Best motorcycle destinations in Oceania
Best motorcycle destinations in Oceania
Scenic coastal highway loops and remote volcanic island roads in Oceania
Oceania has long, empty roads and very little traffic once you leave the cities, which makes it a relaxed and fun place to explore on two wheels.
In Australia, the Great Ocean Road in Victoria has sea cliffs, surf beaches and plenty of curves, and it is an easy ride from Melbourne. Tasmania is a favorite with local riders, with twisty mountain roads, green valleys and quiet towns that are never far apart. For something bigger, a trip into the Outback on a sealed road like the Stuart Highway shows just how huge and empty the country really is. New Zealand packs a lot into a small space, and the roads around the Southern Alps, the West Coast and the Coromandel Peninsula have one great view after another.
Wildlife like kangaroos often crosses roads in Australia around dawn and dusk, so it is safer to avoid riding in the countryside at those times.
Lists by region
Island in New Zealand
South Island
Majestic fjords and alpine peaks
Haast Pass tops out at 562 metres between the Haast and Makarora valleys. The Great Alpine Highway runs 245 kilometres from Christchurch to Greymouth over Arthur's Pass. The Crown Range Road, linking Queenstown and Wanaka, is the highest main road in New Zealand. The Akaroa Loop near Christchurch is very twisty.
City in Australia
Cairns
Gateway to Reef and Rainforest Wonders
The Gillies Highway packs 263 corners into the climb from the Goldsborough Valley to Atherton. The road gains 800 metres of elevation in only 19 kilometres. Gordonvale lies at the foot of the range south of Cairns. Rain and fog can reduce visibility on the climb. Several petrol stations line the route.
Island in Australia
Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
Elephant Pass is under 30 kilometres long and carries very little traffic. The Tasman Highway runs about 200 kilometres from St Marys to Launceston. A 140 kilometre Channel Highway loop from Hobart takes about two hours. The road from Strahan to Derwent Bridge covers 130 kilometres via Queenstown.
City in Australia
Darwin
Tropical gateway to ancient wetlands and reefs
The Stuart Highway starts here and runs 2,720 kilometres to Port Augusta. The Northern Territory section has a posted limit of 130 kilometres an hour. A turnoff about 85 kilometres south leads towards Litchfield National Park. Inside the park the road is good, well laid tar. No fuel is sold in the park.
Region in New Zealand
North Island
Geothermal Wonders and Māori Culture
The Forgotten World Highway has four scenic twisty sections and a tunnel. The pub at Whangamomona is bike friendly. The Otorohanga Escape Loop circles Pureora Forest Park for about 200 kilometres. The Waipukurau Loop runs just over 270 kilometres with side trips to Hawke's Bay beaches. A Coromandel Peninsula loop passes scenic beaches.
Landmark in Australia
Great Ocean Road
Coastal cliffs and turquoise waves
About 3,000 returned servicemen built the road mostly by hand starting in 1919. The Lorne to Apollo Bay section was finished in November 1932. It runs 240 kilometres from Torquay to Allansford near Warrnambool. Speeds range from 50 to 100 kilometres an hour on two lanes.
Fjord in New Zealand
Milford Sound
Breathtaking fiord of towering peaks
State Highway 94 covers 119 kilometres from Te Anau to the sound. The road tops out at 945 metres beside the 1,270 metre Homer Tunnel. There are no petrol stations between Te Anau and Milford Sound. Avalanche control closes the road about 8 days a year.
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