One

I knew we were in for a treat when we landed at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo watching as a smartly dressed baggage handler caught each bag, as it came off the baggage carousel chute, then either spun them around or flipped them over to make removing your bag from the carousel easy, it’s the …

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