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Do you dream of riding your GS in remote, exotic locations?

If so, the 2014 BMW GS Safari-Enduro might just be your dream getaway! The GS Safari-Enduro is scheduled to depart Darwin on July 13th for eight days of epic adventure riding, finishing in luxurious Palm Cove on the Queensland coast. Covering around 3,200 kilometers, the route takes in many iconic Territory and Top End Queensland locations.

A high level of back-up support on the BMW GS Safari-Enduro means every rider will experience the very scenic and remote terrain with total security and confidence.

Lead riders mark the course with arrows and a daily route sheet and GPS files are provided, so you will always know exactly where you are. A sweep support vehicle, an on-bike technical support rider and an on-bike safari doctor are all on hand to assist riders if required. A support vehicle transports riders’ gear each day, ensuring participants are not burdened with fully loaded bikes.

Riders will “rough” it some nights in their very own BMW Safari bike swag (which they keep), and live it up in hotels when the Safari hits major towns.

There are still a handful of positions available, so don’t delay. All you need is a BMW GS motorcycle – if you don’t own one, hire one! – and you could be heading off on the ride of a lifetime.

Registrations close on Monday 23 June. For more information please visit www.bmwsafari.com

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The recent 2015 BMW GS Safari was a huge success – as they always are. 200 riders traversed the magnificent off-road terrain between the Blue Mountains National Park in NSW and Bairnsdale on the Victorian coast.

Adventure Rider Magazine has ridden a few GS Safaris, and both the Safari as well as the more off-road-oriented Safari Enduro are highlights of any riding year. In 2015 we were fortunate enough to be invited to the 20th GS Safari in Tasmania, and to say that landmark ride lived up to the BMW GS Safari reputation would be an understatement. As good as the Safari’s reputation may be, the 2014 run through Tassie was a giant ride in every respect.

For 2015 the GS Safari sold fast, flew past and was an absolute blast. Raging through NSW and cruising its way down the Great Dividing Range into Victoria, the Bavarian bravehearts met the challenges head on and, with good-humoured teamwork, arrived at their destination in the high spirits that seem part of every GS Safari. It’s the benchmark for brand-backed owner rides.

A great start

Backed up by a dedicated support team, the BMW Safari riders departed from the heritage-listed Jenolan Caves Village west of Sydney and threaded their way through the Blue Mountains. Riding on lesser-known gravel roads, the course navigated through rolling farmland and forests before riders arrived in Mittagong for a well-earned break.

The following morning, the riders were soon rolling through Kangaroo Valley and running parallel to the coast toward Batemans Bay. Riders were kept honest by some technical terrain, steep trails and boggy mud holes. They were gifted with ideal GS riding conditions that tested both man and machine. The wide range of terrain and more challenging sections rated well with the group, with many saying the second day of the 2015 Safari was their favourite.

Something for Kate

Batemans Bay was the base for two off-road loops on Wednesday’s ride, showcasing the breathtaking countryside between the coast and the lip of the Great Dividing Range. Steady rain made riding very challenging and for some it was their toughest day ever on a bike.

Although challenged by the muddy and slippery conditions, it was an experience which they won’t forget in a hurry.

One of the GS Safari first-timers who rode the tricky conditions was Kate Peck, a BMW Motorrad Ambassador. Kate, who is kept busy with her Myer fashion ambassador and RPM TV hosting duties, absolutely loves bikes and jumped at the chance to join her first GS Safari. In 2015 she completed two BMW Off Road Training courses as well as a California Superbike School course. On the wet Wednesday Kate was pushed to her limits but showed she was up to the task.

“That was awesome!” she screamed when she walked into the Nelligen Café, drenched from top to bottom.

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With heavy rain falling and more forecast, Thursday’s route was adjusted, but this didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the group as it wound its way through interesting backroads into Jindabyne.

The final day was an epic run into Bairnsdale that tracked the Snowy River on the Barry Way. With the Snowy River in full flow from the recent rain the scenery was as incredible as the riding. From the lunch stop in the his-toric town of Omeo the route headed south through forests and pine plantations, finally arriving in Bairnsdale.

Miles ahead

As is the custom, the BMW GS Safari wound up with a farewell dinner. It’s a great way to celebrate an amazing week of motorcycling adventure and the making of many friendships.

BMW Motorrad Australia Marketing Manager Miles Davis was on hand to not only see the riders smile at the end of each day, but also to witness many of the first-time GS Safari riders’ improvement throughout the week.

“An important aspect of the BMW GS Safari is the optional rider training,” grinned Miles as we wondered if he’d send his column in time for the next issue. “Two days prior to the kick-off, more than 30 riders signed up at an amazing property at Oberon for the opportunity to brush up on their adventure-riding skills at the pre-Safari Off-Road Training Course.

