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DAY 1 – Yungaburra to Emu Creek campsite
We leave Yungaburra and take a leisurely drive through the historic mining town of Herberton and then on to the quaint town of Irvinebank where the cycling begins. Today’s journey is is a peaceful, supported, 40 km cycle on a good maintained gravel road which winds its way through beautiful Eucalyptus ranges. We have numerous snack and smoko breaks and the opportunity to swim in refreshing creeks. The support vehicle will set up our overnight bush camp on the beautiful, paperbark-fringed Emu Creek or at a rustic camp on Oaky Creek. The afternoon is spent resting and swimming before a scrumptious evening meal around a camp fire and a good night’s sleep.
DAY 2 – Cycle Lappa to Mt Garnet An early start allows us to have breakfast and strike camp before driving the short distance to Lappa Junction, the starting point of today’s ride. The Lappa Trail is the only accessible Rail Trail in North Qld. and you are fully supported on this remarkable journey which meanders in splendid isolation through beautifully stark range country. The original railway line was privately built in 1902, taken over by the Queensland Railways in 1914 and closed in 1960. The ride follows the original railway alignment in part, and a well graded road adjacent to the alignment for the balance, and covers a total distance of about 50km. This is a relatively remote locality with only a hint of former habitation and the ride offers superb views over rugged ranges and fords beautiful creeks.
There are excellent remnants of the former railway line including old stone bridges and narrow rock cuttings which we pass along the way. We make numerous stops for smoko and snacks and then have lunch and a swim at California Creek. One of the unusual – and most appealing features of the trail is the lack of traffic which allows safe cycling. After lunch we continue on our way through the countryside and end the trip at the former mining town of Mt. Garnet from where we transfer back to Yungaburra.
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Your adventure starts at your accommodation in Yungaburra village where your TAG guide will contact you to introduce himself, discuss your gear (Printout Gear List) aand brief you about trip itinerary and safety. All trips are supported by TAG’s driver/support crew who will be transporting food, camping equipment and your overnight pack to the designated camp site. The guide and crew will also ensure your safety and comfort.
Price $450/guest.
Our price includes professional guide and support crew, transfers, all morning and afternoon teas, light picnic lunch, camp dinner, camping gear including tents, sleeping rolls and chairs and all National Park fees and permits where applicable.
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