Planning to tour Australia by motorcycle? Then read the five tips below carefully, so that you can start your motorcycle holiday well prepared. Good preparation is half the job.

1. Determine in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Map out your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. It is therefore highly recommended to practice riding a motorcycle for a long time.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much with you on the motorcycle, so only take what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.

Motorbike rentals:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia

General:

Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly, and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on the spot. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days of using the road or tunnel. You will receive all information about this when you pick up the rental motorcycle. It is a simple system but it does require action from yourself to avoid fines.

Motor traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire locally about the regulations.

Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must conform to the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a sticker on or a label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.

Lighting: Dipped headlights are not mandatory during the day, but are recommended.

Passengers:
The transport of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under the age of 8 are not allowed to be transported on the motorcycle. Children from the age of 8 may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, carrying a passenger is only permitted if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than a year.

Riding side by side:
Motorcycles may ride next to each other in pairs, provided their distance between them does not exceed 1.5 m.

traffic jam driving:
In Australia it is permitted to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided that a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.

Filling stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. NB; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and bring plenty of reserve fuel. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby petrol stations and check their current fuel prices.

Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open from 8 a.m. to 6 or 8 p.m. Many filling stations in larger cities and along highways offer a 24-hour service or have filling machines. When planning longer journeys, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, petrol stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.

Pay:
You can pay in cash at gas stations. Credit cards are accepted at most petrol stations.

Tank vending machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but a pin code must often be used.

Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are large and petrol stations in the outback may not always have enough fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. On ferries it is forbidden to carry fuel in a reserve tank.

Figures Australia:
Australia consists of 6 states, 2 territories and 1 federal territory (the Australian Capital Territory)

Located on Territory: Tasmania
Official Abbreviation: TAS
Capital: Hobart
Area in km2 :68,401
Number of Inhabitants (2011) :509,965
Type : State