Best Dirt Biking Tours In Australia (5 Top Operators)

There's nothing quite like the thrill of riding a dirt bike in a foreign place, whether that's in another country, state or simply area you've never been too before. Testing your skills on new terrain, exploring new tracks, it's all part of the fun. 

And multi day tours are even better, camping outside, sharing dinner and beers with new found friends that love dirt biking just as much as you.

Today we'll be looking at the best dirt biking tours in Australia. From day tours to overseas expeditions, there's a range of providers here to suit every dirt biker, young and old. 

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Best Dirt Biking Tours In Australia

1.   Aussie Dirtbike Tours

Aussie Dirt Bike Tours provide exactly as the name suggests: Australian dirt bike tours throughout Victorian country regions.


Explore the areas of Rawson, Dargo, Briagolong, Toombon, Licola, Walhalla, Mt Selma and more with experienced guides assisting at every step of the way ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure.


Customers can feel confident that everything they need has been taken care of, with fuel, meals and accommodation all provided.


All you need is your dirt bike, safety gear and thirst for adventure. Current tours are outlined on their website and are suited for beginners right through to experts.


Tours will present opportunities to test new skills if desired or you can cruise along at your leisure and just enjoy the scenery.


There is the option to organised a private group tour or join in with others, and tours range from one day to one week with group bookings eligible for a discount.


While there are current tours listed, they are more than happy to organised tours outside what is currently listed to match up with your ideas.


When making your booking, 20% of the full tour price is required and is non-refundable. The rest of the tour fee is required 4 weeks prior to the tour commencing. Cancellations can be made but will incur fees that vary based on how long there is between the cancellation and the tour start date.


2. Outback Adventure Treks

Outback Adventure Treks is an Australian motorbike tour company that was one of the first in Australia and has been running for 26 years.


Their tours cover regions across Australia as well as one international trip to India with prices starting at $2900 AUD.


Tours include Across Australia – East to West or West to East with an option to include the Finke Desert Race, Cape York to Cairns and vice versa, Canning Stock Route – Broome to Perth and vice versa, Uluru to Airlie Beach and vice versa, and India where customers can ride through the Himalayas and along the highest road in the world in the Ladakh region.


Tours are led by knowledgeable experts who provide a high standard of service, attending to every itinerary detail with finesse and expertise.


Tours are constantly being updated and fine tuned to adapt to the ever-changing environment and customer needs to ensure a consistently smooth and outstanding service that is guaranteed to provide excitement and irreplaceable memories.


The tours take away the stress of organising a trip yourself with experts able to provide priceless support and guidance.


Motorbikes are able to be hired if need be and mean customers do not have to worry about shipping their own bike or servicing it prior to or following the tour. All bikes are renewed each season and fitted with handguards and a bashplate.


3. Fair Dinkum Bike Tours

Fair Dinkum Bike Tours is an Australian motorbike tour company owned by motocross racing identity David Williams.


It was established 18 years ago and is committed to creating dream trail bike tours that offer the adventure of a lifetime.


The trail bike tours cover Far North Queensland and Cairns to Cape York with differing tour lengths ranging from 1 day to 8 days.


The tours include motorcycle hire, latest riding gear, meals, fuel, 4WD support (if required), bedding/accommodation when required, fully qualified guides, satellite communication, fishing on selected tours, and all National park fees.


A $1000 hire bike bond is required but will be refunded upon safe return of the motorcycle, and all hire motorcycles are current model Suzuki DRZ 400cc with company specific modifications.


Riders will need to bring safety gear as well as other items necessary for travelling such as water bottles and sunscreen.


Non-riders are welcome to travel along as well in the support truck and will be well taken care of. This is a great option for those who don’t feel comfortable on a motorcycle but want to be there for support and to enjoy the experience as well.


Tours start at $560 AUD per rider with a holding deposit of $500 required for all bookings. The remaining balance of tour cost is to be paid 30 days prior to departure of tour and while cancellations can be made, only partial refunds will be given depending on time between cancellation and tour start date.


4. Outback Motorcycle Adventures  

Outback Motorcycle Adventures is an Australian Motorbike tour company that offers tours across Central Australia.


It was established in 2017 by 2 men that are passionate about motorbikes and wish to share their love of motorbikes with others as well as share their knowledge of the unique and beautiful central Australian region that they know like their own backyard.


Tours on offer include Ultimate Simpson Crossings, ‘The Rock’ 6 day tour, Finke Desert Race Experience and the Red Centre Adventure Rallye.


Prices vary for each tour and depending on whether you bring your own bike or hire one provided. The bikes available for hire consist of fourteen 2019 model KTM 350 and 500 EXC-F motorcycle, which are maintained using Motorex oils, fitted with Dunlop tyres, and have Acerbis 15l tanks and X-factory handguards.


There is also a pricing option for those not wanting to ride but rather be part of the support crew truck.


Tours include all fuel and mechanical support, accommodation, support vehicle, lead and sweep riders and all meals and non-alcoholic drinks. Some pricing options also include flights. Payment plans are available, and a deposit must be made to secure a booking with the full balance due 30 days prior to the tour start date.


Their website offers gift vouchers which would be a perfect present for the motorbike lover in your life.


Daryl Beattie Adventures is an Australian motorbike tour company that is owned and operated by Daryl Beattie, an ex-500cc MotoGP champion.


They offer tours that explore remote corners of the Australian outback and Daryl is present on each and every tour.


Tours on offer include Africa Twin Tours (Ooraminna to Broome and Broome to Kununurra), Finke Desert Race Tour, Canning Stock Route, Madigan Line Tour and Cape York Tour.


Tours vary in degree of difficulty which allows riders to pick a tour that best suits their riding ability. Roads on the tours include bitumen, gravel, deep sand and single trail.


Tours vary in length ranging from 5 days to 13 days and start at $4950 AUD. Prices include bike hire which is a Honda Africa Twin on Africa Twin Tours and a CRF450X on the Cape York and Simpson Desert Tours.


Lead and sweep riders are provided who are experienced riders certified in First Aid and able to complete required motorbike repairs as well as carry satellite phones.


There is a support vehicle that will carry fuel, water, drinks and food for riders which is included in the tour price.


Accommodation is also provided and will be in pubs or motels at the start and finish of the tour but camping the rest of the time.


Flights and alcoholic drinks are the only aspects of the tour that riders will need to pay for outside of the tour fees.


Verdict

There are many dirt biking tour providers in Australia so it was a tricky task to narrow down to the top 5 picks for the best dirt biking tours in Australia. There are many others you could consider that offer tours both locally and internationally in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, New Zealand and continents all over the world. 


Being based in Victoria, Aussie Dirt Bike Tours is your go to for riding in Vic, with another stand out being Daryl Beattie adventures for overseas tours.

Caleb McLaughlin

Last Updated: April 28, 2020 by Rhys