06/06/2026
Be in place before the race ⚠️
➡️ Road Closure timings available in this post ➡️
During the car section this year, no public vehicle access will be permitted along Maryvale Rd or Ghan Heritage Rd beyond the bitumen.
Exceptions only for:
• Official Finke vehicles
• Emergency Services
• Licensed crew retrieving vehicles/competitors
All passengers in retrieval vehicles must be licensed crew. Access will be denied at roadblocks.
We strongly encourage spectators heading to Finke to travel via the Stuart Highway to Kulgera, then take Finke Road to Aputula.
Traffic management will be in place at:
• Deep Well checkpoint crossover
• Hugh Stock Route (Maryvale grid)
• 81–85km marks (approx.)
• Rodinga checkpoint crossover
• Finke River
Expect lengthy delays, with access for non-competitors limited to small windows on both race days. Plan ahead, arrive early and stay in place once roads close.