City guide 08 · Gravel · Darwin, Northern Territory

Ride Darwin gravel properly.

Ten gravel rides prepared from the supplied tracks. Every route includes an actual GPX outline, a planning-map link and a cycling-computer-ready download.

Routes
10
Total distance
691 km
Biggest climb
483 m

01 Route cards traced from the supplied GPX files

02 Individual files ready for cycling computers

03 One verified ZIP containing all ten routes

Darwin gravel shortlist

Ten rides ready to download

Filter by distance or effort, inspect the GPX-derived route shape, then download one ride or the complete city pack.

Showing 10 of 10 routes

01 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #01

Gunn Point 4WD Gravel Loop

49.3km
25metres up

Adventure riding on rougher, variable surfaces.

Route notes

Gunn Point 4WD Gravel Loop is a 49.3 km route with approximately 25 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Forest roads, fire trails and rough gravel
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
02 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #02

Virginia Loop Track

45.7km
114metres up

Adventure riding on rougher, variable surfaces.

Route notes

Virginia Loop Track is a 45.7 km route with approximately 114 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Gravel track and mixed natural surfaces
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
03 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #03

Howard Springs–Humpty Doo Gravel Loop

44.6km
73metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

Howard Springs–Humpty Doo Gravel Loop is a 44.6 km route with approximately 73 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
04 Easy

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #04

Palmerston–Holmes Jungle–Howard Springs

40.4km
44metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

Palmerston–Holmes Jungle–Howard Springs is a 40.4 km route with approximately 44 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
05 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #05

Darwin River Dam Backroads Loop

133.8km
305metres up

Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.

Route notes

Darwin River Dam Backroads Loop is a 133.8 km route with approximately 305 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Unsealed backroads with sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
06 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #06

East Point–Lee Point Coastal Gravel Loop

47.9km
98metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

East Point–Lee Point Coastal Gravel Loop is a 47.9 km route with approximately 98 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Coastal paths and mixed gravel
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
07 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #07

Batchelor–Litchfield Gravel Explorer

120.1km
483metres up

Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.

Route notes

Batchelor–Litchfield Gravel Explorer is a 120.1 km route with approximately 483 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
08 Easy

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #08

Wangi–Greenant–Tolmer Circuit

25.4km
140metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

Wangi–Greenant–Tolmer Circuit is a 25.4 km route with approximately 140 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
09 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #09

Adelaide River–Robin Falls Gravel Loop

123.4km
402metres up

Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.

Route notes

Adelaide River–Robin Falls Gravel Loop is a 123.4 km route with approximately 402 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
10 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #10

Pine Creek–Umbrawarra Gravel Explorer

60.1km
87metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

Pine Creek–Umbrawarra Gravel Explorer is a 60.1 km route with approximately 87 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.

Using the files

From this page to your bars.

Download an individual GPX or the city ZIP, then import the file into your cycling computer or navigation app.

  1. 1
    Choose a route

    Check distance, climbing and the notes on each card.

  2. 2
    Download the GPX

    Select GPX on a card, or download all ten in the ZIP pack.

  3. 3
    Import and verify

    Load it in your device app and confirm the track before you leave.

Ride smart

A GPX is a guide, not a guarantee.

01

Check access

Land access, closures and trail conditions can change. Follow current signs and local notices.

02

Plan for gravel

Carry water, food, repair gear and navigation power appropriate to the route and conditions.

03

Verify the track

Planning maps may recalculate off-road sections. The downloadable GPX is the supplied route line.