Overview
If you're a mountain bike rider, pump up your tyres and get ready for the annual Tour de Gorge bike ride. Pedal through the spectacular landscapes of Pilliga Forest and Pilliga Nature Reserve, near Baradine.
- When
Saturday 5 September 2026. Briefing 8.30am. Ride 9am to 1pm.
- Where
- Pilliga Nature Reserve in Country NSW
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. The ride options are 50km, 36km or 12km. The ride is on unsealed fire trails, mostly flat to slightly undulating with some short steep hills. Some sections are likely to be very sandy, soft and corrugated. There may be muddy sections or water crossings.
- Price
- Registration $30 per rider (including registration pack). Spectators free. Buy a Tour de Gorge jersey online to commemorate your ride. $80 per jersey (limited sizes available).
- Meeting point
- Pilliga Pottery, 2630 Dandry Road, Coonabarabran.
- Bookings
- To register, book online. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information.
Take on a 50km, 36km or 12km ride through one of Australia’s most unique and rugged landscapes. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to areas of the forest that are usually closed to the public. The route winds past dramatic sandstone formations and beneath towering cypress pines, revealing breathtaking scenery at every turn.
The adventure begins and ends at Pilliga Pottery, where you can unwind with friends and family, browse local stalls, enjoy delicious food and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
Tour de Gorge isn’t just a ride, it’s an unforgettable day of adventure, culture and community in one of NSW’s most extraordinary natural settings.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Pilliga Nature Reserve in the Country NSW region