The official 2026 Gran Fondo course, linking the Waterfront with Palmerston and longer Top End road sections using the organiser's Plotaroute geometry.
The official 2026 Gran Fondo course, linking the Waterfront with Palmerston and longer Top End road sections using the organiser's Plotaroute geometry.
Well-prepared endurance riders with enough water, food and daylight
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's marquee long-distance road course. Well-prepared endurance riders with enough water, food and daylight
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Hazards
Do not treat this as a closed course outside the event. Heat exposure, distance, fast traffic and sparse services make independent attempts a serious undertaking.
No refill points are verified in this guide. Carry enough water for the full ride and confirm resupply options on the planning map before leaving.
04
Coffee stops
No cafe stop is verified in this guide. Use the planning map to choose a current, opening-hours-checked option near Darwin Waterfront or along the route.
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Parking & public transport
Start near Darwin Waterfront. Parking restrictions and public transport access are not independently verified; check the planning map and the local operator before travelling.
06
Bike setup
Start with 28–32 mm road tyres. Adjust pressure, tread and spares for rider weight, weather and current surface conditions.
Take the route with you
Download the GPX
Import the file into Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Hammerhead, COROS, Bryton or another navigation app. Review the full line before the ride.