Over 2,200 kilometers of pure dirt, an incredible line-up of big-twin engines, and over $20,000 in giveaway prizes—the 2025 Adventure Moto Big Bore Six-Day Ride, executed by Vagabond Moto, delivered a masterclass in Australian adventure touring.

Legendary Company

Having media icons and seasoned ADV legends along for the entire six days leveled up the group dynamic:

Adam Riemann (Motology Films) and Llewelyn Pavey (Brake Magazine) rode shoulder-to-shoulder with the group throughout the entire event, sharing line choices, setup tips, and banter over cold brews every evening.

The Grand Prize: A brand-new BMW F 900 GS Enduro was given away to one lucky rider during the event, adding incredible hype alongside an insane lineup of prizes supplied by Adventure Moto, Roaming Horizons, and Ultimate Adventure Moto NZ.

The Route: Pokolbin to Wollongong via the Southern Highlands

The 2,200km loop linked some of the finest adventure terrain in New South Wales, threading through historic hubs and mountain passes:

Hunter Valley to Central West (Pokolbin to Bathurst): Starting among the Pokolbin vines, the route ducked into fast-flowing state forestry trails and loose-over-hard dirt sectors into Bathurst.

Tablelands & High Country (Goulburn to Tumut to Cooma): Riders tackled sweeping station roads, powerline tracks, and technical spur lines descending into river beds through the heart of the tablelands.

Alpine Pass & Coastal Finish (Jindabyne to Wollongong): Crisp alpine air, fast gravel ridge runs around Jindabyne, and a cracking final stretch descending through lush mountain passes toward the coast at Wollongong.

Off-Bike Culture & Support

The execution behind the scenes kept the riding completely stress-free:

Turn-Key Support: A dedicated luggage truck, lead/sweep riders, and mechanical backup meant riders only carried a hydration pack and basic trail tools during the day.

Evening Culture: From the famous carpark icebreaker party to hotel and pub stops across country towns, evenings were built around debriefing the day's tracks, comparing lines, and handing out thousands of dollars in sponsor gear.

Pro Photography: Leon from TAR Media captured every river crossing, ridge drift, and high-country vista, providing every participant with high-res action shots.

Final Verdict

The 2025 Big Bore Six-Day brought together top-tier tracks, legendary company, high-stakes prizes, and seamless Vagabond Moto support. If you want to ride pristine Australian backcountry alongside world-class riders without worrying about navigation or gear haulage, this ride set the benchmark.