2026 Greenpower Australia Burnie Goblins

2026 Greenpower Australia Burnie Goblins

Young engineers. Electric vehicles. Big ideas. An incredible day of STEM!

Join Greenpower Australia and GreenSTEM Education for the 2026 Burnie Goblins, as primary-school students from across Tasmania put their engineering skills, creativity and teamwork to the test in an exciting electric vehicle competition!

Taking place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at McKenna Park in Burnie, this event will see student teams competing in their very own electric-powered Greenpower Goblin vehicles, designed, built and developed through hands-on STEM learning.

Come along, cheer on the teams and experience what happens when young people are given the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality!

What is Greenpower?

Greenpower is an internationally recognised STEM education challenge that inspires young people to design, build and race electric vehicles.

It's about much more than racing. Students develop practical engineering and technical skills while learning about teamwork, problem-solving, sustainability, innovation, resilience and communication.

Through Greenpower Australia, delivered nationally by Tasmanian not-for-profit GreenSTEM Education, we're creating extraordinary opportunities for young Australians to participate in real-world engineering challenges and connect with a growing national and international STEM community.

What can you expect?

Throughout the day, primary-school teams will take on three exciting driving challenges:

Drag Challenge – See the Goblins accelerate down a straight course, testing vehicle performance, driver control and braking.

Slalom Challenge – Watch drivers navigate a technical course, combining precision, handling and careful control.

Sprint Challenge – Teams put their vehicles and driving skills to the test in a timed sprint.

There will also be awards recognising outstanding engineering, creativity, sustainability, teamwork and presentation.

And because it's Friday the 13th, keep an eye out for some wonderfully creative Goblin designs and special themed awards!

One of our most important recognitions is the Spirit of Greenpower Award, celebrating the team that best demonstrates kindness, resilience, encouragement, sportsmanship and support for others.

Event details

Date: Friday, 13 November 2026

Location: McKenna Park Regional Hockey Complex, 11 Three Mile Line Road, Downlands (Burnie), Tasmania

Entry: FREE – spectator registration required

Program:

• 8:00 am: Participating teams arrive, set up and complete scrutineering

• 9:30 am: Drag Challenge begins

• 10:30 am: Slalom Challenge begins

• 12:00 pm: Sprint Challenge begins

• 1:30 pm: Awards presentations

• From approximately 2:00 pm: Event concludes and teams begin departing

All times are indicative and subject to weather, safety requirements and event operations.

Bring the family – everyone is welcome!

Parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and community members are warmly invited to come along and support these amazing young engineers.

Spectator entry is completely free! We simply ask that everyone attending who isn't already registered as part of a participating school or team books a free Humanitix ticket.

Your registration helps us manage attendance and deliver a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

Please note: Spectators must remain in designated public viewing areas. Access to the student team paddock, vehicle preparation areas and competition courses is restricted to registered participants and authorised event personnel.

Food, facilities and what to bring

The McKenna Park canteen and toilet facilities will be available throughout the event.

As this is an outdoor event, we encourage spectators to bring folding chairs, drinking water, sunscreen and clothing suitable for Tasmania's changeable weather.

Important parking information: The car park being used for the competition will be closed to all road vehicles. Please follow event signage and organiser directions for parking and pedestrian access. Further access information will be provided before the event.

Support more opportunities for young Australians

Greenpower Australia is proudly delivered by GreenSTEM Education, a Tasmanian-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making exceptional STEM learning opportunities accessible to young people, regardless of their background or location.

Entry is free, but optional donations are very welcome.

Every contribution helps us continue creating hands-on engineering experiences, supporting schools and providing opportunities for more young people to discover what they're capable of achieving.

Whether you donate or simply come along to cheer on the students, your support means a great deal.

Come and celebrate the next generation!

The Burnie Goblins is more than a competition. It's a celebration of young people's ideas, determination, creativity and achievements.

We can't wait to welcome families and the wider community for a fantastic day of electric vehicle engineering and STEM.

Book your free spectator ticket and join us on Friday, 13 November!

For enquiries, please contact daniel.edwards@greenstem.org.au.

Greenpower Australia | Delivered by GreenSTEM Education