This training proved invaluable over the week’s riding.

“The 2015 GS Safari was a fantastic event – beautiful Australian countryside was explored with other GS riders in a spirit of adventure and mateship. I can only encourage all GS riders to experience it for themselves,” said Miles, no doubt already looking forward to the 2016 Safari.

The BMW Safari has been running since 1994, with a proven formula for motorcycle fun and adventure.

Adventure Rider Magazine has been lucky enough to ride a couple of the recent GS Safari Enduros, the more challanging off-road version of the GS Safari, and rates them as some of the best rides of each year.

In 2015 the GS Safari was backed by a dedicated support team which included BMW Roadside Assistance by Allianz, who provided the sweep vehicle and Safari Tech Support Team. Europcar also supported the event with trucks for Safari luggage and tyre-support services.

The Safari support group also included medical support, lead riders and a management team to ensure the event ran smoothly and provided riders with maximum support.

The next BMW Safari event is the 2016 TS Safari, which is a road-touring event from March 13-18, running from the Byron Bay area to Jenolan Caves. Full details of all 2016 BMW Safari events (including GS Safari and GS Safari Enduro) are available, along with more information at www.bmwsafari.com.

While you’re there, register for BMW Safari news. That way you won’t miss a single development.

It was good to see Ken Dark’s story on the Finke trip in issue #13,” wrote Ian Harcourt. “Here’s my favourite photo of The Pope when he wasn’t crashing. It shows how big the country is and how small it made us all feel.”

We want to know about you readers. Send us pics of you and your bike on your adventure, and maybe a single paragraph about where you were and who was with you. We like meeting new adventure riders and hearing your stories! The images we like best are the ones with bikes and riders.

“Here’s one from our recent Birdsville trip,” roosted Paul Raymond. “I was on the Super Ténéré and ride-buddy Ian was on his V-Strom 650. We did a 3500km round trip from Townsville to Birdsville and back via whatever different tracks we could take. We also met up with some buddies from Goondiwindi and spent our hard-earned at various pubs and fuel stops along the way: Boulia, Bedourie, Birdsville, Longreach and Windorah to name a few!”

George Ciezki started out from Mildura, Victoria, and followed a wet and muddy Darling River track to head outback. He spent three weeks roaming around central Australia. “I just love getting out into the bush and experiencing the amazing creation we have around us,” said George, who looks like he knows how to pack light.

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2014 BMW GS Safari-Enduro

The celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the BMW Safari have got off to an action-packed start with 85 riders recently heading across the top of Australia in the 2014 GS Safari-Enduro.

Setting out from Darwin, the group was treated to some incredible riding and scenery and many were challenged with the ever-changing conditions as they made their way to the coast at Palm Cove via Mataranka, Lorella Springs, Hells Gate, Adels Grove, Karumba and Cooktown.

As the safari headed into the outback, on several nights the group spent the night under the stars in a souvenir swag that was specially produced for the event.

The farewell dinner in Palm Cove raised $3500 for the Black Dog Ride charity, with the winning bidder scoring themselves the number one entry on either the BMW TS or GS Safari in Tasmania later this year.

"We first started talking about this remote and exotic ride a few years ago, so it's very satisfying to see it come together so well,” said Miles Davis, the BMW Motorrad Australia Marketing Manager. “The riders were challenged at times and blown away by this part of our amazing country. At the safaris everyone looks after each other, a lot of friendships are made and everyone has a ball.”

For more information on the TS or GS Safari in Tasmania, visit bmwsafari.com .

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Hi there, does anyone have the 2014 BMW GS Safari Enduro GPS file they would be happy to send me? I'm planning a trip that will include NT and Qld and thought seeing that route might help with planning my trip. Many thanks! Will Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Hey fendog if you do get it can you share I read somewhere it was a great ride cheers

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The BMW Safari GS Enduro heads to the top for 2023. We are starting at the tropical city of Cairns and heading west for seven days of remote adventure riding across to finish up in the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin.

THE LONG WAY ACROSS We are also excited to announce that the 2023 BMW Safari GS Enduro is the first leg of THE LONG WAY ACROSS. This two-part route will conclude with Darwin – Broome in 2024! If you register for the 2023 event you will also have the option to lock in with a deposit for the 2024 leg so you don’t miss out.

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BMW GS Safari 2024

For 2024 the BMW Safari GS will begin at Leura, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. From there 5 days of adventure riding awaits, with a route that will constantly seek and deliver enjoyable, spectacular riding on just about every imaginable surface, through farmlands, forests and mountains. We will zig-zag our way north over the great dividing range and finish up at the spectacular Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast.

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2009-2014 acura tsx.

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2006-2012 Mazda Miata

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2014-2015 Nissan Leaf

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