Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival
12-14 Sep 2025 (Fri - Sun)
137.70km, 101.20km, 60km, 48km, 40km
Join Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival 2025
The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival will take place in the stunning Tropical North Queensland, offering the perfect opportunity to explore this breathtaking region. Over three exciting days, the event will feature various rides, including the 136km and 100km Gran Fondo, the 60km Semi Fondo, and the 48km Medio Fondo, all happening on Sunday, September 14. These rides, though timed, are not races—so you can either challenge yourself or simply enjoy the journey. Take in the spectacular scenery, pause for photos, and savor the experience with family and friends, all while prioritizing safety.
The scenic courses will guide you along the Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, offering panoramic views of the Coral Sea through lush palm trees. To enhance the experience, the road will be fully closed to traffic, allowing riders to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings.
Beyond the rides, Port Douglas offers a range of unforgettable experiences. You can snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises, encounter crocodiles at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, cuddle a koala at Wildlife Habitat, explore the Daintree Rainforest with a guided walk through Mossman Gorge, or enjoy sunset drinks at Hemingway’s Brewery. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Course details
The 136km Gran Fondo departs from Wharf Street, Port Douglas, in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Riders will turn right into Macrossan Street, the main street of Port Douglas, then making another right turn once they meet the magnificent Four Mile Beach. The course then takes the riders out of Port Douglas through the corridor of palm trees lining Port Douglas Road where the course meets Great Barrier Reef Drive, which will be fully closed to traffic in both directions.
A short diversion around the quiet country backroads of Mowbray takes the riders past sugar cane fields this region is famous for, crossing over creeks and rivers before arriving back onto Great Barrier Reef Drive.
100km Gran Fondo
The 100km Gran Fondo departs from Wharf Street, Port Douglas, in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Riders will turn right into Macrossan Street, the main street of Port Douglas, then making another right turn once they meet the magnificent Four Mile Beach. The course then takes the riders out of Port Douglas through the corridor of palm trees lining Port Douglas Road where the course meets Great Barrier Reef Drive, which will be fully closed to traffic in both directions.
60km Semi Fondo
The 60km Semi Fondo departs from Wharf Street, Port Douglas, in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 7:15am, which is 40mins after the start of the 136km and 100km Gran Fondo last wave start. Riders will turn right into Grant Street, then take another right turn onto Mowbray Street. This then takes the riders up to Port Douglas Road and another right turn. The course then takes the riders out of Port Douglas through the corridor of palm trees lining Port Douglas Road where the course meets Great Barrier Reef Drive, which will be fully closed to traffic in both directions.
48km Medio Fondo
The 48km Medio Fondo departs from Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove in front of the Surf Club. This palm tree lined; beachside paradise will be a magical destination to begin our Medio Fondo (medium ride). This distance will open up the opportunity to ride on Great Barrier Reef Drive with no traffic to a much broader group of people. There are a few hills along the way, so we would encourage you to train for the ride, but it is well within reach of many who might be looking for a challenge.
There are plenty of Aid Stations along the course to keep you fuelled and hydrated and you will have the opportunity to experience riding your bike along one of the most spectacular roads in the world; Great Barrier Reef Drive, which will be fully closed to traffic in both directions.
Hartley’s to Port 40km MTB Race
The course is only 40km's but the first 5km's after departing Hartley's Crocodile Adventures are straight up hill with an average gradient of 8.5%
Start address: Wharf Street, Port Douglas QLD, Australia
Finish address: Wharf Street, Port Douglas QLD, Australia
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Registration closes on 11 September (246 days left)
The current price step is valid until 30 April, 2025
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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done Timing chip (single use) info
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done Expo entry
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done Parking info
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Dressing rooms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
No refund or exchange on your entry fees except as required by law. You have the option to defer your Registration to the following year for an administration fee of $25.00. You can only defer your entry once. If CSA cancels the GF Event for any reason (including but not limited to extreme weather or other dangerous conditions), then CSA will make every effort to ensure you receive a prompt refund, credit or exchange if applicable in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law. If you are unable to compete in the GF Event for any reason, there will be no refunds for your entry fee unless you are entitled to a refund under clause 16.1 and have complied with all of your obligations under the T&C and Waiver.
Can I hire a bike?
There are a number of bike shops in the region who have hire bikes available. We have listed some of these below. Port Douglas: Port Douglas Bike Shop & Hire – 3 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877 Palm Cove: Biked – Cairns – Shop 2/123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879 Cairns: Livelo Cairns – 40 Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870 Cairns Electric Bikes – Shop 3/34 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870 Pump ‘n’ Pedals – 113-117 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870
What to carry?
Riders are to be self-reliant. Riders should carry: 2 x drink bidons Some food eg. nutrition, banana and/or muesli bar 1 x tyre tube C02 head unit and canisters or bicycle pump Puncture kit Front and rear lights Mobile phone Glasses Appropriate cycling related clothing Some money
Nutrition and hydration?
Eating and drinking by the time you feel hungry/thirsty will be too late. Every rider should carry some food eg. nutrition, banana and/or muesli bar. Also, riders are encouraged to carry 2 x drink bidons. Plan to drink all your fluids by the time you get to the next Aid Station.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
