This is an Australian based page and facebook group. International visitors planning on embarking on adventure motorcycle travel in Australia please be aware we are a remote country with large distances between medical help or mechanical assistance. A defining feature of Australian adventure riding is the vast distance between fuel supplies, making fuel planning essential. Seek and adhere to the advice of locals and authorities when planning your travels. Some regions may also require permits to traverse certain areas.

Its an AMATEUR effort, it's free, it's a hobby, it's not perfect, it never will be, it's a constant work in progress. this project is a little organic and underground. If you don't agree with the concept don't use the files. These files/maps require a certain level of competence with managing gpx files, navigational skills, rider skills, independence and common sense. consequently at times certain tracks may not be trafficable, have temporary closures, have outdated or incorrect information. There is a considerable measure of my time gone into this, I do ask you consider this before savaging me for problem areas. I do it as hobby for my own benifit and I'm happy to share it with others that may also benefit from it.

The G.O.A.T can only improve with rider feedback. If you have current information about tracks, road conditions, closures, or waypoints, I’m happy to update the maps and GPX files.

Please send updates via private message through the Facebook group.

If possible, include:

Screenshots from your gps screen

coordinates of the area in question

A GPX file of an alternate option

A short legible description of the issue or change suggested

Information must be in English, and the more detail provided, the easier it is to verify and update the tracks for everyone.

To help maintain credibility, contributor updates may be acknowledged in the track notes with the rider’s name (with permission), date, and details of the change.

Keep in mind that the accuracy and relevance of many of these roads and tracks depends heavily on rider feedback. The more information that gets shared, the better and more reliable the route becomes for the whole community.

Ride it, report back, and help keep The G.O.A.T. current.

Another awesome resource for gpx tracks is Trans Australia Trails. If you download some tracks, have a think about taking the time to upload some of your trips as well in return. What goes around comes around, these things can only be as good as the people who use them make it.

(If you do upload files, try and  give some details of the trip date,  bikes, tracks and points of interest it makes all the difference having a bit of intel on the GPX route.)

Click Here - Trans Australia Trails 

The G.O.A.T. is intended for adventure riding enthusiasts who aren’t pea-hearts. Riders should have solid riding ability, good navigation skills, and the capability to deal with injuries, punctures, and mechanical breakdowns.You should also carry the appropriate tools, communication equipment, and first aid gear, along with the common sense, resilience, and the stubborn heart of a billy goat needed to handle challenging situations in remote environments.

A GPX file is only a tool. Riders undertaking these routes should have the skills and backup options to navigate alternative routes on the fly when conditions change or obstacles arise.

I encourage riders not to become fixated on simply following a line on a screen. Use the routes provided as a tool to get you to the edge of discovery, then keep your eyes open and be willing to explore when opportunities appear. Sometimes the gpx line is just there to keep you generally heading in the right direction.All too often I see people 3,000 km from home ride straight past some incredible places simply because the gpx line on their screen didn’t lead directly to them.

My aim is not to document every road and backtrack across this wide brown land. Some places are best discovered the old-fashioned way — through adventure, or by supporting the professional operators who run commercial tours and experiences. For those lacking in confidence or the above mentioned attributes, there are doyens of the adventure travel scene running great commercial operations far more professional, thorough and caring than this shit show will ever be. They offer exellent options and assurances for unique adventure travel experiences on bespoke routes in Australia.

Through no affiliation these include though aren't limited to :

Ride ADV

Ellwood Motorcycle Adventures

APC Rally

Ride 360

Maschine

I’ve made a solid effort to set the main route — a continuous 13,000 km journey (excluding the optional 1,800 km Tassie loop) known as “The G.O.A.T.” — so it’s achievable on adventure bikes of all sizes by riders with moderate off-road ability.

On the maps, the main route is shown in dark blue along the east coast and in aqua through the central states and territories. The GPX files are split across individual state and territory maps to make them easier to manage.

Apologies to riders in Western Australia — I haven’t had the time or resources to add the WA files yet.

Conditions can and will change. Weather, floods, fires, road works, land access issues, and the occasional bit of bureaucracy can quickly turn an easy section into something more challenging, or stop progress altogether. That’s just part of adventure riding — assess the conditions, use your judgement, and ride accordingly.

If I receive reliable information about problem areas, I’ll update the maps and route files where possible.

