Cape York Motorcycle Adventures is an eco-tourism business located in the northern tip of Queensland, Australia. The company offers a range of adventure-based tours that cater to motorcyclists of different riding skills and preferences. These tours enable the riders to experience the beauty and adventure of Cape York as they ride through the picturesque landscapes of Australia’s last frontier. In this blog post, we will compare and explain the differences between the two top-rated tours offered by Cape York Motorcycle Adventures – the 6-day Bucket List Tour, and the 7-day Adventure Bike Return. So, let’s dive in! Cape York 6-day
Iconic Cape York. Cape York is located in Far North Queensland, Australia, it’s an awe-inspiring region known for its unique wilderness and stunning scenery. It features amazing wildlife, lush rainforest, rocky mountains and breathtaking coastal views and sensational sunsets, the area offers so many incredible experiences for both nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike. It has a rugged outback atmosphere that celebrates the true Aussie spirit, Cape York is an unforgettable adventure that delivers lifelong memories. Get Off-Road on a Motorcycle. Is there anything better than an off-road riding adventure experience to provide an exciting challenge? We think not, with
Not content to rest on their award laurels, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures, who recently took out the Outdoors Queensland Award for Adventure Tourism, has just announced a first of its kind partnership with GASGAS Motorbikes. Having used Suzuki bikes for their tours for 20 years, the move to a more fuel-efficient, better-riding bike from GASGAS signals yet another innovation from this tourism industry leader. “We’ve been looking to move away from carburetors to a fuel-injected bike for a while now, but couldn’t find anything that really met our needs. GASGAS is a lot lighter, which means better handling in technical
We are very excited to announce that Cape York Motorcycle Adventures has won an Outdoors Queensland Adventure Tourism Award! This is a considerable achievement and we could not have done it without the fantastic support of our team, our clients, and the local community. We are so proud to showcase what Cape York has to offer and look forward to continuing to provide world-class motorcycle adventures in this stunning region. What is the Outdoors Queensland Adventure Tourism Award? The Outdoors Queensland Awards* recognise and reward excellence in the outdoors community. The Awards celebrate individuals, organisations, programs, events and activities that have
Channel 7’s Sunrise James Tobin traded in the barometric pressure charts and weather predictions for roost, red dust, waterfalls and the iconic Daintree Rainforest as he leads us through day two of our epic adventure. Click the images to watch: Part 2
Follow four-time Supercars Champion, Craig Lowndes as he and the gang make the journey from Cape York Motorcycle Adventures homebase on the fringes of Cairns, west over Black Mountain and through the red dust of the old gold mine region, before setting up camp at Palmer River under the stars. Where the Dirt Takes Me – Click here to play
G’day Roy, Renae and especially Jeremy, Shane and Gary. What can I say, I turned 40 earlier this year and couldn’t wait to come and join you guys on the 6 day tour to the Tip of Cape York. I didn’t really know what to expect as I didn’t do a heap of homework, but all I knew was that you guys and your team were the company to go with and it sure paid off. From the start
If you’re planning a trip to Cape York and want to know where to stay, here are a few of our favourite accommodation providers. There’s nothing better than a hot meal, shower, and comfortable bed after a long day on the road exploring. Please remember that all of these places are owned and operated by locals, if you treat them right they can be a wealth of information, comfort, and safety to you. The opposite is also true! Lion’s Den Hotel – The Lions Den Hotel was established in 1875 and is a landmark made of timber and iron, famous
There are quite a few motorcycle tour companies traveling in the Cape York area now, so how do you choose the right one. Here are our top 5 tips to help you make a wise decision for your ride of a lifetime. Ask for proof of Insurance, Permits, Certification, or Awards. There are a lot of differences in price and this might help you to choose the right company. Often a higher price will get you an operator that is fully insured, holds worthy permits, and is certified in a few crucial areas. The lower the price the less likely the
CFMOTO AND CAPE YORK MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES JOIN FORCES If you notice a spike in CFMOTO 800MT Tourings doing the rounds in Far North Queensland, the answer lies with Cape York Motorcycle Adventures. The legendary motorcycle adventure tour company has recently purchased 15 units of the all-new 800MT Touring, which it will use on its eight-day Cairns to Darwin and seven-day Cairns to Cape York tours. The maiden voyage, a luxury Cape York trip, is now in progress, and for information on upcoming tours visit https://capeyorkmotorcycles.com.au. Cape York Motorcycle Adventures is owned by Roy and Renae Kunda, with the business now
In this video presentation Roy shows exactly what he carries in his bumbag. He gives a short description of each product and why he has it. Takes his advice and minimise the weight you’ll be carrying around.
About the Author Roy Kunda grew up in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with his parents and two younger sisters. He spent a lot of time with his dog, Sacha, hunting rabbits in the paddocks until he discovered the other boys riding motorcycles out in the bushlands behind the budding housing estates near South Morang. Roy started riding one of his new mates’ bikes in the afternoons after school and hiding his cuts and abrasions from his parents at night. He bought his first motorcycle, a Yamaha YZ80 D, at 13 years of age with money he’d earned
In this video tutorial Roy Kunda shows you how to quickly and efficiently change a motorcycle tyre. He helps with a few tips and tricks that he’s learned during his 30+ years of riding in remote locations.
In this video tutorial Roy Kunda shows you how to de-drown your motorcycle after it’s taken an engine full of water. Never seize the engine or walk away from the bike again. This video is essential learning for anyone who trail rides.
In this video tutorial Roy Kunda shows you how to set up the cockpit area, handlebars, grips etc. to make the motorcycle suit you. They don’t come in one size fits all and these simple tips and tricks will make your ride so much better.
Here’s a flashback to one of the first articles written about Cape York Motorcycle Adventures. Up Top Down Under by John Van Barriger, August 1993.
© Cape York Motorcycle Adventures 2023