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Accommodation; all meals (except dinner on Day 2 in Roma); drinks and snacks from the tour support vehicle, tour guides, daily maps and itineraries; use of support vehicles as required; day and night tours at Carnarvon Gorge.

All drinks at dinner and alcoholic drinks at lunch; alcoholic drinks, food, beverages, and other personal items you purchase; room service and mini bar charges; telephone calls made from the telephone provided in your accommodation (see note on credit card pre-authorisation in Important Information); laundry costs; parts required to repair your personal bicycle and repairs to your personal bicycle undertaken by Mulga Bicycle Tours or in a third party’s bicycle shop.

Guests are responsible for transfers to and from the tour. To get the best available fares we recommend you book as early as possible.

Find out more about travel connections to Roma and Emerald.

Bike Boxes:

Due to limited space we are unable to carry bike boxes of any kind. If you are flying into Roma with your own bike we recommend you use an airline cardboard bike box and bubble wrap to transport your bike to Roma. At the conclusion of the tour cardboard bike boxes are available from Qantas Baggage Services at Emerald Airport. See our web page on The Great Inland Way Travel Connections for more details.

Tour Itinerary

The tour begins in Roma – “Where country meets the outback”.

Incorporated in 1867, in Roma is sometimes referred to as the Gateway to the Outback and is home to the largest yard sales in the southern hemisphere. Here, over 12,000 head of cattle can be sold in a single day. Roma is also the birthplace of Australia’s oil and gas industry. With the growing demand for natural gas you’ll see evidence of strong industry development throughout the region.

We’ll meet at the Roma Mid-Town Motor Inn on Monday afternoon for our pre-tour checks and briefing and then, before dinner, we’ll pack the bikes in the trailer ready to drive to Surat in the morning.

Accommodation

• Roma Mid Town Motor Inn

Day 2: Surat to Roma - Cycling Distance 79km

No need to pack your bags this morning as we’ll be returning to Roma late this afternoon to stay another night.

We’ll begin the day with a drive to Surat where we’ll have breakfast before heading off on the bikes. Travelling through grasslands and open woodlands we’ll see plenty of Queensland Bottle Trees, all impressive, but wait until you see the size of the one in Roma!

Day 3: Roma to Injune - Cycling Distance 92km

Continuing on the Great Inland Way we’ll take a gentle climb to Injune, also known as the Gateway to Carnarvon. The route is brimming with signs of the region’s thriving industries; timber, oil and gas, and of course cattle. Keep an eye out for the stock routes crisscrossing the highway.

Injune is a quaint yet flourishing country town, full of fascinating history, spectacular views and beautiful landscapes. Tucked at the foot of the Carnarvon Range, it’s also an ideal base for exploring the magnificent terrain leading towards Carnarvon Gorge.

• Injune Motor Inn

Day 4: Injune towards Carnarvon Gorge - Cycling Distance 85km

There are 151 kilometres between Injune and Carnarvon Gorge, so we’ll cycle about half way today before returning to Injune in the support vehicles.

You’ll be captivated by the area’s outstanding natural beauty, with its picturesque grasslands, woodlands and forest. And we’ll finish on a high, the last 18km is mostly downhill through sandstone cliffs and bluffs, open eucalypt and ancient cycad forests.

We’ll then return to Injune in the support vehicles to complete the journey to Carnarvon Gorge tomorrow.

Day 5: Towards Carnarvon Gorge - Cycling Distance 65km

Our morning begins in the support vehicles to return to where we left off yesterday.

Once on the bikes, we’ll leave behind the red and orange sandstone cliffs and journey across the relatively flat plains towards Carnarvon Gorge National Park .

With its towering white sandstone cliffs, winding gorges, ancient rock art and remnant pockets of rainforest, Carnarvon Gorge is a natural and cultural paradise, one we’ll explore on foot over the coming days. We’ll finish at our accommodation, Breeze Holiday Parks Carnarvon Gorge.

• Breeze Holiday Parks Carnarvon Gorge

Day 6: Carnarvon Gorge - Cycling Free Day

Today is an all-important rest day. Say hello to the resident wildlife, take a walk or you could choose to do nothing at all.

And when night falls, it’s time for another adventure. The Carnarvon Night Safari Tour . With help from Australian Nature Guides , and with binoculars at the ready, we’ll look high and low for the Gorge’s nocturnal wildlife. This includes gliders, owls, frogs, microbats and possibly platypus.

Day 7: Carnarvon Gorge - Cycling Free Day

Lace up your walking shoes and get set to further explore the Gorge (this time in daylight!).

Australian Nature Guides will lead us on the Lower Gorge Explorer Walk , an easy 14km walk along the Gorge floor. Crisscrossing Carnarvon Creek on stepping stones, this tour includes the very best of Carnarvon Gorge. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Amphitheatre, a hidden grotto within towering sandstone walls. Take a breather at the Moss Garden, a hidden waterhole which looks as if it’s straight from a fairy tale. Discover the meanings behind the Gorge’s 4,000-year-old rock art, one of the finest examples of Aboriginal stencil art in Australia.

Day 8: Carnarvon Gorge to Springsure - Cycling Distance 72km

We’ll start the day in the support vehicles and drive back to the Carnarvon Highway and then on to Rolleston where we'll stop for morning tea at the quirky Coffee Cart in Beazley Park .

After unloading the bikes we’ll farewell Rolleston and the Carnarvon Highway and continue riding north-west on the Dawson Highway. We’ll pass the Rolleston Coal Mine and then journey through naturally treeless plains, also known as Bluegrass Downs Grasslands.

