First Look at Australia’s New International Motocross Circuit

The countdown for the inaugural MXGP of Australia to be held from 19 – 21 September 2025 has begun, and recently event organisers unveiled a sneak peek at Australia’s latest and most exciting international-level motocross track.

Set to be one of the most exhilarating and technically complex tracks ever on Australian soil, the state-of-the-art design will push the world’s best motocross riders to the limit when the world motocross championships return to Australia for the first time in 12 years.

Unlike typical Australian motocross circuits, Hidden Valley’s new track is being constructed to meet strict international premium standards, allowing for larger jumps, faster straights, and more technical obstacles.

The permanent 1.6 km track will feature 22 corners, 21 jumps, and a 990-metre start straight that dramatically crosses the Hidden Valley Road Racing Circuit.

Designed to be both visually unique and challenging, the track includes a rolling waves section, a massive triple step-up, and 100-foot (30-metre) jumps—providing heart-pumping, adrenaline-packed action.

Jeff Leisk, Australian motocross legend and one of the first Australians to win a World Motocross Grand Prix in 1989, said: “The design of Protrax has delivered its pitch-perfect world’s best riders want to be challenged—pushed to the absolute limit of control—to gain an advantage over their rivals. This track has all the elements to do just that.

What I also love about the design is that spectators will be able to see most of the track from almost every vantage point. And because it’s part of the Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex, it has all the facilities needed to make the fan experience world-class. Kudos to the NT Government for bringing this to Australia!”

Talking to Adventure Rider, Leisk added that being the first motocross international meeting held in Australia for many years it will allow quite a number of wildcard entries for Australian riders looking to showcase their talent on the international stage.

Designed by Protrax, Australia’s leading motocross track builders’ experts, the track’s “70% sand and 30% clay blend will provide an ideal surface that rewards skill and precision.

The track was also carefully designed to utilise the natural undulations of Hidden Valley—making it one of the best spectator tracks in the world. With almost every viewpoint offering a clear view of the entire circuit, fans won’t miss a moment of the action.

Delivered by the award-winning Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) in partnership with Infront Moto Racing and Motorcycling Australia, the MXGP of Australia will be the thrilling finale to the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship.

Broadcast to more than 100 countries and a potential audience of more than 70 million worldwide, the Event will feature a round of the Women’s Motocross World Championship for the first time in Australia.

The highly anticipated event will feature the MXGP and MX2 categories, the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship (WMX), and national support classes.

The MXGP of Australia will also feature a unique Australian twist, with the debut of an ‘Origin-style’ support classes for MX3 and MX85—showcasing the future motocross stars from all over Australia.

Northern Territory Major Events Company Chief Executive Officer, Trevor Cox, said:

“We’re incredibly proud to unveil the design of the new MXGP of Australia track right here in Darwin – a world-class course designed to challenge the world’s best riders and thrill fans. This purpose-built track not only showcases the Northern Territory’s capability to deliver major international sporting events but also creates a legacy for motorsports in our region.

Hosting the MXGP for the next five years will be huge for tourism and branding, drawing thousands of visitors to the Territory, and injecting millions into the local economy. It’s an incredible opportunity to put Darwin and the NT on the global motocross stage while supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and building our unique destination within the world of sport.

We can’t wait to welcome the world’s best riders to experience this incredible new track at Hidden Valley.”

All tickets and packages for the MXGP of Australia 2025 are on sale now at mxgpAustralia.com.au.