Australia's Best Motorcycle Riding Routes
From alpine mountain passes to coastal cruises and outback epics, we have mapped the finest riding roads in every state and territory.
Browse Routes by State
Select your state to see the top routes, difficulty ratings and detailed maps.
New South Wales
The Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and South Coast
Victoria
High Country, Great Ocean Road and Grampians
Queensland
Atherton Tablelands, Sunshine Coast hinterland and Cape York
South Australia
Flinders Ranges, Adelaide Hills and Yorke Peninsula
Western Australia
South West, Margaret River and the Pilbara
Tasmania
West Coast Wilderness, East Coast and the Huon Valley
Northern Territory
Stuart Highway, Kakadu and the Red Centre
ACT
Canberra region, Brindabella Ranges and Snowy Mountains access
8 Featured Routes
Hand-picked by our riding team for variety, scenery and road quality.
Great Alpine Road
VIC ยท Mountain Pass
Australia's highest sealed road, linking Wangaratta to Bairnsdale through the Victorian High Country. Expect sweeping alpine scenery, tight technical corners and long open straights.
Putty Road (B52)
NSW ยท Mountain Pass
Connecting Windsor to Singleton through the Hunter Valley, Putty Road delivers 170 km of flowing bends through dense bush. A rite of passage for every Sydney rider.
Caves Road
WA ยท Coastal Road
Winding through the Margaret River wine region and karri forests, Caves Road is a relaxed coastal cruise with excellent food stops and ocean views.
Gillies Highway
QLD ยท Mountain Pass
Climbing from Gordonvale to Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands, the Gillies is 35 km of near-constant corners through rainforest. Short but unforgettable.
Lyell Highway
TAS ยท Outback Touring
Crossing Tasmania's wild west from Hobart to Strahan, the Lyell Highway takes you through ancient rainforest, button-grass plains and glacial lake country.
Stuart Highway
NT ยท Outback Touring
The ultimate Australian outback epic, running from Adelaide to Darwin. Vast red plains, roadhouses hundreds of kilometres apart and sunsets you will never forget.
Heysen Trail Corridor
SA ยท Outback Touring
The Flinders Ranges backdrop makes this one of Australia's most dramatic riding regions. Rocky gorges, ochre plains and near-empty roads all day.
Brindabella Road
ACT ยท Mountain Pass
Departing Canberra's western fringe, Brindabella Road climbs into pine forests and alpine meadows with sweeping valley views. Perfect for a half-day blast.
Route Types
Mountain Passes
Technical switchbacks and high-altitude vistas. These routes demand concentration and reward skill. Best suited to intermediate and advanced riders.
- โGreat Alpine Road
- โGillies Highway
- โBrindabella Road
Coastal Roads
Relaxed riding with ocean air, seaside towns and long sweeping bends. Suitable for all skill levels and great for touring.
- โCaves Road WA
- โGreat Ocean Road VIC
- โPacific Coast NSW
Outback Touring
Long-distance epic routes through red deserts, gorges and vast open plains. Requires planning, a reliable bike and plenty of fuel range.
- โStuart Highway
- โGibb River Road WA
- โLyell Highway TAS