The National Thunder Run

Date: Monday 3 October

Time: Muster at 8am for a 9am departure and return 11am

Duration: 1 hour approx

Like all good motorbike rallys, this one will finish with a run through the city and surrounds. A fitting way to mark the end of a long weekend of music, food and fun. The National Thunder Run is a 35 km loop ride with no stops. There is no limit to number of participating riders however you must be registered to attend the rally to participate in the National Thunder Run. 

Make sure you are part of the National Thunder Run, where bikes of all breeds join forces one last time before farewelling Tamworth.

Ladies Ride to Willow Tree & Quirindi

Date: Saturday 1 October

Time: Depart 9.30 am and return 2.00pm

Duration: 4.5 hours including stop overs at Willow Tree for refreshments and Bob's Shed Quirindi.

Itinerary 

This ride is open to all riders, although places are limted as with all organsied rides. A 152km round trip, the ride will head south from  AELEC to Willow Tree for morning tea. After morning tea the group will travel to Quirindi for an hour or so stop over at Bob's Shed, an old time General Store filled with an eclectic display of pieces from the 50's and 60's and a tribute to Peter Brock. $6 entry fee payable upon arrival. 

Walcha lunch, return via Uralla & Bendemeer

Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October

Time: Depart 9.45am and return 2pm

Duration:4 1/4 hours including break for lunch

Itinerary

This longer ride involves  just over 3 hours on the bike and an hour stopover at Walcha  for lunch. Riders will travel north to Uralla and then head south on Thunderbolts Way to Walcha where there are a range of lunch options. After lunch head back to Rally HQ via the Oxley and New England Highways.

Morning or Afternoon Tea in Manilla

Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October

Time: Depart 10.00am and return 12.30 (morning tea)

Time: Depart 12.30pm and return 3pm (afternoon tea)

Duration:   2.5 hours including break for cake and a cuppa.

Itinerary

A 135km ride to Manilla for morning tea. Manilla has a number cafes and a bakery to choose from for morning coffee and plenty of options for something sweet. Head to Molly May’s,  Warm Discussions or The Manilla Bakery. Return to Tamworth via Somerton.

Barraba silos and lunch

Nundle Hills of Gold

Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October

Time: Depart 11.00am and return 2.00pm

Duration: 3 hours including stops

Itinerary 

Head south along the New England Highway, turning left onto Garoo Road and Lindsays Gap Road, allowing an hour to reach beautiful Nundle. Click here for more information on Nundle. An hour stopover in Nundle for lunch and to explore Nundle's antique, gift and homewares shops and historic buildings. Options for lunch; The Peel Inn Hotel, Mount Misery Gold Mine Cafe, Cafe Nundle on the Park and Jenkins Street Guest House. Return to rally central via Woolomin and Dungowan with a stopover at Chaffey Dam.

Bendemeer short ride and lunch

Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October

Time: Depart 11.30am and return 2pm

Duration: 2 1/2 hours including break for lunch

Itinerary

Bendemeer is a pretty township located 42km north Tamworth. Lunch at the Bendemeer Hotel, located on the banks of the Macdonald River, then return journey via scenic Moore Creek.

Lunch will be catered by the Bendemeer School P&C and Bendemeer CWA providing an opportunity for these groups to raise funds for the community.

Two lunch options are available, both $15.

1. Steak sandwich / onion / sauce + soft drink or water
2. Sausage (two gluten free sausages) sandwich / onion / sauce + soft drink or water

An outdoor undercover dining area will be set up adjacent to the Bendemeer Hotel so the bar will be close by. Riders are welcome to use the hotel facilities.