This tour takes in the quiet farmland just north of the city and on through the beautiful Kinglake National Park to the northeast of Melbourne.
On leaving the CBD, we ride along the Eastern Freeway and then through the beautiful the outer wooded suburban area of the Warrandyte region, Christmas Hills and skirt the northern edge of the Yarra Valley. We stop for a refreshment break at a very pleasant cafe in Yarra Glen before carrying
on up into the heart of the national park. Riding along beautiful winding roads, peaceful old-growth forest and farmland we are no more than 50km from the CBD as the crow flies yet it seems that we are a million miles away from the bustle of the city.
On the return to Melbourne, we descend from the National Park into open farmland to the north of the city just off the Tullamarine Freeway. The quiet roads on which we travel on leaving the Kinglake park region make for very pleasant riding and give no indication that we are still so close to the city. The final leg of the journey sees us join the Tullamarine Freeway, passing Melbourne International Airport before travelling along CityLink with stunning CBD views as we return to the city centre and your hotel accommodation or the designated meeting point.
Further information
For further information on this region and the venues we recommend, please click on the following links:
Kinglake National Park
Visit Victoria - Kinglake National Park
The Growling Frog Golf Course and Cafe
http://www.growlingfroggolfcourse.com.au/
Tour Price: $200 per person (inc. GST)
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Departure Time: 0800
Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer
Please refer to ‘Tours & Prices’ for meeting points.
This region to the north of Melbourne is one of central Victoria’s best kept secrets as far as many Melburnians are concerned. It is within an hour’s easy reach of the CBD yet is relatively quiet year-round from a tourist’s perspective.
It features the spectacular forested Macedon Ranges with stunning vistas from the summit of Mt Macedon.This tour takes in the stunning and varied countryside of this region with the first stop
being at the summit of Mt Macedon.
The ride to the summit up the southern side of the mount passes through stunning woodland featuring many deciduous and native flora, making it particularly beautiful during the spring and autumn months. Arriving at the summit is literally a world away from the city yet easily within 90 minutes of the CBD. A short walk to the Memorial Cross reveals a breathtaking view south across farmland and forest parks towards the city and even the coastline on a very clear day.
From the summit we ride a gentle descent down the northern side of the ranges and through wooded farmland which then sees us arriving in the small country town of Lancefield for the rest stop - be it morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea depending on the time of day.
After the rest stop, we continue through the tranquil countryside north of the Macedon Ranges and around Hanging Rock before the return to Melbourne with some great views of the CBD on the last leg of the journey before returning you to the designated meeting point or your CBD accommodation.
Further information
For further information on this region and the venues we recommend, please click on the following links:
Visit Victoria - Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Information
Visit Victoria - Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
Mount Macedon Information
Visit Victoria - Mount Macedon
Hanging Rock Information
Visit Victoria - Hanging Rock Park
Tour Price: $200 per person (inc. GST)
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Departure Time: 0800
Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer
Please refer to ‘Tours & Prices’ for meeting points.
Booking Process and Tour Schedule
Tours can be booked on-line via our secure bookings forms - simply follow the process, submit the form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can telephone call us or send a fax.
We provide a complete set of fully fitted motorcycle riders equipment and clothing for every passenger and the wearing of this equipment is a mandatory requirement in all conditions. It is very important to refer to the sizing chart and submit accurate measurements to ensure that we supply you with adequately fitting safety equipment.
Designated Meeting Points and Tour Departure Time
All tours depart from, and return to, any one of the four designated meeting points around the CBD, or your hotel if it is located in or near the Melbourne CBD. The meeting points are detailed on the Tours & Prices page along with maps and vehicle parking suggestions if applicable.
The meeting time for all tours is 0800 at your city centre accommodation or the selected designated meeting point.
On-board Communications System
Each motorcycle has a communications system installed incorporating a UHF radio link, which allows both riders and passengers to communicate whilst on the motorcycles. The bike-to-bike communication system will be switched off for the first hour of the tour to allow easier communication between the riders and their own passenger during this familiarization period, after which it will be activated to allow the passengers to communicate with each other for the rest of the tour.
All tours will end back at your hotel or the designated meeting point leaving you to enjoy the rest of your day and reflect on an excellent half day out!
We offer a range of half day tours through the most beautiful regions surrounding Melbourne. All tours are of approximately four hours duration and include a rest stop for you to enjoy morning tea at your leisure. The tours allow plenty of quality time on the motorcycle to allow you to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the touring regions.
Melbourne is situated on the northern tip of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, Australia and is surrounded by scenic countryside which is all within easy reach of the CBD – from the spectacular Mornington Peninsula coast line to the world-renowned vineyards of the Yarra Valley.
Indulge in an awesome Fly-ride package with Picture This Ballooning and Vicmoto Motorcycle Tours:
After meeting at the Sofitel, be transported to the balloon launch site where you can assist in the pre-flight preparation of the balloon; Fly over the beautiful city of Melbourne in the tranquility of the early morning before being transported back to the Sofitel for a sumptuous sky high breakfast in Cafe La on the 35th floor of the hotel overlooking
the CBD.
Your exhilarating day continues after breakfast with a luxurious half day motorcycle tour through the beautiful country surrounds of Melbourne. You will be suited up from helmet to boots in comfortable rider equipment before heading out of the city on the back of the best touring motorcycle that BMW has to offer. Enjoy wide open spaces, farmland and forest along with a stop for refreshments in a scenic country location before returning to the Sofitel at the end of a truly memorable day.
