RideADV, 5 Day Vic High Country Navigation Ride 5th – 9th April 2025 Proudly supported by Yamaha

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 five magnificent days of Victorian High Country riding at its very best, featuring numerous iconic locations. This highly praised format is back due to popular demand!

Starting and finishing in Bright, VIC, each day offers two route options: a “Standard” route (perfect for larger bikes and those wanting a spectacular but less technical experience) and a “Special” route (ideal for riders on smaller bikes or competent riders on larger bikes looking for a bit more spice). You can switch routes each night to keep things interesting. Both routes are supported by our experienced Sweep Crew, medically trained support riders and support vehicles equipped with multiple satellite phones.

Please note: A minimum 350 km fuel range is required for this ride.

And yes, we carry your luggage!

Accommodation options on the ride include chalets, motels, or camping. It’s your ride… your adventure. Yes, we said Chalet!

The cost is less than $170 per day per person for a fully supported five-day ride, featuring spectacular ADV riding at its best. This is a GPS navigational ride, and we’ll load all the tracks and routes for each day onto your device. The ride is supported by sweeps, medically trained support riders, roving support vehicles, and luggage transport.

Friday Night, 4th April 2025 – Sign On and Riders Briefing:

• Sign On and GPS Loading: Between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM outside the Apline Sports Lodge 20 Hawthorn Ln, Bright.
• Briefing:  Mandatory riders briefing at 8:00 PM. All riders are required to attend. If you can’t make the 8:00 PM briefing, please inform TB at 0499 089715.

Recommended Bright accommodation – 4th April 2025:

• Apline Sports Lodge, 20 Hawthorn Ln, Bright VIC 3741 (03) 57501137 staying here)
• Bright Accommodation Park 438 Great Alpine Rd, Bright VIC 3741•0419 571 685
• Alpine Hotel Bright, 7/9 Anderson St, Bright VIC 3741 • (03) 5755 1366
• BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks, 1 Mountbatten Ave, Bright VIC 3741 • (03) 5755 1064

Day 1 – Saturday, 5th April 2025: Bright to Mansfield

• Fuel and lunch stops en route.
• Travel past and through Mount Porepunkah,Tawanga Plantation, Myrtleford, Bungamero State Forest, Whitfield, Swanpool and finally Buttercup trail finishing Mansfield .

***Riders raved about the Buttercup trail last year***

Accommodation in Mansfield (2 nights):

• High Country Holiday Park – 1 Ultimo St, Mansfield VIC 3722 | (03) 5775 2705 (Yamaha and the RideADV crew will be staying here
• Mansfield Motel – 3 Highett St, Mansfield VIC 3722 | (03) 5775 2377
• Google is your friend

Group Dinner: Mansfield

Day 2 – Sunday, 6th April 2025: Mansfield to Mansfield Loop Ride (Approx. 300-340kms)

• Departure: 8:00 AM from Mansfield
• This loop showcases the best of the southwest side of the Victorian High Country, including iconic locations like Walhalla, Matlock, Thompson Dam, Woods Point, and several high-country huts.

Group Dinner: Mansfield

Day 3 – Monday, 7th April 2025: Mansfield  to Dinner Plain (Approx. 320-350kms)

• Departure: 8:00 AM from Mansfield
• You’ll visit Craig’s Hut, Mount Speculation, the Staircase, Jeep Track, Mt Hotham, and more.
• Fuel stops and food en route.

Accommodation in Dinner Plain (2 nights):

• Motel Style Accommodation: Hotel High Plains, 25 Big Muster Dr, Dinner Plain • (03) 5159 6324 – Hotel High Plains

• House/Chalet Accommodation: Various options available – Dinner Plain Accommodation Options

Example: Alps Heimers Chalet – 3 Heritage Lane, Dinner Plain, which sleeps six for $560. If you get four people, it’ll cost $70 a night per person.

Group Dinner: Dinner Plain Hotel

Day 4 – Tuesday, 8th April 2025: Dinner Plain to Dinner Plain Loop Ride (Approx. 300-340kms)

• Departure: 7:30-8:00 AM from a pre-arranged location (details provided during the evening rider’s briefing).
• This loop includes new tracks and visits to Blue Rag (on the special route), The Twins, Mount Sarah, Wongungarra River, Crooked River, Dargo, Dargo High Plains Road, and back to Dinner Plain.

Group Dinner: Dinner Plain Hotel

Day 5 – Wednesday, 9th April 2025: Dinner Plain to Bright (Approx. 328kms, plus a special 50kms longer route)

• Departure: Sign out at Dinner Plain.
• The route includes stops at Omeo, Benambra, Mitta Mitta, Mt Beauty, and Bright.
• Sign-in: High Country Motor Inn, Bright.

Important Information:

Please remember to sign out and sign back in after each day’s ride to ensure accurate tracking of participants.

For your safety and protection, MX motocross or Enduro-type boots are mandatory for this ride. We no longer accept soft adventure boots, as we’ve seen too many injuries resulting from their lack of support and protection.

All bikes must have at least 80% off-road / 20% road tyres. This is mandatory. If the weather changes (and it will), proper tyres could make all the difference. Contact TB before the event if unsure: 0499 089 715

For any inquiries, please reach out to Greg Yager at 0499 089715 or via email at info@rideadv.com.au.

Join Australia’s Premier Tour Company for an unparalleled adventure!

Spaces are limited, the High Country Ride fills quickly every year —last year’s event reached capacity within days of our 2024 Calendar release! Don’t hesitate, or you may miss out on this incredible opportunity.

Here’s what Gavin Marchio had to say about last year’s ride:

“Brilliant High Country ride with the team from RideADV. As always, the ride was professionally planned and run. It’s a great experience just turning up and enjoying brilliant riding, knowing that it’s all been pre-run. Peace of mind having sweep riders mid-pack and at the back too. If a track is closed on the day, the crew re-route you—no fumbling about trying to find alternative routes. The navigation rides are great as you get to do the ride with your mates at your own pace, either quick or slow. Hard to believe there were a big group of riders as the field pretty much spreads out. I really enjoy the social aspect in the evenings, meeting other riders and sharing stories. Highly recommend RideADV, whether you’re an experienced adventure rider or a beginner, they cater for all levels and for big or small bikes.”

For further details about this ride, please contact TB at 0499 089715 or via email at info@rideadv.com.au. Final details will be provided after the prerun.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to an unforgettable experience with you on the High Country Ride.

NOTE: PLEASE BACK UP YOUR EXISTING TRACKS ON YOUR GPS. WE NEED TO HAVE SUFFICIENT SPACE TO LOAD OUR TRACKS AND ROUTES AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSING OR WIPING EXISTING TRACKS FROM YOUR GPS TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT SPACE IS AVAILABLE. WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE A GARMIN CLEAN OF OTHER TRACKS AND ROUTES TO AVOID CONFUSION WHEN USING YOUR DEVICE WITH OUR MAPS DURING THE RIDE.