From the goldfields to the Great Ocean Road for the 2027 KTM Adventure Rally
KTM Australia has revealed the route and dates for the historic 10th edition of its Australia Adventure Rally, with the 2027 event set to take riders from Victoria’s historic goldfields through the Grampians and up the Great Ocean Road.
Scheduled for 14-19 March 2027, the KTM Australia Adventure Rally: VIC Range will consist of five days and approximately 1500 kilometers of riding, starting and ending in Ballarat.
Places will be limited to 130 riders, with entry open exclusively to eligible road-registered KTM Adventure models.
Goldfields, Grampians and the Great Ocean Road
The 2027 rally will start with a loop around Ballarat and then head west to Halls Gap, at the foot of the Grampians and over the western edge of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range.
From Halls Gap, the route will turn south towards the Southern Ocean, with overnight stops scheduled for Port Campbell and Lorne, before riders complete the journey with a final return to Ballarat.
The course is expected to encompass the diverse terrain of south-west Victoria, including the Goldfields Track, the rocky landscape of the Grampians, the Otways Forest Trails and the Great Ocean Road and sections running close to the Southern Ocean coastline.
2027 KTM Australia Adventure Rally Preview
Main and breakout routes
As with previous KTM Australia Adventure Rallies, the course is being developed to accommodate riders of different levels of experience.
A main route will include more accessible gravel roads, flowing forest tracks and scenic bitumen transport sections, while alternative breakout routes will add more technical terrain for riders seeking an additional challenge.
Those breakout sections can include rocky climbs and descents, tight trails and creek crossings, with KTM using its established chili-rating system to indicate the relative difficulty of each option.
Navigation will be primarily by GPS, supported by course arrows, daily route sheets and rider briefings covering fuel locations, lunch stops and points of interest.
Housing packages added for 2027
A significant change for the 2027 event will be the introduction of accommodation packages that can be selected during registration.
The package will cover six nights, with single and twin-share options available. KTM says all accommodation will be within walking distance of the nightly bivouac and dinner site, reducing the amount of separate planning required before the event.
Riders traveling alone will also be able to select a twin-share package and be paired with another rally participant.
Accommodation packages start at $850 per rider and will be allocated on a first-register basis. The accommodation fee is in addition to the standard program entry fee.
Five days and 1500 kilometers
The $2350 rider entry includes five days and approximately 1500 kilometers of organized adventure riding, as well as the extensive logistical and technical support for which KTM Rally events have become known.
Event inclusions include:
- Five days and approximately 1500 kilometers of adventure riding
- Lead Riders, Course Markers and GPS Route Files
- Baggage transportation between overnight stays
- Technical and tire support
- medical aid
- Backup vehicles and sweep support
- dinner every night
- KTM Rider Goodie Bag
- Event Photography and Highlight Videos
- Opportunities to ride with KTM special guests
The new accommodation packages are offered in addition to the $2350 entry fee, which starts at $850 per rider.
Eligible Motorcycles and Rider Requirements
The event is open to road-registered KTM adventure motorcycles, including current and previous generation models ranging from the small-capacity 390 platform up to KTM’s 1390 adventure range.
KTM recommends that participants have at least two years of off-road riding experience. Riders will also need a proper motorcycle license, appropriate motorcycle insurance, GPS navigation capability, a minimum fuel range of 250 kilometers and off-road-focused tyres.
2027 KTM Australia Adventure Rally Pricing
Rider Entry – $2350
Accommodation Package – From $850 per rider
Registrations open at 1800 AEST on Thursday 20 August 2026, with the field limited to 130 riders.
Dealer Priority registration information is also available through authorized KTM dealerships.
2027 KTM Australia Adventure Rally registration and event information
