The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.
Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.
Event date: 17-19 April 2026
The Fairbridge Festival (aka FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival) is a long-running folk, roots, world music and cultural arts festival in Western Australia, centred around Pinjarra.
It’s traditionally held over three days and nights, offering multiple stages (including marquees, chapels, dance stages and workshop rooms) for performances.
More information HERE.
Wed 11 Jun '25 – Wed 06 May '26 (WEEKLY event)
Enjoy an informative history tour while cruising the beautiful Clarence River.
Departing from Yamba and Iluka, the Scenic River cruises to Harwood are approximately a 30-kilometre round trip, approximately four-hour river cruise.
A variety of lunch options are available, along with light refreshments and snacks, and there is a fully licensed bar on board.
Clarence River Ferries was formed in 1986. They operate a daily passenger service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka on the mouth of the majestic Clarence River