Why this ride
Open upland riding with long sight lines and varied gradients. It also links naturally to Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast hinterland.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Blackall Range Tourist Drive
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 116 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 1 h 53
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
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Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Access context
Check state road reports, fire, flood, fuel range and unsealed-road suitability. Specific flag: weekend traffic.
Seasonal context
Apr-Oct
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Brisbane
Brisbane winds along its river like a long, lazy snake, with the city centre in one loop and suburbs spreading over low hills on every side. It began in 1825 as a penal settlement, chosen for its position on the Brisbane River, and grew slowly into the capital of Queensland. A humid subtropical climate means jacaranda trees blaze purple in October and November, thunderstorms roll in on summer afternoons, and the winters are mild and sunny, ideal for riding. The Story Bridge, the riverside parks at South Bank and the ferries that glide up and down the water give the city a relaxed charm.
Read the complete Brisbane write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Brisbane sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Maleny.
2. Maleny
Planning note
Maleny comes up 32 km in. Next is Montville.
3. Montville
Planning note
At least 90 km in you reach Montville. Next is Mapleton.
4. Mapleton
Planning note
Mapleton, late in the day.