The small country town of Kyogle is an ideal base for a gravel event defined by quiet roads, varied terrain and a strong sense of place.

Located in Northern New South Wales, Kyogle sits around 2 hours from the Gold Coast and 3 hours from Brisbane by road. It’s close enough to be easily accessible, yet feels far removed from both. Surrounded by rolling farmland, forested ranges and pockets of subtropical rainforest, the region offers some of the most beautiful and under-ridden gravel roads in Australia.

Kyogle has long been shaped by agriculture and forestry, and today remains a welcoming country town with a relaxed pace and strong community identity. It’s the kind of place where events naturally centre around the town itself, with riders, supporters and locals sharing the same spaces over the weekend.

Events Headquarters

Event headquarters is proposed to be based at the Kyogle Showgrounds, providing a central, practical and community-focused hub for the event.

The showgrounds offer ample space for event operations, parking, camping and post-ride recovery, all within easy walking distance of the town centre.

Kyogle Showgrounds
Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia

Accommodation & Things to Do

Kyogle and the surrounding Northern Rivers region offer a wide range of accommodation options, from simple country motels and camping to farm stays, cottages and holiday homes set among rolling hills and forested landscapes.

Camping is expected to be available at the Kyogle Showgrounds for the event weekend, providing participants with a convenient and social option close to event headquarters. Final camping details will be confirmed once planning and approvals are complete.

Beyond the event itself, Kyogle is an excellent base for a longer stay. The region is known for its scenic drives, national parks, rainforest walks, waterfalls and quiet country towns — making it well suited to those looking to turn the weekend into a short getaway.

For local accommodation options, attractions and ideas on things to see and do while visiting the region, we recommend exploring the official Kyogle tourism site:

> VISIT KYOGLE — ACCOMMODATION & THINGS TO DO

The name Kyogle

It is believed to come from a local Aboriginal word for the bush turkey, a bird commonly found throughout the surrounding forests and farmland. It’s a small but meaningful connection to the landscape, and one that has influenced the race’s colour palette and visual motifs. Like the region itself, the bush turkey is resilient, unmistakably local, and perfectly at home in rugged country — a fitting symbol for an event shaped by the terrain around it.

Please Note: Final details relating to routes, timing and event format are subject to change and pending final planning and permitting approvals.