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Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride

June 27 - July 03 2026
Cairns QLD Australia
Date Confirmed
Registration Opened: November 01 2025
 
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Distances: 780 km
Limited to: 300 Participants

Cairns to Karumba – Australia’s Premier Long-Distance Cycling Adventure

Ride the legendary 780km journey from coast to outback. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a weekend warrior, or an adventure seeker, the C2K Bike Ride offers an unforgettable experience across Queensland’s stunning landscapes.

What Is C2K?

The Cairns to Karumba (C2K) Bike Ride is Australia’s longest event ride, stretching across five Shires at the base of Cape York. It’s more than just a ride—it’s a week-long celebration of community, challenge, and connection.

Ride at your own pace—full distance or selected sections
All-inclusive support: meals, luggage transport & logistics
Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, outback skies & warm hospitality
Join riders from across Australia and around the world

Who Can Join?

C2K is suitable for all levels of riders—road cyclists, e-bike riders, and social riders alike. If you’re moderately fit, you can take part. And if climbing isn’t your thing, support vehicles assist with tougher sections like the Kuranda Range.


A Global Cycling Community

Riders from England, Germany, Ireland, Holland, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, the USA—and every corner of Australia—have joined the adventure. Many return year after year to relive the camaraderie and magic of the ride.


Your Outback Holiday on Two Wheels

Forget the stress of planning. With our dedicated volunteer crew, you’ll enjoy:

Three delicious meals daily
Hot showers and comfortable campsites
Seamless navigation from town to town
A week of fresh air, freedom, and unforgettable memories

Supporting Local Communities

We encourage you to drop some funds (preferably the folding kind, rather than the noisy kind ??) into the tins of the local community groups that cater for us along the route. C2K proudly supports these communities by paying for their catering services during the event.

 

Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride

 
Start Located At: Cairns, QLD, AU
 
 
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Sat 27 June - Cairns to Atherton [98km]

Sun 28 June - Atherton to Mount Garnet [108km]

Mon 29 June - Mount Garnet to Mount Surprise [118km]

Tue 30 June - Mount Surprise to Georgetown [94km]

Wed 1 July - Georgetown to Croydon [151km]

Thu 2 July - Croydon to Normanton [155km]

Fri 3 July - Normanton to Karumba [74km]

Registration Fees

Fees vary depending on how many days you would like to ride or if you register as a volunteer or nonrider.

Fees Explained - C2K Bike Ride

Included

Full on ride support including - Ride, food, drink, overnight camping venues, entertainment. Return bus ticket from Karumba to Cairns and transportation of luggage and bike is an optional extra.

 
Facilities
Parking
Changing Rooms
Toilets
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
 
Community
Volunteers
Raffle
After Party
 
Features
KOM/QOM Competition
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Post Ride Shower
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Number of Aid Stations: 20
 
Number of Timed Hill Climbs
3 Hill Climbs
 
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