Riding gear to pack for Cape York Tour
We recommend that you bring and wear appropriate motorcycle gear at all times.If you are needing to purchase any new gear, we have teamed up with MXstore as they are Australia’s largest online motorcycle gear and accessories store and we highly recommend them. They understand what is needed for a Cape York Motorcycle tour. Please peruse.
- Motocross Pants (enduro pants are a great choice as they have additional reinforcements where they are needed, include pockets for storing essentials and are a slightly stronger more resistant material - Purchase Online
- Motocross Jersey good quality - Purchase Online
- Motocross Boots a good set of boots with a sturdy tread, enduro specific boots can be a great investment as they have additional reinforcements where you need them when riding in rougher terrain. - Purchase Online
- A couple of pairs of thick socks 2 x pair of mx socks past knees - Purchase Online
- Motorcycle Helmet again, it’s worth investing in a good quality helmet with a solid amount of impact support (MIPS or Fluid Inside are recommended). - Purchase Online
- Elbow & Knee Guards knee braces - Purchase Online
- Goggles (clear lenses) fog free recommended - you can pick up enduro goggles which has extra ventilation and assists in reducing fog - Purchase Online
- Gloves - North Queensland Trail Bike Adventures have partnered with FIST gloves and will have them for sale before your tour commences at NQTBA head quarters.
- Hydration pack - Ballards 2Litre hydration pack or another pack that will be big enough to fit lunch, phone, camera, sunscreen, wallet etc. - Purchase Online
- Chamois pants for under your pants to reduce friction and also added protection and comfort, we don’t ride without them - Purchase Online
- Rain jacket doesn’t hurt to grab a weather resistant jacket or vest for those cold or wet days - Purchase Online
For The Tour - 1 Sports Bag
Only 1 set of riding gear is required for this tour, as there are many river and creek crossings to swim in and laundry facilities available along the way. You are in riding gear all day so few other clothes are needed.
- A couple of pairs of shorts and T-shirts
- Underwear
- One light sweat shirt and one pair of jeans or tracksuit pants for those cool nights
- One pair of sneakers or thongs
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving stuff, moisturiser, hairbrush, tissues, lip balm, etc, etc.
- Summer Sleeping Bag, Single flat bed sheet and pillow
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Head Torch, Sunglasses, Soft Hat
- Camera & SD cards batteries chargers
- Money (cash) for mementos, coin laundry, alcohol and entertainment along the way
- Sunscreen and personal insect repellant
- Ear plugs
- Personal first aid supplies-conforming bandages, band-aids, pain killers e.g., voltarin, panadol, nurofen etc. Epi Pen if required ***Due to legal reasons, we are unable to administer any pain killers whatsoever, so please make sure you bring your own to carry with you on trail
Cape York Tour Dates
2022
1 May - 6 May - 2 spots
15 May - 20 May - SOLD OUT
29 May - 3 Jun - SOLD OUT
12 Jun - 17 Jun - SOLD OUT
26 Jun - 1 Jul - SOLD OUT
10 Jul - 15 Jul - SOLD OUT
24 Jul - 29 Jul - SOLD OUT
7 Aug - 12 Aug - SOLD OUT
21 Aug - 26 Aug - SOLD OUT
4 Sep - 9 Sep - SOLD OUT
18 Sep - 23 Sep - SOLD OUT
2 Oct - 7 Oct - SOLD OUT
16 Oct - 21 Oct - 2 - Womens Tour spots
24 Oct - 29 Oct - 7 - South Bound spots
2023
14 May - 19 May - 1 spots
28 May - 2 Jun - SOLD OUT
11 Jun - 16 Jun - SOLD OUT
25 Jun - 30 Jun - SOLD OUT
9 Jul - 14 Jul - SOLD OUT
23 Jul - 28 Jul - SOLD OUT
6 Aug - 11 Aug - SOLD OUT
20 Aug - 25 Aug - SOLD OUT
3 Sep - 8 Sep - SOLD OUT
17 Sep - 22 Sep - SOLD OUT
1 Oct - 6 Oct - SOLD OUT
15 Oct - 20 Oct - 13 - Womens Tour spots
2024
12 May - 17 May - 15 spots
26 May - 31 May - 15 spots
9 Jun - 14 Jun - 7 spots
23 Jun - 28 Jun - SOLD OUT
7 Jul - 12 Jul - SOLD OUT
21 Jul - 26 Jul - SOLD OUT
4 Aug - 9 Aug - 14 spots
18 Aug - 23 Aug - SOLD OUT
1 Sep - 6 Sep - 15 spots
15 Sep - 20 Sep - 15 spots
29 Sep - 4 Oct - 15 spots
13 Oct - 18 Oct - 15 spots