The Great Tarmac Rally 2026
Three legendary roads. Three days of pure alpine driving.
The Great Tarmac Rally returns in October 2026 with its most ambitious format yet. For the first time, this iconic Australian tarmac rally expands into a three-day event, transforming Victoria’s High Country into a showcase of endurance, precision and world-class driving.
Running from 23 to 25 October 2026, the rally brings together three of Victoria’s most renowned roads: Lake Mountain Road, Eildon–Jamieson Road and the legendary Reefton Spur, delivering more than 350 kilometres of closed-road competition across alpine and forested landscapes.
What to expect across the weekend
Friday | Lake Mountain Road
The rally launches from Marysville with a dramatic ascent up Lake Mountain Road. Wide sweepers tighten into technical alpine corners, with rapidly changing conditions adding to the challenge. Fog, sleet and sunshine can all appear within a single stage, setting the tone for the weekend ahead.
Saturday | Eildon–Jamieson Road
Saturday shifts the focus to stamina and precision. Across six stages and more than 110 competitive kilometres, drivers tackle one of Victoria’s most demanding stretches of tarmac, where consistency and concentration are critical.
Sunday | Reefton Spur
The final day belongs to the Reefton Spur. With a staggering 95 percent corner ratio across 37 kilometres, this legendary stage winds through alpine forest with sweeping views across the Upper Yarra Catchment. Technical, relentless and visually spectacular, it’s widely regarded as one of Australia’s great driving roads.
From its Marysville base to the raw beauty of the surrounding alpine region, the 2026 Great Tarmac Rally promises to be a landmark event on the Australian rally calendar.
Getting there from Peppers Marysville
Marysville serves as the rally’s base, making Peppers Marysville an ideal location for spectators, car clubs and participants attending the event. Many stages start or pass through the surrounding High Country, with easy access by car to key viewing points across the three-day program.
Guests are encouraged to check the official Great Tarmac Rally website closer to the event for stage timings, road closures and spectator access points.
Image credit: Visit Victoria
