This is the first weekend that all states and territories have eased travel restrictions and we expect a lot of bikes out on the roads throughout Australia and the UK.
As we noted in our above meme a few weeks ago: “When the lockdown ends … You won’t see me for dust.”
The travel restrictions vary throughout the country. Click here for the latest details.
For example, in Queensland riders who were restricted to a 50km radius can now travel in a 150km radius (500km if you live in the outback), extending to 250km from June 12.
Coincidentally this weekend I pick a Harley-Davidson Road King for test which should be more than suitable for travelling 150km radius!
150km radius from BrisbaneLike many other riders, I am also planning a multi-day ride from June 12 when Queensland’s rules (and many other states) will allow tourist accommodation.
I will also be able to travel in a 250km radius and ride with a group of up to 20.
It looks like there will be seven of us and we plan to stay within the 250km radius which takes us southwest to the Granite Belt, west into the Darling Downs and north as far as Maryborough, an area that includes a host of great roads.
Unfortunately, the beckoning roads of northern NSW will have to wait until July 12.
Queensland’s three-stage planWe will also continue practising social distancing and safe hygiene.
That means:
- Limiting stops along the way;
- Carrying spare disposable gloves for refuelling, etc;
- Paying by credit card, not cash;
- Frequent hand washing and carrying my own sanitiser; and
- Carrying a thermometer for a daily temperature check.
Official health sites
These are the official rules for your state or territory:
- Australian Capital Territory: ACT Government Health
- New South Wales: NSW Government Health
- Northern Territory: Northern Territory Government
- Queensland: Queensland Government
- South Australia: Government of South Australia SA Health
- Tasmania: Tasmanian Government Department of Health
- Victoria: Victoria State Government Health and Human Services
- Western Australia: Government of Western Australia Department of Health