The Outback Car Trek

Limestone Coast to Sunshine Coast
OUTBACK CAR TREK 2027
The route may change at any time at the discretion of the event organiser.
Acceptance into the Trek will be at the absolute and sole discretion of the Head of Motoring Events.
Saturday 5 June 2027 – Sunday 13 June 2027
Mount Gambier, South Australia to Twin Waters, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Get ready for an extraordinary adventure as the Outback Car Trek returns in 2027 with an unforgettable journey from the rugged Limestone Coast of South Australia to the stunning Sunshine Coast of Queensland. This epic nine-day expedition will take Trekkers across three states, thousands of kilometres, and some of Australia's most iconic country towns, outback landscapes and regional communities.
From the rich green farmland of Mount Gambier to the red dirt horizons of inland New South Wales and the welcoming country spirit of regional Queensland, every day will bring new roads, new stories and new friendships. Whether you're tackling your very first Trek or returning for another chapter of adventure, Outback Car Trek 2027 promises everything that makes this event legendary: incredible roads, colourful characters, unforgettable camaraderie and the opportunity to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
This is more than another motoring event. It's a challenge, a celebration and a chance to experience Australia in a way few people ever do.
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
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Travel across three Australian states on one unforgettable adventure.
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Experience the best of regional and rural Australia.
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Take on thousands of kilometres of scenic highways, country roads and iconic outback routes.
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Visit historic towns and meet the communities that make Australia unique.
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Share the journey with hundreds of like-minded adventurers and classic vehicle enthusiasts.
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Raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and make a genuine difference to remote Australians.
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Celebrate your achievement with a spectacular Sunshine Coast finale.
Every kilometre travelled, every town visited and every dollar raised helps continue the remarkable legacy of the Outback Car Trek. So gather your crew, prepare your vehicle and start counting down to one of Australia's greatest motoring adventures. The road is waiting. Are you ready for the Trek of a lifetime?

