Australia's greatest motor race — 1,000 km around the mountain at Bathurst, four days of Supercars action every October.
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The Repco Bathurst 1000 is the crown jewel of Australian motorsport: 161 laps and 1,000 kilometres around the fearsome Mount Panorama Circuit, where the Supercars grid tackles the Mountain Straight, the Esses and the plunging Conrod at full noise. The 2026 race weekend runs 8–11 October 2026.
The weekend
Four days build from practice and the Top 10 Shootout to Sunday’s great race, with the campground on the mountain itself turning race weekend into a pilgrimage. Even outside the event, Mount Panorama is a public road you can drive at the speed limit — but in October it belongs to the Supercars.
Planning it
Bathurst is 3 hours west of Sydney across the Blue Mountains. Tickets (grandstand, general admission and camping) sell through Supercars and book out for the big grandstands. Combine it with a Central West road trip and the lookouts around Lithgow on the way.
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Getting There
Mount Panorama is at Bathurst, about 3 hours west of Sydney via the Great Western Highway and Blue Mountains. Park-and-ride and camping options operate during the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Bathurst 1000 in 2026?
The 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 runs 8–11 October at Mount Panorama Circuit, with the 1,000 km main race on Sunday 11 October.
Can you drive Mount Panorama?
Yes — outside race events it is a public road open at the 60 km/h speed limit, so you can lap the circuit in your own car. During the Bathurst 1000 it is closed for racing.
How far is Bathurst from Sydney?
About 3 hours west via the Great Western Highway over the Blue Mountains — a scenic drive that many pair with a Central West road trip.
Can you camp at the Bathurst 1000?
Yes, camping on and around the mountain is part of the tradition; camping and grandstand tickets sell through Supercars and book out early for the big stands.
