Mountain bike riders, families and outdoor adventurers are invited to experience the rugged beauty of the Pilliga when the annual Tour de Gorge returns on Saturday 5 September 2026.
The much-loved cycling event will take riders through some of the most spectacular and rarely accessed areas of the Pilliga Forest and Pilliga Nature Reserve, near Baradine, featuring dramatic sandstone formations, towering cypress pines, wildflowers and rich wildlife habitats.
Since launching in 2013, Tour de Gorge has become a popular spring event in regional NSW, offering something for all ages and experience levels with multiple ride options through one of Australia's most unique and rugged landscapes.
Participants can choose from a family-friendly short course or a longer adventure riding along unsealed forest trails that wind through the iconic Pilliga landscape. Riders will enjoy exclusive access to sections of the forest that are usually closed to the public. The event begins and ends at Pilliga Pottery, where visitors can relax after the ride, enjoy food and soak up the community atmosphere.
