Our Tours
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
Tours at a Glance
Compare our premier multi-day itineraries across Central West NSW. Each journey is designed for gravel and touring bikes with zero logistical stress.
All departures include full mechanical & support vehicle escort.
Central West Cycle Trail
Classic Loop
6 Days / 5 Nights
Dubbo Loop (400 km)
$1,650 inc. GST /person
Goonoo Forest, country farm morning teas, Black Gate Distillery
Central West Cycle Trail
Self-Guided
6 Days / 5 Nights
Dubbo Loop (400 km)
$1,430 inc. GST /person (3+) • $1,980 for 2
Ride at your own pace, luggage transfers, farm morning teas
Orange 360 Cycle Tour
Heritage & Wine Country
6 Days / 5 Nights
Orange Loop (300+ km)
$1,650 inc. GST /person
Heritage villages, Age of Fishes Museum, Cowra Japanese Gardens
Warrumbungles Tour
Dark Sky & Peaks
7 Days / 6 Nights
Dunedoo Loop (350+ km)
$1,650 inc. GST /person
Dark Sky Park, Siding Spring Observatory, Emu Logic farm
Classic NSW Tour
Signature Expedition
Central West Cycle Trail (Classic Tour)
The premier gravel journey encircling historic gold country, eucalyptus forests, and welcoming country pubs.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Start / Finish
Dubbo, NSW
Total Distance
400km Loop
Tour Cost
$1,650 inc. GST /person
Route Circuit
Dubbo – Wellington – Gulgong – Dunedoo – Mendooran – Ballimore – Dubbo
Day-by-Day Itinerary Summary
6 Stages
Day 1
64km
Dubbo to Wellington via Geurie & Mt Arthur Reserve
Stay: Bridge Motel • Morning tea in Geurie, the old pick-a-plank bridge and River Road gravel over Mt Arthur Reserve.
Day 2
76km
Wellington to Gulgong via Twelve Mile Road & Goolma
Stay: Prince of Wales Motel • A gentle climb along the Twelve Mile Road, with lunch at the Goolma Memorial Hall.
Day 3
58km
Gulgong to Dunedoo via Barneys Reef Rd & Mayfield
Stay: Swan Motel • Morning tea at “Mayfield”, quiet roads via Birriwa and lunch in Dunedoo (say hello to Winx!).
Day 4
63km
Dunedoo to Mendooran via Cobbora Station & Black Gate Distillery
Stay: Mendooran B&B • Sally’s morning tea at Cobbora (if available), lunch and whisky tasting at Black Gate Distillery/The Bee Farmer.
Day 5
61km
Mendooran to Ballimore through Goonoo Forest
Stay: Hair of the Dog Inn • Forest trails with Black Cockatoos, sandy sections and the odd water crossing.
Day 6
55km
Ballimore to Dubbo via Wongarbon
Country farm morning tea in Wongarbon, then home to Dubbo via the outskirts of Beni Forest.
Photos From the Trail
Self-Guided
Self-Guided Adventure
Central West Cycle Trail (Self-Guided)
Ride the full 400km loop at your own pace, with daily luggage transfers, pre-booked stays and Mick on call all week.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Start / Finish
Dubbo, NSW
Total Distance
400km Loop
Tour Cost
$1,430 inc. GST /person (3+ riders) • $1,980 inc. GST /person for 2
Route Circuit
Dubbo – Wellington – Gulgong – Dunedoo – Mendooran – Ballimore – Dubbo
Day-by-Day Itinerary Summary
6 Stages
Day 1
64km
Dubbo to Wellington via Geurie
Follow the signposted trail via Wongarbon and Geurie, crossing the Macquarie River on the old pick-a-plank bridge.
Day 2
76km
Wellington to Gulgong via Goolma
Through historic Montefiores and along the gravel Twelve Mile Road to the small settlement of Goolma.
Day 3
58km
Gulgong to Dunedoo
Gold-rush era Barneys Reef Road, the “Mayfield” property and quiet rural roads via Birriwa into Dunedoo.
Day 4
63km
Dunedoo to Mendooran
Country farm morning tea at Cobbora and whisky tasting at Black Gate Distillery or the Bee Farmer (booked for you, paid on the day).
Day 5
61km
Mendooran to Ballimore
Goonoo Forest trails with plenty of birdlife. Carry enough supplies to get you through to Ballimore.
Day 6
55km
Ballimore to Dubbo via Wongarbon
Country farm morning tea in Wongarbon, then the final quiet gravel roads home to Dubbo.
Photos From the Trail
Food & Wine Country
Heritage Loop
Orange 360 Cycle Tour
A rich culinary and cultural loop taking in gold heritage towns, rolling vineyards, and cool-climate valleys.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Start / Finish
Orange, NSW
Total Distance
300+ km Loop
Tour Cost
$1,650 inc. GST /person
Route Circuit
Orange – Neville – Canowindra – Cowra – Cargo – Molong – Orange
Day-by-Day Itinerary Summary
7 Stages Total
Arrival
Pre-booked stay in Orange
Make your way to Orange, where your accommodation has been pre-booked for you.