These grasslands were once a beckoning proposition for pioneer graziers. And whilst many have been overtaken with pasture grass, we’ll see some excellent examples of the grasslands in their original glory - including some rare plant species - as we head into Springsure.

• Springsure Overlander Motel

Day 9: Springsure to Emerald - Cycling Distance 81km

The final leg of our tour takes us from Springsure to Emerald.

Leaving Springsure we’ll be in prime position to admire the landscape, the volcanic peaks and domes of Minerva Hills National Park.

Passing through scrub and farmland on the Gregory Highway, we’ll make our way into Emerald, stopping on the way at Lake Maraboon for lunch. Emerald is a service town for many industries in the region including cotton, grain, coal and even gem mining.

We’ll finish the day with an end of tour celebration dinner.

• The Emerald Maraboon Motor Inn

Today your tour ends at checkout.

There are a few options for your return home:

• Fly – QANTAS or Virgin Australia .
• Train – Spirit of the Outback
• Mulga Bicycle Tours offers a transfer back to Roma after spending a day in Emerald at the end of the tour. Transfer includes an extra night in Emerald (accommodation only) and a one-day drive back to Roma on Thursday 13 June, arriving in Roma about 5pm. Cost: $247.50 per person twin share; $325.00 single. Select "Stay an extra day with transfer back to Roma" when booking.

We recommend you book early to get the cheapest fares.

Or if you just can’t get enough, you are welcome to join us for the next Queensland tour on our schedule: a 10-day biking journey from Cairns to Karumba . With even more spectacular scenery, intriguing wildlife and fascinating stories, this is another incredible cycling adventure.

Important information

• a signed Waiver And Assumption Of Risk Form indicating acceptance of our
• Terms and Conditions ,
• Safety Guidelines ,
• Respiratory Infection Protection Protocol ,
• Code of Conduct ,
• Privacy Policy ,
• and your acknowledgement of our Risk Warning ; and
• a completed Guest Personal Information Form .

You are not required to complete and provide these documents when you place your booking request using the Book Now button on this webpage as we we will send you the links to these documents in an email confirming that we have received your booking request.

Until we receive the completed Waiver And Assumption Of Risk Form and Guest Personal Information Form your place on the tour will be RESERVED.

To enable us to confirm your booking please complete and forward these documents to us no later than 14 days after you have paid your booking fee.

• Your booking fee is not refundable, but is transferrable with at least 61 days’ notice.
• Guests are responsible for choosing a trip that suits their abilities, fitness level, and state of health. See How Mulga Bicycle Tours Grades Its Tours for more information.
• Guests are also responsible for ensuring they are adequately and appropriately prepared both physically and mentally for the tour. If you have any health issues or doubts prior to the tour, you should seek appropriate medical advice and contact us.
• A list of mandatory safety equipment that you must bring with you on tour is included in our Terms and Conditions . We will ask to see your safety equipment prior to the commencement of the tour and we may also check it during the tour. If an item is missing or we form the view that a safety item does not comply, we may decide to exclude you from joining the tour or riding until you have acquired the necessary safety item or it has been serviced or recharged.
• We are unable to delay the start of the tour for anyone who does not have the appropriate safety equipment.
• We make every effort to stick to our plans, but tour details, such as non-riding activities, accommodation, menus, and sometimes routes, are subject to change.
• For the safety of our guests and staff Mulga Tours will cancel riding on days where we consider conditions are such that it is unsafe to ride. This may be due to high or low temperatures, high or gusty winds, heavy rain, low visibility, severe weather warnings or any other condition or circumstances which we consider makes riding unsafe. In these circumstances we will transfer guests to our next destination by vehicle.
• No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area;
• When thunder roars, go indoors; and
• Half an hour since thunder roars, now it is safe to go outdoors.
• Fire Danger Rating . Mulga Tours will cancel riding on days when a fire danger rating of Extreme or Catastrophic has been declared. On these days we will transfer guests to our next destination by vehicle.
• Use Approved Chargers: Only use the charger that came with your battery. If the charger didn’t come with the battery, do not use it.
• Safe Charging Surfaces: Always charge your battery on a hard, non-flammable surface, such as concrete or tiles. Avoid charging on beds, sofas, carpets, or any other surfaces that could catch fire.
• Supervised Charging: Never leave your battery charging unattended, especially in your motel room or while you’re asleep.
• Disconnect When Charged: Once your battery is fully charged, promptly disconnect it from the charger.
• Avoid Damaged Batteries: Do not use or charge batteries that show signs of swelling, leaking, or overheating.
• Bring Your Battery Key: If your battery requires a key for removal, please remember to bring the key with you. At times, we will need to transport your e-bike in our trailer, and you will be required to remove the battery, to reduce the bike’s weight, before we lift the bike into the trailer. When the bike is in the trailer we will place the battery back on your bike. If we cannot remove the battery, we will be unable to load and transport your bike.
• No Loose Batteries: As e-bike batteries are considered hazardous materials we are unable to carry them loose in our vehicles. You are not permitted under any circumstances to carry or transport spare e-bike batteries within your luggage.
• Guests must read all correspondence and information provided by Mulga Tours before and during their tour.
• Hotel credit card pre-authorisations. The tour price includes the cost of your accommodation each night of the tour. At check-in some accommodation providers may require you to provide a credit card pre-authorisation to cover expenses you may incur on top of the accommodation costs covered by Mulga.
• You may choose to hire a bicycle from us . The price of hire will be added to the tour price.

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