Australian Adventure Rider's Podcast

Ep. 5A Roy and Jordan Kunda: Kings of the Cape

26 min · 11 de jun de 2026
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Bruce and Rosco sit down with Roy and Jordan Kunda from Cape York Motorcycle Adventures, Australia’s original and longest‑running motorcycle tour company. From river crossings and red‑dirt tracks to decades of guiding riders to the Tip, the Kunda family share stories, insights, and the legacy behind their iconic Cape York adventures. A fun, honest, and legendary look into one of Australia’s great riding institutions.

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