Evening trip briefing and bike adjustments ahead of our morning departure.
Day 1
66km
Orange to Neville via Millthorpe & historic Carcoar
Morning tea in heritage-listed Millthorpe, then picture-perfect Carcoar beside the Belubula River.
Day 2
61km
Neville to Canowindra via Mandurama
Morning tea in Mandurama, then Canowindra – home of the Balloon Festival. Two nights here.
Day 3
76km
Canowindra to Cowra Loop
Lunch at the Cowra Japanese Gardens, returning to Canowindra on a different route.
Day 4
23–40km
Canowindra to Cargo
Age of Fishes Museum visit, then the gold-rush village of Cargo and its ‘gears and beers’ pub.
Day 5
65km
Cargo to Molong via Cudal & Manildra
Morning tea in Cudal, lunch in Manildra (home of the Amusu Theatre), then heritage Molong.
Day 6
58km
Molong to Orange via Dindima Winery
Tasting & lunch at Dindima Winery, then back to Orange via Lake Canobolas and Borenore.
Photos From the Trail
Dark Sky & Volcanic Spires
Mountain & Wilderness
Warrumbungles Tour
Spectacular volcanic scenery, ancient geology, and stargazing in Australia's first Dark Sky Park.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Start / Finish
Dunedoo, NSW
Total Distance
350+ km Loop
Tour Cost
$1,650 inc. GST /person
Route Circuit
Dunedoo – Binnaway – Coonabarabran – Tooraweenah – Mendooran – Dunedoo
Day-by-Day Itinerary Summary
7 Stages Total
Arrival
Welcome dinner at Dunedoo Hotel
Stay: Swan Motel • Meet your tour leaders and fellow riders over a relaxed dinner.
Stay: Swan Motel • Group meetup and hearty country bistro dinner.
Day 1
87km
Dunedoo to Binnaway via Digilah & Neilrex
Stay: Binnaway Railway Barracks • Morning tea en route, lunch at Neilrex and a DIY BBQ at the Barracks.
Day 2
62km
Binnaway to Coonabarabran via Ulamambri
Stay: Mountain Motel • Morning tea at Ulamambri Community Hall, lunch in Coonabarabran and pizza night.
Day 3
35km
Coonabarabran Loop climb to Siding Spring Observatory
Stay: Mountain Motel • Climb Blackburn Hill for morning tea at the Observatory Café; free afternoon.
Day 4
Tour Day
Coonabarabran to Armatree via Warrumbungle National Park
Stay: Armatree Hotel • Morning tea at the Visitors Centre, then a guided tour and lunch at Emu Logic emu farm.
Day 5
50km
Armatree to Mendooran via Tooraweenah
Stay: Mendooran B&B • Short transfer, bush-style morning tea and a Bee Farmer talk or Blue Sky Cheese visit.
Day 6
66km
Mendooran to Dunedoo via Cobbora
Sally’s famous morning tea at Cobbora Station, arriving back in Dunedoo by early afternoon.
Photos From the Trail
Transparency & Peace of Mind
What You Get vs. How Payments Work
We pride ourselves on honest, no-surprise touring. Here is exactly how our fully supported packages operate so you can ride with total ease.
All-Inclusive Operator Backup
Included in Tour Package
Every critical logistically demanding aspect of your multi-day regional cycling expedition is taken care of by Cooper Cycle Tours from sunrise to dusk:
Full Support Vehicle Escort: Following behind or positioned forward at key junctions for total security, spares, and rests.
Luggage Transport: Your overnight bags, gear bags, and purchases transported hotel-to-hotel daily.
Mechanical Support: Pump stations, basic spares, tyre assistance, and trailside maintenance.
Hosted Morning Teas: Fresh hot water, tea, plunger coffee, and country homemade baking on the road.
Select Group Lunches & Entry Fees: Included access to curated destinations like Emu Logic farm and Black Gate Distillery tastings.
Covered in your single per-person tour fee.
Independent Choice
Accommodation & Pub Dinners
To give you total flexibility over room styles, solo vs. twin share rates, and dining preferences, overnight stays and dinner expenses remain direct:
Pre-Booked by Us: We reserve group room allocations months in advance at clean, vetted local motels and historic country inns so you never worry about sold-out towns.
Paid Direct at Check-In: You pay the property directly at check-in based on your personal room preferences (e.g. single queen, twin share).
Pub Dinners at Guest Discretion: We gather together each night at beloved heritage bistros, but you order and settle your own meal and drinks at bar prices.
Why this saves you money: By paying country motels directly, you avoid travel agency markups and commissions while retaining individual invoice control.
Zero hidden operator margins on your overnight accommodation.
Ready to saddle up with Cooper Cycle Tours?
Dates fill rapidly for spring and autumn loops. Contact Mick & Kerrie directly for custom departures, private group charters, or e-bike inquiries.