Darwin, Northern Territory · Road route 01

Nightcliff Saturday Bunch Ride

A long point-to-point sampler from Nightcliff through the northern suburbs, the Palmerston side of town and back to the CBD. DCC lists the bunch at about 75 km and 35–36 km/h, finishing at Roma Bar.

Distance
75 km
Elevation
500 m
Difficulty
Hard
Ride time
4 hr–5 hr 30 min moving time
GPX route outline · Starts near Nightcliff Aquatic Centre
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Route overview

Plan the ride

A long point-to-point sampler from Nightcliff through the northern suburbs, the Palmerston side of town and back to the CBD. DCC lists the bunch at about 75 km and 35–36 km/h, finishing at Roma Bar.

Confident, fast group riders familiar with bunch etiquette

City
Darwin
Surface
Paved roads and sealed cycle paths
Start location
Nightcliff Aquatic Centre
Recommended tyre width
28–35 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time
4 hr–5 hr 30 min moving time
Route data checked

The GPX file and page data were checked on this date. This is not an on-the-ground closure check; verify current conditions before riding.

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Highlights

Darwin Cycling Club's flagship Saturday bunch line. Confident, fast group riders familiar with bunch etiquette

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Hazards

This is a fast, informal bunch ride on open roads. The supplied track is a close reconstruction from the club's public route and named landmarks, not an organiser-exported GPX.

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Water

No refill points are verified in this guide. Start with enough water for the route and check any planned refill is open on the day.

04

Coffee stops

No cafe stop is verified in this guide. Use the planning map to choose a current, opening-hours-checked option near Nightcliff Aquatic Centre or along the route.

05

Parking & public transport

Start near Nightcliff Aquatic Centre. Parking restrictions and public transport access are not independently verified; check the planning map and the local operator before travelling.

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Bike setup

Start with 28–35 mm road tyres. Adjust pressure, tread and spares for rider weight, weather and current surface conditions.

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