Update 18 March 2026: Return route to Tuross Boatshed GM link updated to include Merimbula Boat Ramp as meeting point with BMWTCNSW riders.

The BMW Touring Club of NSW (BMWTCNSW) is inviting BMWMCC members and guests to join them for lunch (@11:45) at Tuross Boatshed & Café on Sunday 17^th May to celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day. So, what better excuse do we need for an overnight Mountains to the Sapphire Coast ride to join fellow motorcyclists in admiring veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles? 

Outbound Saturday (overnighting in Eden 16/5) and returning Sunday via Clyde Mtn.

Short on time or not up for an overnighter – then meet us at Tuross Boatshed for lunch and join the ride home: https://share.google/nG0oA11LGFkrTmecc

Note: You don’t need to ride a veteran, vintage or classic BMW motorcycle to join this ride.

Outbound (16/5): Proposing (TBC by riding group) ex. EG Ampol Hume-Monaro Hwy-Cooma (coffee/refuel)-Brown Mtn-Bemboka-Mogilla Rd-Candelo (lunch)-Myrtle Mtn Rd-Mt. Darragh Rd-Bombala (regroup/refuel)-Monaro Hwy-Imlay Rd & Princes Hwy-Eden (385 km): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lmpqy8VNrJyjfXtQ8

Alternative route (e.g. poor weather on Brown Mtn): Ex. EG Ampol Hume-Monaro Hwy-Cooma (coffee)-Church & Maffra Rds-The Snowy River Way-Bombala (lunch/refuel), Mt Darragh Rd, Back Creek & Nethercote Rds to Eden (291km): https://maps.app.goo.gl/X6e9N6dX1z2M2HjPA

Return (17/5): Proposing (TBC by riding group):

• Ex. Eden-Merimbula Boat Ramp-Tathra-Bermagui (coffee)-Narooma-Tuross Boatshed (163 km): https://maps.app.goo.gl/MVn4EoEANXYNcJAR7

Note: Riders ex. Eden to meet BMWTCNSW riders @ Merimbula Boat Ramp (end of Merimbula Airport runway).

• Ex. Tuross Boatshed-Nelligen-Braidwood (regroup/rest stop)-Bungendore (156 km): https://maps.app.goo.gl/hqLzvLuM8KZw2nj8A

Approximately 705 km return (ex. Hume to Bungendore) on a mix of sealed main, secondary and minor roads (expect damaged road surfaces).

GS Riders: A possible GS ride/GS breakout section/s are under consideration – (not definite and TBC later).

Proposed rest, lunch and refuel stops (see above): All flexible - to be agreed by riders each day.

Accommodation – Book your own accommodation in Eden directly, depending on your preference for camping, pub or motel, noting that for those not self-catering, dinner’s likely to be in Eden rather than Boydtown, e.g. Great Southern Hotel or similar venue (TBC by riding group later): https://www.greatsoutherninn.com.au/

Meeting Point: Meet fuelled and ready to go at EG Ampol Hume (94 Sheppard St) for a prompt 09:00 set-off.

Register if you're interested in joining the ride and to receive further information. Any questions or suggestions for ride route/s, dinner etc., then email rides@bmwmcc.au. 

Cheers

Karen

Note: National Motoring Heritage Day (17/5) is the same day as the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride.