
Far North Scenic Loop
3 days / 2 nights • Self-Guided • 364 mi / 585 km • 64 - 77 °F / 18 - 25 °C
What's Included
- ✅ Custom Itinerary
- ✅ Unlimited Mileage
- ✅ Helmet & Jacket for rider & pillion
- ✅ Breakfast on Riding Days
- ✅ 3 - 4 Star Motorcycle Friendly Hotels
What's Not Included
- ✕ Airfares
- ✕ Fuel and oil
- ✕ Food and snacks
- ✕ Beverages
- ✕ Insurance excess reduction
- ✕ Personal souvenirs
- ✕ Entrance fees and tourist attractions
- ✕ Bike rental
About this tour
Discover Far North Queensland on the motorcycle of your choice. Ride this unique part of Australia and discover world-class natural wonders. Explore the natural landscapes of two World Heritage Areas: the Great Barrier Reef and the world's oldest Tropical Rainforest. Visit waterfalls and crystal clear lakes. Ride one of the most beautiful ocean drives in the world, where the reef and the rainforest lie side by side.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival - Cairns - Mission Beach · 215 km · Overnight: Mission Beach

This morning, you will meet at the ReviRide location to pick up your bike. Make your way south with a suggested stop at scenic Josephine Falls. Next, we suggest a detour off the main highway to visit Mena Creek Falls and Paronella Park, a Spanish-style castle built in 1935. Spend some time on a guided walk and learn the history of this fascinating place in the rainforest. Your destination is Mission Beach, where your accommodation fronts fourteen kilometres of wide golden beach.
Day 2 — Mission Beach - Malanda - Atherton Tablelands · 150 km · Overnight: Malanda

Today is all about the ride! Ride the Palmerston Highway, climbing up to the Atherton Tablelands. The locals call it the Highway To Heaven! While here you'll be spoilt for choice. Food, Wine, Cheese, Chocolate or just Stunning views! Today is your chance to feel at one with nature. Then a visit to Mamu Tropical Canopy Walk is recommended. A short detour off the highway will take you to Millaa Millaa Falls. The afternoon can be filled with some great sightseeing. Visit Malanda Falls and Lake Barrine, a freshwater crater lake, then finish the day with a wander through the main street of Yungaburra, a picturesque village established in the 1890’s
Day 3 — Atherton Tablelands - Cairns - Departure · 220 km

You may like to start the day with a visit to the Herberton Historic Village and go back in time to discover the "real" Australian pioneer story, or take a leisurely ride around some of the picturesque surroundings while stopping for lunch at one of the region's iconic pubs ", The Tolga Pub". Head North again through Mareeba and Mt Molloy, stop by one of the region's coffee plantations. Then descend the scenic range towards the coast and into Port Douglas. Enjoy the hub of this beautiful village; take a stroll and explore the variety of world-class restaurants, cafes, gift shops, boutiques, bookshops, and galleries. You will travel south on the Captain Cook Highway. Its magnificent ocean views and spectacular mountain scenery make it one of the best drives in the country. There are several lookouts along the roadside for those last chance photos. Several beachside communities, such as Palm Cove and Trinity Beach, are worth a detour. Your journey today ends in tropical Cairns. If you wish to stay a few more days, we would be happy to extend your accommodation and bike hire for you to experience some of the many attractions that beautiful Cairns has to offer.
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All prices include GST. Full payment required at booking for tour reservations.