ALL NEW ROUTES, OPEN TO ALL BIKES = AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE
This ride is open to all brands and makes of adventure motorcycles.
RideADV and Yamaha Australia proudly present three magnificent days of Central West NSW adventure riding, starting and finishing at Wallerawang, NSW.
For 2027 we’ve put together a three-day navigation adventure taking riders from Wallerawang to Orange, then Orange to Gulgong, before a completely different route brings us back through some of the best Central West riding country to finish at Wallerawang on Monday. This is a GPS navigation adventure ride. You’re not stuck riding in a line or sitting in somebody else’s dust all day. Follow the supplied GPS tracks, ride at your own pace and enjoy the adventure with your mates.
Each day will offer two route options where conditions and terrain allow:
Standard Route – Designed for larger adventure bikes and riders looking for spectacular ADV riding without the more technical challenges.
Special Route – More technical terrain for smaller bikes or competent riders on larger adventure bikes looking for some extra spice.
You can choose the route that best suits you and change between Standard and Special routes throughout the event. Both routes are supported by our experienced RideADV Sweep Crew, medically trained support riders and support vehicles, with satellite communications and tracking capability throughout the event.
And yes – we carry your luggage!
Accommodation options include motels and pubs, allowing you to choose the style and budget that suits you. It’s still Your Ride, Your Adventure – we’re just there to keep you on track and help you get safely to the finish.
This ride is for intermediate to experienced adventure riders.
What’s Included
- – Fully Connected Crew – riders, vehicles and staff tracked and linked for improved safety and rapid response.
- – Premium Rider Routes – custom-built using decades of real-world adventure riding and route knowledge.
- – GPS Setup & Support – tracks loaded or supplied, with navigation support throughout the event.
- – Support Riders & Mechanics – experienced crew on bikes carrying tools and spares, with multiple mechanically experienced crew members.
- – 4WD Backup & Recovery – purpose-built support vehicles, trailers, recovery equipment and remote-area first aid capability.
- – Medical Coverage – medically trained crew on-route throughout the event.
- – Modern Safety & Communications – tracking, satellite communications and connected support systems.
- – Luggage Transport – we carry your luggage between overnight locations.
- – The Original Industry Leaders – nearly 15 years of delivering professionally organised adventure rides across Australia.
What’s Not Included
- – Fuel
- – Meals
- – Accommodation
- – Personal expenses
Friday, 28th May – Sign-On & Riders Briefing
Location: Black Gold Motel, Wallerawang, which will be our starting and finishing location for the event.
Sign-On: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Riders Briefing: 7:00 PM to 7.15 PM – Black Gold Motel
Sign-on will run from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. During sign-on we’ll complete registration, check rider requirements and organise GPS track loading ahead of Saturday morning We’ll cover the weekend format, navigation, safety procedures, route information, support arrangements and everything you need to know before we hit the tracks on Saturday morning.
Recommended Accommodation – Wallerawang – Friday 28th May
- – Black Gold Motel – 121 Main Street, Wallerawang – https://blackgoldmotel.com.au/ The Black Gold Motel will be our event base, with accommodation, restaurant facilities and space for larger groups. Some riders may also wish to book accommodation at the Black Gold Motel for Monday 31st May after we return to Wallerawang.
You can speak directly with the Black Gold Motel regarding arrangements to leave your vehicle parked there for the three days of the event.
Riders are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation. Book early.
Day 1 – Saturday, 29th May, Wallerawang to Orange
Distance: TBC following the final pre-run
Sign-Out: 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM – Black Gold Motel, Wallerawang
Day 1 gets straight into some of the best adventure riding the Central West of NSW has to offer. Leaving Wallerawang, we’ll work our way through a mixture of pine forests, flowing twin trails, fire trails, gravel backroads and classic Central West riding country as we make our way towards Orange. The day will incorporate some of the region’s iconic riding areas, including Sunny Corner, Hill End, the Bridle Track and Ophir, along with plenty of pine forest and back-country tracks linking it all together.
This is proper Central West adventure riding – historic gold country, river valleys, forests, climbs, open trails and some sensational scenery. Both Standard and Special options will give riders a full day on the bike, with the Special route adding more technical sections for riders looking for an extra challenge. We finish Saturday afternoon in Orange, where riders can settle in before getting together for dinner.
Orange Accommodation – Saturday 29th May
- – Orange Motor Lodge – 110 Bathurst Road, Orange (02) 6362 4600 – https://orangemotorlodge.com.au/
- – Ophir Hotel – 84 Glenroi Avenue, Orange (02) 6362 4995 – https://www.ophirhotel.com.au/
- – Parkview Hotel – 281 Summer Street, Orange (02) 6361 7014 – https://www.parkvieworange.com.au/
Riders are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation. Book early.
Saturday Night Dinner – Ophir Hotel
Saturday night we’ll get everyone together for dinner at the Ophir Hotel in Orange. It’s a chance to catch up after the first day, grab a feed and a drink, swap stories from the tracks and settle in before another big day of Central West riding on Sunday.
Riders will purchase their own meals and drinks.
