Getting There
We are pleased to confirm that the Department of Transport and Main Roads will open the range road for the Paluma Push weekend. Escort arrangements will remain in place, with TMR facilitating participant, spectator, and event-related traffic to ensure safe and efficient access to and from the range throughout the weekend.
Key Access Times - Paluma Push weekend
Friday 17 July
- Additional escorts in place between 3:00pm and 8:00pm
- Escorts will be paused from the top gate to prioritise access from the bottom gate
Saturday 18 July (Event Day)
- Additional escorts between 4:00am and 8:00am for event access
- Post-event escorts between 3:00pm and 8:00pm for vehicles travelling down the range
- Escorts will be paused from the bottom gate to prioritise access from the top gate following the event
Sunday 19 July
- Alternate traffic management in place between 6:00am and 8:00pm
- Additional escorts prioritised from the top gate
PLEASE NOTE: Outside of the Paluma Push weekend, hourly escorts operate between 6:00am and 6:00pm. Travel outside of these hours requires a permit.
Townsville To Paluma
Paluma is about 1.5 hours north-west from Townsville City. The start line for all of the races and athlete check in is located at 65 Mount Spec Road, Paluma (next to the Community Centre). The turn-off to Paluma is located ~67 kilometres north of Townsville.
Ingham To Paluma
If you're coming from Ingham (or further north), Paluma and the start line is just over one hour south from Ingham.
Please note: Paluma is located approximately 21 kilometres from the highway turn-off, via a mountainous range. Whilst the drive to Paluma is not difficult, caution must be exercised due to the narrow, winding roads and the risk of collision with oncoming traffic.
Paluma to Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley is a further 23km along a bitumen/dirt road from Paluma. Event HQ will be sign posted once you get to Hidden Valley. There will be many other cars on the road, so you need to allow at least 40 minutes driving time each way. Make sure you allow enough time to beat the road closure (see below) so that you don't miss your race.
The Road Closure (8.00am until 10.00am)
A large portion of Mount Spec Road (the road between Paluma and Hidden Valley) will be closed by Police between 8:00am and 10:00am. The road will remain closed until the last rider comes through onto the Paluma Dam Road. If you are travelling from Hidden Valley on the morning of the race and do not make this road closure, you will not be able to start your race. Parking areas for those arriving from Hidden Valley will be signed. Please note that you will not be able to drive all the way up into the Village.