We are currently doing a journey around N and S America and we too come from Australia. Mark is right, there is plenty of info out there to do a search on.
HOWEVER - when it comes to insurance for us Aussies, it can all be done on the ground here. There is no need for a carnet (RAC) have no idea, call the AAA for the real info. As for insuring the bike against theft etc then I could not find a company willing to do this for an Australian registered bike. We simply have medical insurance (just make sure it covers 'dangerous' activities such as riding a motorbike over 250cc)
If you have any specific questions then please PM me.
Good luck, shipping the bike is a pita!
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