Day 2 – Sunday, 30th May 2027, Orange to Gulgong
Distance: TBC following the final pre-run
Sign-Out: 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM – Orange
Day 2 leaves Orange and takes us deeper into the Central West as we make our way towards Gulgong. The route will take riders out through country around the Wellington region, incorporating a great mixture of farm tracks, twin trails, pine forest, flowing dirt roads and remote back-country riding. One of the features of the day will be sections of twin trail running alongside the railway line, mixed with open dirt roads and farm tracks as we work our way north. Expect plenty of variety throughout the day – open country where you can let the bike flow, tighter farm and forest tracks, twin trails and some fantastic Central West scenery. We finish Sunday afternoon in the historic gold-mining town of Gulgong.
Gulgong Accommodation – Sunday 30th May
- – Gulgong Motel – 71 Medley Street, Gulgong (02) 6374 2259 – Gulgong Motel The Gulgong Motel will be the RideADV crew base for Sunday night.
- – Ten Dollar Town Motel – Corner Medley & Mayne Streets, Gulgong (02) 6374 1204 – https://www.tendollartownmotel.com.au/
Riders are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation. Book early.
Sunday Night Dinner – Centennial Hotel, Gulgong
Sunday night we’ll get everyone together at the Centennial Hotel in Gulgong. It’s a chance to get the whole group together, catch up with the RideADV crew, enjoy a classic country pub dinner and swap a few stories before our final day back to Wallerawang.
Riders will purchase their own meals and drinks.
Day 3 – Monday, 31st May, Gulgong to Wallerawang
Distance: TBC following the final pre-run
Sign-Out: 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM – Gulgong
Monday morning we leave Gulgong and point the bikes back towards Wallerawang – but this is not simply a transport day. We’ve got another full day of Central West adventure riding planned before the event is finished. The return route will incorporate some outstanding riding through areas including Razorback Road, Sallys Flat, Worlds End, the Turon River and Sunny Corner, along with plenty of connecting forest tracks, gravel roads, twin trails and remote Central West country.
Expect another great mix of terrain as we work our way south and east, eventually returning through the ranges towards Wallerawang. After three days of riding, we finish back where it all started at the Black Gold Motel in Wallerawang. It’s a proper final day on the bike and a fitting finish to three days of Central West adventure riding.
IMPORTANT RIDER INFORMATION
Please remember to sign out every morning between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM and sign back in at the completion of every day’s ride. This is critical to our rider tracking and safety systems.
- – BOOTS ARE MANDATORY – For your safety and protection, MX motocross or Enduro-style boots with proper ankle support are mandatory. We do not accept soft adventure boots. We have seen too many injuries caused by boots that simply do not provide sufficient protection or support. If you are unsure whether your boots meet the requirement, contact TB before the event on 0499 089 715.
- – TYRES ARE MANDATORY – All motorcycles must be fitted with a minimum 80% off-road / 20% road tyre. This is not negotiable. Central West conditions and terrain can change quickly, and the correct tyres can make the difference between enjoying the ride and struggling through sections. If you are unsure about your tyres, call TB – 0499 089 715 before the event.
- – FUEL RANGE – The final minimum fuel range will be confirmed following the pre-run. Fuel availability can change, particularly in regional areas, so riders must refuel at all recommended locations even if they believe they have enough fuel to continue.
- – TUBES & TYRE REPAIRS – Ultra or Heavy-Duty tubes are recommended. If you are running tubeless tyres, we strongly recommend carrying a suitable tube in case a damaged or bent rim prevents the tubeless system from holding air. We recommend you have a tubeless tyre plug kit.
- – AMBULANCE COVER – Ambulance cover is strongly recommended.
- – GPS & NAVIGATION – This is a GPS navigation ride. RideADV will supply the tracks for each day’s riding and assist with loading compatible GPS units. Riders using tablets or navigation apps will be supplied with the relevant GPX files every evening.
- – IMPORTANT – BACK UP YOUR GPS BEFORE THE EVENT Please back up any existing tracks or routes that you wish to keep. We need sufficient free space on your GPS to load the RideADV tracks and routes. We strongly prefer riders to arrive with a Garmin cleared of unnecessary old tracks and routes. RideADV cannot be responsible for existing tracks that need to be removed to create sufficient space or prevent confusion during the event.
For best results, we recommend:
- – Track-Up orientation
- – 3D mode OFF
- – Route recalculation OFF
- – Sufficient free track space available before sign-on
Ride With Australia’s Premier Adventure Tour Company
For nearly 15 years, RideADV has been delivering professionally organised, fully supported adventure rides through some of the best riding country in Australia. The Central West 3-Day Navigation Adventure Ride brings together some of the best riding the region has to offer – Sunny Corner, Hill End, the Bridle Track, Ophir, Wellington country, Gulgong, Razorback Road, Sallys Flat, Worlds End and the Turon River – along with plenty of lesser-known farm tracks, forests, twin trails and back-country routes in between. Three full days. Three great Central West towns. Premium GPS routes and the full RideADV support package.
It’s what we do. Your Ride. Your Adventure.
Questions?
Contact TB – 0499 089 715
Email: info@rideadv.com.au
Final route distances, fuel requirements and event details will be confirmed following the pre-run.
