Getting There

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.