Each state has numerous breakout routes off the Main G.O.A.T route, known as "Goatys" these are graded and may or may not be a lot more adventurous options. They all link up and at some point will link back with the Main G.O.A.T route or in some instances link up to another Goaty.

The accuracy of the 1 - 5 G.O.A.T grading system also relies on legible feedback, ride reports and video reports from this ADV community. without this it is what it is.

• 1 Goat - Good quality bitumen roads

• 2 Goats - Mixed surface bitumen roads or excellent dirt highways.

• 3 Goats - Good quality dirt roads with varying surfaces suitable for all size bikes with competent riders.

• 4 Goats - Mixed tracks/trails suitable for advanced riders confident with slick clay, sand, ruts, hills and obstacles.

• 5 Goats - Anythings possible, for small bore advanced riders or big bore riders with balls and a ticker to match their bores.

+ symbols indicate some sections may be slightly more difficult however not worthy of a higher grading.

I would suggest if you are anxious by nature and require constant reassurance regarding the difficulty of tracks or roads, don't attempt any tracks rated higher than 3 Goats, bearing in mind even these tracks may still have you shitting yourself , shaking uncontrollably and craving the warm embrace of your best riding buddy  in certain instances.

I am continually adding waypoints to the maps that may be useful POI's, Pubs, Camps etc. I do my best to keep on top of over 40 000 Km of G.O.A.T and Goaty trails, their condition and suitability. 

This route has the potential to have considerable bike traffic traversing it, I have made a deliberate effort to avoid areas that may be sensitive to such traffic. conversely I have made equal effort to route through small communities that can benefit from the adventure dollar. If anyone feels sections I have included may infringe on this please contact me and discuss options for diversion.

SHARING OF GPX FILES IS A SENSITIVE TOPIC, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND WHEN USING THESE TRACKS YOUR BEHAVIOUR AND THE RESPECT YOU SHOW TO PEOPLE, LIVESTOCK, PROPERTY AND THE LAND YOU RIDE ON REFLECTS ON ALL OF US BOTH WAYS!  THE WEIGHT OF RESPONSIBILITY BEARS ON US COLLECTIVELY TO ENSURE OUR FUTURE ACCESS TO SUCH TRACKS! ALL EFFORTS ARE BEING MADE COLLABORATIVELY ACROSS SIMILAR PLATFORMS TO  COLLATE A UNIFIED CODE OF CONDUCT PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR AMONG THE ADVENTURE RIDING COMMUNITY ENSURING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR PASTIME AND UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO THESE AWESOME AREAS TODAY, TOMORROW AND BEYOND.

COMMUNICATING CONSTRUCTIVELY AMONGST THIS GROUP ABOUT AREAS THAT MIGHT NOT BE  UP TO THE POTENTIAL OR  PRESENT DAY TRAFFIC IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL WHO UTILISE THIS INFORMATION.

THIS WEBPAGE USES A GOOGLE MAPS GPS VISUALIZER INTERFACE FOR VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING THE TRACKS AND WAYPOINTS. IT'S A BIT JANKY, HOWEVER WITH MY LEVEL OF TECH ABILITY THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY FOR ME TO UPDATE THE FILES WITHOUT FUSS.

INDIVIDUAL TRACKS AND WAYPOINTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE (HAMBURGER ICON) TOP RIGHT OF THE INDIVIDUAL STATE MAPS, BY CHOOSING "EXPORT SELECTED DATA"

Please bear in mind this is an amateur effort. I’m by no means a tech wizard and I’m still fumbling my way through the easiest way to present the tracks and files while keeping everything updated at no cost.I’m well aware the setup is a bit rough around the edges, I don’t mind it that way. Adventures aren’t meant to be perfect.If you look closely at The G.O.A.T. logo, you might notice one goat is upside down. That’s deliberate. He’s the goat of misadventure - a reminder to embrace the imperfections and make the most of what you’ve got.

Don't be shy to post up Youtube Vlogs or ride reports relevant to these tracks to the Facebook group of sections of the trail you may have ridden.

Please keep the Facebook group discussion to G.O.A.T GPX related conversation.

There are plenty of other groups to dribble on about all that other shit we don't need another one! 

My interaction with the facebook page these days is minimal, it's a hobby not a full time gig for me.

The best way to contact with me is messenger via the Facebook Group. Please understand I may not reply immediately, I have a family and a real job.