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2 Wheels North is a new, exciting Ducati Motorcycle Hire and Tour business in North Queensland, where Mike and Liz Pulman are hiring part of their Ducati collection to motorcycle enthusiasts who want to experience the thrill of riding the fantastic local roads for themselves. From Malanda south to Townsville, north to Cooktown, east to Cairns and Port Douglas and west to Mt Garnet and Undarra Caves and all across the Atherton Tablelands the hirer can enjoy their self designed tour and destinations or discuss an organised tour with Mike and / or Liz for a few days.... Ride through rainforests, swim in pristine Lake Eacham, Barrine and Tinaroo, ride and visit the waterfall circuit, stop and refresh at the many lookouts and vistas. There's historic railways (Herberton & Ravenshoe), villages (Yungaburra & Herberton), wineries and distilleries (Golden Drop & Mt Uncle's Mareeba), biodynamic farms (Millaa Millaa), art and wood museums (Ravenshoe & Tolga) and countless more attractions .... The roads to ride have to be experienced to be believed and the best time to enjoy them is from March to October especially winter time when the tropical weather is cool and dry. Motorcycle Hire and accommodation costs are very reasonable - just phone to discuss ... The area has many types of accommodation on offer as well, from the stunning Mt Quincan Crater Retreat and Rose Gum Wilderness Retreat both offering individual cabins, to Undarra Caves with railway carriages to sleep in, to rooms at local towns' hotels, units at local motels, bed and breakfasts and so on. Mike and Liz offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation at their Malanda home or self contained cabin on site. Mike is a mechanic whose experience has grown into a passion for motorcycles, Ducatis in particular. He's an inventor and engineer who enjoys the challenge of something different ....