A new guide to motorcycling in New England has been released by Transport for NSW to showcase rides, raise safety awareness and enhance the riding experience. Browsing this free, downloadable guide may also raise interest in buying a new machine to further enhance your personal country ride experience. The New England area in the Hunter Region of NSW, is an extremely popular area for motorbike rides. But according to Transport for NSW, it is rates high for motorbike crashes. The 60-page guide includes safety tips with the aim of upping the awareness of safety when riding in the area.
According to the department, this latest guide is an expansion of the previous ‘Motorcycling the Hunter’ which won an award. The department’s spokesperson said that the area has some of the most picturesque rides in NSW, and covers across the ranges, through the Northern Tablelands and includes gorges, waterfalls and the plains.
The guide was developed with input from local riders on their favourite ride routes. The guide also includes information on tourism in the region and emphasises road safety. Inclusion in the guide are downloadable GPX map files, advice to handle the local weather conditions, and options for communication when out of range for mobile phone service.
We think that browsing the guide may not only spark interest in riding the region but also in upgrading your current ride for a model more suited to long country rides and with upgraded safety features. , browse the rides, and consider your financing options for that new machine.
Motorcycling in New England Guide Overview
The guide includes a number of rides with the information for each including the attractions available in the town, the sights to take in the surrounding areas, roads to take, and local intel on weather and road conditions.
The Gunnedah ride takes in the Liverpool Plains with the fertile soil awash with the vibrant colours of crops including wheat, canola, cotton and sorghum. This ride will suit those interested in art with the town renowned for its active artistic community.
Tamworth may be best known as Australia’s country music mecca, but it is also home to the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum – a ‘must-stop’ for avid motorcyclists and collectors. Out of town, take Nundle Creek or Werris Creek Roads for some great riding experiences. The guide recommends the Moonbi Ranges ride, Nundle, Handing Rock, the Peel Valley and the lookout at Chaffey Dam.
Around the town of Walcha are some of what are rated as Australia’s best motorcycle rides – the Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts Way. Check out the details in the guide and plan your trip.
Armidale is one of the major towns in the region and apart from the university and cultural attractions, the area boasts world heritage lists national parks with amazing gorges and waterfalls.
If you’re after the exhilaration of winding roads, browse the Glen Innes page in the booklet. Ride through the UNESCO heritage listed area of the Gibraltar Range and through the Washpool National Park for wilderness which is untamed and waiting you to explore.
Other towns showcased in the guide include Uralla, Gwydir and Inverell. For anyone considering getting away for winter weekends and getaways, these areas can provide ideal locations and plenty of great riding experiences.
Financing a Machine for Motorcycling in New England
As mentioned, while offering fantastic riding experiences, this area is unfortunately known for many crashes. While safety is a priority for riding in all areas – urban and regional, special care should be taken in New England. This may start with ensuring your machine is suitable for the ride selected and has the best available safety equipment. If you’re current machine is not equipped with the latest options, then perhaps it is time for an upgrade.
Upgrading to a new model machine may be very achievable with our affordable finance. Our Secured Motorbike Loan offers highly competitive rates on new machines, with your best rate individually sourced by our brokers. With new models, many buyers will not need to provide additional collateral as the machine is accepted as the loan security.
While browsing possible models for purchase, use our Finance Calculator to get quick repayment estimates on your loan. If you want to get a new machine quickly for an upcoming ride, we can arrange fast loan approval to expedite delivery of your machine.
If looking to upgrade a current machine with new safety equipment and extras, we may have a loan option available to fund those expenses. Our Unsecured Personal Loan is a versatile form of credit which can be used to fund a wide range of personal expenses. A number of tech upgrades, safety measures, wet weather gear and possibly extra saddle bags may be packaged together and covered with an unsecured loan. Making it affordable to set your machine up to more safely handle the conditions expected on your planned route.
To get your motorcycling in New England plans underway with a new machine or upgrades to an existing machine, contact Jade Bike Loans on 1300 000 003 to discuss your financing options.
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