Experience the beauty of the city of Melbourne from the tranquility of a balloon basket followed by the country surrounds from the passenger seat of a luxurious BMW touring motorcycle.
Travel with both of us and travel first class.
Package Price: $525 per person (inc. GST)
Balloon flight departure time: To be advised by Picture This Ballooning
Balloon flight meeting point: Sofitel Hotel, Collins St, Melbourne
Motorcycle tour departure time: After breakfast at Sofitel
Motorcycle tour meeting & return point: Sofitel Hotel, Collins St, Melbourne
To book a Fly-Ride package, please submit a booking request with us by telephone, email or our Book Tour page. Alternatively, you can contact Picture This Ballooning directly.
Flight availability is subject to prior bookings and appropriate weather conditions - when the weather is suitable for flying then it is also suitable for motorcycling.
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Booking Process and Tour Schedule Designated Meeting Points and Tour Departure Time Half Day Tour Options Fly-Ride Packages On-board Communications System Safety Equipment      The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria’s premier wine producing regions that has international standing and features rolling vineyards, pristine rivers and towering mountains covered in old growth forests. Numerous wineries have cellar door sales and restaurants serving gourmet food and excellent local produce accompanied by their wines. This tour takes in the rolling wooded hills that form the Warrandyte state park region and Sugarloaf Reservoir catchment area on the way out to the valley. There are spectacular views ofthe valley through the trees on the descent from Christmas Hills to the small town of Yarra Glen for a refreshment stop at a great cafe. After the rest stop, we continue meandering around the Yarra Valley on some beautiful quiet country roads before returning to Melbourne across the centre of the valley and an alternative route through the Warrandyte State Park to the Eastern Freeway, returning to your CBD accommodation or the designated meeting point.
Further information
For further information on this region and the venues we recommend, please click on the following links:
Yarra Valley information http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/visityarravalley.asp
Warrandyte State Park Visit Victoria - Warrandyte State Park
Heritage Golf and Country Cub
Tour Price: $200 per person (inc. GST) Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘Tours & Prices’ for meeting points.
  This tour takes us through the incredibly varied countryside to the northwest and west of Melbourne – from lush farmland to dry open country with plenty of forest and hills in between. We make an efficient exit from the CBD via the CityLink and Calder Freeways, exiting the Calder Freeway at Gisborne. We then ride a spectacular ridge line road from Gisborne to Bacchus Marsh following the eastern edge of the forested Leder- derg State Park. Excellent views of the open country to the south and across to the Melbourne CBD are to be had as we descend to Bacchus Marsh – a commuter town approximately 50km from the CBD. We stop in Bacchus Marsh for a tea or lunch break depending on the time of day the tour is conducted before continuing parallel to the Western Highway along peaceful back roads to the country town of Ballan. We then head south and then through some spectacular open country with expansive views in all directions passed the northern edge of the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Continuing east we head back towards the city along country and secondary roads before rejoining the Calder and CityLink Freeways for the final leg of the journey back to your CBD accommodation or designated meeting point.
Further information
For further information on this region and the venues we recommend, please click on the following links:
Lerderderg State Park Information Parks Victoria - Lerderderg State Park
Brisbane Ranges National Park Information Parks Victoria - Brsbane Ranges National Park
Tour Price: $200 per person (inc. GST) Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘Tours & Prices’ for meeting points.    
 The Dandenongs region is one of Melbourne’s most popular park regions close to the city but it is possible to experience the best that this area has to offer whilst still avoiding the crowds…a little local knowledge is all that is required! This tour takes in the native bush of the Warrandyte State Park, the tranquil old growth forest of the Dandenongs National Park and the rolling farmland of the spectacular Yarra Valley. We exit the CBD efficiently on the Eastern Freeway before passing through the Warrandyte State Park and the southern edge of the Yarra Valley. Beautiful views of native trees followed by the intense greens of the fertile farmland on the edge of the city delight us as we skirt the eastern edge of the metropolitan region before heading into the Dandenongs National Park. After wending our way up to the summit of Mount Dandenong through the beautiful forest, we stop for refreshments at The Verandah View Cafe with stunning views across the eastern side of the Dandenongs. After the pleasant break, we head up to the Sky High Observatory to take in the expansive views of the Melbourne region from Port Phillip Bay, across to the Brisbane Ranges to the west and the Macedon Ranges to the north. Following the stop, we continue riding through the mystical forest of the ranges passing through the small towns of Olinda and Monbulk before heading to the eastern edge of the Dandenong Ranges passed Silvan Reservoir. We continue through the fertile farmland which produces much of Melbourne’s fresh produce before crossing the stunning Yarra Valley to the town of Yarra Glen. We begin our return to the city by taking the quiet back roads passed Sugarloaf Reservoir and an alternate route through Warrandyte before rejoining the Eastern Freeway and returning to your CBD accommodation or designated meeting point.
Further information
For further information on this region and the venues we recommend, please click on the following links:
The Dandenong Ranges Visit Victoria - The Dandenong Ranges Information
Sky High Mount Dandenong http://www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au
The Dandenong Ranges Park Information Parks Victoria - The Dandenong Ranges
Yarra Valley information http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/visityarravalley.asp
Tour Price: $200 per person (inc. GST) Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘Tours & Prices’ for meeting points.      
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