Frequently Asked Questions

Our recommendation is that all riders wear protective riding gear including motorcycle boots, body armour, approved Australian motorcycle helmets, chest armour, knee and elbow guards, gloves, and goggles/visor.

​Sleeping bag, (please see trip inclusions).

​Cash for items such as souvenirs and a beer as most of the accommodation stopovers will have a licensed bar.

A backpack to keep any personal items that you wish to remain with you.

We suggest that all riders use as much protective gear as possible, however, we understand that it comes to an individual choice and this will be left to you to decide.

We do have a small amount of riding gear that if available at the time of your tour you can hire our equipment. Please ask as soon as possible to ensure we have what you need available. All our equipment is fully cleaned and sanitized after each use.

Our recommendation would be that you should bring your own gear if possible.

If you don’t have your own gear and we are unable to assist, we can put you in touch with our local supplier that will do a good discount if you are doing one of our tours.

A 20% deposit will be required when booking your selected motorcycle tour.

We will also require a bond, of $1400.00 on top of your tour payment to cover any damage caused to the bike or equipment. This payment is needed prior to commencing the tour.

The bond will then be returned once the tour is completed and your bike and equipment has been inspected for any damages.

Deposits are non-refundable, as this will be required to cover the cost of flights, accommodations, etc that will have been pre-booked. However, would hate for anyone to miss out on their fantastic trip, and in some circumstances, we MAY be able to reschedule to a future tour date.

If the cancellation of your booking is after the final payment has been made it would be as follows:

More than 21 days before your departure date is a 75% refund

21-14 days before your departure date is a 50% refund

14-7 days before your departure date is a 25% refund

7 days or less before your departure date is no refund

The best way would be if you could find a replacement and tell us ASAP so we are able to help by advertising your spot for you.

We cannot say that you will be able to get phone reception some days are better than others and different network providers work better than others in some areas but most places are usually ok.

We carry a satellite phone, CB radio and SOS emergency beacon in case of emergencies.

We ask for a $1400- bond on each rental which is returned if no damage occurs. However, we will deduct the required amount from your bond to cover the cost of replacing broken parts or damaged items on the bike or equipment.

This is only taken from the bond if you are responsible for the damage to the bike or equipment.

General maintenance of the bikes is the responsibility of FNQ Motorcycle Tours.

Every effort will be made by staff to repair the bike. If this is not possible, we will aim to get you on another bike so you can finish the tour. If this is not possible, and the reason for the break down/damage was not caused by the rider, FNQ Motorcycle Tours, in some circumstances refund part of your tour fee or offer a future tour of the same value.

On every tour we have staff members that are first-aid trained and we have a fully equipped first-aid kit . We carry satellite phones, a CB and radio satellite communicators, which enables us to contact emergency rescue services and send out and SOS alert. If you are unable to continue riding due to an injury requiring medical attention, it unfortunately, means the end of your journey with us. Before commencing the tour we suggest that you take adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities.

A full motorbike license is great, but we are also happy if you have a learners license, one of these is essential to be able to participate in our tours.

We ask you to let us know what experience you have riding a motorcycle, so we can offer as much support as possible during your tour. However, it is important that you feel confident enough to be on a bike both on and off the road.

During our briefing on the day of the tour, we go through the bikes capabilities and do a short ride with individuals before setting off. Our tour guides have been riding bikes for many years and are here to advise you on how to navigate the different terrains that you will be experiencing, most importantly they are here to ensure you have an amazing time.

All food and drinks are provided in your booking.
BBQs, meals from pubs hotels cafes, etc please see your tour itinerary for more details.
Breakfast lunch and evening meals, all snacks, drinking water, and some soft drinks will be available.
An ice-cold beer may be on offer on certain tours after a long dusty day.

We try our best not to camp at the end of each day we prefer a nice clean bed, hot showers, a room with aircon, good food and a cold beer!

When we are on our longer tours, we mix things up and stay at various pubs, hotels.

The accommodation venues we stay at are friendly, comfortable, and provide good home-cooked meals, they also have the added bonus of having a bar onsite.

(We cover meals, snacks and drinks but not alcohol)
(See your tour itinerary for all inclusions)

If you have a medical condition you must bring a medical certificate from a GP stating your condition and that they are happy you are fit and able to safely participate in our motorcycle tour activities. The medical certificate should be dated before your tour commences and give cover at least until the end of your tour with us.

Absolutely, we strongly recommend that you bring a camera, and or filming equipment to capture as many highlights of your trip as it’s all about memory making.

It’s all in the price when you book!
We cover food, drinks, snacks, accommodation, and fuel, plus all permits and entry fees.
You will need money for souvenirs soft drinks and alcohol