Moto Aqua

What to ask before you hire a motorcycle or book a tour

• What licence and riding experience do you require, and do you accept a licence from another country? Bring the licence that shows your motorcycle class, not just a car licence.
• What is the deposit, and what is the insurance excess? Ask what you owe for a tip-over in a car park, because that is the most common claim.
• Is there a daily distance limit, and where can I not take the bike? Some hire companies rule out unsealed roads, ferries, or crossing a border.
• Is gear included, or can I hire a helmet and jacket? Your own helmet will still fit better.
• On a guided tour: how big is the group, what pace do you ride, and does a support van carry the luggage? Ask for the route before you book.

Worth the ride from Melbourne, Australia

• Black Spur

  Mountain View

  Thirty km of the Maroondah Highway between Healesville and Narbethong, tight bends through tall mountain ash forest.

• Mount Dandenong

  Viewpoint

  A weekend favourite east of town, where lookouts near the summit break up the climb.

• Arthurs Seat Road and Summit Lookout

  Viewpoint

  Winding road from Dromana up to the summit lookout, with views over Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline.

All 6 places worth the ride near Melbourne, Australia →

Riding here?

Make Moto Aqua a stop on your next ride. Find a route that passes by, schedule a group ride with it as the stop, or see how 2 Wheels in Common works for riders.