Darwin, Northern Territory · Road route 04

Sunday Recovery — Howard Springs Turn

A planner-friendly version of the DCC Sunday ride: east from McMillans Road toward the Howard Springs turn, then back via Palmerston, Robertson Barracks, Leanyer and Rapid Creek. DCC describes its bunch as roughly 50 km at 29–30 km/h.

Distance
53.4 km
Elevation
320 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Ride time
2 hr 15 min–3 hr 15 min moving time
GPX route outline · Starts near Kimmorley Bridge, Marrara
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Route overview

Plan the ride

A planner-friendly version of the DCC Sunday ride: east from McMillans Road toward the Howard Springs turn, then back via Palmerston, Robertson Barracks, Leanyer and Rapid Creek. DCC describes its bunch as roughly 50 km at 29–30 km/h.

Steady endurance riding at a social pace

City
Darwin
Surface
Paved roads and sealed shared paths
Start location
Kimmorley Bridge, Marrara
Recommended tyre width
28–35 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time
2 hr 15 min–3 hr 15 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

DCC's regular Sunday recovery corridor. Steady endurance riding at a social pace

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Hazards

This GPX is reconstructed from DCC's written route description. Confirm the group's current meeting point and route before joining; open-road conditions apply.

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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.

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Coffee stops

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

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Parking & public transport

Start near Kimmorley Bridge, Marrara. 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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Download Sunday Recovery — Howard Springs Turn GPX