[Kevin]

Ok so im going to Australia this winter for about 3 months.
Diving, surfing and just beach bum it all the way from Sidney to Pert is the plan following the south coast.
Ill prolly just buy or rent a campervan or something so I can bring some stuff.

Would it be worth it to bring a DH bike?
Are there any shuttle or lift accesable trails in the region and are they worth carrying my bike around??

Any help or info is welcome!!

 

[binary visions]

Can I come?

 

[Kevin]

Everybody can come as long as they bring beer.

 

[Mr Jones]

The only place I'm familiar with in Australia that has lift access DH is Mt. Buller. Its about 10 hours out of Syney. Its on the way from Perth though
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/Summer/

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Everybody can come as long as they bring beer.

Coals to Newcastle...

 

[Kevin]

The only place I'm familiar with in Australia that has lift access DH is Mt. Buller. Its about 10 hours out of Syney. Its on the way from Perth though
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/Summer/

Doesnt really justify bringing a DH bike with me but thanks anyway. I have no id about the riding there but with only one lift it wouldnt be worth it...

 

[Mr Jones]

its been years, but when I was there all I hit were the XC trails cuz of the janky rental that I got.

 

[Kevin]

Coals to Newcastle...

I have no idea

 

[Kevin]

its been years, but when I was there all I hit were the XC trails cuz of the janky rental that I got.

Ill check it out anyway, riding wont be my first priority anyway (especially if im not bringing my bike), looks like a nice enough place...

 

[ocelot]

Vegemite.

 

[Kevin]

Vegemite.

Tried vegemite in New Zealand.
I wont make that mistake twice...

 

[JohnE]

You message Partsy for advice?? He may just tell you to fack off...

 

[Kevin]

You message Partsy for advice?? He may just tell you to fack off...

Yeah he must have his reasons, or something.
Fack Satan...

 

[HAB]

I spent 3 months in Oz over the summer, including a bit driving around in a camper van. Honestly, I wouldn't bother. I had a bike with me, and there was some good riding, but especially if you're going to be in a van the whole time, it's going to be more hassle than its worth. There's not much space in those things, so dragging it around for 3 months is going to suck, and there are SO MANY other awesome things you can be doing it's just not worth it.

I'm jealous. I've only been back in the states 2 months and I want to go back.

 

[Kevin]

I spent 3 months in Oz over the summer, including a bit driving around in a camper van. Honestly, I wouldn't bother. I had a bike with me, and there was some good riding, but especially if you're going to be in a van the whole time, it's going to be more hassle than its worth. There's not much space in those things, so dragging it around for 3 months is going to suck, and there are SO MANY other awesome things you can be doing it's just not worth it.

I'm jealous. I've only been back in the states 2 months and I want to go back.

Hehe well I travel 4 months a year and Ive been doing for the past 5 years 5 years. So I allways know it wont be long till my next trip, that really helps to ease the pain!!

Ok so doesnt look like Ill bring my bike then.
More time to try and teach myself how to surf!

 

[sstalder5]

Vegemite.

 

[valve bouncer]

Bring an extremely large wallet.

 

[BikeMike]

I've been in Perth for almost three years now. Unfortunately for riding, Perth is just about flat as a pancake. Probably not worth traveling with a bike for. I don't even own a mountain bike here. Amazing beaches and water all up and down the west coast though, so surfing and diving is a good call. Bring a fishing rod and catch dinner when you camp at remote beaches. Happy to help with any left coast questions, but haven't been over east yet (GB reef area excepted).

 

[HardtailHack]

I wouldn't bother, there's too many Americans there.

You could take you skateboard and chaps.

 

[Kevin]

Bring an extremely large wallet.

Wallets covered, i just need to fill it up...
Luckily I have four months off every year with my regular paycheck coming in every month

 

[Kevin]

I've been in Perth for almost three years now. Unfortunately for riding, Perth is just about flat as a pancake. Probably not worth traveling with a bike for. I don't even own a mountain bike here. Amazing beaches and water all up and down the west coast though, so surfing and diving is a good call. Bring a fishing rod and catch dinner when you camp at remote beaches. Happy to help with any left coast questions, but haven't been over east yet (GB reef area excepted).

Thanks Ill let you know!
Fishing rod was allready on the list...

 

[Kevin]

I wouldn't bother, there's too many Americans there.

You could take you skateboard and chaps.

Looks like fun, deadly. But fun...