Melbourne is a great city that offers a lot to do and to see! All of the riders arrived a day early to take in the sights and sounds of this wonderful city!

Janis and I spent the day getting the bikes ready, handing them over to the riders and preparing for the tour.
Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne
Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne

We hosted the tour kick-off meeting in a small library within the hotel before taking everyone out for a great dinner at a wonderful seafood restaurant in the Victoria Harbour with views of the Etihad Stadium, Melbourne City and the marina. A great way to end a busy day and a wonderful way to start the tour with everyone.

Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne
Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne
Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne
Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne
Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne

We found and bought our tour mascot, a cuddly little koala bear which we have named ‘Koolio the Koala’. Koolio will ride with a different person in the group throughout the tour as we make our way from Melbourne to Tasmania and then up to Sydney over the next 15 days.

Australia Tasmania 2017, Motorcycle Tour in Australia, Day 1, Arrival in Melbourne

John